Jazz
New York and Paris both respected innovation, but Paris demanded that the new have a certain style.
Read MoreThere are still some places where the genius of George Gershwin is underappreciated, and regrettably, they include most of the concert halls in his home country.
Read MoreMy 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.
Read MoreGradually, 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.
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Music Commentary Series: Jazz and the Piano Concerto — Mavericks, 1923-1955
This first group of mavericks all have their roots in the 1920s, but they demonstrate that George Gershwin’s way wasn’t the only way.
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