In this program we are going to hear from multi-instrumentalist Anthony Braxton. It's happened a couple of times in taping these sessions that the telephone proved to be the best tool to get the job done and in this instance it saved the day. Anthony wasn't scheduled to arrive in San Francisco for another few days and timing was, as always, everything. It's a good thing we taped this telephone interview in advance of his arrival since his schedule filled up quickly and we were not able to meet for a second taping while he was in the area. The time was the mid-1980's and Anthony had just returned to his home in Woodstock, New York from a European tour with a quartet that included trombonist George Lewis. His trips to the western United States were all too infrequent, and often solo. We managed still to cover quite a bit as we discussed his experiences with the music on both American coasts and in Europe. I still look forward to an opportunity to sit down for that "in-person" session, but am certainly fortunate to have this interview to share with you now. Recorded and produced for Gallery 41 by Ron J. Pelletier

[ Wed, 17 Jan 2007 21:16:24 -0800 ]

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