Dave Rooksby
My music is played in track by track using A Generalmusic SK-880 digital piano. Every sound is played manually, striking the keys in different ways for each instrument to try to replicate the way that instrument plays. I always try to make a track sound as if it were a real band and not a keyboard.
I am working on a new group of tracks for a first cd which after many years I am resolved to finally produce this year. I hope people will really enjoy listening to something different.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Ive played live jazz/blues piano in clubs, restaurants and and bars, but then had to get a real job.
Your musical influences
Joe Satriani
Pink Floyd
David Foster
Van Halen
Billy Joel
Prince
Def Leoppard
Steve Vai
Eric Johnsson
Stevie Rae Vaughn
Dick Hyman
Fats Domino
Duke Ellington
Oscar Peterson
Chris Thompson
Karl Roessingh
My Father, Michael Rooksby
What equipment do you use?
GeneralMusic SK880 Workstation Keyboard
Korg 16 track Digital Recording Studio
Anything else?
Music is proof of the existence of the human "spirit"
