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A profound saxophonist and composer whose work touches on free jazz and improvisation.

This ANFTD episode sets aside the interview format as Dave delves into the music on "Time Travel" and Michael talks about spinning Shostakovich into his latest album "Acrobat."

A lively conversation with saxophonist & composer Jon Irabagon about his latest recording released on his own label, Irabbagast Records, winng the Monk Competition, and drawing equal inspiration from Wayne Shorter and Parker Posey. Also, Michael talks vinyl, and Dave shines a light on the music of Booker Little.

Dave Douglas and Michael Bates host a conversation with American guitarist Miles Okazaki about how nature informs structure in his music, Dave talks about his Greenleaf Music record label, and the music of Herbie Nichols is spotlighted.

Dave & Michael talk with bassist Dezron Douglas about his music and the Hartford jazz scene. And Dave answers a letter from one of our listeners.

Michael and Dave talk to composer and pianist Matt Mitchell about his etudes, about Ches Smith, about his work with Tim Berne, and about playing on Dave's most recent records. We talk about Herb Robertson and listen to some of Tim Berne's earlier work. Dave gets nerdy about firewood, Michael gets nerdy about practicing scales. All in a day's podcast.

A talk with Henry Threadgill about composition and touring; Interesting concert venues; and, The Lagond School of Music.