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Avant garde composer, conceptual artist, rock musician, writer, teacher, gourmand...Joseph Byrd was a profound intellect and talented composer. Before his passing in November, 2025, he and journalist Paul Critz recorded many hours of conversation concerning his life and work...

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Meet Joseph Byrd, avant garde composer, psychedelic rock musician, teach, writer, gourmand. Joseph is in his 80s now and resides in Oregon. In this episode, we discuss his early life, college years, and early musical influences.

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