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Long Study: Miles Okazaki on Thelonious Monk, New Music, and the Practice of Attention
A conversation about inhabiting the jazz great’s songbook, shaping new music, and the art of teaching focus—plus a transcription of “Children’s Song.”
 • Adam Perlmutter
Still in Progress: Bill Frisell on Orchestras, Old Tunes, and the Ongoing Work of Playing
The endlessly inventive guitarist on his orchestral dream project, the evolving nature of old tunes, and his lifelong dialogue with the instrument—plus…
 • Adam Perlmutter
The Long View: Molly Miller’s Expansive Approach to Guitar
The L.A. musician and educator on early years with her siblings, the intuitive bond of her trio, and her latest album—featuring a transcription of her…
 • Adam Perlmutter
Julian Lage: Chasing the Impossible, Part 2 of 2
Lage on the unaccompanied intro—how it sets a mood, reveals intent, and reshapes what it means to begin. Includes transcriptions and reflections on some…
 • Adam Perlmutter
Julian Lage: Chasing the Impossible, Part 1 of 2
The guitarist-composer shares the deep thinking behind his work and his collaborations with Collings Guitars. Plus, a full transcription of his…
 • Adam Perlmutter
Shape Shifter: Mary Halvorson’s Sonic Evolution
With her Guild archtop in hand, Halvorson continues to reshape the boundaries of jazz guitar. Includes a transcription of her composition “Tailhead.”
 • Adam Perlmutter
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Between Worlds: Twanguero’s Deep Exploration of Guitar Traditions
The guitarist-composer on his musical journey from Valencia, Spain, to Los Angeles, featuring a transcription of his new composition “Fue tanto el amor”
 • Adam Perlmutter
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A National Treasure
Remembering Happy Traum (1938–2024), plus a transcription of his arrangement of "There’s a Bright Side Somewhere”
 • Adam Perlmutter
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