The acclaimed composer, educator, and pianist talks about her musical journey and corralling a jazz nonet for the album Nighttime Creatures.
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Today, the Spotlight shines On pianist and composer **Angelica Sanchez**, who joined us late last year to discuss her latest record, *Nighttime Creatures*, out on [Pyroclastic Records](https://pyroclasticrecords.com/).
Since moving to New York from Arizona in 1994, Angelica has collaborated with artists including Wadada Leo Smith, Paul Motian, Richard Davis, Tim Berne, Ben Monder, and many others.
On *Nighttime Creatures*, Angelica leads a nonet through material she composed while living in a secluded cabin in Upstate New York. There, she was inspired by the sights, sounds, and, yes, creatures of the nocturnal environment surrounding her.
Angelica has been recognized with awards, grants, and fellowships that honor her creativity. She is also an assistant professor at Bard College.
And now, she is a guest of Spotlight On.
(all musical excerpts heard in the interview are taken from the album *Nighttime Creatures* by The Angelica Sanchez Nonet)
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00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:39 Spotlight on Angelica Sanchez
01:43 Discussing Angelica's Latest Record
01:57 Exploring the Nonet Format
03:30 Angelica's Journey into Jazz Arranging
04:52 The Role of Education in Jazz
07:21 Angelica's Early Piano Education
10:04 The Influence of Record Collections
16:20 The Evolution of Music Education
20:04 Angelica's Musical Appetite
21:42 Inspiration Behind Night Time Creatures
22:10 The Process of Naming and Creating Music
23:57 The Freedom and Control in Composing
25:45 The Role of Improvisation in Music
27:23 The Art of Naming and Composing Music
27:37 The Influence of Tai Chi on Music Creation
28:54 The Process of Composing and Creating Music
32:08 The Story Behind 'CB the Time Traveler'
33:28 The Significance of Duke Ellington's Music
41:25 The Story Behind 'Carvajal'
42:27 The Future of Live Performances
43:58 Closing Remarks
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Listen to Nighttime Creatures by The Angelica Sanchez Nonet on Bandcamp → https://angelicasanchezpyroclastic.bandcamp.com/album/nighttime-creatures
or your streaming platform of choice → https://songwhip.com/theangelicasancheznonet/nighttime-creatures
Visit Angelica Sanchez at http://www.angelicasanchez.com/home.html
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