Another Jazz Legend has left the house.
Dave Brubeck, jazz legend, dies at 91 – latimes.com:
Dave Brubeck, the jazz pianist, composer and bandleader behind the legendary Dave Brubeck Quartet, has died at age 91.
(Via www.latimes.com)
Why Oboe?
Will We Ever Run Out Of New Music?
Food for thought.
Jim Snidero’s new site: jazzimprovisation.com
Jim Snidero’s new site: jazzimprovisation.com:
Jim Snidero’s new site, jazzimprovisation.com, is now live. The site offers a variety of instructional videos on jazz improvisation, features top New York players, and uses cutting-edge technology.
(Via UNT Division of Jazz Studies)
Olympic Themes by John Williams
John Williams is arguably one of the greatest composers. He has penned FOUR olympic themes, and you hear them all the time on the Olympic coverage. Enjoy!
1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles
Olympic Fanfare and Theme by John Williams (95.7 KiB, 4 hits)
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1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul Korea
The Olympic Spirit by John Williams (78.8 KiB, 1 hits)
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1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta
Summon The Heroes by John Williams (83.1 KiB, 1 hits)
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2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City
Call Of The Champions by John Williams (93.2 KiB, 0 hits)
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Classic Jazz Music Stations – USA
Came across this. There are several streaming radio stations that do jazz. Good stuff. Click the source link for more stations.
Classic Jazz Music Stations – USA:
Here are around 30 of the best full time “Classic Jazz” radio stations in the USA. They are broadcasting “live” from various locales across the country. All these stations have been very carefully selected based the on quantity and quality of the jazz they play. Just click on the station’s name and it you will go directly to the music. Enjoy…
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(Via Jazz Radio Online)
Léon Goossens Interview
Part 1
Part 2
Schumann 2 Romances
Excellent take on the song
The Violin Maker
Cyber Conductor
Why hasn’t anyone done this before? Very good!