American composer William Bolcom has made a lot of ears happy through decades of composing, recording, and performing. A triple-Grammy winner and tireless advocate for American music, he’s helped to revive the American songbook, particularly in league with his wife, mezzo-soprano Joan Morris. He was instrumental in restoring Scott Joplin’s music to the public, and has created an eclectic and appealing legacy of compositions in all genres.
Works discussed: Charles Harris, After the Ball is Over; William Bolcom, Songs of Innocence and of Experience (texts William Blake), Concert Suite for Alto Saxophone and Band, Graceful Ghost Rag.
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