Interview
Ahead of the performance of Los Angeles-based band SML at Pickathon, bassist Anna Butterss and saxophonist Josh Johnson share their experiences playing with guitarist Jeff Parker’s ETA 4tet, collaborating with drummer/producer Makaya McCraven, and the origins and process of SML.
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Alex Newman sat down with the accomplished saxophone player to talk about his journey from his musical upbringing to his winding path from Chicago to Los Angeles and all the collaborators he found along the way.
Alex Newman goes in depth with the bassist about their compositions, musical compatriots, and their latest albums– Activities and Mighty Vertebrate.
On the summer solstice, esperanza spalding talked with Anthony Dean-Harris about Prismid Sanctuary.
KMHD host Alex Newman takes a deep dive with the New York-based drummer about his winding career.
Ahead of her appearance at Pickathon with the choir, the vocalist/arranger welcomes us into her home to share how her upbringing in Los Angeles—singing in church and school choirs—has come full circle in this expansive new musical chapter.
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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