We chat with Joe Westerlund about his life changing experiences with Milford Graves, his early work with Megafaun, and the inspiration of the music of the ituri Rainforest on all of his work.
Make sure to check out his latest album, Curiosities from the Drift.
Grotto a trumpet/drums duo with Trever Hagen and Setting S/T a trio with Jaime Fennelly and Nathan Bowles, to be released on Thrill Jockey on April 24th.
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