LINER NOTES with David Bixler featuring John Yao
From Liner Notes with David Bixler by David Bixler
August 1, 2025 · 32 min · Season 8 · Episode 2
About this episode
John Yao discusses his new album 'Points of Time' and the personal experiences that inspired it.
Ten years after his release Flip-Flop , John Yao returns with Points of Time , a new recording that showcases his significant growth as both a composer and improviser. The album draws inspiration from deeply personal experiences, specifically his wife's battle with cancer and the subsequent birth of their son after her recovery. Yao has brought together an exceptional group of some of New York City's top musicians, who not only perform his intricate compositions flawlessly but also contribute highly individualized and compelling solos to the project.
People in this episode
Host: David Bixler
Guest: John Yao
Topics covered
- music composition
- improvisation
- personal experiences
- cancer
- parenthood
- New York City musicians
Keywords
- John Yao
- Points of Time
- Flip-Flop
- music
- cancer
- improvisation
- New York City
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Flip-Flop, Points of Time
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