Podcast appearances and mentions of Esperanza Spalding

! Turn On - Choon In - Zig Zag ! - ! What's Past - Is Prologue ! ! !   Callin'  ALL  The  Boom Booms  &  The Zoom Zooms   ! ! . . .   GROUND  DOWN  TO  THE  REAL UNDAGROUND   . . . * * *  GROOVIN'  BLUE   26 - 05 * * * Groovin' Blue is dedicated to Sunny "Sweet Daddy Fonk" Wong.  "S.D.F." Wong 1973 quote: "Jeez, gettin' these cassette mixtapes just right is hard work."  1.  (4:22)  WAGRadio GB 26 - 05 Intro - Produced by WAGRadio Vinyl Librarian William "Fats Is Back" Reiter (formerly CKLG-FM 96.9 Boss Jock - 'Bill Reiter - The All-Niter') 2.  (6:12)  "I Wanted Your Love" - ALI TENNANT, BRIAN POWER, RONNIE HERAL, DJ SPEN, GARY HUDGINS [SoulHouse Muse Ltd.] 2017 3.  (6:57)  "Love Is An Action (DJZigZag Vocal & Instrumental MashEdiT)" - ADEKUNIE GOLD, 6LACK [Believe UK] 2025 4.  (  :20)  WAGRadio DJZZ 'Riginal Id 5.  (3:35)  "Exercise My Love" - JOHN EDWARDS [Aware 45rpm No. AW-048] 1973 6.  (4:46)  "Find Your Way Home (DJZigZag Pt. 1)" - OCTO OCTA [T4T LUV NRG] 7.  (2:04)  "Gettin' Away" - THE TURNABOUTS [Prann Records 45rpm No. 5002] 1963 Prod. Ike & Tina Turner * The Turnabouts are Ike Turner and his band 8.  (  :20)  WAGRadio Tout Sur Moi Id 9.  (4:23)  "Change Places" - JEFFREE [Creative Outlet International Cd No. COI 5551 "Call It Love"] 1996 10.(4:37)  "The Plug (DJZig Zag Vote By Male EdiT)" - RONALD ISLEY & THE ISLEY BROTHERS [RI Top Ten] 2022 11.(  :20)  WAGRadio It Be Time Id 12.(3:12)  "WANTU2LUVME (DJZigZag 2026 EdiT)" - JEF MILES [Twelve 30 Records] 2017 13.(2:45)  "The Midnight Hour" - Jazz Is Dead Ensemble [Jazz Is Dead] * Jazz Is Dead is Ali Shaheed Muhammad & Adrian Younge  14.(4:10)  "Feel It (Feel It)" - JAZZ 2 MORE [Irma Records] 2018 15.(  :13)  WAGRadio Luv-sik 2016 Muzik Id 16.(6:01)  "Dance Toutourou)" - PAUL OLDER [Spa In Disco] 17.(  :33)  WAGRadio Jabba Workee Id 18.(3:24)  "I'll Be Your Puppet" - JOHN EDWARDS [Aware 45rpm No. AW-045] 1974 Prod. Floyd Smith * writer: Sam Dees  19.(  :17)  WAGRadio Simpul Id 20.(3:54)  "That's It" - SAINTE FRANCIS, LARRY PEACE [Sanctified Records] 21.(4:42)  "Front Foot (DJZigZag Dr. Hahn's Corn Dogg EdiT)" - ALBOE [TuneCore] 22.(1:58)  "I'm A Fool For You" - JAMES CARR [Goldwax 45rpm No. 328] 1967 Prod. Quinton M. Claunch & Rudolph Russell  23.(4:26)  "Bombo Papi (DJZigZag 2026 EdiT)" - JAMES BRADSHAW, ANDY REID, SAVISTA [Phoenix Music] Canada 24.(  :14)  WAGRadio Music segue 2012 No. 41-04 25.(5:40)  "Sonny Light" - JACK DeJOHNETTE [eOne Cd No. EOM-Cd-2403] 2012 - Esperanza Spalding (bs), Lionel Loueke (gtr), Tim Ries (sx), Ambrose Akinmusire (tpt), Jack DeJohnette (dm, pn), Jason Moran (pn) Prod. Robert Sadin 26.(  :07)  Nu GB End 79:57

Former U.S. Poet Laureate and musician Joy Harjo (Mvskoke) immerses listeners in a diverse array of jazz styles and deeply emotional poetry in her new album, “Insomnia and Seven Steps to Grace”. Co-produced by Grammy-winning artist Esperanza Spalding, the album features originals and covers, including a re-interpretation of Charles Mingus’s “Goodbye Pork Pie Hat”. Harjo also transforms her 2015 poem, “I Pray for My Enemies”, into a feverish, free-form composition, while “Rabbit Is Up to Tricks” draws on the power of traditional oral storytelling and “Stomp All Night” delivers a fun and funk-filled jam. Acclaimed jazz vocalist Julia Keefe (Nez Perce) and the 16-piece ensemble of talented Native musicians known as the Indigenous Big Band make their album debut with “Incarnadine”. The album honors Native jazz pioneers like Mildred Bailey (Coeur d’Alene) and Jim Pepper (Kaw/Muscogee), as well as featuring innovative originals like “Wawasint8Da” and “Ddat Suite, MVT. 3 Iron Horse Gallup”. The ensemble continues to earn critical praise especially for their live performances, highlighted by their 2024 spring residency at the Kennedy Center. We’ll speak with both Joy Harjo and Julia Keefe about their new albums in this episode of Native Playlist, our regular feature on Indigenous music.

Former U.S. Poet Laureate and musician Joy Harjo (Mvskoke) immerses listeners in a diverse array of jazz styles and deeply emotional poetry on her new album, “Insomnia and Seven Steps to Grace”. Co-produced by Grammy-winning artist Esperanza Spalding, the album features originals and covers, including a re-interpretation of Charles Mingus’s “Goodbye Pork Pie Hat”. Harjo also transforms her 2015 poem, “I Pray for My Enemies”, into a feverish, free-form composition, while “Rabbit Is Up to Tricks” draws on the power of traditional oral storytelling and “Stomp All Night” delivers a fun, funk-filled jam. Acclaimed jazz vocalist Julia Keefe (Nez Perce) and the 16-piece ensemble of talented Native musicians known as the Indigenous Big Band make their album debut with “Incarnadine”. The album honors Native jazz pioneers like Mildred Bailey (Coeur d’Alene) and Jim Pepper (Kaw/Muscogee), as well as featuring innovative originals like “Wawasint8Da” and “Ddat Suite, MVT. 3 Iron Horse Gallup”. The ensemble continues to earn critical praise especially for their live performances, highlighted by their 2024 spring residency at the Kennedy Center. We’ll speak with both Joy Harjo and Julia Keefe about their new albums in this episode of Native Playlist, our regular feature on Indigenous music. Break 1 Music: Instinct (song) Joy Harjo (artist) Insomnia and Seven Steps to Grace (album) Break 2 Music: Traditional Side Step Song (song) Little Otter (artist) Side Step Songs (album)

1. Esperanza Spalding: Knowledge of Good and Evil2. Esperanza Spalding: The Peacocks3. Esperanza Spalding: Ponta De Areia4. Esperanza Spalding: I Know You Know5. Esperanza Spalding: All Limbs Are (Arms)BUMP6. Esperanza Spalding (Feat. Joe Lovano): I can't Help It 7. Esperanza Spalding: Crowned & Kissed8. Esperanza Spalding (Feat. Joe Lovano): Jazz Aint Nothing But Soul9. Esperanza Spalding (Feat. Algebra Blessett): Black Gold10. Esperanza Spalding: Unconditional LoveBUMP11. Esperanza Spalding: Rest in Pleasure12. Esperanza Spalding: JunjoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with Elizabeth Ziman of Elizabeth & the Catapult, and at the time of this conversation, she's about to release her new album. Now that the record is officially out in the world, we get to talk about everything that went into bringing it to life.We begin right at that moment, standing on the edge of a release. Elizabeth describes the feeling of finally letting go of a project after years of writing, recording, and refining, comparing it to sending something deeply personal out into the world and hoping it finds its place.From there, we dig into how this album differs from her past work. What started as scattered home recordings across multiple cities eventually became a deeply collaborative project, bringing together friends, choir members, and longtime collaborators. It's a record shaped not just by sound, but by movement, transition, and a desire to reconnect after a period of isolation.We also spend time talking about something that really resonates: the balance between perfectionism and letting go. Elizabeth shares how some songs took years to finish, while others were written and recorded quickly, and how learning to trust both processes has been a major part of her growth as an artist.There's also a fascinating conversation about the realities of being an independent artist today, the tension between creating meaningful work and navigating the demands of social media, promotion, and constant visibility. Elizabeth speaks candidly about that push and pull, and how she tries to stay grounded in what actually matters: the music and the connection it creates.One of my favorite moments in this episode is going full circle, talking about seeing her live back in 2009 at Eddie's Attic in Atlanta. That moment becomes a springboard into reflecting on a nearly 20-year career, and how her perspective on music has shifted from “this is hard” to “I get to do this.”We also explore her background, from classical piano and Manhattan School of Music competitions to Berklee, where she found her artistic voice and began collaborating with musicians like Esperanza Spalding. Along the way, we talk about film scoring, directing a women's choir, and the many creative paths that continue to shape her work.This is a conversation about evolution, perspective, and learning to hold both discipline and freedom at once.Key TakeawaysElizabeth Ziman's new album is now out, marking a deeply collaborative and expansive creative chapter.The project began as home recordings across multiple cities before evolving into a full studio production.Balancing perfectionism with spontaneity has become central to her songwriting process.The modern music landscape presents both opportunities and challenges, especially around visibility and promotion.Nearly 20 years into her career, her perspective has shifted toward gratitude and creative freedom.Her background in classical piano and Berklee continues to influence her work today.Collaborating across disciplines—film scoring, choir directing, and teaching—feeds her creativity.Music from the EpisodeResponsible Friend - Elizabeth and the Catapult50/50 - Elizabeth and the CatapultBored of Myself - Elizabeth and the CatapultI Love You Still - Elizabeth and the CatapultAbout the PodcastThe Bandwich Tapes is my chance to sit down with musicians, songwriters, and creative artists for thoughtful conversations about their craft, their journey, and the experiences that shape the music we hear.Connect with the ShowEmail: contact@thebandwichtapes.com

Taylor Eigsti is a remarkable 2x Grammy Award winning and multiple Grammy nominated pianist and composer. He's released 9 albums as a bandleader and he's appeared on over 80 albums as a sideman. He won a Downbeat Magazine Critic's Poll for “Pianist of the Year”. He's played with a Who's Who in music including Dave Brubeck, Sting, Chick Corea, Snarky Puppy, Esperanza Spalding, John Mayer, Christian McBride and Joe Lovano. He's performed at major venues including Carnegie Hall, Hollywood Bowl, Red Rocks and Lincoln Center as both a soloist and with a bunch of symphony orchestras. My featured song is “Moon Shot”, my recent single. Spotify link. —----------------------------------------------------------- The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! Click here for All Episodes  Click here for Guest List  Click here for Guest Groupings  Click here for Guest Testimonials Click here to Subscribe  Click here to receive our Email Updates Click here to Rate and Review the podcast —---------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH TAYLOR:www.tayloreigsti.com —---------------------------------------- ROBERT'S NEWEST RELEASE:“MI CACHIMBER ALL STARS” is the new, expanded version of Robert's single, “Mi Cachimber”, which he wrote for his father. Featuring Camila Cortina on Rhodes and Xito Lovell on trombone in addition to Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhorn, and Project Grand Slam's rhythm section. CLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —-------------------------------------- ROBERT'S RECENT RELEASE: “MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET” is Robert's latest release. It transforms his jazz ballad into a lush classical string quartet piece. Praised by a host of classical music stars. CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINK CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —---------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films   Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast: Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com   Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music: Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com    

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Arika Michaelis is the Program Director for Leadership Toledo. Arika and Lorenzo nerdout about sourdough bread, starter then they get into bulk fermentation, gummi bears, ADD, video games, roller coaster, motion sickness, surgeries, Harr Potter, Universal Studios, Marvels, documentaries, Oscars, Michael B. Jordan, Bob's Burgers, television shows, night TV, Dan Levy, Esperanza Spalding, comedy, Glass City Improv, music education and so much more!

Friday 27 March 2026: This week's episode leans into a soulful, percussive space drifting between broken beat, house, jazz, and deeper club textures. It's one of those selections that came together quite naturally, starting in a more introspective place before opening out into something a bit more expansive and rhythm-led. Tracklist: Farah Audhali & Blue Lab Beats – Found You Nicholas Payton – Gold Dust Black Magic (feat. Esperanza Spalding & Karriem Riggins) Shy FX & King H – 100 The Twilite Tone – Ancestors and Angels Rejoicer – Further (With You) (feat. Nitai Hershkovits) Change – Got to Get Up Soul II Soul – African Dance Roy Ayers – Searching (Simen Sez Remix) Change – Heaven of My Life (Full Length Album Mix) Mak 10 – Find Someone Like You TXC – Nakupenda (Instrumental) Da Lata – Binti (Off-Centre Mix) Kai Alce – Strollin Thru Barcelona (Original Mix) Greymatter – Give Up (Never Gonna) (feat. Sophie Brown) Nu Sound Therapy – Beautiful People (FacePFB Mix) What's On (Stroud) Jazz Stroud 2026 9–12 April 2026 A multi-venue, town-wide celebration of new wave UK jazz, bringing together emerging artists, established names, and community energy across Stroud. Expect everything from intimate sets to late-night sessions across spaces like SVA and The Goods Shed.  → Find out more / tickets www.jazzstroud.org Holy Water (This Weekend) A staple in Stroud for good music and late-night energy — expect DJs, soulful selections, and a proper community feel. Always worth checking what's lined up across the weekend. → Check their socials for the latest listings Los Domingos @ The Prince Albert A regular all-day session rooted in global sounds, jazz, and tropical rhythms — usually stretching into a full Sunday journey with rotating selectors and guests.  → View what's on at The Prince Albert What's On: Art Exhibitions (Stroud This Weekend) The Yard Gallery A small but characterful space in the centre of Stroud, often hosting rotating exhibitions from local artists and makers. Expect an intimate setting with a mix of contemporary work and community-led programming. → Best to check in person or via socials for the current show

Today I am excited and honored to be talking with Dr. Shamell Bell and Sherena Razek, two activist scholars who join us to talk about their work on the Coalition for Action in Higher Education, which will be convening it Third Annual National Day of Action (insert link) on April 17th.  We talk about  the unique and central position CAHE occupies on the activist landscape.  The Coalition brings together labor, anti-fascist and anti-racist activists, and those working for Palestinian freedom.   CAHE energizes the educational sphere by refusing to shy away from taking radical positions, by embracing boundary-crossing and close affiliations with diverse communities, by defending the most vulnerable, and insisting on free education in every sense of the word. CAHE aims to both hold university administrators and trustees accountable, but also to recognize and grow our own strength with imagination, creativity, and mutual care.Dr. Shamell Bell is a global movement artist, scholar, and visionary cultural strategist whose work lives at the intersection of radical imagination, embodied activism, and unconditional love. She earned her Ph.D. in Culture and Performance from UCLA and recently completed a teaching appointment in Theater, Dance & Media at Harvard University.  As an interdisciplinary scholar and documentary filmmaker, Dr. Bell explores the power of embodiment, collective freedom dreaming, and multimedia storytelling to disrupt oppressive systems and ignite transformation. Her social impact work in the entertainment industry includes collaborations with artists such as Common, Dominique Fishback, Lalah Hathaway, and Esperanza Spalding. She also served as Supervising Producer on the Emmy-nominated series Lessons in Chemistry. Dr. Bell is co-social impact director—alongside Ms. Gwen Carr, mother of Eric Garner—for Ritual of Breath is the Rite to Resist, a performance project responding to state-sanctioned violence. She organizes for economic justice with the Debt Collective as its Visionary Escalator, advocating for student debt abolition and debt-free college for all. She also serves on the steering committee for the Coalition for Action in Higher Education and co-chairs their Antifascism caucus.Sherena Razek is a diasporic Palestinian feminist educator, scholar, activist, and labor organizer. Currently, she is a President's and Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Gender Studies at the University of California Los Angeles. She holds a PhD from the Department of Modern Culture and Media at Brown University where she was the President of the Graduate Labor Organization and co-founder of the Palestine Solidarity Caucus. Her research focuses on Palestinian visual culture, anti-imperialist struggle, and decolonial feminist ecologies. 

Long recognized as one of the most thrilling and thoughtful guitarists of his generation, Matthew Stevens has built an elite reputation in music, touring, and recording with a "who's who" of modern icons, including Esperanza Spalding, Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah, Harvey Mason, and Walter Smith Ill. He has also made a splash outside of jazz, having produced the tribute album I Am A Pilgrim - Doc Watson at 100, featuring artists such as Valerie June, Steve Earle, Nora Brown, and Dolly Parton (Stevens produced Parton's version of "The Last Thing on My Mind," which earned a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Solo Performance in 2024). A culmination of 20 years of craft, the eponymous album serves as a mid-career mission statement with Stevens stepping into the spotlight. Co-produced by Stevens, saxophonist Josh Johnson, and percussionist Eric Doob, the record seamlessly melds acoustic and electric sonics through a mix of genre-blurring originals and deeply personal covers. It features a multigenerational cast of musicians who have had a profound impact on Stevens' journey, including rising visionaries like vibraphonist Joel Ross and vocalists Anna B Savage and Corey King, in addition to his mentor Terri Lyne Carrington and personal guitar hero Jeff Parker. At the album's core is a band of his most trusted collaborators, which also includes keyboardist Chris Fishman and bassist Kyle Miles, with additional contributions from percussionist Paulo Stagnaro and guitarists Dylan Day and Rich Hinman on slide and pedal steel. Matthew Stevens reflects a period of profound personal and artistic change, ultimately bringing him to "a place of optimism, excitement, and confidence" that signals a bold new chapter for one of jazz's most essential voices and respected players. website www.mattstevens.com www.instagram.com/matthewthomaswyatt  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/7z1PSpsIyAeniOOtaQ1iYa?si=cS9P53EIR46Qs9X4YvAd-g About Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris The Music Matters Podcast is hosted by Darrell Craig Harris, a globally published music journalist, professional musician, and Getty Images photographer. Music Matters is now available on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, and more. Each week, Darrell interviews renowned artists, musicians, music journalists, and insiders from the music industry. Currently, 870,000 global downloads in over 40 countries. Visit us at: www.MusicMattersPodcast.com Follow us on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/musicmattersdh For inquiries, contact: musicmatterspodcastshow@gmail.com Support our mission via PayPal: www.paypal.me/payDarrell  voice over intro by Nigel J. Farmer          

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with pianist, composer, improviser, label founder, and educator Kris Davis—one of the most forward-thinking voices in creative music today. Our conversation left me feeling genuinely energized. Kris approaches music with a rare combination of curiosity, discipline, and fearless experimentation, and it was a joy to dig into how all of that shows up in her work.We start with what's immediately ahead for her: a trip to Hamburg to premiere a newly expanded big band version of a trio piece with the NDR Big Band. Kris shares the very real “composer panic” that comes with catching an engraving mistake right before rehearsal—one of those behind-the-scenes realities of composing that every musician can relate to.From there, we talk about festivals—especially Big Ears, which feels like its own musical universe—and dive into two major pillars of her work: prepared piano and large-form composition. Kris reflects on studying with pianist Benoît Delbecq, whose approach to prepared piano emphasized rhythm, individuality, and finding a personal sonic vocabulary.One of the highlights of our conversation is a deep look at her remarkable Solastalgia Suite, written for the Lutosławski Quartet after a commission through Poland's Jazz to Pad Festival. Kris talks about learning how to write for strings in real time and how the concept of **solastalgia—the grief you feel for your home while you're still living in it—**became the emotional core of the piece.We also zoom out into the bigger picture of her work: her leadership role alongside Terri Lyne Carrington at Berklee's Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice, and her decade-long journey building Pyroclastic Records, a label dedicated to supporting adventurous music and the artists creating it. At its heart, this conversation is about craft, community, curiosity, and the importance of taking creative risks on purpose.Key TakeawaysThe behind-the-scenes realities of composing for large ensembles—including last-minute engraving panic before a premiere.Why festivals like Big Ears create a unique ecosystem for creative music.How studying with Benoît Delbecq shaped Kris Davis's approach to prepared piano.The creative challenge of writing for string quartet for the first time.The emotional meaning of solastalgia and how it shaped the Solastalgia Suite.Kris's work at Berklee's Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice alongside Terri Lyne Carrington.How Pyroclastic Records has grown into an important platform for adventurous and forward-thinking music.Music from the EpisodeDiatom Ribbons — Kris DavisInterlude (from the Solastalgia Suite) — Kris DavisLife on Venus (from the Solastalgia Suite) — Kris DavisRun the Gauntlet — Kris DavisAbout the PodcastThe Bandwich Tapes is a long-form conversation podcast where host Brad Williams sits down with some of the most thoughtful musicians, composers, and artists working today. The show explores the stories behind the music—creative process, collaboration, career paths, and the human experiences that shape the sounds we love.Connect with the ShowEmail: contact@thebandwichtapes.com

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253 – Matthew Stevens In episode 253 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist and educator Matthew Stevens. In their conversation Matthew takes us through living in Boston and teaching at Berklee College of Music and he talks about the struggles of playing instrumental jazz music. Matthew discusses his new album “Matthew Stevens” and the personnel and production of the album. Matthew talks about growing up in Toronto and his start on guitar and eventually his introduction to Jazz which led him to Berklee as a student after playing in rock bands in school. Matthew describes working as a guitarist on a cruise ship at the age of 18 to pay for his Berklee education and he tells us about his early jazz influences. Matthew describes going on tour right out school and eventually working with Esperanza Spalding. Matthew talks gear from the beginning until now and his preference of telecasters and VOX amps. Matthew talks tour plans and the expense of touring and touring as a sideman. To find out more about Matthew you can go to his website: mattstevensmusic.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #MatthewStevens #Telecasters #Berklee #EsperanzaSpalding #JazzGuitar #VoxAmps #BerkleeCollegeofMusic #JamesPatrickRegan #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT #tourlife https://www.patreon.com/cw/HaveGuitarWillTravelPodcast Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

Kali Rodriguez-Pena is a Cuban born, Latin Grammy nominated, trumpeter, bandleader and composer. His music combines traditional Cuban music with classic jazz. He has led his own bands in top venues and festivals in North America and shared the stage with artists including Wynton Marsalis, Paquito D'Rivera, Arturo O'Farrill, Anat Cohen and Esperanza Spalding. He won the top prize in Havana's JoJazz competition. He was a finalist in the National Trumpet Competition. His music is featured in the TV show “Let The Right One In” on Showtime. My featured song is “Mi Cachimber”, my recent single. Spotify link. —----------------------------------------------------------- The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! Click here for All Episodes  Click here for Guest List  Click here for Guest Groupings  Click here for Guest Testimonials Click here to Subscribe  Click here to receive our Email Updates Click here to Rate and Review the podcast —---------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH KALI:www.kalirodriguezpena.com —---------------------------------------- ROBERT'S LATEST RELEASE: “MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET” is Robert's latest release. It transforms his jazz ballad into a lush classical string quartet piece. Praised by a host of classical music stars. CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINK CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —--------------------------------------- ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLE “MI CACHIMBER” is Robert's recent single. It's Robert's tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhorn CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINK CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —-------------------------------------- ROBERT'S LATEST ALBUM: “WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)” CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —---------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films   Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast: Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com   Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music: Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com    

Kris Davis is a Grammy award-winning pianist and composer described by The New York Times as a beacon for “deciding where to hear jazz [in New York] on a given night.” Davis has released 24 recordings as a leader or co-leader and collaborated with artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington, Dave Holland, John Zorn, Craig Taborn, Ingrid Laubrock, Tyshawn Sorey and Esperanza Spalding.  She was named a 2021 Doris Duke Artist alongside Wayne Shorter and Danilo Perez, Pianist of the Year by DownBeat magazine in 2022 and 2020, and Pianist and Composer of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association in 2021.  In 2019, Kris Davis' “Diatom Ribbons” was named jazz album of the year by both the New York Times and the NPR Music Jazz Critics Poll. Today Kris joins the show to share her newest music, The Solastalgia Suite. Support the show

Julia Keefe (Nez Perce) is an internationally acclaimed Native American jazz vocalist, actor, activist, and educator currently based in New York City. You'll hear how her Indigenous Big Band project started, the history behind jazz in Native American communities and inspiration from Delbert Anderson to Jim Pepper. A special influence in her life has been Mildred Bailey and you'll be hearing some clips from Julia's Mildred Bailey Project album throughout this podcast; the track names are in the timestamps. Mildred was a very important figure in jazz and Julia is also working on a film about her life and career. Julia spoke about some of the sexual harassment she has experienced and how she was affected by the experience of sexual assault by a professor when she was in graduate school. She opened up about how she got through that time with the support of her vocal teacher Jo Lawry . In the shadow of this challenging time, Julia shared some fascinating specifics into how her voice teachers Jo, Theo Bleckmann and also Kate McGarry helped push her artistic and expressive boundaries, and later what a transformative experience it was to be mentored by Esperanza Spalding. Julia's identity as an Indigenous jazz musician shapes her creative life in so many affirming and inspirational ways; I'm so happy to share this meaningful conversation with you. Complete Show NotesIn the show notes: links to other suggested episodes, newsletter, buy me a coffee, podcast merch, link to Indigenous Big Band video, transcript and of course Julia Keefe's music!Julia Keefe website photo: Don Hamilton(00:00) Intro(02:38) Indigenous Big Band, Delbert Anderson(10:21) clip of Jim Pepper's “Water”, video linked in show notes (12:24) Mildred Bailey Project(14:19) clip of “Thanks for Memory" track 8 (15:08) Mildred Bailey Project album release(18:10) Mildred Bailey with clip of Rockin' Chair opener track 1 (25:28) clip of track 9 Rockin' Chair, Mildred Bailey film project with Lily Gladstone, Gary Farmer(39:23) clip of track 2 “Lover, Come Back to Me” Sterlin Harjo film “Love and Fury”(41:51) linked episodes and ways to support this podcast(42:56) Jim Pepper(49:06) Julia's childhood, Kamia, learning Nimipuutimt(55:00) residential schools bands history(01:00:24) Master's at Manhattan, Kate McGarry, Jo Lawry, Theo Bleckmann(01:05:35) personal challenges including sexual assault, support of Jo Lawry(01:19:11) Esperanza Spalding mentorship

The Jazz Session No.451 from RaidersBroadcast.com as aired in January 2026, featuring the excellent modern jazz album “Emily's D+Evolution”, from Esparanza Spalding. TRACK LISTING: And I Love Her - Brad Mehldau Trio; Iron Man - Jazz Sabbath; Mandrake - Eric Dolphy; Waltz from Outer Space - George Russell; Rest in Pleasure - Esperanza Spalding; Judas - Esperanza Spalding; New St. Louis Blues - Ottillie Patterson w. Chris Barber's Jazz Band; Honeysuckle Rose - Sidney Bechet; Dusk Fire - The New Jazz Orchestra; Just to Cry - Keef Hartley Band; Goodbye Pork Pie Hat - Stanley Clarke & Friends; You Can't Always Get What You Want - Danish Radio Big Band & Charlie Watts; Guajira - Santana; Chico Cuadradino - Duke Ellington; Ebony and Ivy - Esperanza Spalding; Elevate or Operate - Esperanza Spalding; Maurizius - Eberhard Weber; Before I Go - Federica Michisanti Trioness; Riddoem - Yaatri; Ursa, The Minor Major Bear – Empirical.

Rather than looking back at the year as a whole, here we concentrate on the second half. What you'll hear are the songs that stayed close, long after the initial listen. The playlist features Oddjob; Nicholas Payton, Esperanza Spalding, Karriem Riggins; Flea (pictured); Carmen Staaf; Max Nagl; Jason Moran, Trondheim Jazz Orchestra; Amir ElSaffar. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21689299/Mondo-Jazz [up to "10:23 AM"] Happy listening!

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Juan Chiavassa is an Argentinian born drummer, producer, and composer. His work spans a number of genres, including jazz, Latin, R&B, soul, hip-hop, rock and world music. As a performer, he has collaborated with Mike Stern, Paquito D'Rivera, Esperanza Spalding, John Patitucci and Jimmy Haslip among others. He performed on The Tonight Show with Bad Bunny. One of the albums he produced was nominated for a Latin Grammy, and he leads the Neverpony projectMy featured song is “The Rich Ones All Stars”, my recent single that is also a track on my latest album What's Up. Spotify link.—-----------------------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH JUAN:www.juanchiavassaondrums.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST SINGLE:“MI CACHIMBER” is Robert's latest single. It's Robert's tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhornCLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

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Episode 92: Joe Lovano. Joe Lovano is one of the greatest musicians of all time. A Grammy-winning saxophonist who's been on the cover of DownBeat magazine multiple times (as well as many others), a Blue Note Records legend with 25 releases, a Berklee alum, and he holds the Gary Burton Chair in Jazz Performance at Berklee College of Music, which he's had since 2001. He also happens to be my cousin and one of the biggest inspirations and mentors in my life. This was our first time ever doing something like this together. A 3-hour deep dive interview that covers (nearly) his entire career. We go into our family history, growing up in Cleveland, our Sicilian roots, his father Tony “Big T” Lovano, and how that shaped his sound and spirit. We talk about his time with Elvin Jones, Jack DeJohnette, John Scofield, Charlie Haden, Esperanza Spalding, Michael Brecker, McCoy Tyner, Paul Motian, Bill Frisell, Hank Jones, Dave Holland, Joshua Redman, Al Foster, and many more. Joe shares lessons from decades of leading bands, developing tone, mentoring young players, and living a full creative life with his wife of 50 years, Judi Silvano. Joe is one of the greatest musicians alive, a music historian, and an incredible educator and mentor. Here is my interview with one of my favorite people, Joe Lovano.The Music Settlement Scholarship Donation: https://www.themusicsettlement.org/donate?utm_source=Master+List&utm_campaign=a5cff9ca09-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_JoeLovano2025&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1bd2f9c4a7-a5cff9ca09-434756824 ‘Go with Elmo Lovano' is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, Zoom hangs, invite only events, and discussions about music and music careers. Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Joe: https://www.instagram.com/joelovanojazz/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard jammcard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

En el disco 'Italia', del trompetista alemán Till Brönner, canciones como 'Travolti da un insolito destino', 'La donna invisibile', de Ennio Morricone, 'Amarsi un po' de Lucio Battisti, 'Via con me' -con la voz de Mario Biondi- de Paolo Conte o 'Parole parole' con la voz de la italiana Chiara Civello que, en 2014, publicó 'Canzoni', disco también de canciones italianas como 'Metti una sera a cena', de Morricone, 'Una sigaretta' o 'Senza fine' de Gino Paoli con la salvedad de 'Les moulins de mon coeur', del francés Michel Legrand, adaptada al italiano y compartida con Esperanza Spalding. En 2021, Chiara Civello se animó a grabar todo un disco de canciones francesas: 'My way', la versión que hizo en inglés Paul Anka de 'Comme ´habitude', 'Col tempo', versión italiana de Gino Paoli de 'Avec le temps' de Léo Ferré, y 'Que reste-t-il de nos amours' de Charles Trenet. Despedida con Till Brönner y Bob James tocando 'Late night' de su disco a dúo 'On vacation'.Escuchar audio

The Vibes Female Takeover EP/ALBUMS tracks from 2025sponsored by Urban Style EssentialsOur goal is to bridge the gap between the mainstream & indie artists. Our main aim is to focus on edgy neosoul & jazzy/soul/rnb female artists/groups.*NOTE (This list is not based on Charts or Streams just on what NEO2SOUL discovered)The podcast mix show is syndicated onWVRO (USA) Mon/Wed/Fri 6 pm UK (weekly)WHTL 95.2 FM (USA) Mon - Fri 9:30 am UK (weekly)Golddust Radio (UK) Sun 2 pm UK (Monthly)Pulse Int'l Radio (USA) Thur/Sat 9pm UK (weekly) RadioFM (Worldwide) 24hrs Kirby - BettadazeAyoni - It Is What It IsCamryn Levert - tell me howIman Europe & Kaelin Ellis - Breaking EverydayHeather Victoria ft Jalisa - Thought U Changed Seyblu - Panther Scottie Barnett ft Victoria Sola - Private Joy Bread For Sale ft Yung Senju - If Only m.e.h. - Not The Same Mnelia - don't make me wait Lenacha - How Does It Feel melan - metamorphosisIzzy Withers - FrecklefaceMeron T - make u mine Nali - journal entry Tyjhier ft ft Yeily Saints - Better Days Mariah Carey ft Anderson. Paak - Play This Song  Sol ChYld ft DRAM - honey (DRAM's Quaalude) Naomi Sky - HeavySofinari - It Ain't Love Stacy Epps ft Low Leaf & Chromonicci - Flowheart CARRTOONS ft Joanna Teters - Measure Up Natalie Slade - The Lesson Jessy Yasmeen - Back to the Middle ABIR - Loud & ClearZyah Belle ft Jane Handcock - Diamonds Mia Delamar - Personal ChakraBliss - Where My Sistas At Mopao Mumu - OH NO Nicholas Payton, Esperanza Spalding & Karriem Riggins - Jazz Is a 4 letter Word Venna ft Jorja Smith - MyselfMisha & cocabona ft Tamara Mneney - Star of the Show  LODiVE ft Milena - Love Bird Cosima Olu ft Tobias Wiklund - Overgrown Maurice Mobetta Brown ft Irene Blackman - StayB-Free - Smoke & Mirrors Maya Amolo ft Tai Dai - Last Time A'NAMII - Sister Wives Honor Carr & Leo Hollywood - Ruby Wine pHoenix Pagliacci ft Khadijah Lopez - Over, Again Sydney Frae - Paradise Danni Baylor - LIAR LIAR Merna - The Morning After Jenevieve - Flight Risk Peyton - Fly High Chandra - Second Time Around MALIA - Vacation Home Zoli Sway - I Like You Joda Kgosi - Fix MeLOUISE - Blue TAVE ft Tia Gordon - Fly AwayChina Moses ft Marvin Sewell - I can be happy (I can be blue)DESTIN CONRAD & Vanisha Gold - BOREDOM Crystal Chen - Top Down Mona B. - Before the FallShanté & Hokage Simon ft Malachi - LET IT GO Summer Banton - Work Joy Postell - open air market Taliwhoah - Made Man anaiis - Moonlight Fallen & Jaye - Breathe

At risk of seeming sexist, it must be noted that the two prodigies of the bass featured here are female, and perhaps that, in some sense, informs their approach to their artistry.  Listening to BC by Tal Wilkenfeld, and Esparanza Spalding's Vague Suspicions, one cannot help but appreciate both the technical precision, and the soulfulness of their musical expression. The bass rarely takes the lead in an ensemble - they are usually responsible for holding down the bottom with the drums. However, occasionally, the bassist will step forward into the limelight - Charlie Mingus and Jaco Pastorius come to mind - and, this inversion can lead to some amazing revelations. ESPERANZA SPALDINGI was inspired to read that Esperanza Spalding had been afflicted with Juvenile idiopathic Arthritis as a child. That this was to be the launching pad for a career as master of one of the most physically demanding instruments imaginable - the upright bass -, puts me in awe.  (She also plays the violin, guitar, piano and the oboe). Having the ears and instincts of a prodigy, she was given a full scholarship to the Berkelee School of Music, where she was also granted an honorary doctorate and professorship at age 20.By the way: let's not neglect to mention her singing, which is miraculous, lifting easily from conversational mode to a soaring airiness, there are unmistakeable echoes of Billie and Ella.  Besides all this, she's on a mission to make jazz more mainstream - attested by the title of the album Radio Music Society, from which this track derives. If anyone can accomplish this feat, it's this Grammy Award winner. TAL WILKENFELDI first became aware of Tal Wilkenfeld when I saw Jeff Beck play A Day in the Life at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremonies. There was Beck, looking relaxed and dashing - delicately maneuvering his whammy bar… and to his left stood what looked like a street urchin with wild ringlets, following his every nuance, note for note, wielding a massive Fender bass, which was as big as she was. It was alchemy. Later, I watched the Live at Ronnie Scott's video where you could really see the two magicians extended celebration. She was around 20 at the time, possessed of a preternatural talent, and sidekick to one of the greatest guitarists who ever lived. Since then, the master has left this realm, and the apprentice has stepped forward to become her own front person - living in Nashville, playing with her band, and her calendar is filled with multiple special appearances and collaborations. And, to top it all, she's jolly. Her sense of humor is obvious, partnering with comedians, Marc Maron, Spinal Tap, and Jeff Ross on their projects. 

Mercury-nominated vocalist, composer and producer ESKA talks about her favourite studio gear and how her background as a live jazz musician shapes her approach to writing and recording.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:30 - ESKA's Journey Into Music06:21 - Using Tech To Tell A Story14:23 - Approaching Each Track Individually16:35 - Developing A Sonic Identity20:18 - Live vs Studio Artist Methods26:59 - Solo Albums And Soundtracks31:47 - Exploration And Improvisation32:43 - Collaborating With Musicians 38:57 - Live Performances With Ableton#CamelCrusher #NeumannTLM103 #NeumannU87 #PrismLyra2 #AbletonLive Eska BiogESKA is a Mercury Award nominated singer, songwriter, composer and producer. Her music blends elements of folk, soul, psychedelia and electronica, shaped by years of live performance and a strong jazz influence. She has released acclaimed projects including her self-titled debut album ESKA and her more recent release, The Ordinary Life of a Magic Woman. Her work has received radio support from Gilles Peterson, Lauren Laverne and John Kennedy, and her debut EP was named one of Bandcamp's Best Releases of 2013.Alongside her solo career, ESKA has collaborated with artists such as Grace Jones, The Cinematic Orchestra, Zero 7, Bobby McFerrin, Esperanza Spalding, Shabaka Hutchings and Kae Tempest, and her credits include theatre and film scores as well as performances at major venues and festivals.https://www.eskaonline.com/https://www.instagram.com/eskaonline/https://www.facebook.com/eskaonline/Caro C BiogCaro C is an artist, engineer and teacher specialising in electronic music. Her self-produced fourth album 'Electric Mountain' is out now. Described as a "one-woman electronic avalanche" (BBC), Caro started making music thanks to being laid up whilst living in a double decker bus and listening to the likes of Warp Records in the late 1990's. This 'sonic enchantress' (BBC Radio 3) has now played in most of the cultural hotspots of her current hometown of Manchester, UK. Caro is also the instigator and project manager of electronic music charity Delia Derbyshire Day.URL: http://carocsound.com/Twitter: @carocsoundInst: @carocsoundFB: https://www.facebook.com/carocsound/Catch more shows on our other podcast channels: https://www.soundonsound.com/sos-podcasts

HPR All Things Considered host Dave Lawrence offers up mahalos to our supporters during this critical time with samples of the fun stuff we're grateful to share! This comes from 2016 when Esperanza Spalding was on the show telling stories. Hear the full interview below!

We've got six must-hear songs to add to our running list of the year's best tracks, including some shredding from The Beths, a gorgeous solo piano piece from Dustin O'Halloran, sublime jazz from Nicholas Payton and more.Featured artists and songs:1. The Beths: “No Joy,” from ‘Straight Line Was A Lie'2. Nate Smith & Saje: “Big Fish,” from ‘Live Action'3. Dustin O'Halloran: “Gold” (Single)4. Dara Star Tucker: “Pure Imagination,” from ‘Time Wouldn't Wait'5. Grumpy: “Crush,” from ‘Piebald'6. Nicholas Payton (with Esperanza Spalding and Karriem Riggins): “Let It Ride,” from ‘Triune'Weekly reset: A late-summer day at the playgroundEnjoy the show? Share it with a friend and leave us a review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.orgSign up for the Pod Club newsletter: www.npr.org/podclubLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Des Britanniques sixties au rivage d'Essaouira, en passant par un Brésil très seventies. Une playlist. Une fusion. Des musiciens. Tous les mois, le critique musical Sophian Fanen présente ses 5 titres obsessionnels. La cuvée de septembre est la suivante : - Trio Ternura, A Gira, tiré du 45 tours Trio Ternura, compacto 1973 (Universal Music, 2025) - Alvaro Lancellotti, Abre Caminho, tiré de l'album Arruda, Alfazema e Guiné (Amor in Sound, 2025) - Nick Drake, Strange Face (Rough Mix With Guide Vocal, 11th September 1968), tiré de la compilation « The Making of Five Leaves Left » (Island Records, 2025) - Amaarae, S.M.O., tiré de l'album Black Star (Golden Angel, 2025) - Saint Levant, Wain Maady Wain, tiré de l'album Love Letters (Deluxe) (Salxco, 2025).   Puis retour sur la fusion du Maâlem Houssam Gania avec Marcus Gilmore au Maroc. Le batteur américain Marcus Gilmore et le Maâlem marocain Houssam Gania  ont partagé la scène au festival Gnaoua et Musiques du Monde en juin 2025 à Essaouira, Maroc. Nous les avons rencontrés dans une salle de répétition souirie ouverte sur l'océan Atlantique. Avec le son des vagues... Et des mouettes ! Marcus Gilmore : le pouls du jazz moderne Marcus Gilmore est un batteur qui apporte une nouvelle voix au jazz, mêlant énergie, précision et profondeur émotionnelle dans chaque battement. Élevé dans une famille musicale, il a grandi entouré de rythmes, et aujourd'hui, il est l'un des noms les plus intéressants de la scène internationale. Au fil des années, il a joué avec des légendes comme Chick Corea, Vijay Iyer et Esperanza Spalding, tout en sculptant son propre chemin en tant que leader de groupe. Ses projets Actions Speak montre sa passion à pousser le jazz dans de nouveaux territoires, mélangeant groove, mélodie et liberté. En 2025, Marcus est attendu de sortir un nouvel album qui promet de plonger plus profondément dans son monde créatif, un pont entre les générations et les genres. De nature curieuse, il continue d'explorer des collaborations qui le stimulent et inspirent, vivre de sa musique, une force respiratoire sur scène et en studio. Houssam Gania : l'héritier Fils du légendaire Maâlem Mahmoud Gania et héritier d'une tradition gnaouie ancestrale remontant à Ba Massoud, Houssam Gania porte en lui l'âme de la tagnaouite. Né à Marrakech, il grandit au sein d'une famille profondément enracinée dans cette musique, aux côtés de son oncle Mokhtar Gania et de son frère aîné Hamza. Très jeune, il se distingue par sa maîtrise des traditions gnaoui, tout en restant ouvert aux rythmes du monde. Son talent, allié à une rigueur et un travail acharné, lui permet de se forger une identité musicale forte. En 2012, il accompagne son père pour un concert en Belgique, amorçant ainsi son parcours sur la scène internationale. Deux ans plus tard, en 2014, il fonde son propre groupe à Essaouira, et se produit au Maroc, en Angleterre et aux Pays-Bas. En 2016, il marque les esprits lors du concert hommage à son père et à Doudou N'diaye Rose au Festival Gnaoua d'Essaouira. La même année, il monte sur la scène de Mawazine pour une fusion avec Omar Sosa et Mehdi Nassouli, affirmant sa capacité à transcender les genres musicaux.

Des Britanniques sixties au rivage d'Essaouira, en passant par un Brésil très seventies. Une playlist. Une fusion. Des musiciens. Tous les mois, le critique musical Sophian Fanen présente ses 5 titres obsessionnels. La cuvée de septembre est la suivante : - Trio Ternura, A Gira, tiré du 45 tours Trio Ternura, compacto 1973 (Universal Music, 2025) - Alvaro Lancellotti, Abre Caminho, tiré de l'album Arruda, Alfazema e Guiné (Amor in Sound, 2025) - Nick Drake, Strange Face (Rough Mix With Guide Vocal, 11th September 1968), tiré de la compilation « The Making of Five Leaves Left » (Island Records, 2025) - Amaarae, S.M.O., tiré de l'album Black Star (Golden Angel, 2025) - Saint Levant, Wain Maady Wain, tiré de l'album Love Letters (Deluxe) (Salxco, 2025).   Puis retour sur la fusion du Maâlem Houssam Gania avec Marcus Gilmore au Maroc. Le batteur américain Marcus Gilmore et le Maâlem marocain Houssam Gania  ont partagé la scène au festival Gnaoua et Musiques du Monde en juin 2025 à Essaouira, Maroc. Nous les avons rencontrés dans une salle de répétition souirie ouverte sur l'océan Atlantique. Avec le son des vagues... Et des mouettes ! Marcus Gilmore : le pouls du jazz moderne Marcus Gilmore est un batteur qui apporte une nouvelle voix au jazz, mêlant énergie, précision et profondeur émotionnelle dans chaque battement. Élevé dans une famille musicale, il a grandi entouré de rythmes, et aujourd'hui, il est l'un des noms les plus intéressants de la scène internationale. Au fil des années, il a joué avec des légendes comme Chick Corea, Vijay Iyer et Esperanza Spalding, tout en sculptant son propre chemin en tant que leader de groupe. Ses projets Actions Speak montre sa passion à pousser le jazz dans de nouveaux territoires, mélangeant groove, mélodie et liberté. En 2025, Marcus est attendu de sortir un nouvel album qui promet de plonger plus profondément dans son monde créatif, un pont entre les générations et les genres. De nature curieuse, il continue d'explorer des collaborations qui le stimulent et inspirent, vivre de sa musique, une force respiratoire sur scène et en studio. Houssam Gania : l'héritier Fils du légendaire Maâlem Mahmoud Gania et héritier d'une tradition gnaouie ancestrale remontant à Ba Massoud, Houssam Gania porte en lui l'âme de la tagnaouite. Né à Marrakech, il grandit au sein d'une famille profondément enracinée dans cette musique, aux côtés de son oncle Mokhtar Gania et de son frère aîné Hamza. Très jeune, il se distingue par sa maîtrise des traditions gnaoui, tout en restant ouvert aux rythmes du monde. Son talent, allié à une rigueur et un travail acharné, lui permet de se forger une identité musicale forte. En 2012, il accompagne son père pour un concert en Belgique, amorçant ainsi son parcours sur la scène internationale. Deux ans plus tard, en 2014, il fonde son propre groupe à Essaouira, et se produit au Maroc, en Angleterre et aux Pays-Bas. En 2016, il marque les esprits lors du concert hommage à son père et à Doudou N'diaye Rose au Festival Gnaoua d'Essaouira. La même année, il monte sur la scène de Mawazine pour une fusion avec Omar Sosa et Mehdi Nassouli, affirmant sa capacité à transcender les genres musicaux.

Today, the Spotlight shines On tenor saxophonist Rico Jones.Rico's new album BloodLines captures something you don't hear much anymore—a live recording that feels like a complete story. Recorded at Brooklyn's Ornithology, it's five original compositions that explore his multicultural heritage, from his Indigenous and Latino roots to his deep connection with Black American musical traditions.Based in Harlem, Rico's already performed with Esperanza Spalding at the Blue Note and co-led the first all-Indigenous big band. His approach to jazz honors the past while pushing forward, whether he's working with veterans like Joe Martin and Nasheet Waits or mentoring students in Jersey City.(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from Rico Jones's album BloodLines)–Dig DeeperVisit Rico Jones at ricojonesmusician.com and follow him on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTubeRico Jones's Bloodlines album is out now on Giant Step Arts and can be purchased from Bandcamp or Qobuz, and you can listen on your streaming platform of choiceJoe Martin, bassist - One of NYC's most sought-after bassistsNasheet Waits, drummer - Veteran drummer and Giant Step Arts co-curatorMax Light, guitarist - Rising star in contemporary jazz guitarDig into this episode's complete show notes at spotlightonpodcast.com–• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice.• Looking for more? Visit spotlightonpodcast.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter. You can also follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, YouTube, and LinkedIn.• Be sure to bookmark our online magazine, The Tonearm! → thetonearm.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, the Spotlight shines On tenor saxophonist Rico Jones.Rico's new album BloodLines captures something you don't hear much anymore—a live recording that feels like a complete story. Recorded at Brooklyn's Ornithology, it's five original compositions that explore his multicultural heritage, from his Indigenous and Latino roots to his deep connection with Black American musical traditions.Based in Harlem, Rico's already performed with Esperanza Spalding at the Blue Note and co-led the first all-Indigenous big band. His approach to jazz honors the past while pushing forward, whether he's working with veterans like Joe Martin and Nasheet Waits or mentoring students in Jersey City.(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from Rico Jones's album BloodLines)–Dig DeeperVisit Rico Jones at ricojonesmusician.com and follow him on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTubeRico Jones's Bloodlines album is out now on Giant Step Arts and can be purchased from Bandcamp or Qobuz, and you can listen on your streaming platform of choiceJoe Martin, bassist - One of NYC's most sought-after bassistsNasheet Waits, drummer - Veteran drummer and Giant Step Arts co-curatorMax Light, guitarist - Rising star in contemporary jazz guitarDig into this episode's complete show notes at spotlightonpodcast.com–• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice.• Looking for more? Visit spotlightonpodcast.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter. You can also follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, YouTube, and LinkedIn.• Be sure to bookmark our online magazine, The Tonearm! → thetonearm.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ariadne Trujillo Durand is a powerhouse Cuban-born, Grammy nominated, virtuoso pianist and singer, one of the world's leading Latin Jazz musicians. She began performing at age 14 with Cuba's top symphonic orchestras. She's worked with Paul Simon, Paquito D'Rivera, Wynton Marsalis and Esperanza Spalding. Her vocal technique ranges from opera to jazz. This past March she released her first solo album, “Legacy”, along with a live performance at Lincoln Center with her 10 piece orchestra.My featured song is my reimagined version of “The ‘In' Crowd”, the 1960s hit by Dobie Gray from the album East Side Sessions by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH ARIACNE:www.ariacne.com____________________ROBERT'S NEWEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's new compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com 

On this week's In Service Of Grammy-winning jazz giant Esperanza Spalding joins cohosts Steve Baltin and Sage Bava to talk about the artist sanctuary she is building in Portland, and how helping run a business has given her a new joy in playing live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Otis Brown III didn't just grow up around music, he was shaped by it. With a father who drummed for legends like James Brown and Al Green, and a mother who was a classically trained pianist and choir director, Otis was raised in a home where rhythm and soul were a way of life. In this episode, we trace Otis's journey from early church gigs to Donald Byrd's midnight mentorship and on to stages with Esperanza Spalding and Robert Glasper. He breaks down his debut album, The Thought of You, the emotional power of drumming, and the unique pressure of leading a band. We also unpack Whiplash, the dark side of music education, and whether greatness comes from obsession, or in spite of it. Plus: his take on Kendrick Lamar, jazz-meets-hip-hop fusion, and the rhythms that speak louder than words. Guest bio: Otis Brown is a Grammy-nominated jazz drummer, composer, and recording artist who is a go-to session and touring sideman. He's studied under jazz icon Donald Byrd and trained at The New School. He's performed with Joe Lovano, Esperanza Spalding, and Gerald Clayton, known for his expressive playing, deep humility, and dedication to elevating music with soul and purpose. SUPPORT THE ZACH SHOW BY SUBSCRIBING TO THE ZACH SHOW 2.0 (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://auxoro.supercast.com/ OTIS BROWN III LINKS:Website: http://www.obthree.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ob3isme/The Thought Of You (Spotify): https://bit.ly/45ugNDLTwitter: https://x.com/ob3ismeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ob3isme THE ZACH SHOW LINKS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auxoro/YouTube:  https://bit.ly/3CLjEqFNewsletter: https://therealzachwrites.substack.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@auxoropod To support the show, please leave a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. This nudges the algorithm to show The Zach Show to more new listeners and is the best way to help the show grow. Thank you for your support:  Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/458nbhaReview us on Spotify: https://bit.ly/43ZLrAt 

ALEATORIO RANDOM PROJECT 015 1-TENDERLY – SARAH VAUGHAN 2-NICE GIRLS – JAZ KARIS & MAHALIA 3-ITCHYCOO PARK – SMALL FACES 4-BIG MOMMA SHAKE – LEFT LANE CRUISER 5-OH JEHOVAH – STANLEY BECKFORD 6-BLUE AND SENTIMENTAL – OSCAR PETERSON 7-KOKOMO MY BABY – MISSISSIPPI FRED MCDOWELL 8-A HARD DAY´S NIGHT – THE BEATLES 9-LOST PRAYER – ZAKK WYLDE 10-CRY ME A RIVER – THE STEAMPACKET 11-CAST ADRIFT – STEVE HACKETT 12-BRIDGE OF SIGHS – ROBIN TROWER 13-ANDALUZA – VEGA 14-UPSIDE DOWN – GAZPACHO 15-BUT NOT FOR ME – FRED HERSCH & ESPERANZA SPALDING

Join host Austin Williams and new music ensemble Hot Second ( Rebecca McDaniel Percussion and Dylan Feldpausch Violin/Viola) as we discuss their unique ensemble and its take on new music in Chicago.The conversation consists of thoughtful insights on how an ensemble can think outside of the traditional cannon and use influences from pop and other styles to help shape the sound they work with. A unique aspect of the ensemble is the incredibly vibrant collaboration that occurs between Rebecca and Dylan, to the point where they are writing and improvising their own music in real time.MUSICGabriela Ortiz: "Atlas-Pumas”José Martínez: Instructions for Playing, III, VDylan Feldpausch: “Quartz"Esperanza Spalding, arr. Hot Second: "Formwela 4"

Hace unos años que el maliense anunció su retirada, pero afortunadamente ha decidido volver a la música con un disco acústico y una gira europea. Grabado en su habitación de un hotel de Kioto, 'So kono' se publicó el pasado viernes y contiene canciones como 'Aboubakrin', 'Awa', 'Kanté Manfila' o 'Chérie'. Escuchamos a la italiana Chiara Civello cantando 'Via con me', de Paolo Conte, 'Metti una sera a cena', de Morricone, 'Una sigaretta', de Fred Buscaglione, y ''I mulini dei ricordi' de Michel Legrand- con la voz de Esperanza Spalding-. Y al etiope Mulatu Astatke con Hoodna Orchestra en 'Hatula' y 'Yashan' de su disco 'Tension'. Abre ('Gaúcho Corta jaca') y cierra ('Clube da esquina nº2') el cuarteto Falando Música del baterista brasileño Sergio Reze.Escuchar audio

Featuring Brooklyn funk geniuses Breastfist; the continuing introspective growth of brilliant reedsman Shabaka feat. Esperanza Spalding; a talented young group with a clear vision, Saturn Quartet; brilliant stuff from the latest Verve reissue of Ella Fitzgerald's 1967 concert at the Oakland Coliseum; new music from drum master Billy Hart on the ECM label; another ECM release—this time it's outtakes from the vault delving into the brilliant concert of Keith Jarrett and his trio at the Deer Head Inn; and finally the master of the telecaster, Jim Campilongo and his singular style and sound.

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Russian state television used to portray the US as the Kremlin's biggest adversary. But since President Donald Trump's return to the White House, state-controlled media outlets in Russia are changing their tune. Also, the race between China and Japan to build the fastest bullet train. And, a cross-cultural collaboration between two jazz greats, one from the United States, the other from Brazil. Esperanza Spalding and Milton Nascimento.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Grammy award-winning vocalist and producer Bilal and Grammy-winning jazz bassist esperanza spalding shared the stage at our February Get Lit with All Of It book club event for a one-of-a-kind collaborative performance.

She's an economist, an institution-builder, an ecosystem-nurturer and one of our finest thinkers. Shruti Rajagopalan joins Amit Varma in episode 410 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about her life & times -- and her remarkable work. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Shruti Rajagopalan on Twitter, Substack, Instagram, her podcast, Ideas of India and her own website. 2. Emergent Ventures India. 3. The 1991 Project. 4. Life Lessons That Are Priceless -- Episodes 400 of The Seen and the Unseen. 5. Other episodes of The Seen and the Unseen w Shruti Rajagopalan, in reverse chronological order: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18. 6. The Day Ryan Started Masturbating -- Amit Varma's newsletter post explaining Shruti Rajagopalan's swimming pool analogy for social science research. 7. A Deep Dive Into Education -- Episode 54 of Everything is Everything. 8. Fixing Indian Education — Episode 185 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Karthik Muralidharan). 9. Population Is Not a Problem, but Our Greatest Strength -- Amit Varma. 10. Our Population Is Our Greatest Asset -- Episode 20 of Everything is Everything. 11. Where Has All the Education Gone? -- Lant Pritchett. 12. Lant Pritchett Is on Team Prosperity — Episode 379 of The Seen and the Unseen. 13. The Theory of Moral Sentiments — Adam Smith. 14. The Wealth of Nations — Adam Smith. 15. Commanding Heights -- Daniel Yergin. 16. Capitalism and Freedom -- Milton Friedman. 17. Free to Choose -- Milton Friedman and Rose Friedman. 18. Economics in One Lesson -- Henry Hazlitt. 19. The Road to Serfdom -- Friedrich Hayek. 20. Four Papers That Changed the World -- Episode 41 of Everything is Everything. 21. The Use of Knowledge in Society -- Friedrich Hayek. 22. Individualism and Economic Order -- Friedrich Hayek. 23. Understanding the State -- Episode 25 of Everything is Everything.  24. Richard E Wagner at Mercatus and Amazon. 25. Larry White and the First Principles of Money -- Episode 397 of The Seen and the Unseen. 26. Fixing the Knowledge Society -- Episode 24 of Everything is Everything. 27. Marginal Revolution. 28. Paul Graham's essays. 29. Commands and controls: Planning for indian industrial development, 1951–1990 -- Rakesh Mohan and Vandana Aggarwal. 30. The Reformers -- Episode 28 of Everything is Everything. 31. India: Planning for Industrialization -- Jagdish Bhagwati and Padma Desai. 32. Open Borders: The Science and Ethics of Immigration -- Bryan Caplan and Zach Weinersmith. 33. Cows on India Uncut. 34. Abdul Karim Khan on Spotify and YouTube. 35. The Surface Area of Serendipity -- Episode 39 of Everything is Everything. 36. Objects From Our Past -- Episode 77 of Everything is Everything. 37. Sriya Iyer on the Economics of Religion -- The Ideas of India Podcast. 38. Episodes of The Seen and the Unseen with Ramachandra Guha: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 39. Episodes of The Seen and the Unseen with Pratap Bhanu Mehta: 1, 2. 40. Rohit Lamba Reimagines India's Economic Policy Emphasis -- The Ideas of India Podcast. 41. Rohit Lamba Will Never Be Bezubaan — Episode 378 of The Seen and the Unseen. 42. The Constitutional Law and Philosophy blog. 43. Cost and Choice -- James Buchanan. 44. Philip Wicksteed. 45. Pratap Bhanu Mehta on The Theory of Moral Sentiments -- The Ideas of India Podcast. 46. Conversation and Society — Episode 182 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Russ Roberts). 47. The Common Sense of Political Economy -- Philip Wicksteed. 48. Narendra Shenoy and Mr Narendra Shenoy — Episode 250 of The Seen and the Unseen. 49. Sudhir Sarnobat Works to Understand the World — Episode 350 of The Seen and the Unseen. 50. Manmohan Singh: India's Finest Talent Scout -- Shruti Rajagopalan. 51. The Importance of the 1991 Reforms — Episode 237 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Shruti Rajagopalan and Ajay Shah). 52. The Life and Times of Montek Singh Ahluwalia — Episode 285 of The Seen and the Unseen. 53. The Forgotten Greatness of PV Narasimha Rao — Episode 283 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Vinay Sitapati). 54. India's Massive Pensions Crisis — Episode 347 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Ajay Shah & Renuka Sane). 55. The Life and Times of KP Krishnan — Episode 355 of The Seen and the Unseen. 56. Breaking Through — Isher Judge Ahluwalia. 57. Breaking Out — Padma Desai. 58. Perestroika in Perspective -- Padma Desai. 59. Shephali Bhatt Is Searching for the Incredible — Episode 391 of The Seen and the Unseen. 60. Pics from the Seen-Unseen party. 61. Pramod Varma on India's Digital Empowerment -- Episode 50 of Brave New World. 59. Niranjan Rajadhyaksha Is the Impartial Spectator — Episode 388 of The Seen and the Unseen. 60. Our Parliament and Our Democracy — Episode 253 of The Seen and the Unseen (w MR Madhavan). 61. Episodes of The Seen and the Unseen with Pranay Kotasthane: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. 62. The Overton Window. 63. When Ideas Have Sex -- Matt Ridley. 64. The Three Languages of Politics — Arnold Kling. 65. Arnold Kling and the Four Languages of Politics -- Episode 394 of The Seen and the Unseen. 66. The Double ‘Thank You' Moment — John Stossel. 67. Economic growth is enough and only economic growth is enough — Lant Pritchett with Addison Lewis. 68. What is Libertarianism? — Episode 117 of The Seen and the Unseen (w David Boaz). 69. What Does It Mean to Be Libertarian? — Episode 64 of The Seen and the Unseen. 70. The Libertarian Mind: A Manifesto for Freedom -- David Boaz. 71. Publish and Perish — Agnes Callard. 72. Classical Liberal Institute. 73. Shruti Rajagopalan's YouTube talk on constitutional amendments. 74. What I, as a development economist, have been actively “for” -- Lant Pritchett. 75. Can Economics Become More Reflexive? — Vijayendra Rao. 76. Premature Imitation and India's Flailing State — Shruti Rajagopalan & Alexander Tabarrok. 77. Elite Imitation in Public Policy — Episode 180 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Shruti Rajagopalan and Alex Tabarrok). 78. Invisible Infrastructure -- Episode 82 of Everything is Everything. 79. The Sundara Kanda. 80. Devdutt Pattanaik and the Stories That Shape Us -- Episode 404 of The Seen and the Unseen. 81. Y Combinator. 82. Space Fields. 83. Apoorwa Masuk, Onkar Singh Batra, Naman Pushp, Angad Daryani, Deepak VS and Srijon Sarkar. 84. Deepak VS and the Man Behind His Face — Episode 373 of The Seen and the Unseen. 85. You've Got To Hide Your Love Away -- The Beatles. 86. Caste, Capitalism and Chandra Bhan Prasad — Episode 296 of The Seen and the Unseen. 87. Data For India -- Rukmini S's startup. 88. Whole Numbers And Half Truths — Rukmini S. 89. The Moving Curve — Rukmini S's Covid podcast, also on all podcast apps. 90. The Importance of Data Journalism — Episode 196 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Rukmini S). 91. Rukmini Sees India's Multitudes — Episode 261 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Rukmini S). 92. Prosperiti. 93. This Be The Verse — Philip Larkin. 94. The Dilemma of an Indian Liberal -- Gurcharan Das. 95. Zakir: 1951-2024 -- Shruti Rajagopalan. 96. Dazzling Blue -- Paul Simon, featuring Karaikudi R Mani. 97. John Coltrane, Shakti, Zakir Hussain, Ali Akbar Khan, Pannalal Ghosh, Nikhil Banerjee, Vilayat Khan, Bismillah Khan, Ravi Shankar, Bhimsen Joshi, Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Esperanza Spalding, MS Subbulakshmi, Lalgudi Jayaraman, TN Krishnan, Sanjay Subrahmanyan, Ranjani-Gayatri and TM Krishna on Spotify. 98. James Buchanan, Gordon Tullock, Israel Kirzner, Mario Rizzo, Vernon Smith, Thomas Schelling and Ronald Coase. 99. The Calculus of Consent -- James Buchanan and Gordon Tullock. 100. Tim Harford and Martin Wolf. 101. The Shawshank Redemption -- Frank Darabont. 102. The Marriage of Figaro in The Shawshank Redemption. 103. An Equal Music -- Vikram Seth. 104. Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 - Zubin Mehta and the Belgrade Philharmonic. 105. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's violin concertos. 106. Animal Farm -- George Orwell. 107. Down and Out in Paris and London -- George Orwell. 108. Gulliver's Travels -- Jonathan Swift. 109. Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass -- Lewis Carroll. 110. One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich -- Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. 111. The Gulag Archipelago -- Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. 112. Khosla Ka Ghosla -- Dibakar Banerjee. 113. Mr India -- Shekhar Kapur. 114. Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi -- Satyen Bose. 114. Finding Nemo -- Andrew Stanton. 115. Tom and Jerry and Bugs Bunny. 116. Michael Madana Kama Rajan -- Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. 117. The Music Box, with Laurel and Hardy. 118. The Disciple -- Chaitanya Tamhane. 119. Court -- Chaitanya Tamhane. 120. Dwarkesh Patel on YouTube. Amit Varma and Ajay Shah have launched a new course called Life Lessons, which aims to be a launchpad towards learning essential life skills all of you need. For more details, and to sign up, click here. Amit and Ajay also bring out a weekly YouTube show, Everything is Everything. Have you watched it yet? You must! And have you read Amit's newsletter? Subscribe right away to The India Uncut Newsletter! It's free! Also check out Amit's online course, The Art of Clear Writing. Episode art: ‘Learn' by Simahina.

How do you bring the African Diaspora to the Grammys?Esperanza Spalding and Milton Nascimento's contrasting tones make a perfect team on Milton + esperanza, a collection of covers, duets, and original songs that have earned the pair a Grammy nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Album. Today, Brittany and Esperanza get into the years-long intergenerational friendship behind the music, and the Brazilian influences on the album. Support public media and receive ad-free listening & bonus. Join NPR+ today.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Jason Fraley interviews five-time Grammy winner Esperanza Spalding, who performs live this Sunday at the historic Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. She called in to discuss her acclaimed jazz career, from winning Best New Artist in 2011 to being nominated for Best Jazz Vocal Album at next week's Grammy Awards. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

We interviewed Esperanza Spalding back in 2022 for Tape Op issue 147, around the time she had just finished her 8th album, Songwrights Apothecary Lab. Her latest release, Milton+Esperanza, is a Grammy-nominated collaboration with Brazilian music legend Milton Nascimento. The album is a compelling body of work that includes re-imaginations of Nascimento originals, covers, and new collaborative songs. Geoff Stanfield caught up with Esperanza from her home in Portland, Oregon, to discuss the new album and some of her favorite Milton tracks. Enjoy!