A family affair: bassist Nathan East and his son, Noah East, on making music together

WBGO | By Pat Prescott

Published May 9, 2025 at 8:39 AM EDT

Favorite Things host Pat Prescott sits down with bassist Nathan East and his son, keyboardist Noah East to talk about their new album Father Son and their upcoming tour.

The interview begins with a live impromptu jam by the duo, and continues with stories of their musical and personal relationship. Oh, and they also reveal some East family secrets. Sort of.

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Pat Prescott

Pat Prescott is a native of Hampton Virginia and a graduate of Northwestern University. After 5 years teaching middle school, she started her radio career in New Orleans, Louisiana at WYLD-FM. After a brief stint at New Orleans legendary rock station WNOE, she moved to New York to host the midday show at former heritage jazz station WRVR. During her 23 years on New York radio, Pat worked at WBLS, WLIB, The National Black News Network and contemporary jazz station CD 101.9.

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