Here’s a collection of what I’ve been checking out lately that I want to share. This is something I’m going to start doing every week or so.
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I’m planning to get back to the podcast soon. If you haven’t heard it yet, check out the Steve Smith interview. He shares some great stories, including one about Max Roach that I can’t stop thinking about.
Dave King Interview
This is a fun one from a fellow Minneapolis drummer. Dave King talks about artistic integrity, creating mystery, questioning assumptions, and The Bad Plus. This is an interview by JP Bouvet.
Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, and Bill Stewart
I saw Bill Stewart this week in Minneapolis, which is always a thrill. Here’s a video from the show. As you can see, I had the perfect seat for the show. I’ll be uploading two more videos from the show to my Instagram Reels over the next week, so follow me there if you don’t already.
Here’s a recent performance that was shared by KNKX Public Radio.
Live From Emmet’s Place Farewell Episode!
I was bummed to hear that this is the final broadcast from Emmet’s Place but was relieved to hear that they’re just moving venues and that the series will continue.
I get so much inspiration watching these and always end up transcribing a thing or two. Great playing here by Joe Farnsworth and Joe Saylor.
David Kikoski – Weekend at Smalls
Billy Hart sounds amazing as always. This one has been on repeat for a couple of weeks. Widely available for streaming and for purchase on Bandcamp.
Jason Palmer – The Cross Over Live in Brooklyn
This one is a rediscovery. I heard about it when it came out in 2024 but didn’t listen more than once or twice at the time. Marcus Gilmore on drums, sounding incredible. As far as I can tell, it’s not on Spotify. You can find it on Bandcamp or Apple Music.
https://jasonpalmertrumpet.bandcamp.com/album/the-cross-over-live-in-brooklyn