220. Composer and Pianist Jonathan Hannau on the Creative Process and Exploring Self Expression

Jonathan Hannau is a Chicago-based composer and pianist devoted to the surreal, minimal, abstract, and colorful possibilities of music. He actively embraces eclecticism and explores concepts that evoke a kaleidoscopic range of character. Rich stops by his studio in Edgewater, Chicago to learn about his musical journey, creative process, his debut album “Pieces I Wrote on a Cold Winter Night,” and what’s next. Hannau bookends this episode with live performances.

 

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