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Michael League's Musical Universe Unleashed
by Steven Roby
Five-time Grammy winner Michael League sat down with Steve Roby to discuss his groundbreaking residency at SFJAZZ Center--a five-night exploration that shatters the “one-band" label and reveals the full spectrum of his creative life. Best known as the founder of Snarky Puppy, League has spent his career defying categorization. In this conversation, he opens ...
From Hendrix to Henderson: Marcus Machado's Black Psychedelic Funk Journey
by Steven Roby
Guitarist Marcus Machado joins host Steve Roby to discuss his journey from childhood prodigy to genre-blurring artist. Dubbed “the next young gun" by Rolling Stone, Machado has toured and recorded with Anderson Paak, Robert Glasper, and Jon Batiste, while his film scores have appeared in award-winning documentaries.Playlist Marcus Machado “Get By" from Aquarius Purple ...
Hamilton de Holanda's Choro Revolution
by Steven Roby
In this episode, host Steve Roby sits down with Grammy-winning Brazilian mandolin virtuoso Hamilton de Holanda to discuss his innovative approach to the 10- string bandolim, and the deep connections between choro and jazz. The conversation explores two featured tracks from Hamilton's Latin Grammy-winning live album, recorded in New York City. Playlist Hamilton de ...
Braxton Cook's Collaborative Evolution
by Steven Roby
Alto saxophonist, vocalist, and composer Braxton Cook joins podcast host Steve Roby for an intimate conversation about his latest album Not Everyone Can Go--a deeply personal record that captures the intersection of touring life, fatherhood, and artistic evolution.Playlist Braxton Cook “My Everything" from Not Everyone Can Go (Nettwerk Music Group) Braxton Cook “Kingdom Come" ...
Chico Pinheiro and Vinicius Cantuária: Brazilian Guitar Dialogues
by Steven Roby
Brazilian guitarist and composer Chico Pinheiro joins Backstage Bay Area to talk about his musical journey, his duo collaboration with Vinicius Cantuaria, and the stories behind his compositions “City of Dreams" and “Estrada Real" ahead of their upcoming West Coast shows.A DownBeat Rising Star guitarist, Pinheiro reflects on his early start as a working ...
Taylor Eigsti Comes Home, Carrying the Fire Forward
by Steven Roby
In this episode of Backstage Bay Area, we sit down with two-time Grammy Award-winning pianist and composer Taylor Eigsti. A Menlo Park native who released his debut album at age 14, Eigsti has evolved from a local prodigy into one of the most versatile and celebrated voices in modern jazz. Fresh off his 2025 Grammy win ...
Echoes & Inspirations: Melissa Aldana’s Jazz Journey
by Steven Roby
In this episode of Backstage Bay Area, host Steve Roby sits down with Grammy-nominated saxophonist and composer Melissa Aldana. As the first female instrumentalist and first South American to win the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition, Melissa shares her remarkable journey from Santiago, Chile, to the global jazz stage.Playlist Melissa Aldana “Unconscious Whispers" ...
