John Adams

Maximum Minimalist

©1987 Tom Zimberoff

If you’re going to make a name for yourself, starting out with an already trademarked American moniker like John Adams might seem like a handicap; it’ll take something truly extraordinary to attain distinction and disambiguation. Indeed, the talent of a boy who grew up playing the clarinet in his school marching band to become one of the world’s preeminent composers may ultimately give the Founding Father a run…