Latest from The Tonearm:

Passepartout Duo Bridges Human and Machine Music | The Tonearm
The innovative partnership of Nicoletta Favari and Christopher Salvito blends piano, percussion, and custom electronics into a musical language that bridges the gap between human expression and machine logic. Their latest album ‘Argot’ speaks in tongues both ancient and digital.
Inside Brüder Selke & Midori Hirano’s Musical Laboratory
Three Berlin-based artists strip music down to its essence, working across studios to transform single notes into rich, evolving soundscapes on their new album ‘Split Scale.’
From Barcelona to the Bayou: Marina Albero’s Musical MIgration
Born into Barcelona’s cultural resistance, Marina Albero carried music across continents before finding an unexpected home in the jazz scenes of Seattle and New Orleans. She documents her wanderings on ‘A Nomad of Sound,’ an album that transforms migration into melody.
Greg Davis Brings New Life to New-Age Music | The Tonearm
The experimental musician discusses his long-running ambient project, the beauty hidden in dollar-bin records, and why making peace with a slower creative pace yields his most thoughtful work.
Nicola Miller: Nature’s Music in Nova Scotia | The Tonearm
The saxophonist’s debut album ‘Living Things’ emerges from long walks and patient observation along Nova Scotia’s coastline, creating music that breathes with its maritime environment.

Latest from the Spotlight On Podcast:

Anat Cohen: Clarinet in Full Bloom
Clarinetist Anat Cohen discusses her musical journey, Brazilian influences, and new album ‘Bloom.’ Learn how she’s reshaping jazz with her unique global sound.
Marina Albero: from pianist to nomad of sound
Pianist Marina Albero bridges classical, jazz, and world music traditions from Barcelona to New Orleans. Discover her unique journey and latest recording on Ellis Marsalis’s piano.
Jonathon Grasse: the life & music of Eric Dolphy
Discover Eric Dolphy’s journey from LA clubs to avant-garde jazz pioneer. New biography uncovers lost recordings, Coltrane collaboration & final European years.
Lisa Pegher: Rhythms, Circuits, & Artificial Intelligence
Percussionist and digital innovator Lisa Pegher discusses her mission to modernize classical music through AI technology while preserving the deep emotional core of…
Paul de Barros: chronicling Marian McPartland’s life in jazz
Jazz critic Paul de Barros discusses writing Marian McPartland’s biography, revealing untold stories about Piano Jazz, her relationships, and her impact on women in jazz.

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