James Ketterer

Spent some time today in the jazz corner on WCDB Radio, with the great Bill McCann. We were there to discuss our new project, "Exploring the Sheltering Sky: The Music and Words of Paul Bowles"

Great to be in Egypt, hosted by Ctr for American Stds & Research at American Univ in Cairo, spoke at AUC School of Continuing Ed & Cairo Rotary, English Language Resource Ctr at Al-Azhar Univ., an interview for Cairo Review's podcast, went to Cairo Jazz Fest and met w participants in Wasla Connect.

The Arch Stanton Quartet will be at Voorheesville Public Library on Wednesday, November 12, 6PM for the next installment of "Exploring the Sheltering Sky," inspired by the music and writings of Paul Bowles.

Cairo friends, I am back in town and am giving some talks at the American University in Cairo this week and next. Jazz and exchanges at the heart of effective public diplomacy. See attached.

10/13/25 Panel The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Joseph Palamountain Jr. Chair in Government at Skidmore College Beau Breslin, Chief of Staff and V...

I was back on the Roundtable on WAMC Radio for the first time in a while, with brilliant fellow panelists Malia Du Mont and Beau Breslin, and host Joe Donahue keeping us all in line. We discussed Israel-Gaza, government shutdown and the insurrection act.

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Arch Stanton Quartet coming to the Colonie Library this Saturday for a special performance inspired by the writing and music of Paul Bowles

Arch Stanton Quartet presents a free series of performances inspired by Paul Bowles' "The Sheltering Sky" at libraries throughout Albany County The Arch Stanton Quartet (ASQ) will present a series of upcoming free performances of music, readings, and reflections inspired by Paul Bowles’ celebrated 1949 novel “The Sheltering Sky.” Performances...

Today, Terry Gordon and I were on The Roundtable on WAMC Northeast Public Radio discussing the new Arch Stanton Quartet project, "Exploring the Sheltering Sky," inspired by the words and music of Paul Bowles.

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With the support of a grant from tue Albany County Arts and Culture program and Advance Albany County Alliance, the Arch Stanton Quartet will be presenting a new suite, Exploring the Sheltering Sky, inspired by the writing and music of Paul Bowles.

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Had a blast playing with the Arch Stanton Quartet this weekend at the Jazz at the Lake festival in Lake George, NY.

Dryden remembered for off-ice exploits as much as 6 Cup wins with Canadiens | NHL.com Late Hall of Fame goalie also left mark as author, laywer, Parliament member, Maple Leafs president

RIP, Ken Dryden. What a life. All American at Cornell, 6 Stanley Cups with the Canadiens, law degree from McGill, MP, minister, president of the Maple Leafs.

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Opinion | What Americans Need to Know About the Bolton F.B.I. Search

"Throughout our history, the F.B.I. has learned the hard way — a few times — that the American people need to believe in the legitimacy of federal law enforcement for it to be effective."
@asharangappa.bsky.social

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Preview: The Arch Stanton Quartet Thursday at Jazz on Jay For somebody who doesn’t exist, Arch Stanton gets around. Nobody in the Arch Stanton Quartet is named Arch Stanton. A phony name in Sergio Leone’s spaghetti western classic “The Good, the Bad and t…

Nice preview of the Arch Stanton Quartet for our upcoming performance on the Jazz on Jay series in Schenectady, NY:
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Check out this report on illiberal narratives that I worked on with @kevcomms.bsky.social and @carnegiecouncil.org

7/21/25 Panel The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Professor of History and International Relations at Vassar College Robert Brigham, Senior Fellow, ...

Spent the morning on The Roundtable on WAMC Northeast Public Radio with smart fellow panelists Libby Post and Bob Brigham, and host Joe Donahue. We discussed Gaza, Texas, leadership at DOD, Epstein and more.

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7/14/25 Panel The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Senior Fellow, Bard Center for Civic Engagement Jim Ketterer, Senior Fellow at the American Enterp...

I was back on The Roundtable on @WAMCRadio. I was joined by smart fellow panelists Libby Post and @rpondiscio, plus host Joe Donahue. We discussed the recent firings at the State Dept, tarrifs, FEMA and immigration/horse racing industry.

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In September and October I will be giving a 6-week course on US foreign policy for the Albany Lifelong Learning Institute. And there are several other interesting courses available this fall. See the attachment for more details and register at the link.

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Jazz Caravan will be at the Lark Tavern in Albany, Tuesday, July 8, 7pm-9pm. Tony Berman, bass; Roger Noyes, guitar; James Ketterer, drums.

6/23/25 Panel The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Professor of History and International Relations at Vassar College, and he is a specialist on the ...

On the Roundtable on @WAMCRadio today with Robert Brigham of @Vassar and political guru Libby Post, & host Joe Donahue keeping us on track. Lots on Iran, a little on Bill Clinton endorsing Andrew Cuomo for NYC mayor and anniversary of the Dobbs decision.

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6/18/25 Panel The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are public policy and communications expert Theresa Bourgeois, Dean of the College of Emergency Prepar...

I was back on The Rountable on @WAMCRadio today, with Bob Griffin, Jay Jochnowitz, Theresa Bourgeois and host Joe Donahue. We mostly discussed Iran, Israel, US, nuclear weapons - and a little NYC politics.

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Fort named after Albany war hero Henry Johnson renamed The Army made that announcement Tuesday along with a slew of other name changes to U.S. military installations.

Apparently, the Medal of Honor, Purple Heart and the Croix de Guerre are not enough if you happen to be black. They renamed the fort after someone who carried out a rebellion against the United States. spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-...

Today my band, the Arch Stanton Quartet, was awarded a grant from the Albany County Arts and Culture program to create a new suite based on the writings and music of Paul Bowles, plus new compositions. The grant also supports several performances of the new suite.

It was great to be part of this panel organized by NYCLU Capital Region and hosted by Albany Law. I was impressed by my fellow panelists, Charlie Hogle of the ACLU, Havidan Rodriguez of UAlbany and Rep. PaulTonko, plus Aaron Shellow-Lavine of WAMC Radio.

William H. Luers, U.S. diplomat and Met museum leader, dies at 95 While serving as ambassador to Czechoslovakia, he worked to shield the writer and dissident Vaclav Havel, who became the Czech Republic’s first president.

RIP to an extraordinary practitioner of cultural diplomacy.

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Or a dimwit!

5/5/25 Panel The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Joseph Palamountain Jr. Chair in Government at Skidmore College Beau Breslin, Senior Fellow at the...

Back on The Roundtable on WAMC Radio today with excellent fellow panelists Beau Breslin, Libby Post and Robert Pondiscio, along with host Joe Donahue.

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Save the date: Tuesday, May 20, 5:30PM at Albany Law School.

Carla Bley’s 1970s Experimental Masterpiece Gets a Belated Premiere Cultic and unclassifiable — “clearly some sort of monstrous hybrid” — Bley’s “Escalator Over the Hill,” a 1971 album, is being staged at the New School.

Cultic and unclassifiable — “clearly some sort of monstrous hybrid” — Bley’s “Escalator Over the Hill,” a 1971 album, is being staged at the New School.
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5/1/25 Panel - RT25 Celebration The Roundtable premiered on WAMC on May 1, 2000, hosted by Susan Arbetter and co-hosted by Joe Donahue. Arbetter left WAMC to continue her illustrious career in 2007 and returns this morning for the f...

Congratulations to @WAMCRadio for the 25th anniversary of The Roundtable news analysis program. I enjoy being a panelist with so many other smart and interesting colleagues.
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Yes, the Linda is for sale but the main offices and studios for the station are in a building across the street and will remain there