What’s In My Bag?picks from the Amoeba Music series

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Nels Cline

Jan 12, 2026 · 12 picks · Watch the episode

Nels Cline, the Wilco guitarist, composer & bandleader, goes record shopping at Amoeba Hollywood in this "What's In My Bag?" episode. He talks about his favorite jazz musicians, including drummer Paul Motian and guitarist Jim Hall, and shares how the Minutemen changed his view of punk rock. Nels Cline's acclaimed 2016 Blue Note debut "Lovers" has been reissued to celebrate its 10th anniversary this year.

  1. 01The Derek Trucks BandJoyful NoiseCD
  2. 02Paul MotianTributeCD
  3. 03Paul MotianThe Complete Remastered Recordings On Black Saint & Soul Note [Box Set]CD
  4. 04Jeff ParkerThe Way Out Of EasyCD
  5. 05Jah Thomas & The Roots RadicsThe Trojan Dub Albums CollectionCD
  6. 06Roger SteffensSo Much Things to Say: The Oral History of Bob MarleyCD
  7. 07Jim Hall3 Classic Albums Plus - Jazz Guitar/Good Friday Blues/Paul Desmond-First Place AgainCD
  8. 08Tom Rainey Trio with Mary Halvorson and Ingrid LaubrockCamino Cielo EchoSpotifyCD
  9. 09Elliott SharpSharp? Monk? Sharp! Monk!CD
  10. 10Stacy & Jimmy RowlesMe And The MoonCD
  11. 11MinutemenSan Pedro PinMISC.
  12. 12Teenage Jesus & The JerksLydia Lunch PinMISC.