Bassist, songwriter, and composer Esperanza Spalding sits with Bruce Headlam to discuss her latest work and the opera she’s writing with the legendary saxophonist Wayne Shorter. They also discuss why Esperanza shies away from being labeled a prodigy, what it’s like jamming at Joni Mitchell's house, and how, despite her improvisational approach, she’s so much more than just a jazz musician.

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Norah Jones Begins Again

Norah Jones Begins Again

Norah Jones sits with Malcolm Gladwell and Bruce Headlam at The Bridge Studio in New York to talk about — and play through — her latest album, Begin Again. The album is the result of a new way of work...

26 Nov 201936min

Leonard Cohen's Legacy with Adam Cohen: Thanks for the Dance

Leonard Cohen's Legacy with Adam Cohen: Thanks for the Dance

Leonard Cohen died three weeks after releasing his last record, You Want It Darker, in 2016. It was the first album he worked on with his son, Adam. In mourning, Adam turned his attention to poems of ...

19 Nov 201946min

The Black Keys: Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney

The Black Keys: Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney

Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney join Rick Rubin at Shangri La to talk about their first tour in five years, scalpers screwing fans out of tickets, their new album—"Let's Rock"—and play some never befo...

12 Nov 201942min

Brandi Carlile & Tanya Tucker

Brandi Carlile & Tanya Tucker

Brandi Carlile grew up adoring Tanya Tucker for her rebellious spirit. But it's that same nature that almost derailed Tanya's comeback album, "While I'm Livin," co-produced by Brandi. Tanya quit the a...

5 Nov 20191h 20min

Rex Orange County Is Major

Rex Orange County Is Major

Rick Rubin sits with 21 year old British songwriter Rex Orange County to discuss his major label debut, "Pony." While Rex is still mostly performs solo on the record (aside from some expert bass playi...

29 Okt 201936min

Wyclef Jean Goes Back To School

Wyclef Jean Goes Back To School

Wyclef Jean, who's had solo hits and with the Fugees, and produced hits for Destiny's Child, Shakira, and Carlos Santana came back this year with a new project, "Wyclef Goes Back To School." Every son...

22 Okt 201952min

Yola's Walk Through Fire

Yola's Walk Through Fire

After years honing her craft in the UK Yola finally lands with her beautiful album, "Walk Through Fire." Produced by the Black Keys' Dan Auerbach, the album combines classic country, soul and rock and...

15 Okt 201937min

Tyler the Creator

Tyler the Creator

Tyler, the Creator spent three days this summer in Italy with Rick Rubin. At the end of the three days they sat down to record a conversation about Tyler's new album, "Igor". They play through some tr...

8 Okt 201932min

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