I was on The Roundtable on WAMC Northeast Public Radio, discussing the implications of the US intervention in Venezuela. It was a pleasure to be joined by smart fellow panelists, including Libby Post, Robert Brigham and Alexander Mihailovic, plus host Joe Donahue. share.google/EvHPSKri1JkS...

Check out this interview on jazz diplomacy I did with Cairo Review at the American University in Cairo. Many thanks to Judi Yassin for the great conversation and to Prof. Firas al Atraqchi for making it happen. www.thecairoreview.com/podcasts/u-s...

Spent some time today in the jazz corner on WCDB Radio, with the great Bill McCann. We were there to discuss our new project, "Exploring the Sheltering Sky: The Music and Words of Paul Bowles"

Great to be in Egypt, hosted by Ctr for American Stds & Research at American Univ in Cairo, spoke at AUC School of Continuing Ed & Cairo Rotary, English Language Resource Ctr at Al-Azhar Univ., an interview for Cairo Review's podcast, went to Cairo Jazz Fest and met w participants in Wasla Connect.

The Arch Stanton Quartet will be at Voorheesville Public Library on Wednesday, November 12, 6PM for the next installment of "Exploring the Sheltering Sky," inspired by the music and writings of Paul Bowles.

Cairo friends, I am back in town and am giving some talks at the American University in Cairo this week and next. Jazz and exchanges at the heart of effective public diplomacy. See attached.

I was back on the Roundtable on WAMC Radio for the first time in a while, with brilliant fellow panelists Malia Du Mont and Beau Breslin, and host Joe Donahue keeping us all in line. We discussed Israel-Gaza, government shutdown and the insurrection act. www.wamc.org/podcast/the-...

Arch Stanton Quartet coming to the Colonie Library this Saturday for a special performance inspired by the writing and music of Paul Bowles

Today, Terry Gordon and I were on The Roundtable on WAMC Northeast Public Radio discussing the new Arch Stanton Quartet project, "Exploring the Sheltering Sky," inspired by the words and music of Paul Bowles. share.google/J81QX5omiILz...

With the support of a grant from tue Albany County Arts and Culture program and Advance Albany County Alliance, the Arch Stanton Quartet will be presenting a new suite, Exploring the Sheltering Sky, inspired by the writing and music of Paul Bowles. archstantonjazz.com/exploring-th...

Had a blast playing with the Arch Stanton Quartet this weekend at the Jazz at the Lake festival in Lake George, NY.

RIP, Ken Dryden. What a life. All American at Cornell, 6 Stanley Cups with the Canadiens, law degree from McGill, MP, minister, president of the Maple Leafs. share.google/0OsiXlnJr8yo...

"Throughout our history, the F.B.I. has learned the hard way — a few times — that the American people need to believe in the legitimacy of federal law enforcement for it to be effective." @asharangappa.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/08/23/o...

Nice preview of the Arch Stanton Quartet for our upcoming performance on the Jazz on Jay series in Schenectady, NY: hokesjukebox.com/2025/08/19/p...

Check out this report on illiberal narratives that I worked on with @kevcomms.bsky.social and @carnegiecouncil.org

Spent the morning on The Roundtable on WAMC Northeast Public Radio with smart fellow panelists Libby Post and Bob Brigham, and host Joe Donahue. We discussed Gaza, Texas, leadership at DOD, Epstein and more. www.wamc.org/podcast/the-...

I was back on The Roundtable on @WAMCRadio. I was joined by smart fellow panelists Libby Post and @rpondiscio, plus host Joe Donahue. We discussed the recent firings at the State Dept, tarrifs, FEMA and immigration/horse racing industry. www.wamc.org/podcast/the-...

In September and October I will be giving a 6-week course on US foreign policy for the Albany Lifelong Learning Institute. And there are several other interesting courses available this fall. See the attachment for more details and register at the link. share.google/6KCsGBgIF11q...

Jazz Caravan will be at the Lark Tavern in Albany, Tuesday, July 8, 7pm-9pm. Tony Berman, bass; Roger Noyes, guitar; James Ketterer, drums.

On the Roundtable on @WAMCRadio today with Robert Brigham of @Vassar and political guru Libby Post, & host Joe Donahue keeping us on track. Lots on Iran, a little on Bill Clinton endorsing Andrew Cuomo for NYC mayor and anniversary of the Dobbs decision. www.wamc.org/podcast/the-...

I was back on The Rountable on @WAMCRadio today, with Bob Griffin, Jay Jochnowitz, Theresa Bourgeois and host Joe Donahue. We mostly discussed Iran, Israel, US, nuclear weapons - and a little NYC politics. www.wamc.org/podcast/the-...

Apparently, the Medal of Honor, Purple Heart and the Croix de Guerre are not enough if you happen to be black. They renamed the fort after someone who carried out a rebellion against the United States. spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-...

Today my band, the Arch Stanton Quartet, was awarded a grant from the Albany County Arts and Culture program to create a new suite based on the writings and music of Paul Bowles, plus new compositions. The grant also supports several performances of the new suite.

It was great to be part of this panel organized by NYCLU Capital Region and hosted by Albany Law. I was impressed by my fellow panelists, Charlie Hogle of the ACLU, Havidan Rodriguez of UAlbany and Rep. PaulTonko, plus Aaron Shellow-Lavine of WAMC Radio.

RIP to an extraordinary practitioner of cultural diplomacy. www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2...

Back on The Roundtable on WAMC Radio today with excellent fellow panelists Beau Breslin, Libby Post and Robert Pondiscio, along with host Joe Donahue. www.wamc.org/podcast/the-...

Save the date: Tuesday, May 20, 5:30PM at Albany Law School.

Cultic and unclassifiable — “clearly some sort of monstrous hybrid” — Bley’s “Escalator Over the Hill,” a 1971 album, is being staged at the New School. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/01/a...

Congratulations to @WAMCRadio for the 25th anniversary of The Roundtable news analysis program. I enjoy being a panelist with so many other smart and interesting colleagues. www.wamc.org/podcast/the-...

Today I was back on The Roundtable on WAMC Northeast Public Radio, with smart fellow panelists Kathy Sheehan, Libby Post, Mark Wittman and host Joe Donahue. We discussed Pope Francis, another signal chat episode w Pete Hegseth, deportations without due process, and more www.wamc.org/podcast/the-...

Very engaging discussions this morning on The Roundtable on @WAMCRadio, with smart colleagues Fran Berman, Jennifer Burns, Robert Pondiscio & host Joe Donahue. We discussed trade war w China, deportations, the arson attack against the PA governor and more. www.wamc.org/podcast/the-...

Played some literary jazz today with #archstantonquartet

Last week played with the Arch Stanton Quartet at the UAlbany Jazz Fest celebrating the 40th anniversary of Bill McCann's radio show on WCDB. Two stages, 16 bands, great crowds. We were thrilled to be part of it.

On The Roundtable on WAMC Northeast Public Radio today with great fellow panelists Mike Spain and Libby Post, and host Joe Donahue. We discussed this past weekend's rallies, tariffs and the stock market, public health concerns, and the removal of the NSA director. www.wamc.org/podcast/the-...

It was a treat to have my old friend and colleague Rokey Suleman of the Carter Center visit my Bard College graduate seminar on diplomacy. He talked about his work on elections around the world with the Carter Center, National Democratic Institute,OSCE and more. @bardcollege.bsky.social

I was on The Roundtable on WAMC Northeast Public Radio today w excellent fellow panelists, including Libby Post, Jennifer Burns & Terry Gipson, plus host Joe Donahue. We discussed Greenland, Canada, corporate sponsors for the White House Easter egg hunt, & Bernie/AOC. www.wamc.org/podcast/the-...

Two jazz diplomacy talks in two nights. Many thanks to the Tampa Bay Committee on Foreign Relations and the St. Petersburg World Affairs Council for hosting me. Great audiences in both places with excellent questions, comments and conversations.

“Maybe it’s a drop in the ocean; I’m not expecting many musicians to follow,” he said. “But it doesn’t matter. It’s for my own conscience. In history, one has to react or not to react.” www.nytimes.com/2025/03/19/a...

"Not only is silence in the face of mounting authoritarianism morally objectionable, but, as the Columbia case suggests, it’s not working. Columbia’s leadership made repeated concessions to right-wing critics, only to be the first to come under attack." www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...

Roundtable on @WAMCRadio today with such smart fellow panelists l, including @jute12834.bsky.social and Mark Wittman, plus host Joe Donahue. We discussed #Schumer, #Jeffries, #Deportations, Trump-enomics and more. www.wamc.org/podcast/the-...

This coming week I will be in Florida giving two talks about jazz diplomacy: Wednesday, March 19 at the Tampa Bay Committee on Foreign Relations; Thursday, March 20 at the St Petersburg World Affairs Council and Studio@620, in conversation with Christopher Warren (open to the public).

On The Rountable on WAMC Northeast Public Radio today with fellow panelists Libby Post and Jennifer Burns, and host Sarah Laduke keeping us on track. We discussed #Congress, #Canada, #Syria and staying engaged at the local level. www.wamc.org/podcast/the-...

I was on The Rountable on WAMC Northeast Public Radio with excellent fellow panelists Libby Post and Terry Gipson, plus host Joe Donahue. We discussed Ukraine, DOGE, the federal workforce, and the Pentagon. www.wamc.org/podcast/the-...

I am bringing my jazz diplomacy talk to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College, Tuesday, March 11, 1 PM. See link for registration details. berkshireolli.org/event-6013547

"The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation & The Jazz Foundation of America on Tuesday announced the Jazz Legacies Fellowship-a new $15 million program that will give 50 artists who are 62 years or older a lifetime achievement award that includes a $100,000 grant." apnews.com/article/jazz...

On The Rountable on WAMC Radio, with all-star fellow panelists Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and Bob Bellafiore, with host Joe Donahue keeping us on track. We discussed Eric Adams & Kathy Hochul, Ukraine negotiations, DOGE and spring training (hope springs eternal). www.wamc.org/podcast/the-...

Many thanks to the Greater Des Moines Committee on Foreign Relations for inviting me to speak about jazz diplomacy at the The Harkin Institute at Drake University. While I was in Des Moines I was also fortunate to get a special tour of the World Food Prize Foundation headquarters.