Articles by Ed Trefzger

Joel Frahm's Musical Reunion

by Ed Trefzger
February 9, 2004

Joel Frahm's Don't Explain is just one of many reunions between the saxophonist and his high school classmate, pianist Brad Mehldau.

The recording was a natural next step after the two reunited for two concerts to raise money for the nationally-known music program at their alma mater, William H. Hall High School, in West Hartford, Conn.

“I asked Brad if he would be interested in doing a charity concert," said Frahm in a recent interview, “and he said, 'Yeah'. The ...