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Jimmy Heath, Jazz Saxophonist, Composer, Bandleader And Legend, Dies At 93
The saxophonist and composer — an artist who wrote for Miles Davis and Charlie Parker, and who nurtured John Coltrane — died Sunday at age 93. Continue Reading Jimmy Heath, Jazz Saxophonist, Composer, Bandleader And Legend, Dies At 93
Opera Star Joyce DiDonato Jazzes Up Classical Songs With Spontaneity And Wit At NPR’s Tiny Desk
Watch the celebrated opera star deconstruct old Italian love songs with her signature flair, backed by a crack jazz ensemble. Continue Reading Opera Star Joyce DiDonato Jazzes Up Classical Songs With Spontaneity And Wit At NPR’s Tiny Desk
41 Women Who Should Be In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
Dolly Parton, Carla Thomas, Fanny, The Runaways and Salt n Pepa are just some of the women who should be in the Hall by now. Continue Reading 41 Women Who Should Be In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
O’ Valley Of Plentyyyyy: ‘Toss A Coin To Your Witcher’ Is An Intentional Earworm
The song is from the Netflix series The Witcher and has inspired enthusiastic remixes and covers. Composers Kathryn Sonya Belousova and Giona Ostinelli discuss their songwriting process. Continue Reading O’ Valley Of Plentyyyyy: ‘Toss A Coin To Your Witcher’ Is An Intentional Earworm
Harpist Bridget Kibbey Brings Blistering Bach And Jazzy D’Rivera To NPR’s Tiny Desk
The irrepressible harpist proves that the instrument can be as tempestuous as a tango, as complex as a Bach fugue and sing as serenely as a church choir. Continue Reading Harpist Bridget Kibbey Brings Blistering Bach And Jazzy D’Rivera To NPR’s Tiny Desk
Remembering Neil Peart, A Monster Drummer With A Poet’s Heart
“We’re only immortal for a limited time.” Peart, who died on Jan. 7, guided Rush through the decades with a pen, a massive drum kit and an openness towards life’s many shades. Continue Reading Remembering Neil Peart, A Monster Drummer With A Poet’s Heart
