Cory Henry, Solo Artist / The Funk Apostles

Cory Henry is one of the most innovative and dynamic players of the past 20 years, and hot off the release of his latest album Devotion, we were thrilled to spend some time getting his perspective on his evolution as an artist, the challenges of being an independent artist, and plenty of keyboard talk.

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Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):  

Cory Henry – Devotion

The making of Devotion

Cory Henry – Make A Way

Key references and inspirations, including Andraé Crouch and Walter Hawkins

Cory Henry – The Revival

The approach to recording Devotion at Henson Studio

Robert ‘Sput’ Searight

Cory Henry – Spirit

The analog keyboard approach to recording Devotion

Thoughts on genres and secular vs spiritual music

Cory in action with Kenny Garrett

Cory’s thoughts on soloing

A discussion on the iconic solo in Lingus when performing with Snarky Puppy

The challenges of being the front-person and the grind of being an independent artist

On singing more and adjusting playing to match

Stevie Wonder playing with Cory on Something Happens

Some thoughts for younger keyboard players 

Desert Island Discs: Songs in the Key of Life – Stevie Wonder, What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye, Voodoo – D’Angelo, 1 – The Beatles, Devotion – Cory Henry

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