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In this clip from the new episode of The Tonearm Podcast, vibraphonist Patricia Brennan describes being drawn to genres like salsa and Afro-Cuban music and how that shaped her musical path. Tune in to the full conversation: https://podcast.thetonearm.com/patricia-brennan-vibraphone-visions-of-the-universe/ #Shorts #PatriciaBrennan #Vibraphone #ContemporaryJazz #NewMusic #Astronomy #PyroclasticRecords #OfTheNearAndFar #JazzVibes #ChamberMusic #ExperimentalMusic #MalletPercussion…

From Mexican marimba traditions to astronomy-guided composition, the vibraphonist explains how her album 'Of The Near And Far' maps constellations onto the circle of fifths to generate raw material for genre-defying new work. ------------------ Today we're putting The Tonearm's needle on Patricia Brennan, a vibraphonist and composer who grew up…

In this clip from The Tonearm Podcast, jazz drummer Phil Haynes discusses the inspiration behind his quartet Free Country's album 'Liberty Now!' and its dialogue with Max Roach's 'Freedom Now Suite.' Don't miss the full conversation on the latest episode of our podcast: https://podcast.thetonearm.com/phil-haynes-jazz-banging-the-drum-for-liberty-now/ #Shorts #PhilHaynes #Jazz #LibertyNow #FreeCountry #ProtestMusic…

In this excerpt from our latest podcast episode, jazz drummer Phil Haynes reflects on how he learned to contextualize sounds in music and gained his passion for elevating the art of percussion. Listen to the full conversation on The Tonearm Podcast: https://podcast.thetonearm.com/phil-haynes-jazz-banging-the-drum-for-liberty-now/ #Shorts #PhilHaynes #Jazz #LibertyNow #FreeCountry #ProtestMusic #AmericanaJazz #HerbRobertson…

In this clip from the new episode of The Tonearm Podcast, jazz drummer Phil Haynes reflects on the journey of his quartet Free Country, the creation of their album 'Liberty Now!', and the challenges during recording—including the death of bandmate Herb Robertson. Tune in to the full conversation: https://podcast.thetonearm.com/phil-haynes-jazz-banging-the-drum-for-liberty-now/ #Shorts…

The drummer and composer discusses how Liberty Now!. Free Country's first album in a decade, transformed from celebration into unintentional protest, shaped by Herb Robertson's death and a fracturing democracy. ------------------ Today we're putting The Tonearm's needle on drummer Phil Haynes. Since moving to New York from Oregon in 1983,…

In this clip from The Tonearm Podcast, composer and violinist Bryan Senti recounts his early introduction to the violin, the intense demands it placed on him, and his transition from soloist to composer. Don't miss the full conversation on the latest episode of The Tonearm Podcast: https://podcast.thetonearm.com/bryan-senti-strings-violin-migration-and-finding-home/ #Shorts #BryanSenti #LaMarea…

In this excerpt from the latest episode of our podcast, Bryan Senti discusses struggling to reconcile his elite classical training with his family's humble roots and charts his evolution from classical violinist to exploring Latin American folk music, creating a blend in projects like Manu and La Marea. Hear more…

In this clip from the new episode of The Tonearm Podcast, composer and violinist Bryan Senti draws parallels between avant-garde techno and classical music, emphasizing techno's communal nature and how this influenced his latest album, 'La Marea.' Tune in for the full conversation: https://podcast.thetonearm.com/bryan-senti-strings-violin-migration-and-finding-home/ #Shorts #BryanSenti #LaMarea #ClassicalMusic #StringOrchestra #LatinAmericanMusic…

Bryan Senti explores the tension between classical music's elite associations and his blue-collar Hispanic upbringing, finding artistic resolution by channeling his family's migration experiences into 'La Marea,' a work that bridges Andean minimalism and experimental composition. ------------------ Today we're putting The Tonearm's needle on violinist and composer Bryan Senti. Bryan…

In this excerpt from our podcast, author Graham St. John discusses the complexities of writing a biography about Terence McKenna, a figure who embodied numerous personas—anarchist, prophet, entertainer. Don't miss the full conversation on the latest episode of The Tonearm Podcast: https://podcast.thetonearm.com/graham-st-john-terence-mckennas-hallucinatory-life/ #Shorts #TerenceMcKenna #GrahamStJohn #StrangeAttractor #PsychedelicCulture #DMT #RaveCulture #Psychedelics…

In this clip from the new episode of The Tonearm Podcast, author Graham St. John discusses his choice of the term 'hallucinatory' in the subtitle of his Terence McKenna biography, 'Strange Attractor: The Hallucinatory Life of Terence McKenna.' Tune in to the full conversation: https://podcast.thetonearm.com/graham-st-john-terence-mckennas-hallucinatory-life/ #Shorts #TerenceMcKenna #GrahamStJohn #StrangeAttractor #PsychedelicCulture…

Cultural anthropologist Graham St. John spent ten years assembling Terence McKenna's story from letters, interviews, and rare recordings, documenting the rogue scholar who argued that interfacing with tryptamines was evolution's missing link and that rave was its modern revival. ------------------ Today, we're putting The Tonearm's needle on Graham St John,…

In this clip from The Tonearm Podcast, Wilco guitarist Nels Cline explores his approach to doubled guitar lines and overtone effects as well as the role of 12-string guitars in his work. Don't miss the full conversation in the latest episode of our podcast: https://podcast.thetonearm.com/nels-cline-wilco-tales-of-a-daunted-guitarist/ #Shorts #NelsCline #TrioOfBloom #CraigTaborn #MarcusGilmore…

In this excerpt from the latest episode of our podcast, guitarist Nels Cline talks about the process behind his project, Trio of Bloom, and his production techniques, such as the way he overdubs guitars and melodies. Don't miss the full conversation on The Tonearm Podcast: https://podcast.thetonearm.com/nels-cline-wilco-tales-of-a-daunted-guitarist/ #Shorts #NelsCline #TrioOfBloom #CraigTaborn…

In this clip from the new episode of The Tonearm Podcast, Wilco guitarist Nels Cline shares his thoughts on feeling daunted entering the recording sessions for his latest project, Trio of Bloom—a fiery collaboration with acclaimed jazz musicians Craig Taborn and Marcus Gilmore. Don't miss the entire conversation: https://podcast.thetonearm.com/nels-cline-wilco-tales-of-a-daunted-guitarist/ #Shorts…

Fresh from sessions for Trio of Bloom, the Wilco guitarist reflects on working with Craig Taborn and Marcus Gilmore for the first time, reconciling insecurity with ambition, and why comfort might be creativity's biggest enemy. ------------------ Most people know Nels Cline as Wilco's guitarist for the past two decades. But…

In this excerpt from the latest episode of our podcast, pianist Marcus Roberts recounts his early experiences learning Braille for music and how he adapts his jazz compositions for sighted musicians. Listen to more of the conversation on The Tonearm Podcast: https://podcast.thetonearm.com/marcus-roberts-jazz-piano-and-technologys-promise/ #Shorts #MarcusRoberts #JazzPiano #MusicTechnology #BlindMusician #RemoteCollaboration #AccessibilityInArts #AIinMusic…

In this excerpt from The Tonearm Podcast, blind jazz pianist Marcus Roberts discusses the challenges stereotypes about disabilities impose and how he turned perceived deficiencies into assets. Don't miss the full conversation on the latest episode of The Tonearm Podcast: https://podcast.thetonearm.com/marcus-roberts-jazz-piano-and-technologys-promise/ #Shorts #MarcusRoberts #JazzPiano #MusicTechnology #BlindMusician #RemoteCollaboration #AccessibilityInArts #AIinMusic #TheModernJazzGeneration…

In this clip from our latest podcast episode, blind jazz pianist Marcus Roberts discusses his initiative to optimize technology for real-time jazz collaboration across distances and the importance of addressing latency in audio recording to preserve the interactive essence of the music. Tune in to the full conversation on The…

The acclaimed blind pianist who honed his craft playing with Wynton Marsalis and Seiji Ozawa now pioneers accessible music technology while leading The Modern Jazz Generation into uncharted creative territory. ------------------ Today, we're putting *The Tonearm*'s needle on pianist **Marcus Roberts**. Roberts plays jazz piano like he's lived through its…

In this clip from The Tonearm Podcast, jazz musician Ned Rothenberg discusses techniques such as circular breathing and multiphonics, reflecting on how his engagement with electronic music inspired these methods. Don't miss the latest episode of The Tonearm Podcast: https://podcast.thetonearm.com/ned-rothenberg-solo-saxophone-improvisation-in-bizarre-times/ #Shorts #NedRothenberg #SoloSaxophone #LoomsAndLegends #PyroclasticRecords #ExperimentalMusic #ContemporaryJazz #ExtendedTechniques #CircularBreathing #Multiphonics…

In this clip from The Tonearm Podcast, jazz musician Ned Rothenberg discusses the conceptual framework behind his new album 'Looms & Legends,' the title representing the duality in his solo work. Don't miss the full conversation on the latest episode of The Tonearm: https://podcast.thetonearm.com/ned-rothenberg-solo-saxophone-improvisation-in-bizarre-times/ #Shorts #NedRothenberg #SoloSaxophone #LoomsAndLegends #PyroclasticRecords #ExperimentalMusic…

In this excerpt from the new episode of our podcast, Ned Rothenberg discusses his history with the band Fall Mountain, his first solo ventures in New York, and the influence of mentors like Evan Parker. Tune in to the full conversation on The Tonearm Podcast: https://podcast.thetonearm.com/ned-rothenberg-solo-saxophone-improvisation-in-bizarre-times/ #Shorts #NedRothenberg #SoloSaxophone #LoomsAndLegends…