A long way from the block
Stories of how passion and craft take us to different corners of the world.@alongwayfromtheblock@dialoguesofjazz
Podcasting since 2021 • 105 episodes
A long way from the block
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Ep. 104-Claiming your own DNA—my conversation with Carl Hancock Rux
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Rux Revue, the groundbreaking debut album by Carl Hancock Rux. Not long ago, we sat down for an in-depth discussion about his hands-on involvement in its making, from bringing in his own backgrou...
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Ep. 103-My culture informs my voice—my conversation with Linda Sikhakhane
In this latest episode, I talk with South African saxophonist and composer Linda Sikhakhane, who honors and pays homage to the great elders and master musicians, including Brian Thusi. Sikhakhane, who was raised in Umlazi township, talks about ...
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Ep. 102- The process of discovery—my conversation with Kris Davis
After seeing Grammy-winning pianist and composer Kris Davis, live at the Village Vanguard, I knew I wanted to sit down with her and dive into jazz. Here we discuss her philosophy of improvisation and her energy and passion for performing live. ...
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Ep. 101- The seat of my soul Pt. 3—my conversation with Lynel “Dukeysticc” Allen III
In my first-ever interview with an audience, I sat down with Lynel Allen III for the third installment of “The seat of my soul.” We revisited topics from our prior conversations (Episodes 79 and 81) while discussing his childhood in greater dep...
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Ep. 100- Great Highland Park Stories Vol. 1
To celebrate the 100th episode of this podcast, a podcast inspired by the concept of roots, I offer you a tribute to Highland Park. In San Diego, when I was young, this park was Mecca—the place where kids met every day after school and for enti...
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