Myra Melford - Pianist

The pianist, Myra Melford, who looked to Ornette Coleman for inspiration is a serious straight-ahead jazz musician. She's been around a long time and is revered by the critics and jazz insiders. She leads a quintet called, Snowy Egret. Her latest CD is called "The Other Side of Air." Here she makes a guest appearance in New York. She currently lives in Berkeley.