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Dave sits down with saxophonist and composer Jane Ira Bloom to talk about her inspirations, her collaboration with NASA, etc.

Ted Gioia, the author of Music: A Subversive History (Basic Books), joins Dave to talk about dangerous and subversive music.

Steve Lehman talks about his composing, and his various approaches to ensemble writing and playing.

We've posted a bonus excerpt exclusively for subscribers on our EXTRAS page, with Darius talking about how the musics of classical and jazz have been taught in institutions.

Dave's conversation with saxophonist, composer, educator Darius Jones about his work organizing large groups and improvising with players like Matthew Shipp and Matt Mitchell.

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Dave talks to Mareike Wiening about her new recording for Greenleaf Music. Producing the session, creating the music, leading the musicians through her music.

Dave talks with trumpeter, composer and NEA Jazz Master 2012 Jimmy Owens.

Dave visits legendary drummer and composer Andrew Cyrille to talk about how he organizes his music, why he calls Dave “David,” and his recent record Lebroba with Wadada Leo Smith and Bill Frisell.

Bassist and composer Alexis Cuadrado joins Dave to talk about his background in Barcelona and his influences from Flamenco, jazz, poetry and more.

Dave talks to Sam Newsome about being a solo soprano saxophonist, how he creates his recordings, and the basic underlying decisions that guide his work.

Special edition: This is a recording made by NY trombonist Ryan Keberle about his new record 'The Hope I Hold', which we're releasing on June 28.