Carl Hudson

For the Canadian ice hockey player, see Carl Hudson (ice hockey).

Carl Hudson (born 22 October 1983 in Boston, Lincolnshire) is a British pianist and keyboardist[1] who has performed with numerous acts including Professor Green, Emeli Sande, Beth Rowley, Jocelyn Brown and Boy George / Culture Club[2]

As of June 2011, Hudson has been playing keyboards for Professor Green, both on tour and in the studio.[3]

Since 2010, he has also played keyboards for soul artists Omar Lye-Fook, Leon Ware, The Jones Girls and Jean Carne at venues around London and the UK.[4]

Hudson works closely in the studio with producer SoulPersona, recording and playing alongside veteran Jamiroquai drummer Nick Van Gelder.[5]

Carl released his first album, entitled 'Zoology For Martians' in May 2013.[6] It features musicians such as Nick Van Gelder (drums), Andy Tolman (bass), Terry Lewis (guitar), Bob Dowell (trombone), and Neil Waters (trumpet). Zoology For Martians is a concept album, depicting the evolution of life on earth using a jazz-funk soundtrack. It features the use of many analog synthesizers, such as the Prophet '08 and Oberheim Matrix 6. The album also features extensive liner notes written in a style similar to British TV naturalist Sir David Attenborough.

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