13th Floor MusicTalk

• Dave McMurray Loves Detroit (Even When He’s Hurting)

  Sax man Dave McMurray has just released I Love Life (Even When I’m Hurting) on Blue Note Records.The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to Dave, who was in his hometown of Detroit, the inspiration for the album and the place where he first met friend, collaborator and, now head of Blue Note, Don Was. Dave recounts those days in Detroit and where he’s at now.

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• The Blasters – From American Music To Non Fiction

  Liberation Hall Music has just reissued American Music and Non Fiction, the first and third albums by The Blasters.The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to Blasters bass player John Bazz about those heady times in the late 70s and early 80s when he, Phil & Dave Alvin and the rest of the band were crossing Chuck Berry with The Clash to make something uniquely their own.

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• JJJJJerome Ellis Is Keeping His Eye On A Vesper Sparrow

  JJJJJerome Ellis has just released his new album, Vesper Sparrow, an album of very original music that combines “granular synthesis” with jazz and gospel.The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to the songwriter, sax player and former Yale lecturer about how he turned his stutter into a musical instrument while, all the time, keeping his eye on the sparrow.

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• The Transits – Bleed Hope

  Kiwi-South Africa trio The Transits have just released their second album, titled Bleed Hope.The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to vocalist and bass player Dom Antelm from his home in Auckland to find out how they keep a band, separated by thousands of miles, productive and creative.

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• Troy Kingi – Night Lords, Hip Hop & Soul

  Troy Kingi has just released his 9th album in his 10/10/10 series and Night Lords finds him collaborating with 14 of his favourite rappers.The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to Troy about his unique mix of hip hop and r&b, resulting in a soulful blend that will leave listeners floating on a sea of possibilities.

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