Today, the Spotlight shines On Canadian producer and sound artist Michael Scott Dawson. Michael joined us to mark the release of his third solo album, Find Yourself Lost, a collection of country-adjacent, Western-themed ambient recordings issued by Toronto label We Are Busy Bodies (https://wearebusybodies.com) . This album is ethereal without…
In this episode, the Spotlight shines On internationally-renowned bass player and composer Bruno Råberg. Since coming to the US from his native Sweden in 1981, Bruno has made many recordings as both a leader and sideman — and has performed with an incredible number of world-class artists - including Terri…
Today, the Spotlight is On international award-winning harpist and composer, Kirsten Agresta Copely. Kirsten, who is known for her charismatic, telegenic presence on stage, is also the go-to harpist for pop artists including Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Stevie Wonder, Enya, The Roots, Lady Gaga, and many others. Kirsten joins Spotlight On to…
In this clip from the new episode of Spotlight On, jazz clarinetist Anat Cohen discusses her love for the clarinet's wide range and versatility, recounts her experiences with various saxophones, and shares a story about obtaining a soprano saxophone from David Ortega. Listen to the full conversation on the Spotlight…
Fresh from a three-week European tour with Quartetinho, the accomplished clarinetist discusses how she transforms everything from Thelonious Monk to Brazilian choro into her own musical language. ------------------ Today, the Spotlight shines On clarinetist Anat Cohen. Anat’s been bringing her joyful spirit to jazz venues worldwide for two decades, blending…
Today, the Spotlight is On Gabriel Jacob Luansing, who produces music under the name mr. master. For over six years, Gabriel has been working on an ever-expanding experimental hip-hop project called ‘ultra,’ which, as of this recording, currently spans 138 songs, clocking over six hours of music. ‘ultra’ is a…
Today, the Spotlight shines On the Basel-based band LILAMORS, which consists of vocalist Ana Čop, pianist Thilo Seevers, and sound artist Jaka Arh. With their debut album, When I Am Dead, My Dearest, out on June 30th, LILAMORS is taking jazz into new territories of experimental electro-acoustic music, utilizing poetry…
Today, the Spotlight shines On Vermont-based saxophonist, composer and arranger Brian McCarthy. Brian joins us on the occasion of his most recent project, AFTER|LIFE released back in late May, just a few days after we recorded this talk. AFTER|LIFE is the second album of Brian’s in the nonet format as…
Today, the Spotlight shines On Peter Kruder and Roberto Di Gioia, who join us to talk about their new but long-gestating duo project, “--------”. Viennese artist, producer and DJ Peter Kruder is one of the legendary figures in electronic music, known for his pioneering work as a member of Kruder…
In this excerpt from the Spotlight On podcast, pianist Marina Albero discusses her skepticism about classical music's rigid adherence to written scores, arguing that historical figures like Chopin probably improvised frequently. Listen to the entire conversation with Marina Albero on the latest episode of Spotlight On: https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/marina-albero-from-pianist-to-nomad-of-sound/ #shorts #JazzPiano #ClassicalMusic…
In this excerpt from the new episode of Spotlight On, pianist Marina Albero shares how she decided to pursue music, influenced by her time in Cuba from age 15, where she studied classical piano before relocating to Seattle. Check out the full conversation with Marina Albero on the Spotlight On…
The acclaimed pianist discusses her musical evolution from Barcelona to New Orleans, where she recorded her latest album on Ellis Marsalis's personal piano at his namesake center. ------------------ Today, the Spotlight shines On pianist and composer Marina Albero. From Barcelona’s vibrant music scene to the heart of New Orleans, Marina…
In this clip from the latest episode of Spotlight On, author Jonathon Grasse discusses Eric Dolphy's underrated talent and how his contributions with John Coltrane were undervalued initially. He highlights Dolphy's multi-instrumental skills and the significance of later releases. Don't miss the full conversation on the Spotlight On podcast: https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/jonathon-grasse-the-life-music-of-eric-dolphy-biography/…
Matt Watts is a music industry double threat. By day he's the VP of Marketing at Fender Guitars. At night he continues to play guitar with pop-punk legends, the Starting Line. Matt joined us in 2019 for a live conversation in front of an audience about his varied pursuits -…
Ben Lovett is a true multi-hyphenate. A founding member of Mumford & Sons, Ben sings, plays keyboards and drums, writes and produces music. He develops venues and promotes shows. He owns a record label, music publishing, is a restaurateur, activist, philanthropist and all-around interested and engaged human being.
Author and religious studies scholar Diana Pasulka mines archives from as disparate sources as the US Air Force to the Vatican while searching for material about the links between UFO sightings and religious experiences. Listen to the full conversation from the Spotlight On podcast right here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5Fb-2jZNnk&t=22s #Shorts…
In this excerpt from the latest episode of Spotlight On, author Jonathon Grasse discusses the deep friendship and musical collaborations between John Coltrane and Eric Dolphy, particularly highlighting their performances and European tour in 1961, as well as their personal history starting in 1954. Tune in to the full conversation…
Author and religious studies scholar Diana Pasulka discusses the similarities to reports of arial phenomena from religious traditions and modern UFO sightings. Listen to the full conversation from the Spotlight On podcast right here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5Fb-2jZNnk&t=22s #Shorts #short #UFOs
Author and religious studies scholar Diana Pasulka discusses how media influences human belief, from her first-hand experience with Hollywood filmmaking. Listen to the full conversation from the Spotlight On podcast right here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5Fb-2jZNnk&t=22s #Shorts #short #UFOs
In this clip from the new episode of Spotlight On, author Jonathon Grasse discusses the enlightening process of writing Eric Dolphy's biography, revealing lesser-known details and clarifying myths about Dolphy's career and collaborations. Be sure to listen to the full conversation on the Spotlight On podcast: https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/jonathon-grasse-the-life-music-of-eric-dolphy-biography/ #Shorts #short
At the heart of all his endeavors, Bonfire Entertainment Founder Scotty Stoughton is a connector. He lives and breathes music and the world that holds its sound waves. Onstage as frontman with Bonfire Dub or behind the scenes producing his many festivals and events, including WinterWonderGrass and Campout for the…
The music scholar and author discusses Jazz Revolutionary, his groundbreaking biography of Eric Dolphy, and how the revolutionary multi-instrumentalist navigated artistic boundaries from 1940s Los Angeles to the avant-garde jazz scene of the early 1960s. ------------------ Today, the Spotlight shines On author Jonathon Grasse. His new book, Jazz Revolutionary, traces…
In this clip from the Spotlight On podcast, percussionist Lisa Pegher discusses how working on the A.I.RE project has influenced her perspective on AI and technology in music, highlighting collaboration, improvisation, and the evolving nature of tech-infused art. Don't miss the rest of this conversation on the latest episode of…
In this excerpt from the latest episode of Spotlight On, percussionist Lisa Pegher discusses her shift from classical music to improvisation, integrating electronics, and programming to create unique soundscapes that blend analog and digital elements. Listen to the entire conversation on the Spotlight On podcast: https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/lisa-pegher-rhythms-circuits-artificial-intelligence/ #Shorts #DrummerQuotes #MusicianStory #PercussionLife…