Episodes

The celebrated saxophonist talks about his place in the jazz tradition, playing with masters of the genre, and his soundtrack for the documentary With Peter Bradley.

The author grapples with the unknown and the extraordinary in his many books, which include Heroes In The Night, American Madness, and Monster Hunters.

Saxophonist Benjamin Koppel talks about Perspective, his latest album with KCB Collective, and how his collaborators in jazz are part of a family.

Authors and musicologists O'Brien and Robin discuss On Minimalism, their comprehensive book on the history of minimalist music.

The Swiss sound artist and drummer discusses Breath versus Beats, his recently released collaboration with Bill Laswell and the late Toshinori Kondo.

The influential author, entrepreneur, and teacher digs into the empowering and empathic team-building themes of his latest book.

The Los Angeles-based combo celebrates the joy of Cambodian rock music with a new album and tour.

A deep dive into the life and thought crimes of Robert Anton Wilson, the subject of Gabriel Kennedy's forthcoming book.

Led by Aline Homzy's ecstatic violin, a mind-expanding jazz ensemble finds inspiration in a planetary mythos.

The executive director of the philanthropic foundation talks about the importance of keeping small music venues alive and thriving.

With the Berlin-based electronic-jazz combo Move 78, Aver blurs the line between performance and synthesis.

Steven talks about the emotional process of songwriting, balancing a music career and family, and The Little Kicks’ latest album, People Need Love.

With the new album August in March, three accomplished players perform modern jazz as a band of equals.

The Bristol-based songwriter on protest music, stage fright, the joy of singles, and playing Glastonbury with Kelis.

With Aquamarine, the award-winning harpist and composer channels the ocean.

Through nerdcore hip-hop, mr. master’s ambitious ‘ultra’ redefines how music gets released.

LP and Michael the show producer have a freewheeling chat about all sorts of stuff.

With his jazz octet Epic Proportions, Seabrook shreds genre apart on the album brutalovechamp.

Two musical mavericks create stunning, genre-defying electronic compositions on the new album, “--------”

As a managing director at Qobuz, Dan helps audiophiles embrace music streaming.

The Vermont-based jazz virtuoso explores the cosmos with a nine-piece ensemble.

With the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, David creates musical milestones in Newark, NJ, and beyond.

Piano, vocals, and electronic treatments combine for a sonic adventure that defies genre.

A conversation with a rising artist who deftly blends jazz, hip-hop, and neo-soul.