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Anthony Braxton discusses his music and jazz

BROADCAST: Aug. 24, 1989 | DURATION: 00:32:02

Synopsis

Musician Anthony Braxton speaks with Studs Terkel about his music and the various musicians who have influenced him.

Details

Broadcast Date
Aug. 24, 1989

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
32 minutes, 2 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Jazz

People

Musicians Music personnel

Tags

Braxton, Anthony--Interviews Composers--United States--20th century--Interviews Composition (Music) Saxophonists--United States--20th century--Interviews Musicians--United States--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Braxton, WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Braxton, Anthony--Interviews. Composers--United States--20th century--Interviews. Saxophonists--United States--20th century--Interviews. Musicians--United States--20th century--Interviews. Audiotapes. Jazz African American musicians Hildegard von Bingen Joplin, Scott Lennie Tristano Karlheinz Stockhausen Music history

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