IMPROVISATIONS

Becky Chaffee discusses her new book, Passion for Practice with Musings from Music Masters, available here.

Composer and musician Will Boyd talks with Todd Steed about his latest recording and his move to Johnson City.

Guitarist Fareed Haque talks with Todd Steed about his upcoming duo performance with Goran Ivanovic. More information on the concert and workshop here.

Musician Petra Haden reflects on the music of her father, legendary bassist and composer Charlie Haden. Petra hand selects several pieces that connect her…

Eric Dawson sits down with Todd Steed to discuss the upcoming Big Ears production, Suttree's Knoxville.

Joy Harjo talks with Todd Steed about her brilliant new recording, I Pray For My Enemies.

Jazz composer and educator Eric Reed talks with Todd Steed about his new recording, the challenges of Mingus, the joy of teaching and what might be coming…

In this episode, Todd finds out that ping pong and jazz are toally compatible. Also, a side trip to Baltimore with former WUOT host Lee Gardner.

Gregory Tardy has released one of the best recordings of his career, If Time Could Stand Still. He talks with Todd Steed about the personal nature of this…

Musician and composer Eric Reed has landed in Knoxville and is ready to go. He sat down with Todd Steed to discuss his new role as teacher.