ANFTD’s first episode of 2015! Dave interviews Michael Bates about his new trio recording, Northern Spy.  They cover topics including playing very slow, the influence of the blues and Michael’s work with Quinsin Nachoff.  Dave reflects on 2014 and talks about George Clinton’s autobiography.

Northern Spy-Michael Bates “Northern Spy” (Stereoscopic Records)

Bean-Michael Bates “Northern Spy” (Stereoscopic Records)

Days of Wine and Roses-Michael Bates “Northern Spy” (Stereoscopic Records)

Great Exhibition-Michael Bates’ Outside Sources “Clockwise” (Greenleaf Music)

Essex House-Michael Bates “Northern Spy” (Stereoscopic Records)

Ride On-Parliment “Chocolate City” (Casablanca)

Sugah Daddy-D’Angelo “Black Messiah” (RCA Records)

This Is My Father’s World-Dave Douglas “Be Still” (Greenleaf Music)