Trumpeter and vocalist Sarah Wilson has a new album coming out in July 2021 called Kaleidoscope. In this interview, Wilson talks about the mentors to whom the music is dedicated; how she went from anthropology to puppet theater to the world of improvised music; incorporating vocals into her skill set; and more.

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