KBGA Something Else Artist Interviews

My conversation with the New York based violinist, improviser and composer gabby fluke-mogul originally broadcasted on Something Else on KBGA Missoula 8/25/21.

Here is an excerpt from the artist's bio:

"fluke-mogul exists within the threads of improvisation, the jazz continuum, noise, & experimental music. Their playing has been described as “embodied, visceral, & virtuosic.” On fluke-mogul's most recent solo record off Relative Pitch, Foxy Digitalis writes—"threshold is one of the most intense and captivating releases of 2021 so far.” gabby is humbled to have collaborated with Nava Dunkelman, Joanna Mattrey, Fred Frith, Daniel Carter, Ava Mendoza, Matteo Liberatore, Phillip Greenlief, Jacob Felix Heule, Brandon Lopez, Lisa Mezzacappa, & Pauline Oliveros among many other musicians, poets, dancers, & visual artists."

Thank you again to gabby for giving their time to make this broadcast possible.

threshold

gabby fluke-mogul Interview on Something Else KBGA

A recording of my conversation with the great Ava Mendoza based out of Brooklyn originally aired on Something Else KBGA on March 6 2024.

I've wanted to talk with Ava for a long time and I'm so happy this came together for you to hear.

We talk about her latest release on AUM Fidelity, Echolocation with Devin Hoff, James Brandon Lewis and Ches Smith, her work on Mayan Space Station with William Parker and Gerald Cleaver, her solo release New Spells on Relative Pitch Records and some upcoming projects. With lots of music placed in our conversation.

Catch the program to hear about Ava's process and music. Thank you to Ava for taking the time to make this possible!

Photo by Christoph Charpenel

Ava Mendoza Interview on Something Else KBGA

My conversation with Tricia Opstad and Dusty Shriver, two thirds of Pulse/Spasm/Vapor Trio with jonlodge. We discuss their latest release Beyond a Forgetful Green that came out March 15, 2024 on North Pole Records. We also explore the background to this ensemble, the recording process and work with some surprise technical issues in the studio. Live radio at its best! 

Thank you to Dusty and Tricia for coming by the studio!

Originally aired on Something Else on KBGA Missoula April 17 2024

Beyond a Forgetful Green

Tricia Opstad And Dusty Shriver Interview On Something Else KBGA

My conversation with William Parker originally broadcast on 1.1.2025 on my program Something Else on KBGA Missoula. 

If you're new to William's music, this will be a great show to catch as he discusses his ideals as an artist and human being from his early years to the present time with many excellent anecdotes along the way. He's a great storyteller and his music possesses so much power and healing. He's such a gift. 

Thank you so much to William Parker and Steven Joerg for making this possible.

Photographer credit: Anna Yatskevich, courtesy of AUM Fidelity

William Parker Interview On Something Else KBGA

My conversation with the great singular artist Wadada Leo Smith (photo credit Jimmy Katz) originally broadcast on Something Else on KBGA Missoula September 23 2025. 

We discuss Wadada's definition and importance of the artist in society, about courage and inspiration, and details about Wadada's recent records with Amina Claudine Myers, Vijay Iyer and Sylvie Courvoisier. It was such an honor to have this conversation and I look forward to you hearing it. 

Thank you again to Wadada for sharing his time with me to make this conversation possible. 


Angel Falls 

Wadada Leo Smith Interview on Something Else KBGA

My live in-person interview with Caroline Davis on April 2, 2025 in the studios of KBGA Missoula. 

PLEASE NOTE: There were a number of technical difficulties in the studio for this interview resulting in very poor audio quality of the music. Caroline and I also had to share one microphone. 

However, the conversation was very enjoyable! We discussed Caroline's visit to Montana to perform with Michelle Boulé and recent releases including her record Portals Vol. 2 on Intakt Records and the ensemble Student Body with Grey McMurray; Guitar and Qasim Naqvi: Drums. We also give a nod to the great George Freeman of Chicago who passed just a day before this interview aired. 

Thank you to Caroline for coming by for this conversation! 

Portals, Volume 2

Caroline Davis Interview on Something Else KBGA

Included here are artist interviews featured on my program Something Else live every Wednesday from 8-10pm Mountain on KBGA Missoula and streaming at kbga.org. I focus on creative and improvised music.

Also included here are recordings of some of my own recent projects.

gabby fluke-mogul Interview on Something Else KBGA

Bill Kautz Something Else KBGA