Day Two at Newport

My second day at the Newport Jazz Festival.

This post appeared on my old blog on 6.30.16.

The first of the day’s eleven interviews was with drummer Bill Stewart, who played at Newport with saxophonist Joe Lovano, guitarist John Scofield, and Ben Street on bass. And then we talked with pianist Kris Davis, who is currently working on starting her own record label.

We then sat down with saxophonist and NEA Jazz Master Dave Liebman, who discussed his influences, including John Coltrane, who he saw at Newport in 1966.

After Liebman we spoke with pianist Bobby Avey, whose latest album is Inhuman Wilderness; and then with Tim Berne, who talked about his latest album Spare, that comes with a limited edition book comprised of photographs and drawings by Berne. After, we spoke to Stefon Harris whose latest album is Urbanus.

We then talked with harpist Edmar Castaneda, who discussed his Colombian roots, career as a jazz harpist, and wanting to play with Chick Corea.

After Edmar, we talked with harmonica player Grégoire Maret about his collaborations with Teri Lyne Carrington. We then heard from trombonist Alan Ferber who discussed his creative process, career, and his relationship with his brother, the drummer Mark Ferber.

Saxophonist Erik Lawrence then spoke with us about his father Arnie Lawrence, his influences (which include sounds from birds and whales), and his work in music therapy and sound healing. He then showed and told us about his first saxophone, a 1921 Kahn, pictured below.

We finished off the day with pianist Henry Butler who discussed his recent collaboration with Steven Bernstein, his creative process, and his interests in photography. Once again, I will post the interviews here once they become available.