Singer-songwriter Sunny War talks about "The Origin of Love," from the original motion picture soundtrack of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch." Sunny will be performing at the Hopewell Theater in Hopewell, NJ on Sunday, September 18. See hopewellthe

48. Gene Perla recalls Elvin Jones's Live at the Lighthouse

Jun 27th, 2022 18m 11s

On the 50th anniversary of Elvin Jones's recording of "Live at the Lighthouse," bassist Gene Perla recalls what it was like to play with the legendary jazz drummer.Gene will be performing this music later this summer at the Detroit Jazz Festiv

47. Aztec Two-Step 2.0 talks about the lyrics of Paul Simon

May 2nd, 2022 18m 52s

Rex Fowler and Dodie Pettit of Aztec Two-Step 2.0 discuss songs by Paul Simon and the origins of their show "The Simon and Garfunkel Songbook." Playlists and transcripts for all episodes are available at soundsoutoftime.substack.com.

46. David Wilcox discusses Peter Gabriel's "Solsbury Hill"

Apr 11th, 2022 14m 54s

Singer-songwriter David Wilcox discusses Peter Gabriel's "Solsbury Hill." He said that the process of writing a song with great care "changes your heart and mind. It rewires how you see the world.”Playlists and transcripts for all episodes ar

45. Madeleine Peyroux talks about Marian Anderson's "Trampin'"

Apr 4th, 2022 13m 58s

Madeleine Peyroux talks about Marian Anderson's "Trampin'." Transcripts and playlists for all episodes are available at soundsoutoftime.substack.com.(photo: Yann Orhan)

44. Scott Metzger returns...and plays a classic Lester Young solo

Mar 15th, 2022 12m 39s

Scott Metzger returns to talk about his new album, Too Close to Reason, and a classic Lester Young solo, which he plays at the end of the episode. See scottmetzger.com for show dates and details.Playlists and transcripts for all episodes are

43. Deep Listening: Mulatu Astatke, Tezeta

Jan 31st, 2022 5m 32s

This episode showcases Ethio-jazz legend Mulatu Astatke's composition "Tezeta," which translates roughly as "nostalgia."

42. Interview: Susan Hellauer, Anonymous 4

Dec 20th, 2021 24m 47s

Susan Hellauer, a founding member of Anonymous 4, talks about "Peperit Virgo," a song from the Middle Ages that the group brought to life on its 1993 album "On Yoolis Night."

41. Ana Egge talks about Elizabeth Cotten's "Freight Train"

Nov 22nd, 2021 21m 57s

Singer-songwriter Ana Egge talks about the timeless perfection of Elizabeth Cotten's "Freight Train." We went deep on this one.Ana Egge will be performing at the Hopewell Theater in Hopewell, NJ, on May 13. For tickets and more information se

40. The music of eden ahbez - interview with Brian Chidester

Oct 25th, 2021 39m 9s

Composer eden ahbez is best known for "Nature Boy," a #1 hit for Nat King Cole in 1948 that was subsequently covered by artists ranging from Miles Davis to Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett. That song was just the tip of the iceberg for an artist whos

39. Patty Larkin Talks About Joni Mitchell's "The Priest"

Oct 1st, 2021 27m 59s

Patty Larkin discusses how she was influenced as a young songwriter by Joni Mitchell's "The Priest," from the album Ladies of the Canyon.Sounds Out of Time playlists and edited transcripts are available at: https://soundsoutoftime.substack.com

38. Interview: Time For Three

Sep 14th, 2021 26m 53s

Time for Three, a trio featuring two violins and double bass, defies easy categories. They're classically trained musicians who are as comfortable singing three-part harmony as they are shredding on commissioned works by award-winning contempor

37. Deep Listening: Sonny Rollins, Way Out West

Aug 9th, 2021 6m 50s

This is the second in a short series on unconventional trios, and it features Sonny Rollins, who pioneered a piano-less saxophone trio on his 1957 album Way Out West. Sounds Out of Time playlists and edited transcripts are available at: https:

36. Deep Listening: Jimmy Giuffre 3, Pony Express

Jul 3rd, 2021 7m 15s

This episode kicks off a short series on unconventional trios, beginning with the Jimmy Guiffre 3, which had no drummer. Sounds Out of Time playlists and edited transcripts are available at: https://soundsoutoftime.substack.com.

35. Deep Listening: Mary Lou Williams, Zodiac Suite

May 30th, 2021 7m 22s

This episode showcases pianist Mary Lou Williams's "Zodiac Suite," a concept piece that was ahead of its time in 1945. "Zodiac Suite" has been reinterpreted in recent years by performers ranging from pianist Geri Allen to the New York Philharmo

34. Deep Listening: Steve Reich, Music for 18 Musicians

Apr 29th, 2021 7m 13s

April 24 marked the 45th anniversary of the debut of composer Steve Reich's "Music for 18 Musicians," which remains one of his seminal works. You can find a playlist of the songs featured and an edited transcript of recent episodes here: https

33. Deep Listening: Óscar Esplá, Antaño

Apr 3rd, 2021 7m 4s

This final episode in a series on 20th-century Spanish and Catalan composers who were recorded by guitarist Andres Segovia features the music of Gaspar Cassadó and Óscar Esplá.You can find a playlist of the songs featured and an edited transcr

32. Federico Moreno Torroba - Interview with Guitarist Michael Boyd

Feb 21st, 2021 20m 40s

This interview with classical guitarist Michael Boyd explores the music of Spanish composer Federico Moreno Torroba. Michael recorded an album of Torroba's works for solo guitar in 2008. This is the second in a series of episodes on 20th-centu

31. Deep Listening: Federico Mompou, Impresiones Intimas

Jan 24th, 2021 7m 9s

The episode kicks off a series on 20th-century composers from Spain and Catalonia who were recorded by guitarist Andres Segovia. If you like Claude Debussy or Erik Satie, you should know this music. And if you go for moody late-'50s Miles, Bill

30. Holiday Listening: John Fahey, The New Possibility

Dec 22nd, 2020 8m 49s

This holiday episode features the music of guitarist John Fahey, who drew on country blues, folk, classical, and religious music and warped them into something that was completely his own. His 1968 Christmas album "The New Possibility" is bot

29. Live Cuts: Keith Jarrett, Köln Concert

Nov 27th, 2020 10m 41s

This Live Cuts episode explores the energy of a solo artist performing without a net. Keith Jarrett's 1975 "Köln Concert" album was completely improvised under less-than-perfect conditions. The result was an album that sold millions of copies.

28. Live Cuts: Wes Montgomery, Smokin' at the Half Note

Oct 29th, 2020 9m 17s

This Live Cuts episode features Wes Montgomery and the Wynton Kelly Trio from the 1965 album Smokin' at the Half Note. There's also a preview of a new recording by Blanc Du Blanc that spotlights Dana Colley of Morphine, who spoke to Sounds Ou

27. Live Cuts: Ella Fitzgerald, Air Mail Special

Sep 20th, 2020 5m 34s

If you're hankering for the thrill of live music, Ella Fitzgerald's performance of "Air Mail Special" at the 1957 Newport Jazz Festival remains positively electric.You can find a playlist of the songs featured and an edited transcript of rec