Episode 27: Alan Hampton

Bassist, singer, songwriter Alan Hampton is often recognized for playing as a sideman with Robert Glasper, Gretchen Parlato, and Andrew Bird. He has released two albums of his own original songs; the most recent. "Origami for the Fire" came out in the fall of 2014. Here he talks about growing up in Texas, moving to New York, and making music that transcends genre.

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