From Charlie Parker to writing his own software, jazz saxophonist and technophile Steve Coleman has a unique insight into music. Simon Trask tunes in.

RETROSPECT: miles davis

what can a 63-year-old jazz trumpeter teach you about playing? rather a lot, actually

Meanwhile Richard tells me that Richard is a multi-instrumentalist and used to play with Gryphon. Course I knew that cos I've read the piece, but you haven't yet, have you?

Rod Argent, Andrew Clark, Michael MacNeil

A new band, a new album, and a new year. Planning ahead with the Police behind you.

Brian Robinson

Part 1 of a two part in-depth interview with Brian Eno and his latest collaborator Harold Budd.

All the snippety little secret bits of musicians' gossip that no-one else would print

The Strongroom

Tony Reed gives a hand at Strongroom Studio — almost

Dan Goldstein talks to the Can founder member whose current interests include providing the Pope with a backing band, recording with four valve tape machines, and chopping-up bits of Bulgarian folk music.

Chas de Whalley encounters his old pal Huey Lewis to discuss the merits of self-production

In the battleground that is the record business, one band have managed to find the space to be one of the most individual and resourceful of British talents. Nigel Lord talks uncommerciality in an Immaterial world.

John Walters, Tom Bailey and Frank Tovey

The Master Room

Cutting masters is a fine art. George Peckham discusses the problems

Recording Chris de Burgh

Stephen Tayler tells Richard Buskin all about recording and mixing Chris de Burgh's recent single, 'By My Side'.

Abbey Road

Perhaps the most famous recording studio in the world explored by IM's Eamonn Percival

Making their presence felt in the singles charts once again, New Order are celebrating eight years together with a new album and forthcoming tour. David Bradwell and Chris Williams investigate the Order of things.

Keith Emerson outlines his guide to cinema soundtracks.

Best known as a top Flamenco guitarist, Juan Martin has recently released a sensitive album that combines classical guitar with the ethereal textures of Mark Isham's synthesizers. Robin Lumley questions him about this unlikely collaboration and discovers the best ways of miking up classical guitars into the bargain.

Andy Summers & Midge Ure Go To Rockschool

A day's filming for TV's Rockschool reveals Andy and Midge's playing tricks.

Now at last, it can be revealed! The veteran producer spills the beans about those 70s Genesis albums... and updates us on work in progress

...Is one of the producers responsible for the new wave of guitar-based pop. Paul Tingen finds he has plenty to say about modern music technology, not all of it favourable.

Robert Fripp Lays Bare His Legendary Effects Rack

A rare interview with this virtuoso King Crimson guitarist and much admired 'guest soloist'.