BIG EARS Festival Knoxville TN, 3/30/2025

Performing with WADADA LEO SMITH “Fire Illuminations” 18:00/6:00 PM

Panelist on ALT GUITAR Discussion Blue Note Lounge 11:30-13:30/1:30 PM

“How has the electric guitar evolved and what does its future hold?”

In this roundtable discussion, moderated by Joel Harrison, a panel of groundbreaking players explores the instrument’s many transformations and its enduring impact on American music. The conversation will delve into the guitar’s ever-expanding sonic possibilities, cultural significance, and role in shaping genres from jazz to rock to experimental music.

The discussion culminates in a dynamic round-robin of improvisations featuring the panelists alongside surprise guests—an inspired, spontaneous exchange that embodies the boundless spirit of the instrument.