Billy Robinson
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Guitarist and composer Rafiq Bhatia brings music from his immersive new album Environments to 92nd Street Y on March 27. In conversation with Leo Sidran, he explains how technology, improvisation, and collaboration combine to create musical landscapes that never unfold the same way twice. -
Jazz pianist and club owner Spike Wilner reflects on Smalls and Mezzrow not just as venues, but as living containers for a scene that’s always alive—exploring community, stewardship, and his belief that jazz, practiced with care, can be a quiet force for human connection. -
Writer Larry Ratso Sloman was more than ready for his close-up when director Josh Safdie tapped him to make his Hollywood acting debut in Marty Supreme — and discovered that four days on a movie set can rival a lifetime at the typewriter. -
Favorite Things host Pat Prescott talks with Kirk Whalum, and uncovers 7 really cool things about the saxophonist, including the love story with his wife and being a citizen of the planet. -
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Clyde and Gracie Lawrence of the band Lawrence talk about their creative philosophy, their use of humor, their approach to honest songwriting, and how that sensibility brought them to All Out On Broadway. -
Leo Sidran chats with Jesse Markowitz about curating Palladium, his ambitious Roulette concert celebrating the music of Wayne Shorter, and how a mentorship that began with social media evolved into a lasting artistic mission. -
New music from John Pizzarelli pays tribute to Tony Bennett -
"Enjoy my conversation with retired Army Colonel Chris Kolenda."-Jeh Johnson -
"Enjoy my conversation with former NYC Mayor Eric Adams."- Jeh JohnsonPlease note: this interview took place on October 30, 2023.
