Lynne Arriale Brings Her Trio to Oakland
Show Notes:On this episode of Backstage Bay Area, Steve Roby speaks with pianist and composer Lynne Arriale about her latest album, Being Human, and the ideas behind music shaped by hope, resilience, ...
13 Apr 23min
Instant Alter Brings Future Fusion to SFJAZZ
Show Notes:On this episode of Backstage Bay Area, host Steve Roby speaks with vocalist, composer, poet, and multidisciplinary artist Natasha Agrama of Instant Alter ahead of the band’s Sunday, April 1...
12 Apr 43min
Ben Wendel on Improvisation and Yoshi’s
Show Notes In this episode, host Steve Roby sits down with saxophonist, composer, and producer Ben Wendell — one of modern jazz's most distinctive voices. Born in Vancouver, raised in Los Angeles, and...
9 Apr 34min
T.K. Blue Brings Randy Weston's African Rhythms to SFJAZZ
Show NotesSaxophonist, composer, and educator TK Blue joins host Steve Roby to celebrate one of jazz's great live traditions — the music and legacy of NEA Jazz Master Dr. Randy Weston, recorded on wha...
6 Apr 34min
August Lee Stevens at the Lab
Show Notes:On this episode of Backstage Bay Area, host Steve Roby talks with Bay Area singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist August Lee Stevens ahead of her Joe Henderson Lab run at SFJAZZ. The c...
30 Mar 28min
Vince Wilburn Jr. on Miles Davis, SFJAZZ, and the Miles Electric Band
Podcast Show NotesEpisode Title:Vince Wilburn Jr. on Miles Davis, SFJAZZ, and the Miles Electric BandIn this episode of Backstage Bay Area, Steve Roby speaks with drummer, producer, and Miles Davis es...
24 Mar 37min
Monty Alexander Hears One Word: Music
Show Notes:On this episode of Backstage Bay Area, Steve Roby talks with pianist Monty Alexander ahead of his upcoming SFJAZZ performance.In the conversation, Alexander reflects on his musical roots in...
23 Mar 30min
Lakecia Benjamin Keeps the Flame Burnin’
Show Notes:On this episode of Backstage Bay Area, Steve Roby talks with acclaimed alto saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Lakecia Benjamin about her upcoming album We Dream and the energy behind he...
17 Mar 15min
