Articles related to "Jazz Composer"

This is a look at the British composer and musician Colin Towns, and how his Mask Orchestra took the jazz world by the scruff of the neck.

On the evening of October12th, 1962, the jazz composer Charles Mingus assembled together a group of America's finest jazz musicians to record a concert.

Brief biography of Scott Joplin, 'The King of Ragtime' in later 19th-Century. Famous for 'The Entertainer' piano music - used in the blockbuster movie 'The Sting.'

Ben Allison began taking a new direction with his 2005 release Cowboy Justice and he continues his quest on his latest, Think Free.

Biography of Edward "Duke" Ellington - his life and career. He was influential in jazz history and founder of the big-band jazz music.

Honoring the best in the classical music field, the 2010 Léonie Sonning Music Prize was awarded to the Italian mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli.

A glimpse of the life and work of Sam Shepard as a man, a poet and musician; as well as his imaginative work as an actor, director and playwright for audiences worldwide.

You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown Remastered Deluxe Edition DVD is a fun reminder of the genius of Charles M. Schulz. 8/10.

With the death, aged 84, of baritone saxophonist Cecil Payne, on 30 November 2007, the jazz world has lost one of its most respected and creative players and composers.

The broad term "latin jazz" encompasses many subgenres of music from several countries, including Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Brazil.

Fans of JRR Tolkien can enjoy a number of musical renditions of poetry found in Tolkien's works, as well as songs and music inspired by the LOTR books.

Caroline Kennedy hosts the 32nd Annual Kennedy Center Honors. This year the honorees are Mel Brooks, Dave Brubeck, Grace Bumbry, Robert De Niro and Bruce Springsteen.