*This episode originally aired on June 5, 2022

In Part II of my conversation with legendary producer, composer, and keyboardist CJ Vanston, we dive deeper into the wild road that took him from a childhood surrounded by jazz musicians to working alongside some of the biggest names in rock history. CJ shares unforgettable stories about touring with Joe Cocker, opening for Jeff Beck, collaborating with Toto and Def Leppard, and the moment he realized music would become his life’s work.

CJ also opens up about the changing music industry, the disappearing world of session musicians, and why passion, experience, and storytelling matter more than formal training. Along the way, we talk about composing for Christopher Guest films like Waiting for Guffman and Best in Show, the possibility of more This Is Spinal Tap projects, and the creative chemistry behind Jeff Skunk Baxter’s new album Speed of Heat.

This episode is filled with hilarious backstage stories, music history, and honest insight from one of the industry’s most respected creative minds.

CJ Vanston

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