Sun-Mi Hong's Jazz Rhythm Builds a Nest of Belonging
South Korean drummer Sun-Mi Hong moved from her homeland to Amsterdam in search of artistic freedom. She found not just a vibrant jazz scene but a new identity as a performer and composer.
Drummers
At the Edge with Dave Brown and Adam Gołębiewski
The Australian guitarist and Polish percussionist reveal how their shared obsession with minimal sources and maximum sound led to 'Dog's Light,' an unorthodox album that erases the lines between composition and improvisation.
Lisa Pegher's Digital Reboot for Classical Percussion
Through projects like 'Circuits & Skins' and A.I.RE, Pegher demonstrates how classical percussion can speak to modern audiences. Her instruments become both timekeeper and time machine, connecting orchestra halls to electronic festivals.
R*Time Extends a Musical Ladder to Doug Hammond
A chance encounter and a makeshift percussion instrument drew composer and percussionist Doug Hammond to R*Time's music. 'It's Now: R*Time Plays Doug Hammond' captures the creative sparks and productive tension of bringing Hammond's works to life.
Dancing About Architecture with Diana K
The OPTO S drummer reflects on her first R.E.M. show, middle school art gigs, and why synths represent her next frontier.
Adam Shead Blasts Big Ideas Through Miniature Instruments
The Chicago-based composer and percussionist discusses his unconventional ensemble microplastique, the influence of free jazz pioneers, and why making sense isn't always the point of making music.
Dancing About Architecture with Dylan Jack
The percussionist, composer, educator, and organizer join us in advance of the release of the Dylan Jack Quartet's latest, WInter Panes.
Dancing About Architecture with Holly Channell
Holly Channell is an American drummer, musician, educator and composer based in Boston, MA.
It Began in Africa: Ginger Baker's Global Journey
Ginger Baker's rhythmic odyssey spans from 1960s rock to Nigerian Afrobeat, showcasing a troubled genius who reshaped modern drumming.
Matt Wilson: Have Drums, Will Travel
Drummer Matt Wilson must surely be in the running for the title of hardest-working man in jazz. Wilson is a composer, bandleader, producer, and teacher. As a leader, his projects include the Matt Wilson Quartet, Arts & Crafts, Christmas Tree-O and the Carl Sandburg Project.
Nheap: Clouds Under The Table
Nheap is the nom de guerre of Italian drummer/composer Massimo Discepoli. The projects he puts out as Nheap are ethereal, mostly mellow electronic excursions accompanied by his own live acoustic drum work. 'Clouds Under The Table' marks his third collection as Nheap.