Continued discussion surrounding the balance between external knowledge (theory) and internal honest expression on your apparatus.

Intrepid musician and seeker talks about his collaborations in the studio with Bill Laswell.

Profound discussion of how God has worked in Alex's life on the bandstand, in the studio and most importantly with his family.

Continued philosophical discussion on the sacred path of being a musician and being unabashed about playing with the deepest cats and following the creative muse.

Musician steeped in soundscapes talks about his early punk and metal influences growing up in San Diego and how that sound has influenced his current synthesizer-based projects.

Multi-dimensional singer and musician talks about finding her way in the world of New Orleans jazz and spiritual music with cats like Earl Turbington and Dunc's honky tonks.

Dynamic Texas drummer talks about learning to play the shuffle and grooving in life.  

Singular and inventive guitarist talks about the brotherhood of musicians he has played with including Lenny White, Curtis Fuller, Bill Goodwin and Joe Henderson. 

Prolific bassist talks about lessons he has learned along the way from Richard Davis, Bill Laswell and his ability to find his way inside non-native grooves on the bandstand.

Trombonist from rural Massachusetts talks about his early musical leanings and lessons learned from Jaki Byard.