The recording of NEXUS took place over many months in 1983 and 1984 at Vanguard Recording Studios in New York City, engineered by David Baker.
Composition History
NEXUS was created at the urging of Richie Havens, a 'Woodstock' superstar and vocal soloist, who also contributed his poetry for the narration.
Composer Biography
Jeffrey Kaufman, the composer, was one of the first Music Producers for National Public Radio and created the 'MEET THE COMPOSER' series.
Performer Biography
Cantor Azi Schwartz, the Senior Cantor of Park Avenue Synagogue, represented the Jewish people at a multi-religious service during Pope Francis' visit to New York in 2015.
Performer Biography
Richie Havens' ashes were scattered from the air over the original site of the Woodstock Festival on August 18, 2013, as per his request.
Recording & Production
The original tapes for NEXUS were misplaced for many years and only found after Richie Havens' death in 2013, leading to the full editing of the work.
Performer Biography
Richie Havens, a 'Woodstock' superstar, performed for nearly three hours as the festival's first performer, improvising the song 'Freedom' when he ran out of tunes.
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