Nik Bärtsch

bridges philosophy, intuition, and intent across his creative output that focuses on what he calls ritual groove music. His most recent recording, Entendre, finds him entirely in solo piano mode, distilling his proclivities into the most direct form possible. Bärtsch also has a new book titled Listening: Music - Movement – Mind that explores his inner workings as a performer, composer, and bandleader. He explores both projects in detail in an expansive conversation.

Mark Walker

is a first-call jazz drummer and composer that's worked with some of the genre’s most revered musicians, including Oregon, Lyle Mays, Paquito D’Rivera, and Arturo Sandoval.

Adrian Belew

just released his 25th solo recording Elevator, an elegant and positive art-pop composite of his myriad directions, styles, influences, and cross-genre leanings.