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In this edition of the NPR series, London saxophonist Nubya Garcia plays selections from her 2024 album, "Odyssey." Garcia’s rich tenor sax graces swelling strings and hypnotic grooves throughout this live performance.
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Madison McFerrin, who creates instruments in real-time out of her looped vocals, previews songs from her upcoming album SCORPIO backed by a Chicago-based band and a sister vocal trio.
KMHD host Alex Newman takes a deep dive with the New York-based drummer about his winding career.
Saxophonist Nicole McCabe talks making music in Portland, her love for Cannonball Adderley and more.
Hancock speaks with KMHD from his home studio about his meaning of jazz without boundaries.
The bassist for the one-hit wonder band of the 1970s, SKULL SNAPS, talks about the band's lasting legacy.
The Greatest Living Improviser chats with Justin Meyer about nostalgia for the old days, Coleman Hawkins, and the art of improvisation.
The pivotal jazz saxophonist talks about Charles Mingus’ jazz workshop in NYC, his stint with Miles Davis’ band in the early 70’s, and the formation of NTU Troop.
Artist, drummer and backpack jazz producer Kassa Overall's journey has led him to commanding the rhythm section for some of the greatest musicians in the world.
Tubaist Theon Cross talks with KMHD about his original style and bringing joy through his music no matter the genre.
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