December 17, 2024 Andy Statman: Master of Many Musical Traditions

To mark the rare convergence of Christmas and Chanukah, we’re revisiting a conversation with one of the nation’s most extraordinary musicians 2012 National Heritage Fellow Andy Statman . A virtuoso clarinetist, mandolin player, and composer, Statman has defied musical boundaries throughout his career. Starting with his early love for bluegrass and mentorship under David Grisman, Statman later embraced jazz before diving into the klezmer music of his Jewish heritage. This podcast weaves together the strands of Statman’s multifaceted career. He reflects on his journey from bluegrass jams in Washington Square Park to collaborations with jazz legends like Richard Grando. Statman shares how he revived klezmer music with the guidance of 1984 National Heritage Fellow Dave Tarras, his inspirations across genres, and his passion for creating music that connects deeply to tradition while pushing artistic boundaries. Featuring excerpts from his rich discography, including Jewish Klezmer Music and Old Brooklyn , this episode is a celebration of music’s ability to unite cultures and generations. We are taking a two week break for the holidays. But we’ll back on January 7. We wish all of you the happiest of holidays.

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December 17, 2024 Andy Statman: Master of Many Musical Traditions is an episode from Art Works Podcasts by National Endowment for the Arts.

This episode is 41:33 long.

This episode was published on Dec 17, 2024.

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