From creating his own notational system and an active role as educator to his Yo Miles! collaboration with guitarist Henry Kaiser and free improvisation that defies any kind of easy categorization, trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith isn't slowing down a bit, despite approaching 70.
AAJ Contributor Lyn Horton spoke with the intrepid Smith about his approach to sound and score...and a typical day in a very atypical life.
Check out Wadada Leo Smith: A Vital Life Force at AAJ today!
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