Simon Phillips on Protocol, Precision, and the Power of the Hang
Show NotesLegendary drummer Simon Phillips joins host Steve Roby to discuss five decades of rhythmic mastery, from teenage session work in 1970s London to leading the modern jazz fusion powerhouse Pro...
22 Jan 36min
Michael League's Musical Universe Unleashed
Five-time Grammy winner Michael League sits down with Steve Roby to discuss his groundbreaking residency at SF Jazz Center—a five-night exploration that shatters the "one-band" label and reveals the f...
21 Jan 35min
From Hendrix to Henderson: Marcus Machado's Black Psychedelic Funk Journey
Guest: Marcus MachadoEpisode DescriptionGuitarist Marcus Machado joins host Steve Roby to discuss his journey from childhood prodigy to genre-blurring artist. Dubbed "the next young gun" by Rolling St...
19 Jan 23min
Braxton Cook's Collaborative Evolution
Episode Description:Alto saxophonist, vocalist, and composer Braxton Cook joins host Steve Roby for an intimate conversation about his latest album Not Everyone Can Go—a deeply personal record that ca...
14 Jan 23min
Ten Strings, Infinite Possibilities: Hamilton de Holanda's Choro Revolution
In this episode, host Steve Roby sits down with Grammy-winning Brazilian mandolin virtuoso Hamilton de Holanda to discuss his innovative approach to the 10-string bandolim, the deep connections betwee...
12 Jan 27min
Chico Pinheiro & Vinicius Cantuária: Brazilian Guitar Dialogues
Brazilian guitarist and composer Chico Pinheiro joins Backstage Bay Area to talk about his musical journey, his duo collaboration with Vinicius Cantuária, and the stories behind his compositions “City...
9 Jan 29min
Taylor Eigsti Comes Home, Carrying the Fire Forward
Episode Summary: In this episode of Backstage Bay Area, we sit down with two-time Grammy Award-winning pianist and composer Taylor Eigsti. A Menlo Park native who released his debut album at age 14, E...
4 Jan 41min
Echoes & Inspirations: Melissa Aldana’s Jazz Journey
Show Notes:In this episode of Backstage Bay Area, host Steve Roby sits down with Grammy-nominated saxophonist and composer Melissa Aldana. As the first female instrumentalist and first South American ...
30 Des 202524min
