Patrick Moraz- (Yes, The Moody Blues, Refugee)

For Episode #116 we caught up with legendary Yes keyboardist, Patrick Moraz. We discuss his groundbreaking work on Yes' Relayer album and the massive tours that followed. Our co-host is Thomas Palmieri, founder of one of the best US progressive rock festivals, ProgStock. Patrick will be performing there in October of 2023. We look at the weekend's lineup and get some detailed background info on the fest. Patrick discusses his years before joining Yes. His early years playing jazz and classical, even opening for John Coltrane. We chat about the various keyboards he has favored over the years. Also, his work on his solo album The Story of I, and his contributions to other Yes solo works like Steve Howe's Beginnings and Chris Squires' Fish Out Of Water. His contributions to Yes' Relayer album and the follow up are discussed as well, along with the massive tours Patrick did with Yes at the height of their popularity. And much more!