Flotation Device 2026-06-21 - James Blood Ulmer RIP

John Seman returns to Flotation Device after a five-year hiatus, and we’re delighted to have him back in the booth to conclude our memorial tribute to James Blood Ulmer and tell us about Sir Richard Bishop’s upcoming Seattle appearance with Climax Golden Twins and Vision Festival’s Joe Morris celebration in New York. John also samples new and recent albums by Tomeka Reid, Luke Stewart, Paul R. Harding and the Chad Taylor Quintet. And cameos by Shellac, David S. Ware, Lonnie Holley and Igor Stravinsky (for his birthday) round out the playlist. Creative and improvised music from the Northwest and around the world.