SideBar Wed, 13 May 2026 16:29:58 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2300324 en-us © 2026 SideBar yes cc1edf0f-47f2-5c23-be6d-1ee863f7fc3c Charlie episodic false conversations on improvisation, feel & feelings, what stirs the soul and stays in the heart; tracing the journey from where we began, to where we might someday go.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Charlie https://storage.buzzsprout.com/xowjjm7195hgm8t6vfy23kdc64d7?.jpg SideBar Nduduzo Makhathini - episode 13 Nduduzo Makhathini - episode 13 Nduduzo Makhathini is an exquisitely unique pianist, a prolific and gifted composer and transcendently deep thinker on the music. His body of work is wide and varied, as he works with a broad cross-section of gifted and talented artists within the creative world. His new record, The Myth We Choose, will be released on Blue Note Records on June 26th, 2026.

]]> Nduduzo Makhathini is an exquisitely unique pianist, a prolific and gifted composer and transcendently deep thinker on the music. His body of work is wide and varied, as he works with a broad cross-section of gifted and talented artists within the creative world. His new record, The Myth We Choose, will be released on Blue Note Records on June 26th, 2026.

]]> Charlie Buzzsprout-19173037 Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:00 -0400 4413 13 full false Alfred Rasho - episode 12 Alfred Rasho - episode 12 A man who wears many hats and has trodden far-away lands; most of which was done with some kind of camera in hand and a song in his heart. The owner/operator of Madison's North Street Cabaret, Al Rasho brings a unique sense of conviviality and broad musical appreciation as he invites local and world class musicians into his "living room."

]]> A man who wears many hats and has trodden far-away lands; most of which was done with some kind of camera in hand and a song in his heart. The owner/operator of Madison's North Street Cabaret, Al Rasho brings a unique sense of conviviality and broad musical appreciation as he invites local and world class musicians into his "living room."

]]> Charlie Buzzsprout-18771317 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0500 2181 full false Matthew Shipp Pt. II - SideBar episode 11 Matthew Shipp Pt. II - SideBar episode 11 A dreamed-of jam with Jimi Hendrix, a life, almost( ! ) of Episcopalian priest-ing, or All-Star wrestling... who knew! And, a quest for worth as a sort of "linguist," so goes the second part of my conversation with Matthew Shipp.

]]> A dreamed-of jam with Jimi Hendrix, a life, almost( ! ) of Episcopalian priest-ing, or All-Star wrestling... who knew! And, a quest for worth as a sort of "linguist," so goes the second part of my conversation with Matthew Shipp.

]]> Charlie Buzzsprout-18521950 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:00:00 -0500 1495 full false Matthew Shipp - SideBar episode 10 Matthew Shipp - SideBar episode 10 Matthew Shipp is most often associated with the Free, or Avant Garde Jazz scene of the early 90's in New York City. After gaining attention from his stint with William Parker in the David S. Ware Quartet, he embarked upon a prolific recording and performing career with many of the greats from this genre and other styles of music, which continues to the present day. He is recognized as a complete stylistic innovator on the piano and has an instsntly recognizable sound and musical language.

]]> Matthew Shipp is most often associated with the Free, or Avant Garde Jazz scene of the early 90's in New York City. After gaining attention from his stint with William Parker in the David S. Ware Quartet, he embarked upon a prolific recording and performing career with many of the greats from this genre and other styles of music, which continues to the present day. He is recognized as a complete stylistic innovator on the piano and has an instsntly recognizable sound and musical language.

]]> Charlie Buzzsprout-18208255 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 20:00:00 -0500 2331 full false Nate Wooley - episode 9 Nate Wooley - episode 9 Nate Wooley is one of the most in-demand, first-call trumpet players in the East Coast jazz, improvisation and new music scenes. Hailing from the great Pacific Northwest and now residing in Brooklyn, Nate's playing incorporates the spaces and sounds of nature, and the malleable sentence structure of the spoken word more than the experience of overcrowded city life. He has played with Anthony Braxton, John Zorn, Dave Douglass, Wadada Leo Smith, Mary Halverson, Matthew Shipp and Ava Mendosa, to name just a few.

]]> Nate Wooley is one of the most in-demand, first-call trumpet players in the East Coast jazz, improvisation and new music scenes. Hailing from the great Pacific Northwest and now residing in Brooklyn, Nate's playing incorporates the spaces and sounds of nature, and the malleable sentence structure of the spoken word more than the experience of overcrowded city life. He has played with Anthony Braxton, John Zorn, Dave Douglass, Wadada Leo Smith, Mary Halverson, Matthew Shipp and Ava Mendosa, to name just a few.

]]> Charlie Buzzsprout-17415314 Sat, 28 Jun 2025 18:00:00 -0400 2226 9 full false Gustavo Cortiñas - episode 8 Gustavo Cortiñas - episode 8 Chicago based drummer, composer and producer Gustavo Costiñas is making his Art of today, today. His dynamic touch and facility behind the drum kit is matched by his skill as a composer. The music he writes and plays is committed to building empathy and understanding, and is a guiding force towards real social justice and change. He is currently playing is support of his most recent record release, entitled The Crisis Knows No Borders. He plans to record the follow-up, Kindness is Off-Brand later this year.

He will be appearing at the North Street Cabaret in Madison, Wisconsin on April 12th. Band mates are: Dave Miller - guitar, Jon Irabagon - sax, Mark Feldman - violin.

]]> Chicago based drummer, composer and producer Gustavo Costiñas is making his Art of today, today. His dynamic touch and facility behind the drum kit is matched by his skill as a composer. The music he writes and plays is committed to building empathy and understanding, and is a guiding force towards real social justice and change. He is currently playing is support of his most recent record release, entitled The Crisis Knows No Borders. He plans to record the follow-up, Kindness is Off-Brand later this year.

He will be appearing at the North Street Cabaret in Madison, Wisconsin on April 12th. Band mates are: Dave Miller - guitar, Jon Irabagon - sax, Mark Feldman - violin.

]]> Charlie Buzzsprout-16774239 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:00:00 -0400 2671 1 8 full false Dan Cavanagh Dir. of the School of Music, U.W. Madison; episode 7 Dan Cavanagh Dir. of the School of Music, U.W. Madison; episode 7 Dan Cavanagh is the relatively new Director of the Mead Witter School of Music at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, where he is also Professor of Composition and Jazz Studies. He has won awards both Nationally and Internationally for his compositions. He has written music for Grammy award-winning Afro Bop Alliance, Patti LaBelle and a number of classical and jazz artists around the world. Dan has recorded several jazz records, including 5 as a leader. His most recent recording is with long-time collaborators James Miley and John Hollenbeck. He has settled in nicely to the cultural and arts scene in Madison, and will be performing solo as part of the Bluestem Jazz Piano Summit at North Street Cabaret.

]]> Dan Cavanagh is the relatively new Director of the Mead Witter School of Music at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, where he is also Professor of Composition and Jazz Studies. He has won awards both Nationally and Internationally for his compositions. He has written music for Grammy award-winning Afro Bop Alliance, Patti LaBelle and a number of classical and jazz artists around the world. Dan has recorded several jazz records, including 5 as a leader. His most recent recording is with long-time collaborators James Miley and John Hollenbeck. He has settled in nicely to the cultural and arts scene in Madison, and will be performing solo as part of the Bluestem Jazz Piano Summit at North Street Cabaret.

]]> Charlie Buzzsprout-16346591 Fri, 27 Dec 2024 18:00:00 -0500 2022 1 7 full false Ava Mendosa - episode 6 Ava Mendosa - episode 6 Brooklyn-based guitarist, singer, composer, songwriter, Ava Mendoza speaks about her expressive, energetic, wide sonic ranged approach to the music she plays. Her impeccable technique, wizardry with the array of "stomp pedals" she deploys for her sound and the unique voice she has created on her instrument(s) explode into the visceral impact for which her playing is known to impart.

]]> Brooklyn-based guitarist, singer, composer, songwriter, Ava Mendoza speaks about her expressive, energetic, wide sonic ranged approach to the music she plays. Her impeccable technique, wizardry with the array of "stomp pedals" she deploys for her sound and the unique voice she has created on her instrument(s) explode into the visceral impact for which her playing is known to impart.

]]> Charlie Buzzsprout-15972808 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 18:00:00 -0400 2640 full false Episode 5 - Chicago Immigrant Orchestra Episode 5 - Chicago Immigrant Orchestra Oud player Wanees Zarour and guitar player Fareed Haque discuss the reformed Chicago Immigrant Orchestra, which represents a wide range of Chicago's immigrant community. The Orchestra feature musicians from the Far East, Western Europe, Africa and the Americas. The ensemble weaves all of the diverse musical traditions from the wide-spread homelands into warm, rich, ever-so-beautiful textures of newness and familiarity.

]]> Oud player Wanees Zarour and guitar player Fareed Haque discuss the reformed Chicago Immigrant Orchestra, which represents a wide range of Chicago's immigrant community. The Orchestra feature musicians from the Far East, Western Europe, Africa and the Americas. The ensemble weaves all of the diverse musical traditions from the wide-spread homelands into warm, rich, ever-so-beautiful textures of newness and familiarity.

]]> Charlie Buzzsprout-15698733 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:00:00 -0400 2177 1 5 full false Quin Kirchner - episode 4 Quin Kirchner - episode 4 Leader of both large and small ensembles, improvisation, groove, feel, latin rhythms with percussion, electronics for layers, DJ-ing dance tracks of R&B, electronic, house, trance, composer, highly sought out side man, teacher, Bulls fan, beef sando aficionado... these are but a few of the things for which Quin Kirchner is known.
Quin talks about the fascinating process - the living, breathing process - of refining the score of Terrence Blanchard's opera, Champion; his favorite place to play and listen to live music, and about the band Mother Harp. 

]]> Leader of both large and small ensembles, improvisation, groove, feel, latin rhythms with percussion, electronics for layers, DJ-ing dance tracks of R&B, electronic, house, trance, composer, highly sought out side man, teacher, Bulls fan, beef sando aficionado... these are but a few of the things for which Quin Kirchner is known.
Quin talks about the fascinating process - the living, breathing process - of refining the score of Terrence Blanchard's opera, Champion; his favorite place to play and listen to live music, and about the band Mother Harp. 

]]> Charlie Buzzsprout-15009372 Mon, 06 May 2024 20:00:00 -0400 1633 full false Episode 3 Dan Bitney Episode 3 Dan Bitney From hardcore punk, to early-ish days of punk-funk, to the history-making realm of post-rock with Tortoise, Dan Bitney is no stranger to cool scenes, creative folks and improvisational music. Join this wide ranging conversation with this rather affable musician from Madison, Wisconsin.

]]> From hardcore punk, to early-ish days of punk-funk, to the history-making realm of post-rock with Tortoise, Dan Bitney is no stranger to cool scenes, creative folks and improvisational music. Join this wide ranging conversation with this rather affable musician from Madison, Wisconsin.

]]> Charlie Buzzsprout-14759309 Sun, 24 Mar 2024 22:00:00 -0400 4404 full false Episode 2 - Ben Monder - The Bad Plus Episode 2 - Ben Monder - The Bad Plus Guitarist Ben Monder spends some time with us before finishing up the recording of his latest solo project, and re-embarking on the continuation of an extensive world tour with The Bad Plus.

]]> Guitarist Ben Monder spends some time with us before finishing up the recording of his latest solo project, and re-embarking on the continuation of an extensive world tour with The Bad Plus.

]]> Charlie Buzzsprout-14416969 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 18:00:00 -0500 2863 full false Episode 1 - Sean Perlmutter - Signal Quartet Episode 1 - Sean Perlmutter - Signal Quartet Charlie Buzzsprout-14364335 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 16:00:00 -0500 1787 1 1 full false