This episode of LINER NOTES is centered around two new recordings by pianist David Berkman; a recent sextet offering entitled Six of One, and a new solo project featuring the music of John Coltrane and folk icon Pete Seeger.

This episode of LINER NOTES features tenor saxophonist JD Allen and his new recording Barracoon, which is inspired by the powerful book of the same name by Zora Neale Hurston.

Myron Walden is perhaps best known for his association with Brian Blade, but in this episode of LINER NOTES we talk about his new project with Jon Cowherd and strings that showcases his woodwind arsenal.

Known for his musical diversity, multi-instrumentalist Scott Robinson joins me on LINER NOTES for a discussion centered around his new release TENORMORE, which exclusively features his first passion, the tenor saxophone.

Dizzy Spells, the innovative project of trumpet player Sean Jones, is the focus of this episode of LINER NOTES. Sean speaks about how race has influenced his journey as a musician and how it continues to shape his approach to education.

In this episode of LINER NOTES I speak with pianist and educator Frank Kimbrough about his recent recording of the complete works of Monk and his thirty year journey as a musician in NYC

Saxophonist Dayna Stephens is busy juggling his projects as a leader and his work as a sideman. Fresh of his Village Vanguard debut as leader, Dayna discusses the upcoming live recording from that engagement as well as a new trio record with bassist Ben Street and drummer Eric Harland.

John Patitucci's new recording, The Soul of the Bass is the focus of this episode of LINER NOTES. John speaks about the journey that has led to this exciting project.

Check out his CD release concert April 5th at the Zurcher Gallery in NYC!

In this episode of LINER NOTES, guitar icon Mike Stern discusses his life-changing accident and how it affected his approach to music and the guitar.