KCRW Presents: Abandoned Jukebox
Featuring the Most Recorded Musicians in Music, Film & Television
What do Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Bruno Mars, Michael Jackson, Saya Gray, Celine Dion, Miley Cyrus, and John Mayer all have in common? These guys! Dean Parks. George Doering. Steve Lindsey. Jim Cox. Sean Hurley. Charlie Faragher. Bernie Dresel. Some of the greatest musicians to ever walk into a studio or step onto a stage. Legends whose fingerprints are all over some of the most iconic records ever made.
Abandoned Jukebox brings together an extraordinary group of musicians whose playing has shaped the sound of countless recordings, films, television shows, and live performances. Presented by KCRW, this special evening offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience these legendary musicians not behind the scenes, but together on one stage— an all-star lineup of musicians whose collective credits span decades of popular music and some of the most recognizable recordings and soundtracks ever made.
Dean Parks
One of the most versatile and in-demand guitarists in the recording world, Dean Parks has contributed his distinctive playing to an extraordinary range of recordings across pop, rock, jazz, film, and television. His precision, musicality, and ability to serve a song have made him one of the most respected session guitarists of his generation.
George Doering
A prolific guitarist and stringed-instrument specialist, George Doering is one of Hollywood’s most sought-after recording musicians. His work encompasses major motion pictures, television scores, and recordings with some of the world’s most celebrated artists. Equally at home with traditional and contemporary sounds, Doering brings an expansive sonic palette to the ensemble.
Steve Lindsey
Steve Lindsey is a profoundly accomplished and successful producer, keyboardist, arranger, and recording musician whose work spans popular music, film, television, and the studio world. His deep musical vocabulary and instinctive ability to support and elevate an arrangement make him an a legend.
Jim Cox
Jim Cox is one of the most respected keyboard players and studio musicians working across music, film, and television. Known for his versatility and exceptional musicianship, Cox has performed on an enormous range of recordings and scores, bringing everything from classic keyboard textures to virtuosic improvisation to the music.
Sean Hurley
Sean Hurley is a celebrated bassist whose playing can be heard throughout contemporary popular music. A first-call session musician, Hurley has worked with an extraordinary roster of artists and producers, earning a reputation for his deep groove, musical sensitivity, and ability to make every performance feel effortless.
Charlie Faragher
Charlie Faragher is a versatile drummers, song writer and longtime recording musician and film composer. His work spans albums, film, television, and live performance.
Bernie Dresel
Bernie Dresel is an acclaimed drummer whose career encompasses jazz, pop, film, television, and some of the world’s most demanding recording environments. Renowned for his precision, power, and versatility, Dresel provides the rhythmic foundation for an ensemble filled with musicians accustomed to playing at the highest level.
Together, these musicians represent a remarkable cross-section of the Los Angeles recording community — artists whose individual contributions have helped define the sound of generations while remaining largely invisible to the public. Abandoned Jukeboxbrings those players into the spotlight, celebrating the musicians behind the music and the extraordinary craft of the studio recording tradition.
