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Remembering Ellis Marsalis: Pianist, Teacher And New Orleans Jazz Patriarch
The patriarch of the famous musical Marsalis family, Ellis Marsalis was not only a performer but a teacher, a mentor and a coach. Continue Reading Remembering Ellis Marsalis: Pianist, Teacher And New Orleans Jazz Patriarch
Stefon Harris — Vibraphonist, Educator, Thinker — Teaches Empathy From The Bandstand
Stefon Harris has been attracting the attention of jazz fans since he released his 1998 debut, but he’s less interested in praise than helping his listeners empathize with the world around them. Continue Reading Stefon Harris — Vibraphonist, Educator, Thinker — Teaches Empathy From The Bandstand
Krzysztof Penderecki, Boundary-Breaking Polish Composer, Dies At 86
Known early on for his avant-garde works, the composer’s challenging music nevertheless found fans far beyond traditional classical music circles. Continue Reading Krzysztof Penderecki, Boundary-Breaking Polish Composer, Dies At 86
Conversation Between The Keys: Pianist Víkingur Ólafsson Meets Debussy And Rameau
On his new album, the rising pianist once called “Iceland’s Glenn Gould” offers a dialogue between two radical French composers born nearly 200 years apart. Continue Reading Conversation Between The Keys: Pianist Víkingur Ólafsson Meets Debussy And Rameau
Yo-Yo Ma Calls For #SongsOfComfort During Pandemic. Here’s How You Can Join The Effort
Yo-Yo Ma has brought joy to listeners for decades with his virtuosic musicianship. Now, he is using his music to offer some comfort to a global audience in the midst of a pandemic that has sparked widespread anxiety and pain. Continue Reading Yo-Yo Ma Calls For #SongsOfComfort During Pandemic. Here’s How You Can Join The Effort
Afro-Funk Saxophonist Manu Dibango Dies Of COVID-19
The Cameroonian musician who became an international star with his song “Soul Makossa” died Tuesday at age 86 in Paris. His music helped fuel disco — and songs by Michael Jackson and Rihanna. Continue Reading Afro-Funk Saxophonist Manu Dibango Dies Of COVID-19
