Rebroadcast June 22, 2020.
Melville said, “Genius, all over the world, stands hand in hand, and one shock of recognition runs the whole circle round.” So, yeah, if you’re a young musician who sees the need to craft your own language but can’t yet say just what it’s going to be, you’re going to seek someone else on a similar path. If you find your way, you don’t forget having had that experience. Vijay Iyer did a Deep Focus with me on Andrew Hill and another on Thelonious Monk; this time it’s Geri Allen. Are you starting to see the pattern?
Monday from 6pm to 9pm NYC time on WKCR 89.9FM, WKCR-HD1 and WKCR.org. This one has a money-back guarantee!