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Nate Smith flips an awkward youth into a skyward path on 'Kinfolk 2: See the Birds' Oct 29, 2021

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Drummer and composer Nate Smith taps into his unique autobiography on his latest album, Kinfolk 2: See The Birds. On this episode of The Checkout, he talks about growing up in Chesapeake, Va., with an unorthodox taste for hard rock.

BADBADNOTGOOD, a band beloved in hip-hop circles, rediscovers its jazz voice Oct 23, 2021

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'Talk Memory' is BadBadNotGood's first album in five years. Bassist Chester Hansen and saxophonist Leland Whitty join The Checkout's Simon Rentner to talk about it.

Switch on your senses: Steph Richards sniffs out the possibilities Oct 13, 2021

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The Checkout catches up with trumpeter and composer Steph Richards, who unleashes our sense of sound and smell on her latest recordings Supersense and Zephyr.

Hiromi finds the bright side, with fast fingers, on 'Silver Lining Suite' Oct 07, 2021

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While the music industry was mostly dormant, Hiromi was busy collaborating with a string quartet, writing new music for her Silver Lining Suite, and performing at the Tokyo Olympics.

Checkout Sesh (Almost Lost): Knower's Genevieve Artadi & Nay Flutist Faris Ishaq Sep 23, 2021

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Genevieve Artadi talks about her creative partnership with Louis Cole and Faris Ishaq proclaims he's the world's first Nay flute jazz artist.

Mndsgn's 'Rare Pleasure' Dials Up a '70s Fusion Vibe Sep 01, 2021

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The electronic artist Mndsgn draws from crossover jazz of the 1970s and '80s on his latest album, 'Rare Pleasure.'

9 Horses: A Chamber Trio Scales Up with 'Omegah' Aug 19, 2021

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Joe Brent (mandolin) and Sara Caswell (violin) unleash the full potential of their chamber jazz group 9 Horses on their new recording, 'Omegah'

Staunchly Original: Marking 20 Years of Pi Recordings Aug 05, 2021

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For the last 20 years, Pi Recordings has been a home and haven to the avant-garde, including first-wave members of the AACM. The Checkout catches up with label co-founders Seth Rosner and Yulun Wang, who say the mission is ongoing.

Honoring Frank Kimbrough with a Sprawling Tribute Jul 23, 2021

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The Checkout discusses 'KIMBROUGH,' an extravagant tribute to an underrated artist, who left us at the end of 2020.

Hiatus Kaiyote Is Back With A Grand Howl (and Crooning Bats) on The Checkout Jul 14, 2021

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Bassist Paul Bender and keyboardist Simon Mavin speak with Simon Rentner on The Checkout about Hiatus Kaiyote's new album, 'Mood Valiant.'