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Thursday, October 07, 2004
  • Don Byron - photo by Cori Wells Braun
    Don Byron (Cori Wells Braun)

    Homage a go-go

    Playful yet academic—in a non-stiff way—is how you might characterize the music of Don Byron. Today, the Bronx-based clarinetist and provocateur gives us a taste of his new CD, which is a recreation of a 1946 recording by the great saxophonist Lester Young. Recorded with pianist Jason Moran and drummer Jack DeJohnette, the disc shows the potential of interpreting and putting a modern signature on a classic live recording.

Additional Resources:
» Don Byron’s Web site

The Ill Effects of Urban Noise

Soundcheck

Soundcheck received an overwhelming response to our segment on the effects of urban noise. So much so that Arline Bronzaft decided to address the feedback. Listen to the original segment and read Bronzaft's response.