Paradigms

Staci Griesbach returns to Paradigms to share her new record My George Jones Songbook.  Covering songs from the great Country singer/songwriter George Jones, Staci brings this music into the Jazz world with new arrangements, bringing her own emotions and meanings … More ...

Long time collaborators and Paradigms alums Katayoun Gardazi and Shujaat Hussein Khan have teamed up with Shaho Andalibi and Shariq Mustafa to bring us the album This Pale, a musical exploration of Rumi as experienced through the lens of modern … More ...

Jef Stott and Mah Ze Tar have created Zikr Project, a 4-EP (so far!) cycle of music that explores inner space, love and connection, through the fusion of Middle Eastern music with modern instruments and arrangements.  The first two EPs … More ...

Trevor Tchir has just released his first record in 12 years!  It’s called Sun & Moon.  This is a collection of songs that explore very personal themes like the love of one’s children, the loss of a parent, and more.  … More ...

Wayne Alpern has a new record out called Frankenstein.  This is a follow-up to Skeleton and he’s just completing Bride of Frankenstein.  Yes there is a theme but it’s not what you might think.  Wayne explains in the interview. The … More ...

Troy Roberts and Tim Jago have been playing music together since their college days.  They’re both in demand as session players, they both teach, have their own bands, and are part of a group of friends who jam together.  They’ve … More ...

Pete Davis is a writer and civic advocate from Virginia. He is currently working with the Democracy Policy Institute promoting democracy in the United States. Pete’s new book is Dedicated: The Case for Commitment in an Age of Infinite Browsing. … More ...

Sarah Aroeste returns to Paradigms to share her current  project. Sarah has been exploring her Sephardic roots for much of her life; the culture, the music and the nearly extinct language Ladino.  In this new record, and the subsequent videos, … More ...

Richard X Bennett plays the piano.  He’s an extremely intelligent person, with an inquisitive mind, and it comes across in the music.  His new record RXB3 is a collection of pieces mostly written and all recorded during the Covid-19 lockdown … More ...

Britton Patrick Morgan hails from Eastern Kentucky where his family has lived, worked, and made music for generations. Inspired by the place, the people, and the music he heard, Britton has become a multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter.  He’s just released his second … More ...

Brian Woodruff has been inspired by music since childhood. He chose the drums as his instrument and never looked back. Brian is an accomplished composer working mainly in Jazz but integrating Rock and Blues into his music as well. The … More ...

Karin Stein and Ed East are Calle Sur. They’ve been playing together for 2 decades, bringing Latin American music together with mountain music of the global south and Jazz. Their new record Cancun adds keyboards and rhythm to create music … More ...

Dario Acosta Teich has been in love with music since childhood.  Growing up in Argentina with parents who encouraged him, a father who was a musician, Dario found himself drawn to numerous styles.  In his recent recordings Dario offers listeners … More ...

David Howard hails from New Haven, Connecticut, where he grew up inspired by music at home, musicians he met through his Dad, fantastic players who came through town or were part of the local music scene.  David’s primary instrument is … More ...

Mina Blair has written a book about her healing journey after the death of her daughter, Francesca. The book Not for the last time starts with Francesca’s final illness and death, which is not depressing though it is sad. Mina … More ...

Hannah Baiardi has a new record, Straight From The Soul, and it really is.  Between her composing, playing, singing and arranging, Hannah shows us her soul, her heart, her talent. The music inhabits a niche between Jazz and R & … More ...

Susan Aglukark is one of those people whose mission in life is so inspiring, so focused and loving; the essence of the Paradigms mission. “Singer / songwriter Susan Aglukark is one of Canada’s most unique artists and a leading voice … More ...

Richard Ford is a bassist who has played with some of the biggest names in the Rock Music world. He’s spent the last decade or so scoring films. In 2018 he released an EP, and now he’s released the follow … More ...

Eleanor Dubinsky and Frank Ponzio play music together.  Frank’s sister Sally experienced the loss of her son through drug overdose. At a certain point in her grieving Sally wrote a poem which she “received” from her son.  Sally, Frank and … More ...

GNL (Greatness No Limit) Zamba returns to Paradigms to share his new record The Spear.  Zamba’s latest album is a triumph of Afro Human Centric Hip hop and Rock with Punk undertones.  The message coming through these songs is a … More ...

Rupert Wates was born and grew up in the UK where he started his musical life. He currently divides his time between New York City and Colorado.  He’s just released a new record called Lamentations, a collection of songs that … More ...

Lyle Workman has a new record Uncommon Measures.  You’ve heard Lyle’s music in movies and TV shows, now he’s released this album of fantastic instrumentals that blend Rock, Jazz, Classical, and more.  It’s an amazing collection of music for your … More ...

Grammy-winning Singer, Violinist, Composer Lili Haydn is releasing a new album More Love featuring the powerful single  Sayonara.  Whether it’s a solo album, a record with her band Opium Moon, a score for a film or TV show, Lili is … More ...

Matt McGinn is a musician from Northern Ireland.  A few years back he was inspired to make a record called Lessons of War.  He wrote and co-wrote the 10 songs on the album, and they are sure to move you.  … More ...

Brooklyn Raga Massive is a musical cultural community of people committed to the musical form “The Raga” which is the main paradigm of Indian Classical Music.  Neel Murgai and David Ellenbogan, two principles in BRM, join Baruch to share new … More ...