Sound Bites with

Bryant Terry & Don Bryant

In 2021, National Public Radio member station KCRW presented "Sound Bites," a series of three virtual events delving into the intertwined realms of food and music. On March 27th of that year, bryant engaged in a conversation with his uncle, Don Bryant, a Grammy-nominated musician, alongside Good Food's Evan Kleiman and KCRW's Program Director of Music, Anne Litt.

Don Bryant is best recognized as a staff songwriter under Willie Mitchell at Hi Records and as the spouse of the renowned soul singer Ann Peebles. Yet, he also stands as a talented and underappreciated solo singer in his own right. His inaugural full-length LP, Precious Soul, was released by Hi Records in 1969, marking the outset of his solo career. However, his individual musical journey took a backseat to his responsibilities as house songwriter. Notably, he collaborated on several of Ann's iconic tracks, including "I Can't Stand the Rain" and "99 Pounds."

In 2017, Don Bryant took a profound step, unveiling his second secular album since 1969, the critically acclaimed Don't Give Up on Love. In a remarkable display of his enduring passion, he released another LP in 2020 at the age of 78, titled You Make Me Feel which garnered a Grammy nomination in the Best Traditional Blues category, solidifying his enduring musical legacy.

Watch the conversation by clicking here.