Andrew Bird is mostly known for his tightly crafted and intricately layered pop songs. But this violinist also thrives in extremely loose and often chaotic environments — settings that favor unpredictability and ample space for improvisation — as we learn on this episode of The Checkout.

Violinist and Singer-Songwriter Andrew Bird on His Stealth Jazz Influence, and 'Finest Work Yet'

Voted "Best Jazz Podcast" in the JazzTimes Critics' Poll for four consecutive years, The Checkout championed the music we call jazz — along the trend lines and on its outer edges. Hosted, produced and curated by Simon Rentner, the show focused on the compelling personal narratives behind today's most exciting artists.Check out the rest of our line up at WBGO Studios.

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Violinist and Singer-Songwriter Andrew Bird on His Stealth Jazz Influence, and 'Finest Work Yet'

Violinist and Singer-Songwriter Andrew Bird on His Stealth Jazz Influence, and 'Finest Work Yet'

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