Episodes
Aug. 31, 2023
EMBER are a jazz trio with a collective mindset
With the new album August in March, three accomplished players perform modern jazz as a band of equals.
Aug. 24, 2023
Pete Josef has a modern take on classic soul
The Bristol-based songwriter on protest music, stage fright, the joy of singles, and playing Glastonbury with Kelis.
Aug. 17, 2023
Kirsten Agresta Copely creates New Age harp soundscapes
With Aquamarine, the award-winning harpist and composer channels the ocean.
Aug. 10, 2023
mr. master and his never-ending rap project
Through nerdcore hip-hop, mr. master’s ambitious ‘ultra’ redefines how music gets released.
Aug. 3, 2023
Spotlight On Us — the podcast talks to itself
LP and Michael the show producer have a freewheeling chat about all sorts of stuff.
July 27, 2023
Brandon Seabrook’s magic clusterf**k of merciless banjo torture
With his jazz octet Epic Proportions, Seabrook shreds genre apart on the album brutalovechamp.
July 20, 2023
Peter Kruder, Roberto Di Gioia, and the art of sonic synergy
Two musical mavericks create stunning, genre-defying electronic compositions on the new album, “--------”
July 13, 2023
Dan Mackta — from punk rock to hi-res audio
As a managing director at Qobuz, Dan helps audiophiles embrace music streaming.
July 6, 2023
Brian McCarthy blends jazz, astronomy, and the AfterLife
The Vermont-based jazz virtuoso explores the cosmos with a nine-piece ensemble.
June 29, 2023
David Rodriguez talks community, culture, and his work with NJPAC
With the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, David creates musical milestones in Newark, NJ, and beyond.
June 22, 2023
LILAMORS electronically redefine the jazz trio
Piano, vocals, and electronic treatments combine for a sonic adventure that defies genre.
June 15, 2023
MISS C-LINE makes soulful magic in the studio
A conversation with a rising artist who deftly blends jazz, hip-hop, and neo-soul.
June 8, 2023
Danny Fox loves good jazz and great pizza
The acclaimed jazz pianist discusses influences, longevity, and cooking.
June 1, 2023
Michael Scott Dawson’s ambient music draws on rural memories
The Canadian sound artist and producer talks about his spacious new album, Find Yourself Lost
May 25, 2023
Bruno Råberg pushes the boundaries of acoustic bass
The Swedish born jazz-bassist and composer talks about his exciting new album, Look Inside.
May 18, 2023
Marijus Aleksa
The Lithuanian jazz drummer and producer opens up about his unique electronic and world music influenced sound.
May 11, 2023
EMAMKAY
This talented South African keyboardist and emcee talks about the unique blend of hip-hop, jazz, and soul found in his fantastic album Love Is Energy.
May 4, 2023
Dominic Miller
The ECM Records artist and Sting's longtime guitarist takes a seat in the Spotlight.
April 20, 2023
Lem Oppenheimer
Today, the Spotlight shines On Lem Oppenheimer, co-founder of Easy Star Records, an independent record label specializing in pushing and expanding the boundaries of reggae music. Founded in mid-90s New York City, Easy Star fi...
April 13, 2023
Monika Herzig
Today, the Spotlight shines On Monika Herzig, whose career as a jazz pianist and composer spans three decades and dozens of releases. Monika joins us to talk about the release of a reimagined set of Joni Mitchell’s music, whi...
March 30, 2023
Harold Sherrick
Today, the Spotlight shines On an episode from about a year ago, our conversation with photographer Harold Sherrick. Harold joined Spotlight On to talk about A Pig's Tale , a book he co-authored which tells the story of the l...
March 23, 2023
Jane Ira Bloom & Mark Helias
Today, the Spotlight shines On New York-based jazz innovators Jane Ira Bloom and Mark Helias, who join us to discuss their latest collaboration with drummer Bobby Previte, 2.3.23 . I’d like to read from Mark’s notes for the a...
March 16, 2023
John Brodeur of Bird Streets
Today, the Spotlight shines On John Brodeur, leader of the music project, Bird Streets. John conceived of Bird Streets as his return to a band format after a long career as a solo artist. The new band point of view proved to ...
March 9, 2023
Christopher Hale
Today, the Spotlight shines On Australian jazz heavyweight Christopher Hale. Christopher has been called “one of the most unique and respected musicians in Australia” ( Glam Adelaide ) and an “unconventional virtuoso of the b...