Joan Stiles, New York, NY, January 5, 2012
There were two shows this night for the release of Joan's CD, Three Musicians. This recording, from my personal archive, is of the second show.
Ibrahim Maalouf: a conversation on harmony, heritage, and hope- Transcript
The trumpet virtuoso talks about his father's inspiration, the Middle East's influence on symphonic music, how Bach and Mozart were punks, and the ideas behind his album Capacity To Love.
Roberto Di Gioia + Max Herre: Web Web’s experiments in electronic jazz - Transcript
The two musicians talk about the creative process, Munich's musical lineage, and the outstanding sounds found on Web Web's album WEB MAX II.
James McKeown: Hawksmoor’s kosimiche hauntology - Transcript
With albums like Telepathic Heights, the Bristolian electronic music producer explores themes of psychogeography and hidden worlds.
Diana Pasulka: a religious study of UFOs and nonhuman intelligences - Transcript
With her books Encounters and American Cosmic, religious studies professor Diana Pasulka explores the modern edges of belief.
Eric Hilton: from Thievery Corporation to Corazón Kintsugi - Transcript
The prolific music producer talks about his influences, growing up in Washington, D.C., and his stunning collaborations with vocalist Natalia Clavier.
Javon Jackson gives Peter Bradley's art a swinging soundtrack - Transcript
The celebrated saxophonist talks about his place in the jazz tradition, playing with masters of the genre, and his soundtrack for the documentary With Peter Bradley.
Tea Krulos explores hidden subcultures in American society - Transcript
The author grapples with the unknown and the extraordinary in his many books, which include Heroes In The Night, American Madness, and Monster Hunters.
Benjamin Koppel plays jazz with a novelist's narrative - Transcript
Saxophonist Benjamin Koppel talks about Perspective, his latest album with KCB Collective, and how his collaborators in jazz are part of a family.
On Minimalism: Kerry O'Brien and William Robin in conversation - Transcript
Authors and musicologists O'Brien and Robin discuss On Minimalism, their comprehensive book on the history of minimalist music.
Jethro Tull, New Haven, CT, October 31, 1989
Happy Hallowe'en! Are you dressing up this year? Giving out candy? Going to a party? Maybe a concert? I'm getting a COVID booster. Spooky! I have seen quite a few concerts on Hallowe'en over the years, though. This one was my first.
Simon Berz creates art with drums, sound, and trash - Transcript
The Swiss sound artist and drummer discusses Breath versus Beats, his recently released collaboration with Bill Laswell and the late Toshinori Kondo.