One of the more charismatic virtuosi of the mid-twentieth century, Larry Adler (1914–2001), visited with Studs Terkel in 1976. Adler was known for the revolutionary way he celebrated the harmonica as a serious instrument, performing a cross-pollinated blend of classical and popular music and film scores. Darius Milhaud, Malcolm Arnold, and Vaughan Williams are among the composers who wrote for his unique musical voice.
Larry Adler, Harmonica (03/29/1976)
Larry Adler (Photo by William Gottlieb)
