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In this excerpt from the latest episode of our podcast, vibraphonist Patricia Brennan reflects on early experiences with Cuban marimba music and the influence of Japanese marimbist Keiko Abe.

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#JazzSky
January 14, 2026 at 1:30 PM
In this clip from the new episode of The Tonearm Podcast, vibraphonist Patricia Brennan describes being drawn to genres like salsa and Afro-Cuban music and how that shaped her musical path.

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#JazzSky
January 13, 2026 at 1:30 PM
In this clip from The Tonearm Podcast, jazz drummer Phil Haynes discusses the inspiration behind Free Country's album 'Liberty Now!' and its dialogue with Max Roach's 'Freedom Now Suite.'

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January 9, 2026 at 5:19 PM
In this excerpt from our latest podcast episode, jazz drummer Phil Haynes reflects on how he learned to contextualize sounds in music and gained his passion for elevating the art of percussion. #JazzSky

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January 7, 2026 at 5:15 PM
In this clip from the new episode of The Tonearm Podcast, jazz drummer Phil Haynes reflects on the journey of his quartet Free Country, the creation of their album 'Liberty Now!', and the personal challenges during recording.

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January 6, 2026 at 1:30 PM