A man who wears many hats and has trodden far-away lands; most of which was done with some kind of camera in hand and a song in his heart. The owner/operator of Madison's North Street Cabaret, Al Rasho brings a unique sense of conviviality and ...

A dreamed-of jam with Jimi Hendrix, a life, almost( ! ) of Episcopalian priest-ing, or All-Star wrestling... who knew! And, a quest for worth as a sort of "linguist," so goes the second part of my conversation with Matthew Shipp.

Matthew Shipp is most often associated with the Free, or Avant Garde Jazz scene of the early 90's in New York City. After gaining attention from his stint with William Parker in the David S. Ware Quartet, he embarked upon a prolific recording a...

Nate Wooley is one of the most in-demand, first-call trumpet players in the East Coast jazz, improvisation and new music scenes. Hailing from the great Pacific Northwest and now residing in Brooklyn, Nate's playing incorporates the spaces and s...

Chicago based drummer, composer and producer Gustavo Costiñas is making his Art of today, today. His dynamic touch and facility behind the drum kit is matched by his skill as a composer. The music he writes and plays is committed to building em...