Music In Mind #51 - A Conversation with Jeff Schwartz

Music In Mind #51 - A Conversation with Jeff Schwartz

Author: Anthony Caulkins June 16, 2022 Duration: 1:19:54

This episode is a conversation with bassist, improviser, librarian, and writer - Jeff Schwartz.

We discuss topics ranging from Jeff's history in music, politics in music, how to know what 'rightness' means in music, and Jeff's upcoming book!    

Jeff's Links:
Website - http://jeffschwartzmusic.wordpress.com/
Ictus Records - https://ictusrecords.bandcamp.com/
Bandcamp - https://brucefriedmanjimmcauleyjeffschwartz.bandcamp.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeff.lawrence.schwartz/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jeffschwartzmusician

Link to Jeff's book: Free Jazz: A Research and Information Guide
- https://www.routledge.com/Free-Jazz-A-Research-and-Information-Guide/Schwartz/p/book/9780367734459
- https://sunypress.edu/Books/F/Free-Jazz

To support my content and get access to bonus videos/music, sign up on my Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/anthonycaulkinsmusic

Sap & Claw Elixir - First Tap EP: https://open.spotify.com/album/27B1sqXJfEQ01z07rHC0H8?si=bFGEWOjwQ8aqSGGq9H-C8A  

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There’s a space where music lives before it reaches an instrument or a recording-a place of ideas, memories, and raw feeling. Music In Mind inhabits that space. Created by composer and musician Anthony Caulkins, this podcast is less about chart-toppers and more about the intimate connections we form with sound. Each episode feels like a conversation in a quiet room, where the focus shifts from technical analysis to the personal and philosophical. You’ll hear Anthony and his guests explore how a simple melody can anchor a memory, why a particular rhythm feels urgent, or how silence shapes a composition. It’s for anyone who has ever been moved by a piece of music and wondered why. The discussions are thoughtful and meandering, often uncovering the subtle ways music influences thought and emotion. Tune in for a refreshingly human take on the art of listening, one that reminds us that the most powerful musical experiences often happen long before the first note is played. This podcast is a gentle invitation to think more deeply about the soundtracks of our lives.
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