Donny McCaslin in conversation with Dave Stapleton at Presto Music, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.

Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Featuring: Donny McCaslin

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Dave Fuller of Music Spoken Here, Worcester writes;

Donny McCaslin in conversation with Dave Stapleton
Tuesday 26th May, 6:30pm
Presto Music, 23-25 Regent Grove, Leamington Spa CV32 4NN

Thanks to Music Spoken Here regular and co-admin of the Jazz in Birmingham Facebook Group, Justin McKeon, for the heads up on this event taking place on Tuesday at Presto Music in Leamington Spa.

Widely recognised for his pivotal role on David Bowie’s Blackstar, McCaslin will be discussing the writing, recording and production process behind his latest album ‘Lullaby for the Lost, in an in-depth Q&A with Edition Records founder Dave Stapleton.

Across the evening, McCaslin will reflect on the creative journey behind his new album, from the visceral chemistry of his long-standing band to the sonic world crafted with producer Tim Lefebvre and mixer Dave Fridmann. The conversation will also explore McCaslin’s experience working on Bowie’s final masterpiece Blackstar, offering rare insight into one of the most talked-about recordings of modern music.

Lullaby for the Lost pushes McCaslin’s sound further into a bold, rock-influenced aesthetic where saxophone carries the intensity of a lead vocal. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Neil Young, Nine Inch Nails and Rage Against the Machine, the album channels raw emotional energy into nine expansive and deeply expressive pieces.

This special event offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of contemporary jazz’s most influential voices about creativity, collaboration and the evolving language of modern music. Tickets are available from Ticketsource.
https://www.ticketsource.com/presto-music/donny-mccaslin-in-conversation-with-dave-stapleton