Podcasts
Lynn Darroch’s interviews with artists playing jazz, Latin, Afropop and other styles. Listen via live streaming or download these short audio files.
Listen to Lynn Darroch’s recent Oregonian podcasts here: http://blog.oregonlive.com/popmusic/podcasts/
Dave Frishberg Podcast - Part 1
In November, 2007, the Hall of Fame pianist, singer and songwriters talked with Lynn Darroch about being a sideman in Portland, what got him into jazz, the craft of song writing, and working with singers.
Dave Frishberg Podcast - Part 2
Dave Frishberg Podcast - Part 3
Randy Porter Interview - Part 1
The Portland-based pianist talked with Lynn Darroch in September, 2008, on KMHD radio about the material on his new CD, Thirsty Soul, his background in classical music, and how rhythm inspires his music.
Randy Porter Interview - Part 2
David Friesen - Uwe Kropinski Interview Part 1
In October, 2007, Lynn Darroch talked with bassist David Friesen and guitarist Uwe Kropinski about their 20-year collaboration, how they improvise together (”taking our eyes off ourselves”), and Kropinski discusses his guitar technique.
David Friesen - Uwe Kropinski Interview Part 2
Alfredo Muro interview - Part 1
In October, 2007, Lynn Darroch talked with Peruvian-born guitarist Alfredo Muro, a Portland resident, about the music of Baden Powell, the influence of jazz on Latin music, and how bossa nova affected the folkloric styles of Latin America.
Alfredo Muro interview - Part 2
Pere Soto & David Valdez interview - Part 1
In February, 2007, Lynn Darroch talked with guitarist and composer Pere Soto, from Barcelona, Spain, and Portland-based saxophonist David Valdez about their new CD, “Oasis,” Soto’s original “gypsy jazz” compositions, and Valdez’s work with the Lawrence Williams Project.
Pere Soto & David Valdez interview - Part 2
Reed Wallsmith & Joe Cunningham (aka “Sly Pig”) interview - Part 1
In May, 2008, Lynn Darroch talked with Reed Wallsmith and Joe Cunningham (aka “Sly Pig”) about their collaboration in the Blue Cranes, the group’s CD, Homing Patterns, the influence of Nicaraguan music on Wallsmith, and why Cunningham changed his name.
Redd Wallsmith & Joe Cunningham (aka “Sly Pig”) interview Part 2
John Nastos Interview - Part 1
In February, 2008, Lynn Darroch talked with Portland-based saxophonist John Nastos about the instruction he received in Portland before heading to the Manhattan School of Music, his website jazzpdx.org, and the need to do something new with the jazz tradition.
John Nastos Interview - Part 2
Pat Metheny Podcast
On March 11, 2007, Lynn talked with Pat Metheny about the current state of jazz, individuality and jazz education. Metheny also explains why, if he never played again, “…it would be fine.”
Listen to selections from their conversation and samples from the tune, “A Night Away,” from Metheny’s recent CD, Quartet, with pianist Brad Mehldau.