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Today, the Spotlight shines On saxophonist and composer Ingrid Laubrock.Ingrid's just released Purposing The Air, a double album that sets 60 brief poems by Erica Hunt to music through four different vocal-instrumental duos. It's an ambitious project that transforms Hunt's emotionally sharp koans into what Ingrid calls "a library of moods”—each piece capturing a different feeling, from the everyday to the searching.The project began during Ingrid's master's studies, when she met Hunt through a friend and immediately connected with the poet's work. What started as writing for one duo became something much larger: a collection where poems float through musical space, each tailored for specific performers, such as Fay Victor and Mariel Roberts, or Theo Bleckmann and Ben Monder.(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from Ingrid Laubrock's album Purposing the Air)–Dig DeeperVisit Ingrid Laubrock at ingridlaubrock.com and follow her on Bluesky, Facebook and YouTubePurchase Purposing the Air from Pyroclastic Records, Bandcamp, or Qobuz and listen on your streaming platform of choiceDig 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 new online magazine, The Tonearm! → thetonearm.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today, the Spotlight shines On saxophonist and composer Ingrid Laubrock.Ingrid's just released Purposing The Air, a double album that sets 60 brief poems by Erica Hunt to music through four different vocal-instrumental duos. It's an ambitious project that transforms Hunt's emotionally sharp koans into what Ingrid calls "a library of moods”—each piece capturing a different feeling, from the everyday to the searching.The project began during Ingrid's master's studies, when she met Hunt through a friend and immediately connected with the poet's work. What started as writing for one duo became something much larger: a collection where poems float through musical space, each tailored for specific performers, such as Fay Victor and Mariel Roberts, or Theo Bleckmann and Ben Monder.(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from Ingrid Laubrock's album Purposing the Air)–Dig DeeperVisit Ingrid Laubrock at ingridlaubrock.com and follow her on Bluesky, Facebook and YouTubePurchase Purposing the Air from Pyroclastic Records, Bandcamp, or Qobuz and listen on your streaming platform of choiceDig 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 new online magazine, The Tonearm! → thetonearm.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Featuring tracks from a Mount Rushmore of Erik's most influential teachers, friends, bandmates, and mentors including Charlie Hunter, Ron Miles, Art Lande, Theo Bleckmann, Tony Mason, and Dean Johnson.
Featuring a special episode showcasing music from the new release “Reason”. Recorded live at Dazzle in Denver, CO in December of 2021, this recording features Theo Bleckmann on vocals, Erik Deutsch on keys, and Sly5th Ave on reeds. Dig in and enjoy the ride!
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Send us your thoughts! Hailed as a “fully committed saxophonist and visionary” by The New Yorker, Ingrid Laubrock has evolved a distinctive, fascinatingly complex and richly layered sonic vocabulary that spans her efforts as an improviser, as leader of her own diverse ensembles or, as in the case of her captivating new album Purposing The Air, as composer and conceptualist for other musicians.Out April 11, 2025, Purposing The Air marks yet another adventurous exploration in a career marked by bold innovations. The album continues Laubrock's engagement with the voice, following the blend of orchestra and choir on Contemporary Chaos Practices (2018). Purposing the Air is an expansive collection of 60 miniatures setting the words of poet Erica Hunt and her emotionally incisive piece “Mood Librarian – a poem in koan.” Approaching the poem's succinct two- or three-line fragments as separate compositions, Laubrock tailored each of them for one of four duos: vocalist Fay Victor with cellist Mariel Roberts, vocalist Sara Serpa with pianist Matt Mitchell, vocalist Theo Bleckmann with guitarist Ben Monder, and mezzo-soprano Rachel Calloway with violinist Ari Streisfeld, aka the contemporary classical music ensemble Duo Cortona.While she's never before so fully integrated words and voice into her work, Laubrock has enjoyed a lifelong appreciation for poetry and literature. Her father was a Goethe scholar, while her mother instilled a love for language in her children from an early age. During the early years of her career in London, Laubrock was a member of the Brazilian-influenced band Nois 4, which featured the Brazilian singer Mônica Vasconcelos as well as vocal contributions by Laubrock herself.Support the show
Featuring the big sky, open road jams of BG and Coyote Radio; vibey new indie pop from international chanteuse Victoria Reed; vocal sensation Theo Bleckmann with Erik and Sly5thAve live in Denver; Brooklyn bassist/composer extraordinaire Arthur Kell; CDMX improvisational moments aka the Scorpio Sessions; spacey Colorado 2000's jams from County Road X; and Argentina meets Mexico with Siames.
GEORGE ADAMS / DON PULLEN “THE VILLAGE VANGUARD” New York City, August 19, 1983DianneGeorge Adams (st) Don Pullen (p) Cameron Brown (b) Dannie Richmond (dr) APRIL VARNER “APRIL” Paramus, NJ, August 29 & 30, 2023April blues, I'll remember April, Joy of April, April in ParisApril Varner (vcl,comp) acc by Benny Benack, III (tp,vcl) Dayna Stephens (ts,sop) Caelan Cardello (p) Russell Malone (g) Reuben Rogers (b) Miguel Russell (d) Theo Bleckmann (vcl) DUKE PEARSON WAHOO! Continue reading Puro Jazz 08 de octubre, 2024 at PuroJazz.
GEORGE ADAMS / DON PULLEN “THE VILLAGE VANGUARD” New York City, August 19, 1983DianneGeorge Adams (st) Don Pullen (p) Cameron Brown (b) Dannie Richmond (dr) APRIL VARNER “APRIL” Paramus, NJ, August 29 & 30, 2023April blues, I'll remember April, Joy of April, April in ParisApril Varner (vcl,comp) acc by Benny Benack, III (tp,vcl) Dayna Stephens (ts,sop) Caelan Cardello (p) Russell Malone (g) Reuben Rogers (b) Miguel Russell (d) Theo Bleckmann (vcl) DUKE PEARSON WAHOO! Continue reading Puro Jazz 08 de octubre, 2024 at PuroJazz.
A fascinating and frankly bonkers translation has taken place Taylor Deupree's original album Stil., released in 2002 was made with 100% digital techniques with a heavy dose of microsound, layering and looping. It now exists as something wildly different and yet painstakingly based on that work. This new iteration is a 100% acoustic version which takes it from Stil. to Sti.ll This is a rare form of digital to analog conversion and should only be attempted by festidious and slightly insane people! Sti.ll, released in 2024, is a complete reimagining of Stil., recorded entirely with acoustic instruments, such as clarinets, vibraphones, and cellos, played by live musicians. This new version abandons digital sound manipulation in favor of human performance, where sounds previously made with software are recreated through physical instruments and microphones. The transformations go beyond just switching mediums; the acoustic textures bring warmth and depth, making it an entirely new and distinct experience, while retaining the essence of the original. Who would attempt such madness? Taylor Deupree (wiki-ish) is a prolific electronic musician, sound artist, and founder of the record label 12k. Known for his contributions to the microsound and minimalist electronic music movements, Taylor's work often blends digital and acoustic elements. His music is characterized by its delicate, detailed textures and use of repetition to create slowly evolving soundscapes. Joe Branciforte (wiki-ish) is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and Grammy award-winning recording engineer and producer based in New York. He is the founder of the record label Greyfade, which focuses on process-based composition, electronic and acoustic minimalism, and alternative tuning systems. Joe's expertise spans both electronic and acoustic music, making him adept at bridging these worlds in innovative ways. His work often involves live electronic processing of acoustic instruments, and he has collaborated with renowned artists like Kenneth Kirschner and Theo Bleckmann. His technical mastery and creative vision were key to bringing Taylor Deupree's acoustic reimagining of Stil. to life in Sti.ll, where he played an integral role in transcribing and arranging the complex digital compositions for live instrumentation. So good to chat with these masters about a project of such huge scope. We discuss this album at length and also Taylor's collaboration with the late, great Ryuichi Sakamoto links: https://www.taylordeupree.com https://josephbranciforte.com MUSIC from the show: from the email I received: Last year Miet Warlop and me (Micha Volders) went to Dhaka, Bangladesh to make a visceral musical performance with young students. It opened the Dhaka Art Summit and we played for a curious Bengali crowd of thousands. This city is a whole other universe, it's loud, it's overcrowded, it's vibrant. I work on a daily basis with young artists but I rarely experienced this kind of hunger, joy and motivation from these young students. We rehearsed 3 weeks in a row on this huge ghetto sound system placed middle on the road in the city, to a point where local residents were fed up and sabotaged our (already super shabby) P;A system by cutting all the wires, It was challenging, it was exciting and it was touching. So one year later we made a record out of the recordings of this venture : it's called ICCHĀ ——> check it out here
Featuring a couple of NYC legends from the compilation “With Love”: Kimbra and Ian Chang; Buenos Aires/CDMX super diva Barbie Williams; new and old music from Erik Deutsch (with Theo Bleckmann and Art Lande among others); jazz drumming legend of the northwest Chris Lee; a fresh release from a vintage cat…the one and only Charlie Parker; beautiful stuff from the “Saltburn” soundtrack courtesy of Anthony Willis; and straight outta Memphis and Stax Records—the Van-Dells.
Featuring a debut cut from Erik and Theo Bleckmann's upcoming release “Reason”; the new single off Victoria Reed's latest LP; the brilliance of Siamese and Barbie Williams; ethereal soundscapes courtesy of Spencer Zahn and Dawn Richard; more jams from the great, the one and only, Jim Campilongo; bay area piano master Jon Dryden; new music on the ECM label from Italian pianist Giovanni Guidi; and finally, the fresh single from Rome-based indie legend GIampaolo Speziale's solo record.
JAMIE BAUM SEPTET+ WHAT TIMES ARE THESE c. 2023In the light of day, What kind of times are these (ss vcl), I am wrestling with despair (ss vcl)Jonathan Finlayson (tp,spoken-word) Chris Komer (fhr) Jamie Baum (fl,spoken-word) Sam Sadigursky (as,cl,b-cl) Luis Perdomo (p,el-p) Brad Shepik (g,singing bowls) Ricky Rodriguez (b,el-b-g) Jeff Hirshfield (d) Keita Ogawa (perc) Theo Bleckmann, KOKAYi, Sara Serpa, Aubrey Johnson (vcl) MICHAEL ATTIAS SPUN TREE Brooklyn, NY, April 11, 2012Calendar song, Bad lucidRalph Alessi (tp) Michael Attias (as) Matt Mitchell (p) Sean Conly (b) Tom Rainey (d) GLOD/RAMOND/KUGEL NO TOXIC Bonn, Germany, June 21-23, 2022Unconscious superglitzer, Carol's dream, BottlefishRoby Glod (as,sop) Christian Ramond (b) Klaus Kugel (d,perc) Continue reading Puro Jazz 10 Mayo 2024 at PuroJazz.
JAMIE BAUM SEPTET+ WHAT TIMES ARE THESE c. 2023In the light of day, What kind of times are these (ss vcl), I am wrestling with despair (ss vcl)Jonathan Finlayson (tp,spoken-word) Chris Komer (fhr) Jamie Baum (fl,spoken-word) Sam Sadigursky (as,cl,b-cl) Luis Perdomo (p,el-p) Brad Shepik (g,singing bowls) Ricky Rodriguez (b,el-b-g) Jeff Hirshfield (d) Keita Ogawa (perc) Theo Bleckmann, KOKAYi, Sara Serpa, Aubrey Johnson (vcl) MICHAEL ATTIAS SPUN TREE Brooklyn, NY, April 11, 2012Calendar song, Bad lucidRalph Alessi (tp) Michael Attias (as) Matt Mitchell (p) Sean Conly (b) Tom Rainey (d) GLOD/RAMOND/KUGEL NO TOXIC Bonn, Germany, June 21-23, 2022Unconscious superglitzer, Carol's dream, BottlefishRoby Glod (as,sop) Christian Ramond (b) Klaus Kugel (d,perc) Continue reading Puro Jazz 10 Mayo 2024 at PuroJazz.
Featuring new music from “Happiness Bastards” (The Black Crowes); the mesmerizing compositions of bassist Todd Sickafoose; the vibrant sound of Baja courtesy of Kelsey Garcias' new single; punk meets jazz on the fresh Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis collab; Theo Bleckmann, Sly5thAve, and Erik live in Denver from their latest limited edition release; bassist/producer Benjamin Rubin and his lo-fi solo project; the sound of CDMX improv courtesy of Erik's Scorpio Session release; and a modern folk supergroup, the High Hawks.
This my conversation with recording engineer & multi-instrumentalist Joseph Branciforte. I had been a fan of his work on albums by Ben Monder, Caroline Davis, Matt Mitchell, Jen Shyu & Kate Gentile and loved his duo work with Theo Bleckmann. So naturally I was excited when Joseph reached out to me and said that he … Continue reading Joseph Branciforte
We may regret not having been around when some of our idols were writing the pages that have now become foundations of the music we love. There is not much we can do about that, other than fantasizing about those times and those musicians. What we can do however is feeling lucky to live at a time when there is a number of modern masters in action. One of them is trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire [pictured], for whom 2023 was a remarkable year. Here we focus on the wide range of releases he has worked on, as well as on those of other adventurous musicians. The playlist also features ; Michael Yezerski; Cautious Clay; Dhafer Youssef; Bill Frisell, Herlin Riley; ladyybirdd; Enji; Joseph Branciforte, Theo Bleckmann [from "Brickdrop Mashup" onwards]. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18366352/Mondo-Jazz Happy listening! Photo credit: Tim Dickeson.
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Fosforo 1490: I brani della striscia numero 2 della settimana: Tears for Fears - Schrodinger`s Cat; Van Morrison - Hang Up My Rock And Roll Shoes; Prince and The New Power Generation - Diamonds and Pearls (Long Version); Son Lux - Easy; Theo Bleckmann and Westerlies - Thoughts and Prayers; Andreas Schaerer and Kalle Kalima - So Far; Skiantos - Mi piaccion le sbarbine; Fosforo va in onda ogni giorno alle 01:20 e alle 18:00. Puoi ascoltare le sequenze musicali di Rufus T. Firefly sulla frequenza di Radio Tandem, 98.400FM, o in streaming e anche in podcast.Per info: https://www.radiotandem.it/fosforo
Nicky Schrire is a multitalented and inventive British-South African vocalist and composer based in Toronto, Canada. Her work has seen her likened to vocalists Joni Mitchell, Norma Winstone, and Esperanza Spalding with The BostonGlobe's Jon Garelick noting that “though her approach has earned her comparisons to Gretchen Parlato and Becca Stevens, the similarities are superficial…she's got her own thing, and it's very much worth listening to.”A graduate of the South African College of Music and New York's Manhattan School of Music, she studied with Anthea Haupt, Peter Eldridge, Theo Bleckmann, and Dave Liebman. Schrire has performed in New York, Los Angeles, Boston, London, Dublin and South Africa, with musicians including Ben Wendel, Gerald Clayton, Fabian Almazan, Nir Felder, and Taylor Eigsti. She released three critically acclaimed jazz albums-2012's "Freedom Flight", 2013's "Space and Time", and the 2014 EP "To The Spring"-which earned her comparisons to songwriters like Joan Baez and Mary Chapin Carpenter. Her duo album “Space & Time” featured Grammy-nominated pianists Gerald Clayton, Gil Goldstein and Fabian Almazan. The Ottawa Citizen's Peter Hum described the recording as “fifty minutes of emotionally eventful, richly crafted music”.Support the show
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Jonas Timm is a Leipzig-based pianist, composer und improviser. He grew up in Berlin in within his parental background of Choir music. Trained in classical Piano and Voice starting in the age of 5, he discovered improvised music in his early teens and went to study Music in Leipzig with Grandmaster Richie Beirach, Albert Bover and Michael Wollny. Besides he learned from: Alexander von Schlippenbach, Sebastian Schunke and Nils Klein among others... As formative part of Leipzigs prospering young Jazz scene, he tries to develop new spaces in intercultural exchange between people and continents. Jonas is currently collaborating and touring with several Ensembles like the Berlin Radio Choir and the Gewandhaus Choir Leipzig and played with Norma Winstone, Theo Bleckmann, Johannes Enders to list a few... He is a current scholarship holder of the State of Saxony, the German Foundation of Orchestra, the Performing Rights Society and the Foundation of the Castle of Rheinsberg. Furthermore he does curate the anually MJUZIK Festival and the „Reihe 22“ in Leipzig On April 22, 2022, Jonas released his Debut CD “Morbu” as JazzThing Next Generation Vol. 90 with Diego Pinera (drums), Tino Derado (accordion), Bertram Burkert (acoustic guitar), Lorenz Heigenhuber (Doublebass), where he combines the rhythms of Latin-American Dances with the harmonic heritage of the post-impressionistic composers of Spain and France. In this episode, Jonas shares his background, education, and musical journey. If you enjoyed this episode please make sure to subscribe, follow, rate, and/or review this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, ect. Connect with us on all social media platforms and at www.improvexchange.com
Featuring the glassy new jams of bassist/keyboardist Spencer Zahn; the debut of a young Brazilian guitar virtuoso, Plinio Fernandes; LA drummer Mark Guiliana and Beat Music; master vocalist Theo Bleckmann from his interpretations of Kate Bush; Parisian reedsman Robby Marshall channels multiple continents on a track from his upcoming release; free jazz pioneer James Blood Ulmer and his collaboration with George Adams, Phalanx; pianist Keith Jarrett serenades us in his home studio on this 1999 release; the retro-electronic pop pride of France, Air; and finally, saxophonist Gene Ammons preaches to the choir.
This is definitely Preston's most personal episode, yet! His guest today is one of his FAVORITE people in the world--his husband, Theo Bleckmann! Theo is a massively accomplished musician with two Grammy nominations under his belt. And, in this episode, they take you down memory lane--sharing how they met and also discussing what makes a couple work, their own relationship challenges, supporting each other's demanding careers, and so much more. Listen in and enjoy... Links & Resources: Link to Sound File for Visually Impaired: Click Here Host: Preston Bailey Guest: Theo Bleckmann Follow Kaitlin on Social: Instagram (@AllTheBestMoments_ATBM) | Facebook | Pinterest | LinkedIn Show Info, Episodes, and Notes: StopAndSmellTheRosesPodcast.com Title Sponsor: On the Move Entertainment Have a question for Preston? Record a voice message and be featured on his “Dear Preston” segment! Want to be part of TWB's exclusive podcast community? Join in and support the show by clicking here! Executive Producer: Andy Kushner of The Wedding Biz Network and Kushner Entertainment | Check out Andy's Podcasts: The Wedding Biz | The Music Makers Follow Preston on social media: Instagram: @PrestonRBailey | Facebook: Facebook.com/PrestonBaileyOnline | Twitter: @PrestonRBailey Additional Support Provided By: Listeners, like you! Preston's Book: Dear Preston Join in on Preston's Ongoing Live In-person Seminars: Preston Bailey Live Stop and Smell the Roses Theme Music Composed by: Theo Bleckmann -- Podcast Network: The Wedding Biz Network Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of The Wedding Biz, LLC. 2022.
Vocalist Theo Bleckmann is in a league and a category of his own. Equally dazzling when interpreting the music of Kate Bush or singing the songs of Charles Ives, he made his ECM Records leader debut in 2017 with his album “Elegy”. More recently, he collaborated with the brass quartet The Westerlies for their haunting record “This Land.” Theo and I talked about his approach to recording versus performing live, his cherished collaborations with drummer John Hollenbeck and pianist Shai Maestro, and why clarity and authenticity are so important in creativity. Show Notes: Tracklisting: - Take My Life (from Elegy) - Elegy (from Elegy) - Knows Only God (God Only Knows) (from Songs You Like A Lot) - Comedy Tonight (from Elegy) - Look for the Union Label (from This Land) - Suspended In Gaffa (from Hello Earth!) - Army Dreamers (from Hello Earth!) Buy “This Land” here Buy “Elegy” here Theme music by The Respect Sextet Follow The Jazz Session on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Subscribe to The Jazz Session's YouTube Channel upport The Jazz Session by becoming a member at Patreon. For $5 a month you'll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of “The Insider”, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.
Vocalist Theo Bleckmann is in a league and a category of his own. Equally dazzling when interpreting the music of Kate Bush or singing the songs of Charles Ives, he made his ECM Records leader debut in 2017 with his album “Elegy”. More recently, he collaborated with the brass quartet The Westerlies for their haunting record “This Land.” Theo and I talked about his approach to recording versus performing live, his cherished collaborations with drummer John Hollenbeck and pianist Shai Maestro, and why clarity and authenticity are so important in creativity. Show Notes: Tracklisting: - Take My Life (from Elegy) - Elegy (from Elegy) - Knows Only God (God Only Knows) (from Songs You Like A Lot) - Comedy Tonight (from Elegy) - Look for the Union Label (from This Land) - Suspended In Gaffa (from Hello Earth!) - Army Dreamers (from Hello Earth!) Buy “This Land” here Buy “Elegy” here Theme music by The Respect Sextet Follow The Jazz Session on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Subscribe to The Jazz Session's YouTube Channel upport The Jazz Session by becoming a member at Patreon. For $5 a month you'll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of “The Insider”, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.
A singer and composer of eclectic tastes and prodigious gifts, Grammy-nominated Theo Bleckmann makes music that is accessibly sophisticated, unsentimentally emotional, and seriously playful. Theo spent 15 years as a member of Meredith Monk's ensemble and appeared on 2002's Mercy and 2008's Impermanence. He has also worked with Philip Glass, John Zorn, Kenny Wheeler, and David Lang, to name a few. Theo has released a series of irreverent albums on Winter & Winter, including recordings of Las Vegas standards, of Weimar art songs, and of popular “bar songs” (all with pianist Fumio Yasuda).Theo shares how his curiosity for sound began at a young age. We chat about how his music is based in jazz, how he maintains his instrument, and his “messy” practice routine. Theo shares about his move from Germany to New York City. We discuss his time working with Laurie Anderson and Meredith Monk, his favorite vocalists, and even indulge in some coffee talk.
John Hollenbeck is a drummer and percussionist possessed of a playful versatility and a virtuosic wit. Whether charting new territory with his long-standing Claudia Quintet or bringing to life popular songs for the Frankfurt Radio Big Band, he is forever seeking to surprise himself and his audiences. I caught up with John to discuss both his most recent, Grammy-nominated recording with the Frankfurt Radio Big Band, featuring guests Theo Bleckmann, Kate McGarry, and Gary Versace, and his new Claudia Quintet album “Evidence-based” which came out in September 2021 and features American poet Eileen Myles. Show Notes: Tracklisting: - Canvas - Knows Only God (God Only Knows) - Wichita Lineman - Evidence-Based - Diversity https://johnhollenbeck.bandcamp.com/ Interview with John about his McGill Teaching Award Theme music by The Respect Sextet Follow The Jazz Session on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Subscribe to The Jazz Session's YouTube Channel Support The Jazz Session by becoming a member at Patreon. For $5 a month you'll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of “The Insider”, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.
John Hollenbeck is a drummer and percussionist possessed of a playful versatility and a virtuosic wit. Whether charting new territory with his long-standing Claudia Quintet or bringing to life popular songs for the Frankfurt Radio Big Band, he is forever seeking to surprise himself and his audiences. I caught up with John to discuss both his most recent, Grammy-nominated recording with the Frankfurt Radio Big Band, featuring guests Theo Bleckmann, Kate McGarry, and Gary Versace, and his new Claudia Quintet album “Evidence-based” which came out in September 2021 and features American poet Eileen Myles. Show Notes: Tracklisting: - Canvas - Knows Only God (God Only Knows) - Wichita Lineman - Evidence-Based - Diversity https://johnhollenbeck.bandcamp.com/ Interview with John about his McGill Teaching Award Theme music by The Respect Sextet Follow The Jazz Session on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Subscribe to The Jazz Session's YouTube Channel Support The Jazz Session by becoming a member at Patreon. For $5 a month you'll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus episode of “The Insider”, a spin-off interview series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders (broadcasters, artist agents, label heads, journalists) about the nuts and bolts of the business.
In this interview, I'm talking with vocalist and composer Theo Bleckmann. Theo has created a sound and technique all his own and his work transcends genre. He's a singular voice who is revered by many and is a well-loved artist around the world. Theo Bleckmann: http://theobleckmann.com
I am really excited for this interview. My guest this week is Peter Eldridge. Peter has remained at the forefront of both the singer-songwriter and jazz realms as a vocalist, pianist, composer, and arranger. His new album MY MUSEUM was released on March 15 and is available on his website petereldridge.com Peter is a founding member of internationally acclaimed vocal group, NEW YORK VOICES. The current line up of New York Voices is Peter Eldridge, Kim Nazarian, Darmon Meader, and Lauren Kinhan. The group continues to tour internationally and has performed in some of the world's most preeminent venues and festivals, including Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, The North Sea Jazz Festival and the Kennedy Center. They have also been involved in two Grammy-award winning projects with Paquito D'Rivera and the Count Basie Orchestra. Some of Peter's notable collaborations include Bobby McFerrin, Fred Hersch, George Benson, Michael Brecker, and David Byrne. Peter was head of the Manhattan School of Music's jazz voice department for eighteen years and is now part of the voice faculty at Berklee College of Music in Boston. He is regularly in demand for workshops and masterclasses both domestically and internationally, in topics ranging from vocal technique and song interpretation to songwriting and arranging. Peter is also involved in a vocal super group called MOSS. The members are Theo Bleckmann, Peter Eldridge, Lauren Kinhan and Kate McGarry Follow Peter on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/petereldridge/ Follow New York Voices at https://www.instagram.com/newyorkvoices/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yoel-hyman/support
Trumpeter Chloe Rowlands is part of The Westerlies, a brass quartet whose most recent album is a collaboration with Theo Bleckmann called This Land. In this interview, Rowlands talks about the formation of The Westerlies and how she joined; the origin of the new album; her experience coming out as a trans woman in the jazz world; and much more. Learn more at https://www.westerliesmusic.com/. / / / I've been recording conversations with jazz musicians on The Jazz Session since 2007. I'm now living in a van and traveling the country, so I need your support more than ever. Please become a member today at thejazzsession.com/join. For $5 a month you'll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus show. Theme music by The Respect Sextet Logo by Dave Vrabel Intro voice: Chuck Ingersoll Follow The Jazz Session on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Subscribe to my twice-monthly newsletter.
Trumpeter Chloe Rowlands is part of The Westerlies, a brass quartet whose most recent album is a collaboration with Theo Bleckmann called This Land. In this interview, Rowlands talks about the formation of The Westerlies and how she joined; the origin of the new album; her experience coming out as a trans woman in the jazz world; and much more. Learn more at https://www.westerliesmusic.com/. / / / I've been recording conversations with jazz musicians on The Jazz Session since 2007. I'm now living in a van and traveling the country, so I need your support more than ever. Please become a member today at thejazzsession.com/join. For $5 a month you'll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus show. Theme music by The Respect Sextet Logo by Dave Vrabel Intro voice: Chuck Ingersoll Follow The Jazz Session on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Subscribe to my twice-monthly newsletter.
Featuring fresh jams from Brooklyn maestros Theo Bleckmann (with the Westerlies) and Lorenzo Wolff (featuring Grace McClean); maestro Jason Moran shining in collaboration with the uber hip double-sax quartet Walking Distance; brand new music from gigantic pop performance and production icons Pino Palladino and Blake Mills; west coast organ master Wil Blades; Italian film music icon Ennio Morricone; Denver coronet and compositional visionary Ron Miles; the one and only Bjork; and music from Victoria Reed's Aqua Madre and my 2014 release Outlaw Jazz.
Featuring a variety pack of jams produced by NYC bassist Ben “ benny cha cha” Rubin including the Analog Players Soctiety (with Amon Drum), Walking Distance feat. Jason Moran, and a fresh cut from NYC sax legend Donny McCaslin; the title track from my Pique-nique Records 7” release with Spencer Zahn “Chysanthemum”; a brand new single from pop diva KAYE; Theo Bleckmann's latest collab with a modern brass ensemble called The Westerlies; a selection from emerging artist Caroline Kuhn's latest release; the outer-galactic vision of Eulipion Corps; Seattle indie maestra Rae Isla; a solo piano and vocal prayer from Victoria Reed; and France's greatest non-dairy export, AIR.
Featuring a brand new release from Colorado dubstep/jazz saxophone maestro Dom Lalli; the highly anticipated sophomore release for NYC guitar virtuoso Nir Felder (on Ropeadope records); modern composer/visionary Jacob Cooper's stunning new work of art featuring Theo Bleckmann and Jodie Landau; drummer extraordinaire Mark Guiliana and BEAT MUSIC; new music on the ECM label from Polish pianist Marcin Wasilewski and his trio (featuring Joe Lovano!); drummer/vocalist Alwyn Robinson from the solo recording ‘Bare' straight outta Flatbush; and one of the most moving pop/jazz recordings in history, Milton Nasciemento and Lo Borges ‘Cluba de Esquina'.
A special two-hour celebration of our 250th episode featuring highlights from Erik's discography plus selections from the most influential collaborators spanning his 25-year career including Charlie Hunter, Art Lande, Ron Miles, Fat Mama, Sonya Vallet, Theo Bleckmann, Todd Sickafoose, Scott Amendola, Norah Jones, Jim Campilongo, Shooter Jennings, Leftover Salmon, Spencer Zahn, Citizen Cope, and Victoria Reed.
Featuring another mesmerizing musical journey courtesy of a gang of NYC cats: Allison Miller, Ben Allison, Steve Cardenas, Ted Nash, Sunny Ozell, Theo Bleckmann, and Christina Courtin; NYC turned Austin diva extraordinaire Kat Edmonson; update reggae institution 10 Foot Ganja Plant; Stax Records screamer Ruby Johnson; Raleigh, NC Triangle all-stars The Hot At Nights; and quite possible the best supergroup rock ‘n roll band of all time, Fleetwood Mac.
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