In this episode, we sit down with Edmonton-based jazz bassist and composer Aretha Tillotson to discuss her highly anticipated second album, Kinda Out West, releasing on November 7th, 2025.
Following her Western Canadian Music Award-winning debut, Introducing Aretha Tillotson, this new album pays tribute to the musicians and landscapes of Alberta and British Columbia. Aretha’s chordless quartet channels the spirit of legendary groups led by Sonny Rollins and Ornette Coleman, creating a sound that’s both rooted in tradition and distinctly modern.
Enjoy, and give Aretha a follow on Instagram and bandcamp!
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