Ka Baird and Chris Ryan Williams, Through the Fractal Smog
On ‘Enthalpy,’ bass flute and amplified trumpet push against their own electronics until the lid starts to rattle.
Flutists
Geoff Mann Reimagines His Father's Memphis
The Antibalas and Here Lies Man drummer spent decades avoiding his father Herbie Mann's music, but a 50th anniversary and a new arrangement of 'Memphis Underground' gave him an unexpected way to reconnect with a relationship that ended 22 years ago.
Verse Into Music — Jamie Baum's Fluent Jazz
A conversation with the renowned flutist about her latest album, 'What Times Are These,' and the creative process of reimagining verses from Adrienne Rich, Tracy K. Smith, and others through contemporary jazz.
Miho Wada: Para Ti
Good things can indeed come in small packages. Flutist Miho Wada's Para Ti, for example, clocks in at just a hair over 20 minutes, with five melodic and catchy songs that manage to combine sharp musicianship with a sense of whimsy and fun.