A long way from the block
A long way from the block
Latest Episodes
Coltrane 100 re-release - Ep. 66-John Coltrane—a tribute to the man and the music
In this episode, I discuss legendary saxophonist John Coltrane with talented historians, writers, and, of course, musicians. One of those musicians, Charles McPherson, knew Coltrane personally. Coltrane's signature album A Love Supreme...
Ep. 135-TEAR THE CITY DOWN-my conversation with Andre Hardy
https://www.gofundme.com/u/d5009c4a-fdcd-4494-bc4b-b19377260e17TEAR THE CITY DOWN is a classic noir—a find-the-girl mystery, a father-daughter story, a ...
Ep. 134-Keeper of the Rhythm-my conversation with Corcoran Holt
https://gofund.me/9ee7bcb33Son of D.C.Voice of the BassCorcoran Holt—bassist, composer, arranger, and educator—is a son of Washington, D.C. who began playing djembe and West African percu...
Ep. 133-Views from the Real World-my conversation with Sean Jones
Jones is an internationally recognised educator, currently holding the Richard and Elizabeth Case Chair of Jazz at John Hopkins University's Peabody Conservatory and is Artistic Director of Carnegie Hall's NYO Jazz ensemble. Previously, Jones w...
Ep. 132-Journalism to action-my conversation with Chenjerai Kumanyika
Chenjerai Kumanyika is an assistant professor of journalism at NYU’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute and an award-winning narrative audio creator whose work sits at the intersection of journalism, public history, and organizing. Kuman...