Antonio Sánchez (Pat Metheny, Birdman, Chick Corea) Live Interview: Jazz Improv, Apple TV's The Studio, Scoring Birdman

About this episode

Antonio Sánchez discusses his transition from touring drummer to film composer and his latest projects.

Renowned drummer and composer Antonio Sanchez (Birdman, Pat Metheny Group) joins us to discuss his latest projects, including the original soundtrack for the Apple TV+ series The Studio and his unique trio album featuring harp and banjo. In this interview, Antonio breaks down his transition from touring drummer to film composer, sharing stories about the "constant struggle" of interpreting director feedback and the unique improvisational process used to score the Oscar-winning film Birdman. ...

People in this episode

Guest: Antonio Sánchez

Topics covered

• jazz
• improvisation
• film scoring
• music composition

Keywords

• soundtrack
• Apple TV+
• Birdman
• trio album
• harp
• banjo

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Apple TV+ series The Studio, trio album featuring harp and banjo

Books & works: Birdman, Jazz Improv, Scoring Birdman, The Studio, Oscar

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