Dave talks to Sam Newsome about being a solo soprano saxophonist, how he creates his recordings, and the basic underlying decisions that guide his work.

ANFTD #66: Sam Newsome

*Trumpeter Dave Douglas leads conversations with significant jazz artists on music, composition, improvisation, and events. Presented by Douglas’ record label Greenleaf Music

Music

Dave sits down with Itamar to talk trumpet playing, quarter tones, band leading, and the original voices and cultural derivations in his music.

ANFTD #115: Itamar Borochov

Joe shares with Dave his insights both about his time in the Bill Evans Trio, and also about his broader work as a drummer and bandleader.

ANFTD #114: Joe LaBarbera

Great saxophonist, composer general all around genius Tim Berne joins Dave Douglas in conversation about several of his recent projects.

ANFTD #113: Tim Berne

Trombonist and composer Kalia Vandever discusses concept and composition for her new solo record.

ANFTD #112: Kalia Vandever

Vocalist and composer Dominique Eade joins Dave Douglas in a wide-ranging discussion about sound, meaning, words, performance and more.

ANFTD #66: Sam Newsome

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