The alto saxophonist and MacArthur Fellow reflects on his quartet's first live recording, captured at New York's Village Vanguard after two decades of collaboration and hundreds of performances worldwide. ------------------ Today, we're putting The Tonearm's needle on saxophonist and composer Miguel Zenón. A MacArthur Fellow, Guggenheim recipient, and Grammy winner,…
In this clip from our podcast, jazz bassist Linda May Han Oh reflects on the difficulty of protecting creative space when social media demands constant engagement—especially for artists who need those platforms to build careers. Don't miss the full conversation on the latest episode of The Tonearm Podcast: https://podcast.thetonearm.com/linda-may-han-oh-in-search-of-strange-heavens/ #Shorts…
In this excerpt from the latest episode of our podcast, jazz bassist Linda May Han Oh talks about musical storytelling—how the responsibility goes beyond playing your part to making real-time decisions about melody, harmony, and rhythm. Don't miss the full conversation on The Tonearm Podcast: https://podcast.thetonearm.com/linda-may-han-oh-in-search-of-strange-heavens/ #Shorts #LindaMayHanOh #JazzBass #ContemporaryJazz…
In the new episode of The Tonearm podcast, jazz bassist Linda May Han Oh reflects on 'familiar hells' versus 'strange heavens,' and connects the idea to her music, especially her work with her chordless trio. Listen in to the full conversation: https://podcast.thetonearm.com/linda-may-han-oh-in-search-of-strange-heavens/ #Shorts #LindaMayHanOh #JazzBass #ContemporaryJazz #Improvisation #MusicPodcast #TheTonearm #GrammyWinner…
The bassist behind the chordless trio album ‘Strange ‘Heavens reflects on studying Dave Holland's transcriptions, competing as a Thelonious Monk semifinalist, and learning to be comfortable with her own sound rather than imitating her heroes. ------------------ Today, we're putting The Tonearm's needle on bassist and composer Linda May Han Oh.…
The inaugural Jazz Forward Award recognizes JazzWeek's radio charts, Oh! Jazz's global streaming network, Seattle Jazz Fellowship's community revival, and Sligo Jazz Project's inclusive summer school. ------------------ Today on The Tonearm, we're celebrating the inaugural Jazz Forward Award winners from All About Jazz. Since 1995, All About Jazz has been…
Hi, this is Lawrence Peryer with a quick update about some exciting changes coming to our show. Spotlight On is now The Tonearm—same name as our online magazine at thetonearm.com. Same conversations with the people and ideas moving culture forward, just a new name and a fresh look. The timing…
In this excerpt from Spotlight On, trumpet player + sound artist Peter Knight reflects on Australian art and its improvisational nature—something he sees as tied to the country itself. Hear more of the conversation on the latest episode of the Spotlight On podcast: https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/peter-knight-hand-to-earths-sonic-homecoming/ #Shorts #PeterKnight #HandToEarth #AustralianArtOrchestra #Room40 #IndigenousMusic…
In this clip from the latest episode of Spotlight On, trumpet player Peter Knight from Hand to Earth discusses how different cultural musical strands blend in the group—each musician sings their own song while honoring what others bring. Don't miss the full conversation on the Spotlight On podcast: https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/peter-knight-hand-to-earths-sonic-homecoming/ #Shorts…
In this excerpt from the new episode of Spotlight On, trumpet player Peter Knight explains how his ensemble Hand To Earth wants to build a shared space for learning and expressing hope—something that pushes back against colonialism's residue in Australia. Don't miss the full conversation on the Spotlight On podcast:…
From garage bands to the Australian Art Orchestra, Knight traces his path to Hand to Earth, an ensemble whose new album *Ŋurru Wäŋa* honors Indigenous song traditions while exploring electroacoustic possibilities with producer Lawrence English. ------------------ The Spotlight shines On composer, trumpeter, and producer Peter Knight. Peter Knight has spent…
In this clip from the Spotlight On podcast, David Harrington of Kronos Quartet reflects on music as a collective act and its role in society, as a means for musicians to listen and respond to what's happening around them. Don't miss the full conversation on the latest episode of Spotlight…
In this excerpt from the latest episode of Spotlight On, David Harrington of Kronos Quartet discusses the chaotic sequence that led to recording part of 'Hard Rain' in Japan during their tour for Terry Riley's 90th birthday. Don't miss the entire conversation on the Spotlight On podcast: https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/david-harrington-of-kronos-quartet-the-musician-listens-hard-rain/ #Shorts #KronosQuartet…
In this excerpt from the new episode of Spotlight On, David Harrington from Kronos Quartet discusses their project reimagining Bob Dylan's 'A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall,' starting with a performance in a Stockholm nuclear bunker. Tune in to the full conversation on the Spotlight On podcast: https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/david-harrington-of-kronos-quartet-the-musician-listens-hard-rain/ #Shorts #KronosQuartet #DavidHarrington…
David Harrington reveals the philosophy behind Kronos Quartet's genre-defying repertoire and explains why the ensemble has "barely scratched the surface" after half a century. ------------------ The Spotlight shines On David Harrington, founder and violinist of Kronos Quartet. For fifty years, David has led one of the most adventurous musical ensembles…
In this clip from the Spotlight On podcast, guitarist Jeff Parker talks about moving to Chicago—how it opened up different musical possibilities and kept him from settling into the New York jazz circuit. Listen to the full conversation on the latest episode of Spotlight On: https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/jeff-parker-the-return-of-the-new-breed-tortoise-jazz-guitar/ #Shorts #JeffParker #JazzGuitar #TheNewBreed…
In this excerpt from the Spotlight On podcast, guitarist Jeff Parker talks about the difficulty of writing new solo material while wanting to add something new and worthwhile to Tortoise's expanding catalog. Don't miss the full chat on the latest episode of Spotlight On: https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/jeff-parker-the-return-of-the-new-breed-tortoise-jazz-guitar/ #Shorts #JeffParker #JazzGuitar #TheNewBreed #Tortoise…
In this segment from the new episode of Spotlight On, guitarist Jeff Parker of Tortoise discusses how studying 'golden age' hip hop and jazz gave him new compositional tools and let him pull different elements into his own work. Don't miss the full conversation on the Spotlight On podcast: https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/jeff-parker-the-return-of-the-new-breed-tortoise-jazz-guitar/…
The guitarist and member of Tortoise discusses how his landmark solo album 'The New Breed' merged jazz improvisation with hip hop production, marking his transition from collaborative work to solo artistry. ------------------ Today, the Spotlight shines On guitarist, composer, and producer Jeff Parker. For nearly three decades, Jeff has balanced…
In this clip from the latest Spotlight On, organist Hampus Lindwall talks about a new generation of mostly female musicians working with baroque organs, drawn to their tuning systems and just intonation. Don't miss the entire conversation on the Spotlight On podcast: https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/hampus-lindwall-blizzard-of-pipe-organ-brace-for-impact/ #Shorts #Podcast #HampusLindwall #PipeOrgan #ContemporaryClassical #ExperimentalMusic #OrganMusic…
In this excerpt from the latest episode of Spotlight On, Hampus Lindwall discusses his experiences with algorithmic composition and how he applies software tools to the pipe organ. Don't miss the full conversation on the Spotlight On podcast: https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/hampus-lindwall-blizzard-of-pipe-organ-brace-for-impact/ #Shorts #Podcast #HampusLindwall #PipeOrgan #ContemporaryClassical #ExperimentalMusic #OrganMusic #StephenOMalley #AlgorithmicComposition #PostInternet #MusicPodcast…
In this clip from the new episode of Spotlight On, organist Hampus Lindwall talks about how the opening of his album 'Brace for Impact' came together and what led him to bring in Stephen O'Malley (Sunn O)))) to play guitar riffs. Check out the entire conversation on the Spotlight On…
Swedish organist and composer Hampus Lindwall talks about 'Brace for Impact,' his collaboration with Stephen O'Malley, and why treating the pipe organ like a huge mechanical computer opens unexpected compositional possibilities. ------------------ The Spotlight shines On organist, composer, and sound artist Hampus Lindwall. Hampus started as a guitarist who cut…
In this clip from Spotlight On, Chris O'Leary discusses David Bowie's Glastonbury comeback and the 'Toy' sessions—how revisiting his sixties material helped Bowie reconnect with earlier work, maybe giving him space to find his footing again. The process led him toward new songs like the ones on 'Heathen.' Don't miss…