Jazz
Given that these two virtuoso pianists were in a jubilant, hometown mood, this was a concert that could hardly fail to please.
More composers who followed their own distinctive paths when they incorporated jazz into their piano concertos.
More composers who followed their own distinctive paths when they incorporated jazz into their piano concertos.
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.
New York and Paris both respected innovation, but Paris demanded that the new have a certain style.
There 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.
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.
Gradually, Clark Terry developed on the trumpet the rounded, full tone that became so distinctive.
The 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.
Fuse Music Commentary Series: Jazz and the Piano Concerto –Revisiting the Jazz Side
What I’ve learned from three years of research and listening is that the piano concerto is an ideal vehicle with which individual composers can experiment
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