Episode 292 - Ben Sidran: Musician, Producer, and Writer
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Show Notes
This episode of pplpod deep dives into a comprehensive biographical overview of Ben Hirsh Sidran, an American keyboardist, producer, label owner, and writer, drawing specifically from a Wikipedia article. The source details his long life and career, including his early membership in The Ardells with Steve Miller and Boz Scaggs, his time as a session musician in England, and his work as a keyboardist and producer for the Steve Miller Band. Furthermore, the article highlights his extensive work as a solo musician with over 35 solo recordings, his career as a radio and television host for programs like NPR's Jazz Alive and VH1's New Visions, and his contributions as a writer, including the book Black Talk and the memoir A Life in the Music. The final sections of the source provide a detailed discography of his work both as a leader and as a sideman for numerous other artists.