We’re back. Welcome to the August edition of the Transmissions podcast, just under the wire. We've got a great episode this month. First, Aquarium Drunkard's Mary Sartini Garner sits down with Nate Chinen, author of a new book, Playing Changes: Jazz for the New Century. A longtime New York Times critic and scholar, Chinen’s new book looks at the shape of modern jazz, examining how the art form has incorporated new genres, how jazz education has shaped a new generation of players, and where jazz is headed.
Then, hosts Jason P. Woodbury and Justin Gage discuss Justin's experiences in Japan's kissa bars — small, intimate bars/coffeehouses where the music selection isn’t just incidental — it’s essential to the identity of the place. The concept is gaining traction in the US as well, so we ponder what makes such a dedicated listening space so appealing. To close, Jason sits down with visual artist and musician Kyle Field. For 20 years, he's played under the Little Wings banner. He’s got a new split 12” out now with Maher Shalal Hash Baz called Share, which we discussed, along with his storied history and what life on the road looks like for a DIY artist in 2018.
Transmissions Podcast :: Nate Chinen/Kissa Bars/Little Wings
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