Jen Gunderman is a highly sought-after keyboard player. She tours with Sheryl Crow, is a busy session player, plays in the house band of numerous awards shows, and leads the renowned Vince Guaraldi-themed band "The Ornaments." Rachel, Harmoni, and Alison were thrilled to have Jen join them for an insightful and joyful couple of episodes!
Subjects in Part 1 include:
Jen's having studied music in Germany, working for Columbia Records, moving to Seattle, studying Nigerian drumming, the importance of not deceiving yourself, gender standards in music, Rachel's auditions for Beyonce, Jen's teaching at Vanderbilt and her touring with The Jayhawks, the issue of whether looks matter on gigs, playing percussion, and The Ornaments.
