Fred Moten, Brandon López, and Gerald Cleaver form a dynamic trio that seamlessly blends avant-garde jazz with evocative spoken word. Moten, a celebrated poet and 2020 MacArthur Fellow, delivers incisive poetry that challenges and inspires. López, a versatile double bassist, and Cleaver, a renowned drummer, provide a rich, improvisational backdrop that complements Moten's narratives. Their 2022 debut album, "Moten/López/Cleaver," recorded during a period of social upheaval, captures the urgency and depth of their collaboration, positioning them within the lineage of spoken-word jazz pioneers like Gil Scott-Heron and Amiri Baraka. ([newyorker.com](https://www.newyorker.com/goings-on-about-town/night-life/fred-moten?utm_source=openai))