Improvisation in Music and Life Transcript Lawrence Peryer joins James Falzone and his Division Ensemble for conversations and performances that shed light on the art of improvisation.
Riccardo La Foresta: drumming without drumming - Transcript The Italian sound artist & percussionist details the origin and methodology of the Drummophone and the process behind his sonic collaboration with emptyset's James Ginzburg.
Janek van Laak: drumming up a circle of madness - Transcript The prolific Berlin-based drummer and producer talks about the magic of John Bonham, why humor is essential, the rhythms of India, and the process of recording his debut album, Circle of Madness.
Bill Anschell: unearthing jazz's improbable solutions - Transcript The hardest working piano man in Seattle' talks about the state of jazz music, his prog-rock influences, and the tasteful fusion of electronics on his latest album.
Ruiqi Wang: subduing the silence with vocal improvisation - Transcript Evocative vocals, string-laced arrangements, and sublime jazz instrumentation form the experimental fabric of Ruiqi Wang's stunning album, Subduing The Silence.
Paul Chastain: The Small Square's big sounds - Transcript The famed musician and songwriter discusses the definition of power pop, his days with Velvet Crush, and his exciting transcontinental band, The Small Square.
Jeff Slate: tales from a rock 'n' roll troubadour - Transcript The storied musician, songwriter, and music journalist talks about recording his album The Last Day of Summer during the pandemic, his approach to interviewing artists, and his friendships with some of his musical heroes.