Bassist Chris Lightcap released the album Epicenter in 2015 with his band Bigmouth. In this interview, Lightcap talks about the past, present and future of Bigmouth; his many other projects; why New Y

Pianist and vocalist Brenda Earle Stokes' most recent album is 2014's Right About Now. In this interview, she talks about her days playing pop songs on cruise ships; how her producer helped shaped the

Saxophonist Josh Rutner's debut album is Rockabye Battleship (2016). In this interview, Josh takes us on a track-by-track tour of the album. He talks about George Carlin, Ligeti, Randy Newman, and oth

Allison Au's Juno-nominated second album is Forest Grove (2016). In this interview, the Toronto-based saxophonist talks about the memories that inspired the album; her long-standing quartet and why wo

Pianist Romain Collin's new album is Press Enter (ACT Music, 2015). In this interview, Collin talks about the continued growth of his trio with Luques Curtis and Kendrick Scott; his work as a film sco

Trumpeter and composer Steve Lampert's new album is Zahskl's Jukebox, Vol. 1. In this interview, Lampert talks about the space-age concept behind the album; the complex process of producing both the m

Guitarist Ross Hammond's new album is Flight. The solo acoustic record marks a departure from his previous electric work. In this interview, recorded at Webster's Bookstore Cafe in State College, PA,

Bassist and vocalist Mimi Jones has a new album called Balance on her own Hot Tone Music label. In this interview, Jones talks about building community and why she started her own label; the life chal

Pianist Red Wierenga is a member of the Respect Sextet and the Respect Trio. He also plays accordion in the Claudia Quintet. In this interview, he talks about three new recordings: Respect 'n' You: Li

Ras Moshe is a saxophonist who also creates spaces for other musicians to flourish. In this interview, he talks about the intersection of political activism and music; his father and grandfather, both