Brooklyn pianist Phillip Golub splits the traditional octave into 22 notes for his innovative composition 'Loop 7,' demonstrating how microtonality can create mathematical precision on top of profound emotional resonance.

Today, the Spotlight shines On&nbsp;Phillip Golub, a Brooklyn pianist taking his music in bold new directions.Phillip's new project,&nbsp;Loop 7, is a set of minimalist compositions performed on a piano tuned to 22 notes per octave instead of the usual 12. Working with producer Joseph Branciforte, he's created something that lives between acoustic chamber music and studio art.It's a groundbreaking approach—Phillip's performance was captured on a special Yamaha piano in a unique way he tells us about. The recordings were then layered with guitar, vibraphone, and subtle electronics to create a technologically advanced and deeply human sound.Phillip has worked with jazz legend Wayne Shorter and brings that same spirit of innovation to his own music, blending jazz, classical, and experimental sounds in ways you've never heard before.(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from Phillip Golub’s&nbsp;Loop 7)–Dig Deeper<ul><li>Visit Phillip Golub at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.phillipgolubmusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">phillipgolubmusic.com</a></li><li>Purchase Phillip Golub’s&nbsp;Loop 7&nbsp;from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.greyfade.com/catalog/009" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grayfade</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://phillipgolub.bandcamp.com/album/loop-7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a></li><li><a href="https://www.popmatters.com/phillip-golub-loop-7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Phillip Golub Experiments with Loops on Mesmerizing LP</a></li><li><a href="https://15questions.net/interview/fifteen-questions-interview-phillip-golub/page-1/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Interview | Phillip Golub | Offerings of Love - 15 questions</a></li><li><a href="https://tuning.ableton.com/edo/intro-to-edo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Introduction to EDO tunings</a></li><li><a href="https://www.heavyblogisheavy.com/2016/10/18/beyond-the-veil-behold-the-xenharmonic-or-understanding-microtonal-music/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Beyond the Veil: Behold the Xenharmonic, or, Understanding Microtonal Music</a></li><li><a href="https://michellemercer.substack.com/p/he-expects-you-to-read-the-tea-leaves" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">He Expects You To Read The Tea Leaves: An interview on the past &amp; future of Wayne Shorter's orchestral work</a></li><li>Dig into this episode's complete show notes at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/episodes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">spotlightonpodcast.com</a></li></ul>–• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice.• Looking for more? Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">spotlightonpodcast.com</a>&nbsp;for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter. You can also follow us on&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/thetonearm.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://social.lol/@thetonearm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mastodon</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheTonearm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-tonearm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.• Be sure to bookmark our new online magazine, The Tonearm! →&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thetonearm.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thetonearm.com</a>

Phillip Golub: Recording the Impossible Piano

Austin-based ambient artist TJ Dumser shares how his decade of sobriety, move from New York, and love of vintage synthesizers shaped his meditative project Six Missing and its emotional new EP 'Gentle Breath.'

Today, the Spotlight shines On&nbsp;Six Missing, the musical project of ambient artist&nbsp;TJ Dumser, who creates music that helps us connect with the present moment in ways we often forget.After encountering an intense phase of burnout, TJ turned his mental health struggles into&nbsp;Gentle Breath, a dark, lush EP that marks a new direction for this Austin-based artist. It's music that explores uncertainty with stunning depth—think Tangerine Dream meets the cosmic GAS records, but with TJ's distinct voice shining through.TJ's journey from New York workaholic to finding inner calm through his compositions offers a powerful look at how music can heal. His project name also comes from a supernatural experience at a Revolutionary War battle site …(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from Six Missing’s&nbsp;Gentle Breath EP)–Dig Deeper<ul><li>Visit Six Missing at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sixmissing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sixmissing.com</a>&nbsp;and TJ Dumser at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tjdumser.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tjdumser.com</a></li><li>Purchase the Gentle Breath EP by Six Missing from&nbsp;<a href="https://sixmissing.bandcamp.com/album/gentle-breath" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/gentle-breath-six-missing/p6gqy04g1sg4a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Qobuz</a>&nbsp;and listen on your&nbsp;<a href="https://album.link/i/1776996725" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">streaming platform of choice</a></li><li>Follow Six Missing on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sixmissing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://soundcloud.com/sixmissing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SoundCloud</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/SixMissing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://rupertneve.com/news/spotlight-six-missing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rupert Neve Spotlight: Six Missing</a></li><li>Six Missing’s Ambient Playlists:&nbsp;<a href="https://music.amazon.com/playlists/B00KWHI7Z6?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;musicTerritory=US" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amazon Music</a>&nbsp;+&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4DZECTRN9DLD6VGueyO8MW?si=o7a_LZHdTT6AikBI7sVgzQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a></li><li>Dig into this episode's complete show notes at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/episodes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">spotlightonpodcast.com</a></li></ul>–• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice.• Looking for more? Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">spotlightonpodcast.com</a>&nbsp;for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter. You can also follow us on&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/thetonearm.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://social.lol/@thetonearm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mastodon</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheTonearm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-tonearm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.• Be sure to bookmark our new online magazine, The Tonearm! →&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thetonearm.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thetonearm.com</a>

TJ Dumser (Six Missing): Inner Space, Sobriety, and Soundscapes

Violinist Jenny Scheinman's double album 'All Species Parade' draws from her childhood on California's remote Lost Coast, crafting a musical celebration that honors the land, its people, and the wild diversity of nature. 

Today, the Spotlight shines On violinist and composer&nbsp;Jenny Scheinman.Jenny Scheinman grew up on California's remote Lost Coast, and now she brings us music that captures the wild beauty of her roots. Her double album&nbsp;All Species Parade&nbsp;brings together jazz and folk to create something wholly original that feels like the natural world itself.With a dream team of collaborators including Bill Frisell, Nels Cline, and Julian Lage on guitars, Jenny's violin leads us through soundscapes that honor the land, its native peoples, and all living creatures.Jenny's made a career working with everyone from Lucinda Williams to Lou Reed, but this project takes her back home to create what she calls "nature worship music" that refuses to be domesticated.(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from Jenny Scheinman’s album&nbsp;All Species Parade)–Dig Deeper<ul><li>Visit Jenny Scheinman at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jennyscheinman.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jennyscheinman.com</a></li><li>Purchase Jenny Scheinman’s&nbsp;All Species Parade&nbsp;from&nbsp;<a href="https://jennyscheinman.bandcamp.com/album/all-species-parade" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/all-species-parade-jenny-scheinman/wy2d4fcyedgdb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Qobuz</a>&nbsp;and listen on your&nbsp;<a href="https://album.link/i/1756611762" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">streaming platform of choice</a></li><li>Follow Jenny Scheinman on&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/jennyscheinman.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jenny_scheinman/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/jennyscheinmanmusic/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@jennyscheinman744" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://stringsmagazine.com/jenny-scheinman-finds-her-mojo-on-northern-californias-lost-coast-with-all-species-parade/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jenny Scheinman Finds Her Mojo on Northern California’s Lost Coast with ‘All Species Parade’</a></li><li><a href="https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/10/07/how-jenny-scheinmans-humboldt-roots-influenced-new-music/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How Jenny Scheinman’s Humboldt roots influenced new music</a></li><li>Dig into this episode's complete show notes at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/episodes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">spotlightonpodcast.com</a></li></ul>–• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice.• Looking for more? Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">spotlightonpodcast.com</a>&nbsp;for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter. You can also follow us on&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/thetonearm.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://social.lol/@thetonearm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mastodon</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheTonearm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-tonearm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.• Be sure to bookmark our new online magazine, The Tonearm! →&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thetonearm.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thetonearm.com</a>

Jenny Scheinman: A Violin in the Wild

Through a hundred interviews and decades of observation, Baker's busking chronicle, Down on the Corner, reveals how the distance between Grammy-winning stages and subway platforms may be shorter than we imagine.

Today, the Spotlight shines On&nbsp;Cary Baker, author of&nbsp;Down on the Corner: Adventures in Busking and Street Music.The music you hear on street corners and subway platforms has its untold history, and at age 16, Cary Baker followed a slide guitar's haunting melody through Chicago’s Maxwell Street Market to find himself face-to-face with bluesman Blind Arvella Gray. That chance encounter sparked a lifelong obsession.Cary's book,&nbsp;Down on the Corner, traces the heritage of street music across 100 years, from blues legends in the 1920s to modern-day buskers armed with QR codes. He's spoken with everyone from Lucinda Williams to Billy Bragg about their days playing for tips, revealing how many music careers began with nothing but an open guitar case.The streets have always been America's most democratic stage, where doo-wop harmonies, folk ballads, and raw blues first reached public ears. Cary's book captures this vital tradition in all its gritty, authentic glory.–Dig Deeper<ul><li>Visit Cary Baker at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.carybaker.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">carybaker.com</a></li><li>Purchase&nbsp;Down on the Corner: Adventures in Busking and Street Music&nbsp;from&nbsp;<a href="http://jawbonepress.com/down-on-the-corner/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jawbone Press</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/down-on-the-corner-adventures-in-busking-street-music/21354165?ean=9781916829107&amp;next=t" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bookshop</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.powells.com/book/down-on-the-corner-9781916829107" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Powell’s</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/down-on-the-corner-cary-baker/1145518135?ean=9781916829107" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Barnes &amp; Noble</a>, or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Down-Corner-Adventures-Busking-Street/dp/1916829104?sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amazon</a>.</li><li>Dig into this episode's complete show notes at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/episodes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">spotlightonpodcast.com</a></li></ul>–• Don’t miss our free livestream event with Howie Singer and Bill Rosenblatt, authors of the book&nbsp;Key Changes: The Ten Times Technology Transformed the Music Industry. It happens this Tuesday, March 11, at 3 PM ET. Register here:&nbsp;<a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4817403719649/WN_oKkp7pFdTFSQ2-O7mPPPcQ#/registration" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">is.gd/keychanges</a>• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice.• Looking for more? Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">spotlightonpodcast.com</a>&nbsp;for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter. You can also follow us on&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/thetonearm.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://social.lol/@thetonearm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mastodon</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheTonearm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-tonearm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.• Be sure to bookmark our new online magazine, The Tonearm! →&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thetonearm.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thetonearm.com</a>

Cary Baker: Adventures in Busking and Street Music

The founder of City Winery and Knitting Factory discusses his journey from Milwaukee to Manhattan and how his Carnegie Hall tribute series has raised millions for music education while celebrating icons like Patti Smith.

Today, the Spotlight shines On New York live music and venue impresario&nbsp;Michael Dorf.In addition to founding&nbsp;The Knitting Factory&nbsp;and&nbsp;City Winery, Michael has brought legendary artists together at Carnegie Hall for over twenty years, raising millions for music education while creating unforgettable tribute nights. He launched his first tribute show in 2004 after seeing how school music programs were vanishing.Now, he’s put together what might be his most powerful lineup yet. Michael Stipe, Courtney Barnett, Chrissie Hynde, and others will perform on March 26th to celebrate the music of Patti Smith. The show will raise funds for over a dozen music education programs nationwide.–Dig Deeper<ul><li>Visit Michael Dorf at&nbsp;<a href="https://michaeldorf.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">michaeldorf.com</a></li><li>Learn more about People Have the Power: A Celebration of Patti Smith, happening March 26 at Carnegie Hall, at&nbsp;<a href="https://musicof.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">musicof.org</a></li><li><a href="https://citywinery.com/new-york-city" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">City Winery</a></li><li><a href="https://posthillpress.com/book/indulge-your-senses-scaling-intimacy-in-a-digital-world" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indulge Your Senses: Scaling Intimacy in a Digital World</a>&nbsp;- a book by Michael Dorf</li><li><a href="https://michaeldorf.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Michael Dorf Uncorked</a>&nbsp;(email newsletter)</li><li><a href="https://jazztimes.com/features/interviews/remembering-the-original-knitting-factory/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Remembering the Original Knitting Factory</a></li><li><a href="https://insideandoutupstateny.com/we-are-upstate-ny/michael-dorf-and-the-philosophy-of-indulgence/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Michael Dorf and The Philosophy of Indulgence</a></li><li><a href="https://forward.com/news/473420/shlomo-lipetz-israel-olympic-baseball-team-pitcher-city-winery/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shlomo Lipetz</a></li><li><a href="https://vassifer.blogs.com/alexinnyc/2015/09/feedback-howled-every-night-back-to-the-knitting-factory-on-east-houston.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">'Feedback Howled Every Night': Back to the Knitting Factory on East Houston</a></li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/Jwu17DvMGO4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Founder Michael Dorf: How City Winery Survived the Recession</a></li><li>Dig into this episode's complete show notes at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/episodes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">spotlightonpodcast.com</a></li></ul>–• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice.• Looking for more? Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">spotlightonpodcast.com</a>&nbsp;for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter. You can also follow us on&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/thetonearm.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://social.lol/@thetonearm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mastodon</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheTonearm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-tonearm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.• Be sure to bookmark our new online magazine, The Tonearm! →&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thetonearm.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thetonearm.com</a>

Michael Dorf: From Knitting Factory to Patti Smith's Carnegie Tribute

After decades of making alternative rock with Camper Van Beethoven and Monks of Doom, Greg Lisher took piano lessons, learned synthesis, and created 'Underwater Detection Method,’ an album that merges human performance with digital precision.

Today, the Spotlight shines On&nbsp;Greg Lisher, a guitarist best known for alternative rock who has leaned hard into electronic music.Greg made his name playing with Camper Van Beethoven and Monks of Doom, but during the pandemic, he sat down at a keyboard and started exploring new sonic territory.The result is&nbsp;Underwater Detection Method, a collection of instrumental pieces that blend synthesizers with live strings and drums. It's an album that started as digital sketches and grew into something much more organic as Greg learned to play piano and brought other musicians into the mix.Greg's here to share how stepping outside his comfort zone led to some of his most adventurous music.(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from Greg Lisher’s album&nbsp;Underwater Detection Method)–Dig Deeper<ul><li>Visit Greg Lisher online at&nbsp;<a href="http://greglisher.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">greglisher.com</a></li><li>Purchase Greg Lisher’s&nbsp;Underwater Detection Method&nbsp;from&nbsp;<a href="https://greglisher.bandcamp.com/album/underwater-detection-method" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/underwater-detection-method-greg-lisher/rbgfovp90xmec" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Qobuz</a>&nbsp;and listen on your&nbsp;<a href="https://album.link/i/1762081717" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">streaming platform of choice</a></li><li>Follow Greg Lisher on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/greg.lisher" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/greglisher.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky</a></li><li><a href="https://campervanbeethoven.com/home" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Camper Van Beethoven</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wO71DXOyN0U" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Monks of Doom live at Moe's Alley - “Riverbed”</a></li><li><a href="https://brucekaphan.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bruce Kaphan | pedal steel guitar</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYq8s71y7_c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Greg Lisher - “Zen and the Art of Long Distance Driving” (Official Video)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.goodtimes.sc/greg-lisher-scowl-john-waters-cover-stories/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Santa Cruz Guitarist Greg Lisher Changes Keys</a></li><li>Dig into this episode's complete show notes at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/episodes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">spotlightonpodcast.com</a></li></ul>–• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice.• Looking for more? Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">spotlightonpodcast.com</a>&nbsp;for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter. You can also follow us on&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/thetonearm.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://social.lol/@thetonearm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mastodon</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheTonearm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-tonearm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.• Be sure to bookmark our new online magazine, The Tonearm! →&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thetonearm.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thetonearm.com</a>

Greg Lisher: From Camper Van to Circuitry Man

As ETHEL prepares for their first Carnegie Hall performance, Dorothy Lawson reflects on decades of mixing classical precision with popular music's spirit.

Today, the Spotlight shines On&nbsp;Dorothy Lawson, a cellist who's helped redefine what a string quartet can be. Dorothy and the group&nbsp;ETHEL&nbsp;have spent years breaking down walls between classical, jazz, rock and world music.On March 13th at New York’s Carnegie Hall, Dorothy teams up with bass legend&nbsp;Ron Carter&nbsp;to reimagine his landmark Kronos Quartet recording from 40 years ago, featuring arrangements of music by Thelonious Monk.Dorothy shares how ETHEL has evolved through four generations of musicians, their unique residency at the Metropolitan Museum, and why making deeply human music matters now more than ever.(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from the album&nbsp;Vigil&nbsp;by ETHEL &amp; Layale Chaker)–Dig Deeper<ul><li>Visit ETHEL at&nbsp;<a href="https://ethelcentral.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ethelcentral.org</a></li><li>Purchase ETHEL’s music from&nbsp;<a href="https://ethelcentral.bandcamp.com/music" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/ethel/276402" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Qobuz</a>&nbsp;and listen on&nbsp;<a href="https://album.link/i/1735309677" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">your streaming platform of choice</a></li><li>Follow ETHEL on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ETHELCentral" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.instagram.com/ethelcentral" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/ethelcentral" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://stringsmagazine.com/ethel-uses-chamber-music-to-smash-the-status-quo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ETHEL Uses Chamber Music to Smash the Status Quo</a></li><li><a href="https://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2025/03/13/Ron-Carter--ETHEL-Reflections-on-Monk--Bach-0730PM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ron Carter &amp; ETHEL: Reflections on Monk &amp; Bach - Carnegie Hall</a></li><li><a href="https://ethelcentral.org/metresidency/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Met Museum – Balcony Bar Residency - ETHEL</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/david_byrne_ethel_thomas_dolby_nothing_but_flowers_with_string_quartet" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ETHEL, Thomas Dolby, and David Byrne - "(Nothing But) Flowers"</a></li><li>Dig into this episode's complete show notes at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/episodes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">spotlightonpodcast.com</a></li></ul>–• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice.• Looking for more? Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">spotlightonpodcast.com</a>&nbsp;for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter. You can also follow us on&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/thetonearm.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://social.lol/@thetonearm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mastodon</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheTonearm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-tonearm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.• Be sure to bookmark our new online magazine, The Tonearm! →&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thetonearm.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thetonearm.com</a>

Dorothy Lawson: ETHEL's String Theory for Quartets

Through her latest project with Septet+, the accomplished flutist transforms works by Adrienne Rich, Naomi Shihab Nye, and other poets into conversations between words and improvised music.

Today, the Spotlight shines On flutist Jamie Baum.When COVID hit, Jamie found inspiration and solace in poetry. What started as daily readings of women poets became something much bigger: an album blending jazz and spoken word.As leader of her long-running Septet+, Jamie has crafted wide-ranging music for over twenty years. She has played everywhere, from major jazz festivals to tiny clubs in 35 countries, bringing her distinctive sound to collaborations with artists like Paul Motian, Randy Brecker, and Kenny Barron.Now, she's channeling the power of poetry through her ensemble, creating music that speaks to this moment while honoring timeless artistic traditions. Jamie's here to share how verses and melodies came together to tell these stories.(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from the Jamie Baum Septet+’s album&nbsp;What Times Are These)–Dig Deeper<ul><li>Visit Jamie Baum at&nbsp;<a href="https://jamiebaum.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jamiebaum.com</a></li><li>Purchase the Jamie Baum Septet+’s&nbsp;What Times Are These&nbsp;from&nbsp;<a href="https://jamiebaum.bandcamp.com/album/what-times-are-these" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/what-times-are-these-the-jamie-baum-septet/dmf3knvig8b6a#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Qobuz</a>&nbsp;and listen on your&nbsp;<a href="https://album.link/i/1735621047" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">streaming platform of choice</a></li><li>Follow Jamie Baum on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Jamie-Baum/100057736733831/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8YmG0WSHIbG6TNSEruMz-w" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://www.popmatters.com/jamie-baum-what-times-are-these" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Flutist Jamie Baum Works with Poetry and Dynamic Voice</a></li><li><a href="https://billmoyers.com/spotlight/poetry-for-the-pandemic-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bill Moyers’ A Poet a Day</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVrU50lCQCM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Concert: Jamie Baum Septet+</a></li></ul>–• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice.• Looking for more? Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">spotlightonpodcast.com</a>&nbsp;for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter. You can also follow us on&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/thetonearm.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://social.lol/@thetonearm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mastodon</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheTonearm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-tonearm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.• Be sure to bookmark our new online magazine, The Tonearm! →&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thetonearm.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thetonearm.com</a>

Jamie Baum: a flutist sets poetry in motion

Fresh from a three-week European tour with Quartetinho, the accomplished clarinetist discusses how she transforms everything from Thelonious Monk to Brazilian choro into her own musical language.

Today, the Spotlight shines On clarinetist&nbsp;Anat Cohen.Anat’s been bringing her joyful spirit to jazz venues worldwide for two decades, blending swing, Brazilian rhythms, and melodies from her native Israel. Her 2024 album&nbsp;Bloom&nbsp;pairs her musical warmth with that of her quartet&nbsp;Quartetinho&nbsp;- Portuguese for "little quartet" - creating intimate conversations between clarinet, piano, bass, and percussion.Anat will mark her 50th birthday this spring with four special nights at Lincoln Center's Appel Room, sharing the stage with her equally talented brothers, Avishai and Yuval Cohen.Today, we'll hear about Anat’s musical journey, from family jam sessions in Tel Aviv to becoming the first Israeli artist to headline the Village Vanguard and plenty of stories in between.(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from Anat Cohen’s album with Quartetinho,&nbsp;Bloom)–Dig Deeper<ul><li>Visit Anat Cohen at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.anatcohen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">anatcohen.com</a></li><li>Purchase Anat Cohen and Quartetinho’s&nbsp;Bloom&nbsp;from&nbsp;<a href="https://anatcohen.bandcamp.com/album/quartetinho-bloom-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/quartetinho-bloom-anat-cohen-featuring-james-shipp-vitor-goncalves-and-tal-mashiach/gpl0vj3bh6qic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Qobuz</a>&nbsp;and listen on your&nbsp;<a href="https://album.link/i/1760620057" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">streaming platform of choice</a></li><li>Follow Anat Cohen on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/anatcohenmusic/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/anat.cohen.music" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AnatCohenMusic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://jazz.org/concert/anat-cohen-journeys-a-50th-birthday-celebration/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Anat Cohen: Journeys A 50th Birthday Celebration</a></li><li><a href="https://www.waer.org/2010-05-20/anat-cohen-clarinetwork-at-the-vanguard" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Anat Cohen: 'Clarinetwork' At The Vanguard</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/ftxgU56f4lI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Anat Cohen Quartetinho - Live from Jazz St. Louis</a></li><li>Dig into this episode's complete show notes at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/episodes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">spotlightonpodcast.com</a></li></ul>–• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice.• Looking for more? Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">spotlightonpodcast.com</a>&nbsp;for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter. You can also follow us on&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/thetonearm.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://social.lol/@thetonearm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mastodon</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheTonearm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-tonearm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.• Be sure to bookmark our new online magazine, The Tonearm! →&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thetonearm.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thetonearm.com</a>

Anat Cohen: Clarinet in Full Bloom

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