Pianist and composer Francesco Crosara visited Spotlight On back in May of 2024. He was in the midst of promotion for his album Circular Motion, on Origin/AO2 Records, which is now up for consideration for a Grammy nomination.
Jeff Lederer, the multi-talented saxophonist and composer, is back with a musical gut punch aimed squarely at the current political landscape. His new album, Guilty!!!, drops October 7th via his label little (i) music, just as the Supreme Court kicks off its fall term.
Violinist Anick and pianist Yeager reunite for a genre-defying album that responds to global upheaval with musical introspection and collaborative spirit.
In an era where cities are increasingly recognizing the importance of culture in urban development, Shain Shapiro is at the forefront of a revolutionary approach to music and economics.
Jason Robinson's latest release continues the saxophonist and composer's musical exploration of his family history. Out October 8 on Playscape Recordings, this album is the second installment in Robinson's heartfelt Ancestral Numbers project, which he describes as a "love note to my family."
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Mark Masters calls trumpeter Tim Hagans "sui generis" - Latin for "one of a kind" - and he's not exaggerating. Masters' new album, Sui Generis, due out October 4, 2024 on Capri Records, serves as proof of Hagans' unique voice in jazz.
Use our October 2024 Program Guide to plan your reading and listening - and to get to know our upcoming guests and their work.
Holly Channell is an American drummer, musician, educator and composer based in Boston, MA.
Connecticut prog-rockers Mile Marker Zero will release their third full-length album, Coming of Age, on October 4, 2024.
In "Watch The Party Die," Kendrick grapples with his calling as a musical prophet, torn between peaceful Christian ideals and the violent justice he feels compelled to deliver.