Stephen Ulrich, guitarist and Big Lazy band leader released his first solo album, Music from This American Life on Barbès Records in February 2023. The album is a collection of 10 pieces Ulrich was commissioned to write for Ira Glass’ iconic radio program of the same name. At once shadowy and optimistic, Ulrich’s music weaves a melodic and textural foundation through many TAL episodes.

Ulrich is best known for his long running ‘crime jazz’ trio Big Lazy and for his score to the HBO series Bored to Death. Barbès Records has also just released the band’s back catalogue of 6 albums.