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Today, the Spotlight shines On the Basel-based band LILAMORS, which consists of vocalist Ana Čop, pianist Thilo Seevers, and sound artist Jaka Arh.With their debut album, When I Am Dead, My Dearest, out on June 30th, LILAMORS is taking jazz into new territories of experimental electro-acoustic music, utilizing poetry from the last two centuries as well as original lyrics written by Ana. Theirs is a new sonic identity of surrealist collage featuring stylistic and thematic contrasts throughout.Enjoy the conversation!------------------Dig DeeperListen to LILAMORS on Bandcamp and streaming platformsFollow LILAMORS on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTubeAna Čop & Thilo Seevers - “The Great Pinewood”Jaka Arh on BandcampThilo Seevers on BandcampAna Čop’s websiteBasel JazzcampusChristina Rossetti - When I Am Dead, My DearestA Brief History of The Studio As An InstrumentThe sonic and the electronic in improvisationAmbient Church Gives Electronic Music a Surreal, Spiritual Home------------------• Did you enjoy this episode? Rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice.• Looking for more? Visit spotlightonpodcast.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, the Spotlight shines On MISS C-LINE, a neo-soul singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist based in Switzerland. Her music blends soul and groove with elements of hip-hop and jazz, resulting in a unique and memorable sound. This conversation is memorable, too, and and it pairs well with the MISS C-LINE track we have for you at the end of this episode, her latest single, “Intimately”. Conversation and song, all taken together, will make a lot of sense. Enjoy.------------------Dig Deeper:Check out the latest music by MISS C-LINE on your favorite streaming platformFollow MISS C-LINE on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTokWhy Is Bach So Beloved?Classical Songs That Will Remind Every Russian of Home7 Performers Who Created Masterpieces with GarageBandHistory of Neo-SoulWhere are the Female Music Producers?The Mental Health of Making Records------------------• Did you enjoy this episode? Rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. • Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice. • Looking for more? Visit spotlightonpodcast.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, the Spotlight shines On Brooklyn-based pianist and composer Danny Fox and the latest work from the Danny Fox Trio, Time Took Care of It.Danny’s trio, with bassist Chris van Voorst van Beest and drummer Max Goldman, has been a working group with a consistent lineup since their founding in 2008. Their distinctive sound is a testament not only to their time together but also to their interests in chamber music, bluegrass, and rhythm and blues, all of which they integrate to their special blend of jazz.This episode covers Danny’s background, career, and other elements of his creative life. Please stick around until the end of this episode to hear “Dr. Bob”, a track from the new album that Danny explains in this conversation. ------------------Dig Deeper:Check out Danny Fox at www.dannyfoxmusic.com and on InstagramListen to Time Took Care of It on Bandcamp or on streaming platformsThe Grateful Dead: In and Out of the GardenMiles Davis - MilestonesA conversation with guitarist Dominic Miller on Spotlight OnJazz Cooks: Portraits and Recipes of the GreatsHow to Make Truly Authentic Mapo TofuA New York critic sizes up Seattle pizzaThe Definitive Guide to New Haven PizzaA Clam Pizza Worth Waiting ForLuca Benedetti------------------• Did you enjoy this episode? Rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice.• Looking for more? Visit spotlightonpodcast.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, the Spotlight shines On Canadian producer and sound artist Michael Scott Dawson.Michael joined us to mark the release of his third solo album, Find Yourself Lost, a collection of country-adjacent, Western-themed ambient recordings issued by Toronto label We Are Busy Bodies. This album is ethereal without being space music and is steeped in melody, tape loops, and Michael’s own field recordings. He has made an emotional, never sterile, ambient work. You can visit this episode’s show notes for links to the music.Despite the album’s personal nature, which Michael discusses, Find Yourself Lost is also the first time he has included other musical contributors to one of his solo albums, something we also learn about in this conversation. Enjoy.------------------References:Listen to Michael Scott Dawson's Find Yourself Lost on Bandcamp and streaming platforms.Follow Michael Scott Dawson on Instagram.Peace Flag EnsembleAmbient ChurchLA Story: Leaving Records and Music for Life SupportBack To The Garden: The Return Of Ambient And New AgeHey, what's that sound: Oblique StrategiesWant to be more creative? Go for a walk------------------• Did you enjoy this episode? Rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice.• Looking for more? Visit spotlightonpodcast.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, the Spotlight shines On internationally-renowned bass player and composer Bruno Råberg.Since coming to the US from his native Sweden in 1981, Bruno has made many recordings as both a leader and sideman — and has performed with an incredible number of world-class artists - including Terri Lyne Carrington, Sam Rivers, Donny McCaslin, Billy Hart, Matt Wilson, and countless others. He currently leads several incarnations of his own Bruno Råberg Trio and the Triloka Ensemble. Bruno has been a professor at Berklee College of Music in Boston since 1986 and teaches in the prestigious Berklee Global Jazz Institute.Bruno joins us to talk about Look Inside, his debut album for solo bass which came out on May 19. If you’re curious about what took him so long to embark on such a project, your questions will be answered here.Enjoy. ------------------References:Bruno Råberg online: www.brunoraberg.comListen to Bruno Råberg's Look Inside on Bandcamp or streaming platformsFollow Bruno Råberg on Instagram and FacebookWild Bill Davis & Johnny Hodges – Con-Soul And Sax (features the songs Bruno mentions from Hammond A GoGo)Giant Steps | John Coltrane’s Groundbreaking AlbumWhat is the nyckelharpa?The Heathens (Hedningarna)50 Years of ECM RecordsECM/Free Jazz - BerkleeAn introduction to Wayne Shorter in 10 recordsAnti-Jazz Revisited, 50 Years Later (about the Downbeat article Lawrence mentions)Ghatam drumsPianist Kris Davis------------------• Did you enjoy this episode? Rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice.• Looking for more? Visit spotlightonpodcast.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Marijus Aleksa, a Lithuanian drummer and producer known for his unique blend of jazz, world, and electronic music. He discusses his journey from London's vibrant jazz scene back to Lithuania, where he recently organized a local jazz festival. Marijus delves into the creative process behind his latest album 'As They Are,' sharing insights about collaboration and the influence of cultural identity. He also emphasizes the beauty of spontaneous jam sessions and the power of authenticity in music.

Today, the Spotlight shines On South African record producer, emcee, and keyboardist EMAMKAY.EMAMKAY visited us to talk about his new album, Love Is Energy, released back in March. As he explains in our talk, the music was crafted from jam sessions and band rehearsals that le later revisited and mined for inspiration. The resulting album is finely crafted but surprisingly organic.EMAMKAY’s music blends the best of jazz, R&B, and hip-hop into a unique sound all his own. He’s a unique person, too, and I think that comes across in our time together.Enjoy!------------------References:Listen to EMAMKAY's Love Is Energy on Bandcamp or streaming platforms.EMAMKAY on InstagramBest McCoy Tyner Albums: 20 Essentials From The Legendary PianistThe Story Of 'A Love Supreme'Top 15 Immortal Technique SongsAmapiano: What is it all about?------------------• Did you enjoy this episode? Rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice.• Looking for more? Visit spotlightonpodcast.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, the Spotlight shines On guitarist Dominic Miller, a musician unique in his ability to fit in and contribute as a sideman, but also to step up as a band leader.Dominic may be best known as guitarist — and in his own words, “Lieutenant” — for Sting, a position he has filled for over 30 years, but he has been creating his own diverse body of work for many decades as well. Dominic joined Spotlight On to talk about his latest release on ECM Records, Vagabond, an instrumental album rich in narrative — and subtle taste. In addition to exploring the new album, we also get great insight into how Dominic’s work as a solo artist and session musician contributes to his work with Sting and more about his aspirations and aims as an artist. Enjoy!------------------References:Listen to Dominic Miller's ECM Records album VagabondCheck out the poem by John Masefiled, from which Vagabond takes its nameThe Musical DNA Of Dominic Miller“If I didn’t make solo albums, I wouldn’t be useful to Sting.”Learn more about Dominic Miller, Spotlight On host Lawrence Peryer or visit the podcast’s website.------------------• Did you enjoy this episode? Rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice.• Looking for more? Visit spotlightonpodcast.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, the Spotlight shines On Lem Oppenheimer, co-founder of Easy Star Records, an independent record label specializing in pushing and expanding the boundaries of reggae music. Founded in mid-90s New York City, Easy Star first focused on raising the bar for US reggae but soon expanded to uncovering and highlighting great artists from regional scenes around the world. Their in-house band, the Easy Star All-Stars, are a touring and recording outfit that has played on some of the label’s most renowned releases, including reggae reimaginings of seminal rock albums like 2003’s Dub Side of the Moon, 2006’s Radiodread, which covers Radiohead’s OK Computer and now their upcoming release, Ziggy Stardub, which is, you guessed it, a front-to-back reggae-style retelling of David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, with features from Steel Pulse, Maxi Priest, and Carlton Livingston - there is even guitar work from Alex Lifeson of Rush and Vernon Reid of Living Colour.Ziggy Stardub is out on April 21, 2023 at easystar.com or wherever you get your music. Get Ziggy StardubHost Lawrence PeryerMore Spotlight On Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, the Spotlight shines On Monika Herzig, whose career as a jazz pianist and composer spans three decades and dozens of releases. Monika joins us to talk about the release of a reimagined set of Joni Mitchell’s music, which she arranged and features vocals interpreted by her late friend, award-winning vocalist Janiece Jaffe.To quote from the liner notes: “This album is, first and foremost, about relationships: between Janiece and Monika; between the stretch of time that gave rise to Joni’s songs and the ones we’re living through now; and, most of all, between Janiece and these lyrics.”Visit bothsidesofjoni.com for more about this fearless and inventive album and then enjoy host Lawrence Peryer’s talk with Monika Herzig.About Monika Herzig, Janiece Jaffe and Both Sides of JoniHost Lawrence PeryerGet more Spotlight On with Bonus Tracks, our official blog  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.