Jazz
Gradually, Clark Terry developed on the trumpet the rounded, full tone that became so distinctive.
Read MoreThe writing is on the wall, and it’s not just a warning to the composer who trifles with the idea of writing a JIPC. It’s a warning to everyone who takes music seriously.
Read MoreThe media tools now available have brought us closer than ever to getting the amusements we want as soon as we want them, which puts all forms of art music at a serious disadvantage.
Read MoreThis post is the first of 17 in an ambitious series examining the traditions and realities of classical piano concertos influenced by jazz.
Read MoreMade up of Boston-based musicians, the Laszlo Gardony Quartet is one of the city’s under-recognized treasures.
Read MoreBe prepared for some challenging, off-the-beaten path choices, including a new tradition.
Read MoreJazz fans with open ears should rush to this book: so should anyone interested in the creative process, its rewards as well as its challenges.
Read MoreA vigorous and admiring tribute to Jan Jarczyk, a man his daughter called “a whirlwind of creativity.”
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Music Commentary Series: Jazz and the Piano Concerto — Who Will Program?
My data might be depressing for anyone who wants a lot of novelty in the concert hall. But I found that some orchestras are taking more risks than the pessimists say.
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