Darkside is the trippy electronica duo of Nicolas Jaar & Dave Harrington who released their debut album 10 years ago. They talk about that and we remember Carla Bley, a true iconoclast.
We remember Carla Bley. The jazz composer provocateur created one of the most varied and exploratory body of works in jazz, spanning seven decades. She passed away at 87.
The Grammy winning group, Opium Moon is creating a middle eastern world fusion that is equal parts sacred and sensual. We talk to this ensemble which includes acclaimed violinist Lili Hayden.
John McLaughlin returns with a new edition of the acoustic Indian fusion group, Shakti. He talks about world fusion, gurus and his long friendship with Indian tabla master Zakir Hussain.
On a Slow Flow Echoes, Kinobe channels 60s instrumental film sounds on his album, Over the Horizon. We’ll also hear Jeff Oster’s downtempo, low-fi ambient jazz.
On a Slow Flow Friday Echoes, new music by Carl Lord, a session musician who’s exploring a more ambient sound on his album, Dream Zone. We’ll also hear from the Paul Winter Consort.
Michael Whalen gathered a super-group that includes guitarist Michael Brook, bassist Michael Manring, trumpeter Jeff Oster, and percussionist Karsh Kale for his new album, Our April Tigers.
John McLaughlin returns with a new edition of the acoustic Indian fusion group, Shakti. Then we count down the Best of Echoes 2023 So Far. Did your favorites make the list?