On the latest episode of Jazz for Lunch, saxophonist Nicole McCabe stops by the KMHD studios to speak with host Alex Newman about all things jazz without boundaries. McCabe’s new album “Mosaic” featuring Julius Rodriguez and production from Jeff Parker, is out now.
Jazz for Lunch Menu
Start | Nicole speaks on the the instruments that came before the alto saxophone
2:40 | Her love and discovery of Cannonball Adderley
4:15 | How an amazing woman teacher gave her the confidence to pursue music in college
4:45 | Moving to Portland sight unseen and her first PDX gig
6:10 | McCabe’s first album as a bandleader (featuring Portland players), recorded a day before moving to Los Angeles
7:25 | The process and transition to getting a Master’s degree at USC
8:30 | To live and play in L.A.
11:15 | The process of creating her new album “Mosaic,” and having the spirit of Jeff Parker in the room as a producer
13:45 | McCabe is in the middle of recording a new avante garde album where she goes Stevie Wonder (playing all the instruments)
14:45 | What’s next for Nicole McCabe, including being featured on multiple projects