Sun-Music’s Sheila Anderson caught up with multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, producer, arranger, essayist, and social activist Nicholas Payton to review his upcoming tour schedule, new band, new position at Berklee College and reflect a bit on music education. The New Orleans-born Payton has followed his calling since growing up under the tutelage of his parents — acclaimed bassist Walter… Read More: Sun-Music Interview – Nicholas Payton »

Trombonist, composer and bandleader Delfeayo Marsalis speaks with Sun Music’s Sheila Anderson about his new CD, Crescent City Jewels, the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, and the importance of New Orleans music. As an acclaimed trombonist, composer, and producer, Delfeayo Marsalis has also dedicated his prolific career to music theatre and education. Along with the Marsalis family of musicians including… Read More: Sun-Music Interview – Delfeayo Marsalis »

Sun Music’s Sheila Anderson talks with legendary bassist, Stanley Clarke, about his 3 year BroadStage residency, curating the Future of Sounds Jazz festival, his upcoming show in Portsmouth NH on 9/1 at Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club and new box set, Last Train to Sanity. Long before he became a four-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist, performer, composer, conductor,… Read More: Sun-Music Interview – Stanley Clarke »