The Jazz Session #643: Chris Cheek

Chris Cheek’s new album is Keepers of the Eastern Door . It features Bill Frisell, Tony Scherr, and Rudy Royston. In this interview, we talk about putting the band together; how the stories of indigenous people inspired the album; how a painting led to a voyage of discovery; and more. A note that Chris was last on the show sixteen years ago with the band Rudder. After you listen to this episode, listen to that interview here . PATREON Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You , on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that’s bringing them joy. Chris talks about sacred geometry. You’ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at . CREDITS Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (respectsextet.com) Logo: Sarah Walter Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (hearchucknow.com)

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This episode was published on Aug 15, 2025.

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