Wilco’s Nels Cline Discusses His New Solo Album, ‘Consentrik Quartet’: World Cafe Words and Music Podcast
Nels Cline
“The Returning Angel” “The 23” “Satomi” “Time Of No Sirens” “Surplus” “Inner Wall”
Nels Cline is a calming presence, someone you would cherish having in the studio. With a remarkable career spanning over 40 years, he has collaborated with countless musicians, exploring a diverse range of genres from avant-garde jazz to lo-fi punk alongside inspiring talents like Thurston Moore, Mike Watt, Yoko Ono, and Carla Bozulich. Of course, for the past two decades, Cline has brought his unique touch to Wilco, weaving tranquility into their music.
When this Los Angeles-born composer and guitarist brings together remarkable artists for a new album, it invites us to pause and listen closely. The Consentrik Quartet features the soulful saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock, the rhythmic drummer Tom Rainey, and the resonant double-bassist Chris Lightcap.
In this session, Nels reflects on the creation of the Consentrik Quartet and shares memories from his time in New York City during the ’70s. With his extensive experience, he also offers insights into what he seeks in a collaborator, encouraging us to celebrate connection and creativity in music.
This episode of World Cafe was crafted with care by Miguel Perez, with thoughtful contributions from senior producer Kimberly Junod, engineer Chris Williams, programming and booking coordinator Chelsea Johnson, and line producer Will Loftus.
