Earl Howard

Program 1 in the 1985 Airworks series.

Earl Howard is a composer and improviser who has performed throughout the United States and Europe with the group Tashi, Anthony Davis, and George Lewis among others. He is one of a growing number of young composers who are breaking down the barriers between the classical and jazz traditions by integrating elements from both into their music. He talks about his work and philosophy. The interview is followed by his work, "Naked Charm."

SEE: http://earlhowardmusic.com/

Airworks is a series of world premiere performances created for radio. Airworks presents new pieces by artists who work in different fields and styles. The one thing they have in common is that their work is meant to be listened to. The works are made for radio.

In 1980 Ray Gallon joined with Julia Lee Prospero and Brian Flahive to form The Airworks Group. Together, they produced innovative documentary and radio art programmes for NPR in the U.S. and for independent public radio distribution, most notably the Airworks series of original commissioned works for radio in different disciplines.

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