Pianist, composer, programmer, writer, philosopher Kelvin Sholar is a modern Renaissance man, an endangered species in our modern times of careerism and hyper-focused resumes. At any one time, Sholar seems to be grappling with more ideas and projects than very few are capable of doing over several years--if at all.
What makes Sholar most impressive, however, is not simply this cerebral acuity, but his rapacious drive to translate his ideas into the very cutting edge of music that recognizes no boundaries--whether recording delicate solo piano, playing as a sideman for Q-Tip, or collaborating on Grammy nominated dance albums.
AAJ contributor Franz Matzner spoke with Sholar about the nature of seamlessly functioning in a multidisciplinary world, and the inherent fusion nature of all music.
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