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Geoffrey Downes is one of the most gifted musicians of our time. Aside from doing hundreds of sessions for television and film and holding the Guinness World Record for performing with more than 28 keyboards in a single performance, he has worked with artists like Kate Bush, Steve Howe, Thompson Twins, Billy Idol, and so many more. He has also served as the keyboardist and key songwriter for The Buggles, 15-year+ run with Yes, and of course more than four decades with Asia.
In this interview, Geoff discusses the Asia’s upcoming album, Indigo, which is scheduled for release on November 6, 2026 on Frontiers Music. We talk about the new band lineup and the amazing songs on Indigo. We also talk about the work Geoff has done writing his autobiography, his involvement when it comes to the Roger Dean album art, and where we’ll see the band on tour.
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Hello everyone! My name is Scott Itter, but some know me as Dr. Music. I am a music journalist and photographer out of the Chicagoland area, and I have been in practice for over 20 years. I grew up in the 70’s with two big brothers that showed me all kinds of rock and roll. As I grew older I ventured out into different genres like jazz, funk, folk, and whatever else I could wrap my ears around. As I read every liner note and every Circus and Hit Parader like they were the Old and New Testament, I came to realize that I just love sound and appreciate all the people that create it.
I later became a stay-at-home dad and started honing my writing and photography skills to keep my mind from turning into mashed peas. My kids are now adults, my mind is only slightly mushy, and I am thrilled to have the honor of presenting my work to you!