Interview with Julian Lee. 1980

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Year
1980
Reference
25406
Media type
Audio
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Rights Information
Year
1980
Reference
25406
Media type
Audio
Duration
00:04:10
Broadcast Date
1980
Credits
RNZ Collection
Lee, Julian, 1923-, Interviewee

In this recording, the New Zealand jazz pianist, Julian Lee, who has been blind since birth, talks in interviewed by an unknown interviewer called Bill about working in Australia and how he composes music. He talks about his work in Australia, his work with the Australia Symphony Orchestra, method of composition, work with James Galway on his new album, the higher standard of musicianship in Australia, the challenges of writing down his compositions, his taste in music and Sydney’s extensive jazz scene.