On this episode of Extramusical, we sit down with composer and bandleader, Jihye Lee. We discuss connecting music with culture, reflecting on the journey of previous generations, and the hidden impact of making music.

On this episode of Extramusical, we sit down with saxophonist and composer, Justin Tibbs. We discuss funky situations inspiring music, finding your way back to music, animes that we enjoy, and musicians we both love.

On this episode of Extramusical, we sit down with bass trombonist and bandleader, Jennifer Wharton. We discuss diversity and inclusivity in music scenes, instrumental exclusivity in band-leading, and humor in marketing.

On this episode of Extramusical, we sit down with pianist, composer, and Guggenheim fellow Pascal Le Boeuf. We discuss the development of long-time collaboration, explorations in music eclecticism, delve into science fiction, and Venn diagram-like cross overs in his life and music.

On this episode of Extramusical, we sit down with Colombian saxophonist and composer M. Alex Ramirez. We discuss mentality when recording projects, important sports/football moments, and our love of video games.

On this episode of Extramusical, we sit down with saxophonist and educator Jason Kush. We discuss the mentality of the album making process, balancing family life with career, the benefits of continually playing with the same friends, and more.

On this episode of Extramusical, we sit down with trombonist and composer Javier Nero. We discuss life as a military musician, staying creatively self-motivated, and food culture.

On this episode of Extramusical, we sit down with guitarist and film composer, Matthew Atticus Berger. We discuss getting your start in film, staying creative during long series, the intricacies of bowling, and more.

On this episode of Extramusical, we sit down with saxophonist and composer, f3ralcat. We discuss video games as an inspiration, feeling ambivalent on your career path, the made-upness of genres, and a litany of random thoughts.

On this episode of Extramusical, we sit down with composer and conductor, Vanessa Perica. We discuss the differences between the American and Australian scene, the opportunity to write for friends, and our love of the same composer.

On this episode of Extramusical, we sit down with pianist and composer Martha Kato. We discuss important mentors, non-jazz inspirations, and post-pandemic New York City music.

On this episode of Extramusical, we sit down with saxophonist, composer, and educator, Bobby Selvaggio. We discuss the educating in his hometown area, creativity in music with similar materials, and different nuggets of advice that he gives to students.

On this episode of Extramusical, we sit down with composer, conductor, and bandleader, Miho Hazama. We discuss the differences in navigating music making in multiple cultures, jazz in orchestras, and our preferred flights for beer sampling.

On this episode of Extramusical we sit down with guitarist and composer, Dan Bruce. We discuss his serpentine path to jazz music, his writing process, and have too many laughs.

On this episode of Extramusical, we sit down with saxophonist and composer, Adam Larson. We discuss balancing roles as a musician and father, staying creative in interesting situations, Adam's love of sports, and more.

On this episode of Extramusical, we sit down with saxophonist, educator, and composer, Chris Coles. We discuss inspiration through media, sports and family, and changes in pathways in music.

On this episode of Extramusical, we sit down with composer and conductor, Erica Seguine. We discuss the logistics of big band leadership, her inspiration from books, and interruptive felines.

On this episode of Extramusical, we speak with Hannah Powell aka Abstract Hannah. We talk about making art with family, abstraction as a form of expression, and more.

On this episode of Extramusical, we sit down with drummer and composer, Inés Velasco. We discuss being inspired by family, random movies, and struggles of the creative process.

On this Episode of Extramusical, we sit down with flutist, hornist, and composer, Shanyse Strickland. We discuss her musical journey, battling procrastination, and her creative process in composition.