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Caption: Zoh Amba
Admired as a bold saxophonist (and also sometimes guitarist, vocalist, pianist), composer Zoh Amba traces a journey from a difficult Tennessee chil...

  • Added: Jul 02, 2024
  • Length: 28:00
Caption: Fast Forward
The mysteriously named composer/sound artist investigates sonic properties of traditional drums and percussion “objects”.

  • Added: Jul 02, 2024
  • Length: 28:00
Caption: Elliott Sharp
The composer/multi-instrumentalist whose output ranges from noise to blues and from electronic to orchestral works.

  • Added: Jul 02, 2024
  • Length: 28:00
Caption: Crystal Penalosa
The electronic sound artist in conversation about vulnerabilities, strengths, transitions, and technology and how these impact her art works and li...

  • Added: Jul 02, 2024
  • Length: 28:00
Caption: Chris Cochrane
The adventurous guitarist admired for contributions to the improvisation scene, hybrid compositions for dance and concert settings, and thoughtful,...

  • Added: Jul 02, 2024
  • Length: 28:01
Caption: William Parker
Composer, poet, activist, organizer, author, educator, bandleader, and one of the world’s most celebrated jazz and new music bass players tells the...

  • Added: Jul 02, 2024
  • Length: 28:00
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This week, we remember the saxophonist, vocalist, provocateur and jazz-punk pioneer, James Chance. He passed away on June 18th, and we're rememberi...

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), KRCB 104.9, KRSC, and Northwest Public Broadcasting


  • Added: Jun 27, 2024
  • Length: 58:04
  • Purchases: 4
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A 40-year retrospective on the work of composer and multi-instrumentalist Ned Rothenberg with 8 excerpts featuring the artist on bass clarinet, alt...

  • Added: Jun 20, 2024
  • Length: 28:00
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The composer and multimedia electronic artist discusses new and developing works.

  • Added: Jun 20, 2024
  • Length: 28:00
Caption: MV Carbon, Credit: Nikki Sneakers
The musical work of the interdisciplinary artist who conjures experiences through ritual, altered perception, and shared imagination.

  • Added: Jun 20, 2024
  • Length: 28:00
Caption: Cooper Moore
Pianist, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and instrument builder Cooper-Moore in conversation about roots and priorities.

  • Added: Jun 20, 2024
  • Length: 28:00
Caption: Ka Baird
Vocalist, pianist, flute player, and much more, composer Ka Baird’s solo work and collaborative projects, Spires That In The Sunset Rise, Sapropeli...

  • Added: Jun 20, 2024
  • Length: 28:00
Caption: Zeena Parkins
Composer Zeena Parkins talks about her electric harp, illustrated by live concert recordings from the Roulette archive. Parkins is a major figure i...

  • Added: Jun 20, 2024
  • Length: 28:00
Caption: Jim Staley
The trombonist Jim Staley traces his path from playing in a Vietnam-era Army band and as an orchestral musician; through encounters with influentia...

  • Added: Jun 17, 2024
  • Length: 55:11
Caption: Lester St. Louis
The cellist/composer/improviser in commentary with excerpts from several performances at Roulette.

  • Added: Jun 17, 2024
  • Length: 28:00
Caption: Brandon Lopez
Bassist, composer, and improviser Brandon Lopez in solo, duo, and ensemble works recorded at Roulette alongside the artist's commentary on techniqu...

  • Added: Jun 17, 2024
  • Length: 28:00
Caption: Arthur Russell, Credit: Tom Lee
Composer/trombonist Peter Zummo in remembrances of longtime collaborator composer/cellist Arthur Russell (1951-92) illustrated with excerpts from a...

  • Added: Jun 17, 2024
  • Length: 43:03
Caption: Matt Mehlan
Composer/curator Matt Mehlan shares his history and vision for Roulette's annual Mixology Festival, music technology, and the future of the concert...

  • Added: Jun 17, 2024
  • Length: 28:00
Caption: Jaimie Branch
Composer, trumpet and synth player, vocalist, and activist jaimie branch (1983–2022) in remembrances from bandmates bassist.

  • Added: Jun 17, 2024
  • Length: 28:00
Caption: Doug Wieselman
Wieselman traces the journey, illustrated with music by the Kamikaze Ground Crew and projects with Wayne Horvitz and Kato Hideki, all from the Roul...

  • Added: Jun 17, 2024
  • Length: 28:00
Caption: Beyond The Barrier #89 - Hour 2
This week we listen to the latest Ambient and Electronic Music Recordings. The featured recording of the week is "Portable Reality Generator" by F...

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio) and KUCO


  • Added: Jun 15, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Beyond The Barrier #89 - Hour 1
This week we listen to the latest Ambient and Electronic Music Recordings. The featured recording of the week is "Portable Reality Generator" by F...

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio) and KUCO


  • Added: Jun 15, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Lucie Vítková
The cross-genre and multidisciplinary Czech composer/performer (accordion, hichiriki, synthesizer, harmonica, voice, dance) walks us through three ...

  • Added: Jun 11, 2024
  • Length: 28:00
Caption: John King
Composer and multi-instrumentalist John King (viola, guitar, electronics) in excerpts and commentary from six appearances at Roulette where his sol...

  • Added: Jun 11, 2024
  • Length: 28:00
Caption: Derek Bailey
Excerpts from Roulette concerts by improvising activist guitarist Derek Bailey, with commentary by musician/professor/author David Grubbs (Records ...

  • Added: Jun 11, 2024
  • Length: 28:00