Q&A: Judy Roberts and Greg Fishman
Q&A: Judy Roberts and Greg Fishman
February 16th, 2008Judy Roberts’ piano playing and vivacious vocals hand in hand with Greg Fishman’s soulful saxophone makes this husband and wife combo from Chicago a must-hear at The Living Room, Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit.
JUDY
Stupidest Trend: American Idol
In 20 years: Grammy nominations for three of my jazz albums
Favorite song: “Take Five” which I also sing!
Happiest moment: Marrying my husband (and saxophonist!) Greg Fishman
Idol: Stevie Wonder
Favorite Bangkok sound/noise: The “DJ” at Tops Market across from the Sheraton
Funeral music: “When the Saints Go Marching In”
(Would like to be) remembered as: A thoughtful person who played music that made people happy!
Last thing that made me stop and think: The fact that Bangkok has a better jazz scene than Chicago!
Favorite film of all time: Casablanca
Three words about Bangkok’s audience: Friendly, Fashionable, Fun!
GREG
As a child: Discovering jazz music at age 12
All time fav song: Desafinado
Last lie: That I’ve been working out at the gym
Happiest moment: Marrying my wife, and favorite pianist, Judy Roberts
Idol: Stan Getz, Frank Sinatra
Reading: As Thousands Cheer
Favorite Bangkok sound/noise: The announcements of the names of the stops when riding on the skytrain
The path to inner peace: Integrity
Last thing that made me stop and think: The amazing growth of Bangkok over the past five years
Favorite film of all time: Citizen Kane
Three words about Bangkok’s audience: Smart, Friendly and Beautiful
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