REED TALK Episode 14 features Grammy Award Winner Alex Klein. In this fascinating episode, Alex sheds light on how cane properties influence our reeds and why he approaches reed making using the scientific method. He also offers a candid conversation about his experience with focal dystonia and pays tribute to his mentor James Caldwell. Music excerpts: Três Peças Atlânticas: Chorinho baiano by Eurico Carrapatoso, performed by Courtney Miller; Sonata in A minor by CPE Bach, Allegro, performed by Alex Klein and Le Prudent from Cinquième Suitte by Jean-François Boüin, performed by Margaret Marco. Many thanks to Reedesign for sponsoring this episode. Reed Talk is produced by Jason Slote. Listen where you listen or at https://www.spreaker.com/show/reed-talk