Is the time ripe for the return of Ulysses?

In determining his life’s course, Ulysses Kay (1917-1995), received encouragement from his uncle, King Oliver, and William Grant Still. Among his teachers were Howard Hanson, Paul Hindemith, and Otto Luening. He also attended the American Academy in Rome.

A longtime resident of Teaneck, NJ, he composed music in all genres. This week on “The Lost Chord,” we’ll sample “Tromba” for trumpet and piano, his Concerto for Orchestra, a suite from the semi-documentary “The Quiet One,” and “Six Dances for String Orchestra.”

I hope you’ll join me for “Giving Kay His Say.” Ulysses strings his bow, this Sunday night at 10:00 EST, on WWFM – The Classical Network and wwfm.org.

An interview with Kay conducted by Bruce Duffie:

http://www.bruceduffie.com/kay.html

PHOTO: Kay gets Lucky!