The Piano Men with Stanley Karr

Series produced by Stanley Karr

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The Piano Men is a unique show that examines the history of popular piano players and features insight on their music. On this show, we will have a featured artist, rarities, and more!

The Piano Men is a one-hour weekly radio show that features a wide variety of piano masters beginning from the classical period to the modern era.

The show is syndicated on various community radio stations across the country. The mission of the show to celebrate the rich history of the instrument and its greatest players.

In addition, The Piano Men has featured exclusive interviews with top-notch players such as pianist Jim Brickman, David Sancious of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, and country music songwriter Ed Hill.

Produced by Radio Free Nashville (WRFN-LP) in Pasquo, Tennessee, the program is available nationally to college, community, and public radio stations from Pacifica Radio and the Public Radio Exchange (PRX).


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45 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
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Featured artist this week is Richard Marx, also includes selections from Memphis Slim, Nat King Cole, and Billy Preston.

  • Added: Feb 22, 2020
  • Length: 59:15
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Interview with Grammy songwriter Ed Hill and his daughter, Gracen who is a rising star in the industry.

  • Added: Feb 22, 2020
  • Length: 01:00:00
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Interview with legendary pianist, songwriter, and host of the nationally syndicated radio "The Jim Brickman Show"- Jim Brickman.

  • Added: Feb 22, 2020
  • Length: 58:43
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Featuring the music of Joni Mitchell, also selections from Cow Cow Davenport, Art Tatum, and Billy Joel.

  • Added: Feb 22, 2020
  • Length: 59:06
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Featuring the music of Elton John, also includes selections from Otis Spann, Bill Evans, and John Sebastian.

  • Added: Feb 22, 2020
  • Length: 59:22
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Featuring the music of Robert Lamm, also includes selections from Vince Weber, Teddy Wilson, and Christina Perri.

  • Added: Feb 22, 2020
  • Length: 58:38
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Featuring the music of Freddie Mercury, also includes selections from Blind John Davis, Mary Lou Williams, and Vanessa Carlton.

  • Added: Feb 22, 2020
  • Length: 59:04
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Featuring the music of Billy Preston, also includes selections from Pinetop Smith, Tommy Flanagan, and Donovan.

  • Added: Feb 22, 2020
  • Length: 59:05
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Featuring the music of Floyd Cramer, also includes selections from Professor Longhair, Leroy Carr, and Coldplay.

  • Added: Feb 22, 2020
  • Length: 58:17
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Featuring the music of Lyle Mays, also selections from Willie Maybon, Ramsey Lewis, and Sara Bareilles.

  • Added: Feb 22, 2020
  • Length: 58:17
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Interview with pianist and songwriter David Sancious tonight about his career and his new album "Eyes Wide Open".

  • Added: Feb 22, 2020
  • Length: 58:41
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Interview with legendary pianist, songwriter, and record producer Michael Omartian.

  • Added: Feb 25, 2020
  • Length: 59:18
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Talking with legendary singer/songwriter Gene Cotton.

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  • Added: Mar 03, 2020
  • Length: 59:31
  • Purchases: 1
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Speaking with keyboardist, singer/songwriter Peter Gallinari and musician Clair Cunningham tonight.

  • Added: Mar 10, 2020
  • Length: 59:20
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Speaking with Emmy Award winning keyboardist, arranger, composer, and conductor Doug Katsaros.

  • Added: Mar 17, 2020
  • Length: 59:28
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In honor of Sir Elton John's recent 73rd birthday, we take a look at one of his most classic live performances. This one is from December 1973 in H...

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  • Added: Mar 30, 2020
  • Length: 59:34
  • Purchases: 1
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Featuring the music of Ellis Marsalis Jr.

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  • Added: Apr 07, 2020
  • Length: 59:22
  • Purchases: 1
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Joining the program LIVE in-studio are two of Music City's finest artists- Dylan and Mark Jones. In this broadcast, we talk about their careers as ...

  • Added: Apr 13, 2020
  • Length: 58:34
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Joining the program LIVE in-studio are the first and only Beatles tribute band to have been nominated for a Grammy Award- The WannaBeatles! In this...

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  • Added: Apr 20, 2020
  • Length: 59:17
  • Purchases: 1
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Had the chance to record an interview last Monday with Nashville pianist, vocalist, composer, and good friend of mine- Jody Nardone via Zoom!

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  • Added: Apr 27, 2020
  • Length: 59:32
  • Purchases: 1