Wayne Horvitz and the 'One Essential Arc'
Exploring the Seattle composer's unique vision of music as a continuous spectrum, where the boundaries between improvisation and composition disappear.
Dancing About Architecture with Ben Black
The Seattle-based singer and composer reflects on familial influences, spiritual connections through music, and the transformative power of performance, while championing diversity in classical and contemporary spaces.
Pianist Younee Transforms Concert Halls Into Musical Labs
Drawing from classical training and jazz freedom, the South Korean pianist invites audiences to help create each performance. Her new album 'Improvisations Live in Germany' captures these magical moments of musical alchemy.
Imagination is the Instrument — A Conversation with Josh Johnson
The acclaimed saxophonist discusses genre fluidity, Wayne Shorter's wisdom, and why limitations can unlock creativity on his adventurous new album 'Unusual Object.'
Dancing About Architecture with Avery Sharpe
From church piano lessons to collaborations with McCoy Tyner, the celebrated bassist reflects on his musical journey while discussing his latest album, 'I Am My Neighbor's Keeper,' a multimedia response to America's social divisions.
Jeremy Gignoux Finds Music in the Method of Stillness
After a hand injury sidelined his violin playing, the Calgary-based composer created 'Odd Stillness,' an album that challenges traditional notions of performance and recording.
India Gailey's Cello Metamorphosis Shakes the Earth
India Gailey's new album 'Butterfly Lightning Shakes The Earth' showcases her dual talents as composer and cellist, blending climate change awareness with Buddhist philosophy in a groundbreaking orchestral work.
A Tale of Two Trios — Caleb Wheeler Curtis's Ambitious Double Album
Balancing innovation and tradition, the saxophonist's latest project features original compositions and reimagined Monk standards, demonstrating his versatility across two distinct trio settings.
Dancing About Architecture with Lewis John Gill
The English composer's musical palette ranges from Chuck Berry to Karlheinz Stockhausen. Lewis John Gill reflects on his artistic journey, dream collaborations, and the enduring appeal of progressive rock.
Shawn Mativetsky Grasps the Infinite Art of Tabla with Temporal Waves
Tabla virtuoso Shawn Mativetsky discusses the instrument's complexity, the guru-disciple tradition, and his latest album 'Temporal Waves,' which marries classical Indian percussion with synthesizer soundscapes.
Dancing About Architecture with Jeremy Ledbetter
Jeremy Ledbetter, the mind behind CaneFire and producer of Juno Award-winning albums, shares insights on his creative process and the global influences that shape his distinctive musical style.
Roy Hargrove's Unreleased Album Breaks Its 25-Year Silence
Verve Records unveils 'Crisol: Grande-Terre,' a lost gem from the late jazz trumpeter's catalog, showcasing his innovative blend of Latin jazz and contemporary sounds.