THE BEST OF NPR: ON CREATIVITY

National Public Radio offers a multifaceted look at creativity over the past century with a compilation of interviews and readings from Bailey White, Dave Brubeck, William Maxwell and Kenny Garrett, among others. Thoughtful interviews with lively music interspersed provide 90 minutes of inspiration to exercise the mind. With segments lasting just a few minutes each, the listener enjoys a feast of food for thought without the ponderous weight of a documentary. Through personal interviews and recollections--including a piece on the creative balance within the Beatles--NPR brings the world of creativity down to a level that both professional and amateur can enjoy. H.L.S. ©AudioFile, Portland, Maine [Published: APR/MAY 99]