{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62bc729dcf1ab400126c1e1b/64ef8b267b9ac0001112eb3b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"EMBER are a jazz trio with a collective mindset","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62bc729dcf1ab400126c1e1b/1693420008980-800d5b11f0d02ffd8a2abac0bd5151ac.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Today, the Spotlight shines On <strong>EMBER</strong>, a trio featuring saxophonist and trumpeter Caleb Wheeler Curtis, bassist Noah Garabedian and drummer Vincent Sperrazza. Their latest album, <em>August in March</em>, came out August 11, 2023 on <a href=\"https://imanirecords.bandcamp.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Imani Records</a> and is “a vivid representation of the musical, interpersonal and community-oriented ideas that the three forward-thinking musicians that make up EMBER…care deeply about.”</p><p>Today’s conversation explores the heady thematic elements of EMBER’s music: humanism, community, place, and the importance of being a band of equals. </p><p>Stick around after the discussion to hear the track “Flotation Device and the Shivers” from <em>August in March</em>, by EMBER.&nbsp;</p><p>------------------</p><p><strong>Dig Deeper</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Visit EMBER at<a href=\"https://emberband.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> emberband.com</a></li><li>Listen to EMBER’s August In March on<a href=\"https://emberband.bandcamp.com/album/august-in-march\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Bandcamp</a> or your favorite<a href=\"https://songwhip.com/ember4/august-in-march\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> streaming platform</a></li><li>Follow EMBER on<a href=\"https://instagram.com/emberjazz\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Instagram</a></li><li>Also on Instagram:<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/calebwcurtis/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Caleb Curtis</a>,<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/noahgnoahg/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Noah Garabedian</a>, and<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/vinniesperrazza/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Vinnie Sperrazza</a></li><li><a href=\"https://vinniesperrazza.substack.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Vinnie Sperrazza’s Chronicles email newsletter</a> (Substack)</li><li><a href=\"https://youtu.be/j6CWrpm96VM?si=BS8-RahHHhuKNGQZ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Frank Zappa &amp; Rahsaan Roland Kirk - Improvisations, Boston 1969</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.thecoltranehome.org/alice-coltrane-documentary/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Alice Coltrane Documentary (1970)</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.abkco.com/store/complete-recordings-sam-cooke-soul-stirrers/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Complete Recordings of Sam Cooke with the Soul Stirrers</a></li><li><a href=\"https://songwhip.com/oscar-peterson/very-tall\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Oscar Peterson Trio with Milt Jackson - <em>Very Tall</em></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.uticaod.com/story/news/2008/12/25/the-state-utica-s-jazz/45077479007/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The state of Utica’s jazz scene</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.bluenote.com/spotlight/joe-hendersons-the-state-of-the-tenor/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Joe Henderson’s The State of the Tenor</a></li><li>Be sure to check out other musical projects from<a href=\"https://songwhip.com/calebwheelercurtis\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Caleb Curtis</a>,<a href=\"https://songwhip.com/noahgarabedian\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Noah Garabedian</a>, and<a href=\"https://songwhip.com/vinniesperrazza\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Vinnie Sperrazza</a></li></ul><p>------------------</p><p>• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. </p><p>• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice. </p><p>• Looking for more? Visit spotlightonpodcast.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter.</p>","author_name":"Lawrence Peryer"}