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“Esbe is a composer, producer, and vocalist from London. Her music is an eclectic blend of many influences, from her pure classical roots, but uniquely drawing on contemporary, world music and film scoring.” – esbemusic.uk

Esbe has a catalog of albums and has just released her seventh Under Cover, a collection of well known songs offered through Esbe’s unique musical sensibility.

Esbe and Baruch have a conversation about the music, the times, creativity and inspiration. We’re listening to tracks from the new album and one stunning track from an earlier record.

Music by: Esbe

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John Reed and Ali Karim continue their creative friendship with a new record Breathe.

This album takes the listener on an elemental journey.  In conversation, John, Ali, and Baruch get into the inspirations and methods that went into this project, describing the process of allowing this musical poetic mentation to be both discovery and prescription.

Part of the project is a film made by Ali and John; a visual auditory exhortation of life. The film was available during the album release and will become available again, to be announced.

Music and Film by: John Reed & Ali Karim

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Ray Soul is a Jazz Bassist and Composer.  He’s also a person who has experienced some of the challenges life has to offer, and he addresses that through his music.  His latest project explores the issue of suicide through music, images and words.  Seu Aprendiz is the name of the song.

Ray is a person who has followed his inspirations even when they seemed hard to reach.  His story  of becoming a musician is delightful and uplifting.

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Music by: Ray Soul

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Staci Griesbach returns to Paradigms to share her new record My George Jones Songbook.  Covering songs from the great Country singer/songwriter George Jones, Staci brings this music into the Jazz world with new arrangements, bringing her own emotions and meanings to this iconic material.

This is Staci’s third “songbook” album.  First there was My Patsy Cline Songbook  and then My Shania Twain Songbook. Staci brings great Country Music to Jazz, offering new colors and feelings to time honored and well loved songs and the artists who originally made them well-known. Staci collaborates with brilliant musicians like Tamir Hendelman, Jeremy Siskind, Otmaro Ruiz, Rahsaan Barber, and Addison Frei.

This new album is a great listen.  Griesbach and company have made something that will make you smile, feel, remember.

Music by: Staci Griesbach

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Long time collaborators and Paradigms alums Katayoun Gardazi and Shujaat Hussein Khan have teamed up with Shaho Andalibi and Shariq Mustafa to bring us the album This Pale, a musical exploration of Rumi as experienced through the lens of modern events.

This record was inspired by, and addresses, the polarization and “othering” we see in the human world nowadays.  Rumi is known for poems that inspire and celebrate love, connection, healing.  During times when so many people are embracing dishonesty and cruelty, this music and poetry are like a healing potion.

Katayoun and Shujaat describe the inspiration for the album, which started with a letter from a young Afghan woman.  They talk about the mission of the artist, in service, and the value of enjoying music!

Music by: Katayoun Gardazi, Shujaat Hussein Khan, Shaho Andalibi, and Shariq Mustafa

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Jef Stott and Mah Ze Tar have created Zikr Project, a 4-EP (so far!) cycle of music that explores inner space, love and connection, through the fusion of Middle Eastern music with modern instruments and arrangements.  The first two EPs are available, Ishq and Dunya.

Jef, Mah, and Baruch discuss the origins of this music, the intentions they share as the create and put out this music, and we hear music from the two new EPs, and some of Jef and Mahs individual musical works.

Music by: Jef Stott & Mah Ze Tar

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Trevor Tchir has just released his first record in 12 years!  It’s called Sun & Moon.  This is a collection of songs that explore very personal themes like the love of one’s children, the loss of a parent, and more.  Trevor has honed his songwriting and guitar playing to a degree of virtuosity that will both soothe and kindly stimulate.

Trevor is a Professor of Political Science, and has written a book Hannah Arendt’s Theory of Political Action: Daimonic Disclosure of the ‘Who’ which is especially relevant these days as we again  encounter dangerous extremism in the political sphere.

Trevor and Baruch discuss the music, the book, and what inspires altruism.

Music by: Trevor Tchir

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Wayne Alpern has a new record out called Frankenstein.  This is a follow-up to Skeleton and he’s just completing Bride of Frankenstein.  Yes there is a theme but it’s not what you might think.  Wayne explains in the interview.

The new record is a collection of familiar tunes, but reimagined, revivified.  Very enjoyable to listen to.

Wayne is an unusual person.  He shares some of his story, including some wonderful inspirations and enormous challenges.  He’s interesting, kind, and talented.

Music by: Wayne Alpern

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Troy Roberts and Tim Jago have been playing music together since their college days.  They’re both in demand as session players, they both teach, have their own bands, and are part of a group of friends who jam together.  They’ve released a new record, recorded during lockdown in their hometown of Perth, Australia. In these sessions they explore some of the roots of Jazz, not by covering tunes, but by working with classic tunes and adding new melodic themes that complement the originals. Best Buddies is the result.

Tim and Troy bring intelligence and inspiration to their music, and humor, which is kind of surprising and delightful.  The conversation with Baruch explores these dimensions and more.

• Best Buddies video

Music by: Troy Roberts & Tim Jago

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Pete Davis is a writer and civic advocate from Virginia. He is currently working with the Democracy Policy Institute promoting democracy in the United States.

Pete’s new book is Dedicated: The Case for Commitment in an Age of Infinite Browsing. The book discusses the pleasures and pains of “infinite browsing,” some of the fears which drive the culture of endless options, and the difference between indifference and honor.  Davis examines key psychological and cultural phenomena and how they affect culture both socially and politically.

Baruch and Pete Davis discuss the concepts in the book, coming to a conclusion that will resonate with anyone who wants a better world.

Music by: Joe Jackson, Jackson Browne, Joan Baez, Joan Jett, Emmylou Harris, Medicine Dream, and The Doors.

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