Joseph Young, Boise, ID
Joseph L. Young's music reaches beyond the boundaries of expectation typical of instrumentals. He believes music should have no restrictions, and this belief is represented by his eclectic compositions which intertwine a diversity of world flutes, saxophones, a wind synthesizer, keyboard and various percussion and string instruments into eloquent musical experiences. His songs have been hailed as healing, inspiring and beautifully haunting, transporting the listener on a personal journey to other worlds.
Joe's innovative talent and passion for his art are especially evident during his engaging live performances. On stage, he captivates audiences nationwide with his creative versatility on specialty world flutes such as the Anasazi, Chinese xiao, Irish pennywhistle, Slovakian fujara and Chinese hulusi, as well as his professional command of the alto and soprano saxophones and Native American flutes. In addition to solo headlining at festivals across the Nation, Joe also performs locally around Boise, Idaho with Thee Corvids (flutes, sax, percussion and vocals), The Restless Souls Band (sax and flutes) and Beltane (percussion and flutes).
Joe shares his expertise through private lessons and group instruction at flute schools throughout the Country. With subjects ranging from beginning to advanced flute, to embellishment, improvisation, musical communication, stage craft, showmanship and inspiration, students of all abilities find Joe to be a patient, gracious, motivating and knowledgeable teacher.
In addition to being a talented composer, dynamic improvisational musician, lifelong performer and favored instructor, Joe is also a professional sound engineer and an accomplished recording artist with three self-produced CDs to his credit: “Pathways”, “Face the Wind”, and “Life Spring”, a collaboration with Idaho Dance Theater which explores the many aspects of water. In his free time, Joe enjoys camping, hiking, and is trying his hand at ukulele
