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5 giorni fa · William Claxton (* 12. Oktober 1927 in Pasadena, Kalifornien; † 11. Oktober 2008 in Los Angeles) war ein US-amerikanischer Fotograf. Mit eindrücklichen Fotoportraits von Jazz-Musikern verschaffte er dem Jazz mehr Popularität.
5 giorni fa · In the 1950s, Williams embraced her faith, and many of her later jazz hits, like “Black Christ of the Andes” and “Music for Peace,” reflected her Catholic beliefs. By the end of her career, she had directed the Duke Jazz Ensemble and performed at the White House for President Jimmy Carter.
5 giorni fa · This article attempts to retrace the steps of such an artistic evolution via six of his best-known compositions. “Swanee” (1919) Having published his first song in 1916, Gershwin reached an early peak with the release of “Swanee,” with lyrics by Irving Caesar, three years later.
5 giorni fa · His latest, Notes From a Quiet Life (out June 28, Sub Pop) arrives after delivering more than a decade of distinct and disparate creative re-imaginations at a remarkably high level (five albums, two EPs).
5 giorni fa · Bassist William Parker. Photo: Peter Gannushkin. Back in June, 1996, the non-profit Arts for Art, led by Patricia Nicholson and her husband William Parker, organized the first Vision Festival, a celebration of art, dance, and free jazz, in New York City. The Parkers had previously organized the Sound Unity festivals in 1984 and 1988 ...
5 giorni fa · His style and success in the genres of rhythm and blues and jazz had an influence on a number of highly successful artists, including, as Jon Pareles has noted, Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Van Morrison, and Billy Joel.
5 giorni fa · One of the warmest lights from San Francisco’s most storied left family, Conn Malachi Hallinan, died June 19, at his home in Berkeley after a long fight with cancer. He was 81.
