The Arirang of Tori: A Korean and American Jazz Collaboration




Meyer Auditorium Concert Series show

Summary: Hear Korea's most beloved folksong, "Arirang," interpreted by seven leading improvisers from Korea and New York. Led by Heo Yoon-jeong on zithers and Ned Rothenberg on reeds, the Tori Project treats five regional styles of "Arirang" to a compelling array of variations and extrapolations. This concert was recorded at the Freer|Sackler on December 8, 2011. See images, program notes and related artwork at http://www.asia.si.edu/podcasts