Chris Potter reflects on the different musical influences he was consciously thinking about while writing Alive With Ghosts Today. From Aaron Copland’s Billy the Kid and the music of Bill Frisell to blues and funk, he shares some of the reference points that informed the album’s musical world.
He discusses the different sounds he was looking for from the violin, the influence of The Staple Singers and tremolo guitar, and the deep pocket brought by the rhythm section, offering a glimpse into the ideas behind the writing of Alive With Ghosts Today.
