"There are lots of ways of circumnavigating people's expectations, which I try to do with my programing and the instruments that I play."
Fourteen new releases/re-issues for you to explore
"There are lots of social and cultural points in the play that really show how far we've come. But also at the same time, how far we've still got to go."
"I feel like this is the year of The Nimoy. I think a lot of artists are really curious to see what it can do."
There's plenty of joy to be found in this week's list including a swinging version of "The Nutcracker Suite"
"Whether it is a performer of color or a person who is from the LGBT community, it is very important that when they embody a character, that they bring 100% of themselves to that character."
"I was thinking about the breathing thing. This is a much calmer sort of experience. It's also a challenge for me because normally I write a lot of fast notes. "
Do you know Antoine Drye? You should!
Though he's sung the title role of "Don Giovanni" at the Met, he jumped at the chance to sing Don Basilio at LA Opera
Wait until you hear this lost Roy Hargrove recording!