Episode 30
Keys to a Successful Career with Lao Tizer
Carl is joined by Lao Tizer. Lao is keyboardist and band leader who has been making records since the 1990s. He was named the best new smooth jazz artists in 2002 and he and his band have continued to be staples on smooth jazz radio and the touring scene. His music is an ever-evolving melding of jazz, classical, fusion and more.
Lao shared his experiences in his career. He explained the difference between being a solo artist and being a bandleader. In the ‘Bout It or Doubt It' segment, you’ll hear his answer for Parachuting and Zip lining. Listen to this episode and enjoy some of his music – Metropolis, 16th Heaven and Forever Searching.
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What was it that made you want to start playing at such an early age?
04:33 – When I was actually 5 years old, my parents got a piano from a friend of theirs originally from my sister who's 2 years older than me. And I just got a natural interest in it.
How do you know how the group needs to evolve from time to time from project to project?
26:43 – For the most part it feels like it's pretty organic to me the way things go so the fact that adding Tita to the group and doing these vocal arrangements got me all inspired and started writing music.
How did Covid impact your ability to do what you do?
33:48 – Musically I was not inspired for quite a long time. I mean I did write some stuff but it was a pretty dark time.
How do you feel when you walk out on the stage?
39:10 – The less you’re thinking the better, when it's just flowing and totally intuitive it's always the best show.
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