Big Black is a legend of bebop, noted for his 'fingerstyle' approach to hand drumming

Alison Dundy and Dominic Thomas are professors who translate literature by African writers from French into English. Thomas also edits the Global African Voices series on Indiana University Press

Tristan Honsinger is a leading light of improvised music

Upright bassist Joël Grip discusses his contributions to the European improvised music scene as well as his work with cellist Tristan Honsinger and the groups Ahmed and Herr Borelgrip

Adam Rudolph is a composer, percussionist, bandleader and teacher based in New York City

Immigration law expert Kathleen Kim discusses the history of US immigration law and where things stand today

Joshua White is a pianist and improviser based in San Diego and active throughout Southern California

JohnPaul Arabome is an entrepreneur and chef based in the Los Angeles area. He launched his restaurant The Peppered Goat, which specializes in Nigerian food, during the shutdown that followed the outbreak of COVID-19

Tina Raymond is a drummer, improviser and educator based in the Los Angeles area

The world-renowned violinist Ida Kavafian drops in to discuss Tashi, Takemitsu, teaching and more!