Hear the whole wide world within, and the world way out there. This jazz-focused Open End special features compositions inspired by international musical traditions alongside recordings showcasing how syncopated swing and cosmic vibrations cut across borders. Hear what happens when musicians from diverse backgrounds come together to sketch out new universes of sound. The episode is bookended with mind-blowing world premieres: A rare, contemporary Aborginal recording from the Efficient Space label, plus a synthesized Brazilian treasure courtesy of Soundway Records.