Howard Levy is one of just a handful of premiere jazz harmonica players on the planet. He is also an outstanding pianist.
A founding member of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Howard also performs with the Latin groups Trio Globo and Chèverede Chicago.
He stopped by KCCK when he was in Iowa recently for a clinic and concert at Kirkwood. In a delightful conversation with our Dennis Green, Howard demonstrated harmonical technique, talked about this Grammy-winning work the Flecktones, explained why he enjoys the 11/4 time signature, and even explained how Dave Brubeck’s legendary song “Take Five,” is based on a mistake!
Watch the interview on YouTube at the link below, or the audio podcast on kcck.org.