Behind the scenes of his new disc with Stanley Clarke and Victor Wooten
The legendary bassist and producer
discusses the making of the CD Thunder by S.M.V, his new group also comprised of fellow bass titans Stanley Clarke
and Victor Wooten. In addition, he provides insight into his amazing journey as a solo
artist and session musician.
Rekindling a 21-year songwriting relationship with extraordinary results
Tim Bowness and Steven Wilson return as the moody and mercurial duo No-Man after a five year absence. Their new disc Schoolyard Ghosts is unquestionably No-Man's most ambitious and absorbing to date. Join them as they offer a deep look at their creative process.
Expert songcraft meets high-octane production on an expansive pop effort
The Bears and Psychodots co-founder, drummer, and singer-songwriter reemerges with Hapless, his third and strongest solo release. Arduser dedicates the dark humor-laced adventurous and engaging pop album to “luckless women and unfortunate men” across the globe.
The global jazz envoy on infusing instrumentals with social commentary
Acclaimed pianist, composer, and sonic conceptualist Vijay Iyer discusses how his two new releases, Tragicomic and Door, reflect the mercurial world around him. Iyer also provides a revealing glimpse into his creative process and unquenchable thirst for fresh perspectives.
The rootless cosmopolitan and guitar innovator on his fiery, new power trio
The incendiary downtown New York City guitarist and composer
talks about his band Ceramic Dog and its recent release Party Intellectuals. Ribot also digs deep into his innovative
guitar techniques and his determination to go beyond the known boundaries of
his instrument.
The blazing fusion keyboardist reinvigorates the standards universe
Without a doubt, Hiromi Uehara is one of the most exciting and engaging jazz-rock artists to emerge in recent times. This conversation focuses on Beyond Standard, the virtuoso’s new CD of jazz, fusion, and pop classics, as well as her new piano duo project with Chick Corea.
A pioneering jazz visionary explores his Indian influences on two new CDs
A look at the making of Floating Point, the iconic jazz guitarist's latest release. It’s a fiery, Western-style fusion effort recorded mostly with musicians from the Indian subcontinent. He also discusses his contribution to the new Miles Davis tribute CD Miles… From India.
One of the all-time great guitar innovators makes a triumphant comeback
The awe-inspiring, unparalleled electric guitarist returns after a career hiatus with a world tour and two forthcoming albums of all-new material. Holdsworth provides candid insight into his absence, his enthusiastic return to the fold, and his evolving perspective on unauthorized live recordings.