Sound As Identity
Lecture #1: Music As Metaphor, Chapter 5
April 28, 2011
Sanders Theatre – Harvard University
In this chapter, Wynton states, “in American music, your sound is you.” Saxophonist Walter Blanding demonstrates distinctiveness and honesty in improvisation.
Personnel
- Ali Jackson – drums, tambourine
- Dan Nimmer – piano
- Carlos Henriquez – bass
- Walter Blanding – tenor sax, soprano sax, clarinet
- Mark O’Connor – violin
- James Chirillo – guitar
