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.'
Blake Leyh Unlocks the Imagined Domain of the Gravikord
A seasoned film and television composer discovers creative liberation in a 24-string electronic instrument that bridges ancient African tradition with space-age design. The result is 'New Modern Strings.'
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.
25 Years Later, Smoke Jazz Club Still Burns Bright
Co-owner Paul Stache reflects on Smoke's journey from intimate club to record label, balancing tradition with innovation while nurturing both jazz legends and rising stars.
David J: unearthing tracks from the attic
The Bauhaus and Love and Rockets bassist chats with guest host Michael Donaldson about lighting candles, the magic(k) muse, touring with Jane's Addiction, and the album collecting his early demos, Tracks From The Attic.
David J: unearthing tracks from the attic
The Bauhaus and Love and Rockets bassist chats with guest host Michael Donaldson about lighting candles, the magic(k) muse, touring with Jane's Addiction, and the album collecting his early demos, Tracks From The Attic.