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My name is Gary Zidek. Welcome to The Arts Section. Tune into the radio program every Sunday morning on WDCB 90.9 & 90.7 FM or listen to it online here. I'll be showcasing a variety of arts & entertainment stories.

Pianist Javier Red Aims to Spread Empathy For Autism With New Album

Pianist Javier Red Aims to Spread Empathy For Autism With New Album

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with pianist and composer Javier Red to talk about his new album, LIFE & UMBRELLA.

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Pianist Javier Red and his band Imagery Converter recently released a new album, LIFE & UMBRELLA. The project has a personal connection to Red, the music was inspired by his son’s autism diagnosis and society’s treatment of people on the spectrum.

Pianist and composer Javier Red

Red & Imagery Converter will be performing songs off LIFE & UMBRELLA Wednesday August 30 at the Jazz Showcase. You can find more info at javierredmusic.com

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