Interview with Melissa Aldana — “In the Moment”
Melissa Aldana talks in this interview with Derek Brown about her new release, “12 Stars” on Blue Note, her career, music and life.
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Richard Stoltzman: “If You Get to Play Your Instrument for Other People, You Should Be Filled With Gratitude and Humility for What It Is You’ve Chosen to Do”
Clarinetist Richard Stoltzman has led an extraordinary life of music-making and performing. He is a two-time Grammy Award winner and has been an influential performer and musician to clarinet players worldwide. Stoltzman maintains a rewarding career performing as a featured soloist, chamber musician and collaborator. In this interview, he discusses his humble beginnings, his love of jazz and classical music, exciting collaborations and performances, the importance of having a manager, and his teaching philosophy about interpreting music.
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Mindi Abair: “You Can’t Ask for Anything More in a Band Than to Play With Friends and Have These Musicians That Inspire You to Get Better Every Night”
On this occasion, we are speaking with Mindi Abair, a two-time Grammy-nominated saxophonist, about her touring schedule and her last album, which just hit the shelves a few days ago.