Henry Threadgill on his Pulitzer prize win for music: 'I just try to stay hopeful'

The great jazz musician talks about his surprise at taking the prize, what it means to win, and why avant garde music no longer needs to grate on the listenerPrior to Monday, the only jazz performers to win a Pulitzer prize for music (while still alive) were Wynton Marsalis and Ornette Coleman. A few other greats, like Thelonious Monk, had been honored posthumously – but denied the increased standing and support that might have been valuable when they were still creating art. Now we can add a ...

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