Today, the Spotlight shines On flutist Jamie Baum.

When COVID hit, Jamie found inspiration and solace in poetry. What started as daily readings of women poets became something much bigger: an album blending jazz and spoken word.

As leader of her long-running Septet+, Jamie has crafted wide-ranging music for over twenty years. She has played everywhere, from major jazz festivals to tiny clubs in 35 countries, bringing her distinctive sound to collaborations with artists like Paul Motian, Randy Brecker, and Kenny Barron.

Now, she's channeling the power of poetry through her ensemble, creating music that speaks to this moment while honoring timeless artistic traditions. Jamie's here to share how verses and melodies came together to tell these stories.

(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from the Jamie Baum Septet+’s album What Times Are These)

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Dig Deeper

• Visit Jamie Baum at jamiebaum.com
• Purchase the Jamie Baum Septet+’s What Times Are These from Bandcamp or Qobuz and listen on your streaming platform of choice
• Follow Jamie Baum on Facebook and YouTube
• Flutist Jamie Baum Works with Poetry and Dynamic Voice
• Bill Moyers’ A Poet a Day
• Concert: Jamie Baum Septet+

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