Liner Notes with David Bixler

For the past twenty years I have taught and performed at Birch Creek , a music camp tucked away in a converted dairy farm on the thumb of Wisconsin. In this episode I interview some of the people that make this place happen. I invite you to listen as they describe what happens in this barn in the middle of nowhere and the power it has on the lives of those who experience it.

Guitarist Dave Stryker has reimagined the soundtrack of his youth with his hugely successful Eight-Track series. Eight-Track III features his working trio of Jared Gold on organ and Mcclenty Hunter on drums along with special guest, vibraphonist Stefon Harris . In this episode of LINER NOTES, Dave reflects on his experiences with organist Jack McDuff and tenor saxophonist Stanley Turrentine and ho...

Alto saxophonist and composer Remy Le Boeuf recently released his first large ensemble recording, Assembly of Shadows . Although he is known primarily for his small group work in the band that he co-leads with his brother Pascal, in this episode of LINER NOTES with David Bixler , Pascal reflects on the circumstances that organically enabled him to step up and out and make this record.

Chaos Theory is the latest recording from soprano saxophonist Sam Newsome . In the first episode of 2020 Sam talks about his exploratory journey that has taken him from bebop to the music that he is creating today.

This episode of LINER NOTES is centered around two new recordings by pianist David Berkman ; a recent sextet offering entitled Six of One , and a new solo project featuring the music of John Coltrane and folk icon Pete Seeger.

This episode of LINER NOTES features tenor saxophonist JD Allen and his new recording Barracoon , which is inspired by the powerful book of the same name by Zora Neale Hurston . 

Myron Walden is perhaps best known for his association with Brian Blade , but in this episode of LINER NOTES we talk about his new project with Jon Cowherd and strings that showcases his woodwind arsenal.

Known for his musical diversity, multi-instrumentalist Scott Robinson joins me on LINER NOTES for a discussion centered around his new release TENORMORE , which exclusively features his first passion, the tenor saxophone.

Tenor saxophonist Joel Frahm has recently produced two new recordings and is playing in a quintet led by pianist Brad Mehldau . In this episode Joel talks about these projects as well as sharing about his life as a musician over the years in NYC.    

Dizzy Spells , the innovative project of trumpet player Sean Jones , is the focus of this episode of LINER NOTES. Sean speaks about how race has influenced his journey as a musician and how it continues to shape his approach to education.

In this episode of LINER NOTES I speak with pianist and educator Frank Kimbrough about his recent recording of the complete works of Monk and his thirty year journey as a musician in NYC

Saxophonist Dayna Stephen s is busy juggling his projects as a leader and his work as a sideman. Fresh of his Village Vanguard debut as leader, Dayna discusses the upcoming live recording from that engagement as well as a new trio record with bassist Ben Street and drummer Eric Harland .

John Patitucci's new recording, The Soul of the Bass is the focus of this episode of LINER NOTES. John speaks about the journey that has led to this exciting project. Check out his CD release concert April 5th at the Zurcher Gallery in NYC!

In this episode of LINER NOTES, guitar icon Mike Stern discusses his life-changing accident and how it affected his approach to music and the guitar.

The next episode of LINER NOTES features bassist and composer Pedro Giraudo and his two new recordings, An Argentinian in New York , and the Latin GRAMMY winning Vigor Tanguero .

In the first episode of 2019 multi-instrumentalist and composer Ted Nash speaks about his recent project with Eddie Daniels , Jazz in the Chamber , as well as an upcoming collaboration with actress Glenn Close .

Pianist and composer Pascal Le Boeuf's musical interests are many, and in this year's last episode of LINER NOTES, Pascal speaks of how both classical and electronic music, combined with a keen interest in production, shapes his output as a contemporary jazz artist.

In the 5th episode of LINER NOTES, Brazilian percussionist Rogerio Boccato discusses his new recording " No Old Rain "

GRAMMY nominated trombonist and composer Alan Ferber offers insight into his process as a musician and the balancing act behind his many projects.

Pianist and composer Arturo O'Farrill speaks about art and the artist in light of today's political and economic environment, as well as shedding light on his new GRAMMY winning recording " Three Revolutions ."

Pianist and composer Jon Cowherd talks about his relationship with Brian Blade and how his time as a member of Fellowship has led to his new role as band leader with the Mercy Project .

In the first episode of LINER NOTES trumpet player Mike Rodriguez discusses the Rodriguez Brothers , the band that he co-leads with his brother Robert, as well as some of the experiences as a side-man that have affected who he is as a player and a writer.  

This trailer represents a huge step for a program that I first started working on several years ago. Look for the first episode coming soon.