The storied musician, songwriter, and music journalist talks about recording his album The Last Day of Summer during the pandemic, his approach to interviewing artists, and his friendships with some of his musical heroes.
Avishai Cohen is a genre-bending player, composer, and collaborator. Born in Israel in 1970, he has emerged as one of the most important bassists in contemporary jazz...
The prolific Chicago-based bass player and improvisor discusses her many projects—including Twin Talk, Wayfaring, and Edith Judith—and her role in inspiring the next generation of musicians.
Lloyd Barnes, with his Bronx-based studio and record label, Wackie’s, created a hub for Jamaican music in New York and made Barnes a major force in reggae history.
The companion playlist for our recent episode with James, exploring his music and that of other artists we discussed throughout our conversation.
The acclaimed clarinetist, improviser, and educator discusses his influences, music education, the nature of sound, and deconstructing the murder ballad in the duo Wayfaring.
Like many others, I waited a long time for this show. I just missed seeing The Police at the tail end of their original incarnation.