LINER NOTES- a podcast that provides jazz artists with a platform to speak about their process while giving the listener a window into the human being behind the music. Hosted by saxophonist David Bixler.
LINER NOTES with David Bixler featuring Ralph Alessi
A Sun That Never Sets is Ralph Alessi's new recording on ECM and features Matt Mitchell on piano, bassist John Hébert double bass and Ches Smith on drums and vibes. This quartet is augmented by the appearance of Ralph's brother Joseph Alessi, who is the principal trombonist of the New York Philharmonic. In this episode on LINER NOTES Ralph talks about his path from classical trumpet to jazz and additionally offers profound insight into his compositional process.
1 Sept 2026
LINER NOTES with David Bixler featuring Kris Davis
When you put musicians like bassist Robert Hurst and drummer Johnathan Blake behind a true visionary, you're guaranteed something extraordinary. I am absolutely thrilled to welcome Grammy-winning pianist Kris Davis to the podcast. September 25th marks the release of her incredible upcoming album, Lost in Geneva. This is the second release from this powerhouse trio, and the way they have locked in together is something special.
1 Aug 2026
LINER NOTES with David Bixler featuring Steven Bernstein
My guest today is the singular trumpeter, composer, and master of musical alchemy, Steven Bernstein. On June 5th, Steven dropped a massive double release on Royal Potato Family that looks both forward and backward, capturing a brilliant moment in time and then completely turning it inside out.
The first half of this equation is the Steven Bernstein ResoNation Trio, featuring the incredible rhythm section of bassist Scott Colley and drummer Nasheet Waits. Recorded in 2023, it captures the raw acoustic energy of three masters in a room.
But the story doesn't stop there. Bernstein handed those session tapes over to legendary producer and sonic architect Scotty Hard, who took the material and completely reimagined it. The result is Ultra Resonance—a masterclass in studio manipulation, groove, and sonic expansion.
It's a fascinating look at how the same seed of improvisation can grow into two completely different musical ecosystems. We talk about the genesis of the session, the art of letting go in the studio, and what happens when live chemistry meets production genius.
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YouTube views
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Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.8 / 5
12 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
4 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 52 / 100
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YouTube
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Engagement
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