Riccardo La Foresta: drumming without drumming - Transcript
The Italian sound artist & percussionist details the origin and methodology of the Drummophone and the process behind his sonic collaboration with emptyset's James Ginzburg.
Janek van Laak: drumming up a circle of madness - Transcript
The prolific Berlin-based drummer and producer talks about the magic of John Bonham, why humor is essential, the rhythms of India, and the process of recording his debut album, Circle of Madness.
Bill Anschell: unearthing jazz's improbable solutions - Transcript
The hardest working piano man in Seattle' talks about the state of jazz music, his prog-rock influences, and the tasteful fusion of electronics on his latest album.
Ruiqi Wang: subduing the silence with vocal improvisation - Transcript
Evocative vocals, string-laced arrangements, and sublime jazz instrumentation form the experimental fabric of Ruiqi Wang's stunning album, Subduing The Silence.
First Look at Spotlight On: Improvisation in Music and Life
A first look for those who could not make it, courtesy of a few photos shot by audience members.
