Eddie Chacon & John Carroll Kirby: KCRW Live from HQ

The best things come in pairs: rock and roll, chocolate and peanut butter, and, of course, two cornerstone artists within LA institution Stones Throw Records - multi-instrumentalist/producer John Carroll Kirby, and self-described “low-key R&B legend" Eddie Chacon. Just ahead of the release of Chacon’s sophomore solo release Sundown (due Mar. 31 via Stones Throw), catch these stalwarts of LA’s creative class doing their thing live and direct from the Annenberg Performance Studio at KCRW HQ.
Within these walls, the pair crafts a transportative set. Think: lush meadows under perfect skies. The soft rasp of Chacon’s vocals atop Kirby’s jazzy, New Age production. The dynamic, poignant interpretation of Chacon’s R&B roots. Plus, dig the potent conversation with Morning Becomes Eclectic co-host Anthony Valadez about the influence of LA on the duo’s art, their diverse musical inspirations, and the importance of “never letting anyone talk you out of who you are.” Click in to transcend, and discover more intimate performances and candid conversations over at kcrw.com/live-from.
Credits:
KCRW Music Director: Anne Litt
Art Director: Evan Solano
Lighting Design: Jason Groman
Video Director/Editor: Angie Scarpa
Camera Ops: Leslie Bumgarner, Angie Scarpa
Event Producer: Liv Surnow
Assistant Producer: Anna Chang
Recording/Mix Engineer: John Meek
Digital Producer: Andrea Domanick
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[@MoonLanta]

I mean, seriously. John Carroll Kirby is the best modern synth souler/composer out there. And Eddie's voice just compliments it so fantasticly.

[@NicolasFelipeDiazlucas]

The best 🙌

[@oniongummy8969]

Saw JCK in Saratoga, woodwinds guy Logan Hone brought joy to the set which was already pretty special. Thanks John!

[@larciahensley3635]

Wonderful...you still have that magnificent voice..

[@Turnipparsnip]

That comes and goes ending was great

[@Calves3000]

I love how the thumbnail makes it look like Eddie is doing a stand up appearance on a late night talk show

[@CONNANMOCKASIN]

love it !

[@claudiadesuze1288]

Woohoo, fabulous music coming from Eddie & John ❤❤

[@seanc2061]

Brilliant brilliant brilliant.

[@Ricardo-jt6du]

00:07 "Comes and goes"
05:14 "Trouble", _it's just fine the way it is_
10:21 "Papa"
14:03 "Above Below", _you know_
17:20 "Holy Hell"

[@olgaz466z]

13

[@ncarou]

Gracias por la inspiracion! Great questions too!

[@MoonLanta]

the epitome of cool

[@bandacaixaamplificada4978]

Your is beautifull,sailing and love your song

[@toteknowledge]

Can't wait for the new album in some weeks

[@carllewis3128]

❤

[@dougsours1]

This is great stuff...that chord progression on the first tune is beautiful. I think it is" Bmajor7, Bb7#5, Amajor7, Abminor7.

[@claudiavallejosmartinez6385]

I love, Eddie. ❤💕♥️❤️💖

[@juliomedina18]

Just found about this great singer, amazing voice, thanks to soundcloud btw ))))))

[@nikolassodiant2595]

Marvin Gaye would have loved Eddie Chacon ♡

[@neotrinityrakgajane]

Beautiful

[@user-eq5kr1ex8p]

Sempre lindão ❤Voz linda👏👏👏

[@celinamonteiro9575]

Continua com a voz bonita e a finado ,canta a música would i lie tô you ☺️

[@AnthonyVALADEZ]

❤❤❤

[@mr17jf70]

5:13

[@lindanadirhoesein8082]

Linda nadirhoesein voice eddie dave switch

[@danapaulo9736]

Eddie, je t'aime bcp, pourkoi as-tu coupé des cheveux ☘🍀🌺👩‍❤‍💋‍👨

[@genaroquiles]

I would like to see Eddie do a song with Lenny Kravitz and Carlos Santana.. that would be historical

[@lilianesouza2543]

Me too 👍

[@bandacaixaamplificada4978]

Eddie how about you and john,amd I do a song together I'm brazilian.Everyone Will love,our duet,my name is Elisson.

[@kiereluurs1243]

So 'cool', those glasses.
I don't even need to listen any more.

[@jrworpjrworp7254]

I feel like eddie gets exploited

[@sawyerstudio]

explain

[@princetomnjimn7119]

chael sonnen is one cool cat