Maria Callas: the 100 most inspiring musicians of all time American-born Greek operatic soprano Maria Callas,(b. Dec. 2, 1923, New York, N.Y., U.S.—d. Sept. 16, 1977, Paris, France)originally named Maria Cecilia Sophia Anna Kalogeropoulos, revived classical coloratura roles in the mid-20th century with her lyrical and dramatic versatility. Callas was the daughter of Greek immigrants […]
Month: August 2021
Bill Evans Trio LIVE on Jazz 625 (1965) Personnel: Bill Evans, piano; Chuck Israels, acoustic double bass; Larry Bunker, drums. Track Listing: Recorded on 19th March 1965. On March 19, 1965, the Bill Evans Trio stopped by the BBC studios in London to play a pair of sets on Jazz 625, the now-legendary program hosted […]
Philip Glass – The Hours – Piano solo (with sheet music) Sheet Music download here. Philip Glass Biography Born on January 31, 1937, in Baltimore, MD; married four times; children: three. Education: Graduated from the University of Chicago, 1956; graduated from the Juilliard School of Music. The American composer Philip Glass continues to have a […]
Bill Evans (1929-1980)- (sheet music transcriptions) Life and Music Bill Evans – Life and Music Part 1 Bill Evans – Life and Music Part 2 Bill Evans – Life and Music Part 3 Bill Evans –Life and Music Part 4 Bill Evans Time Remembered is a 90-minute documentary film, produced by Bruce Spiegel, which tells […]
Bill Evans LIVE at Molde (Norway) Jazz Festival 1980 Bill Evans: pianoMarc Johnson: bassJoe LaBarbera: drums Live at Molde Jazz Festival, Norway, August 9, 1980 Re: Person I Knew (deleted) Days Of Wine And Roses Your Story (deleted) Nardis Sorry, the RE: Person I Knew and Your Story have been deleted to avoid copyright issues. […]
Vivaldi – The Four Seasons (Piano Solo arr.) with sheet music Antonio Vivaldi Antonio Vivaldi was born in Venice, Italy, on March 4, 1678. His first music teacher was his father, Giovanni Battista Vivaldi. The elder Vivaldi was a well-respected violinist, employed at the church of St. Mark’s. It is possible, though not proved, that […]
Be creative at the Piano (Part 4) Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes When Improvising Mistake #1 -Thinking about what you’re going to play A lot of students think there should be some kind of preparation before improvising on the piano. They are right! There should be some thought as to the sound, tonality, and key […]
Take Five · Dave Brubeck with sheet music Dave Brubeck’s Greatest Hits, find this sheet music and many more in our Library. David Warren Brubeck (December 6, 1920 – December 5, 2012) was an American jazz pianist and composer, considered one of the foremost exponents of cool jazz. Many of his compositions have become jazz standards […]
Herbie Hancock: An Analysis of His Improvisional Style (1/3) Jazz music is often described as a language; in the same sense, improvisation between members of a small ensemble is referred to as a conversation. Just as children learn to speak their native language by imitating older competent speakers, young musicians learn to speak jazz by […]
Procol Harum – “A Whiter Shade of Pale” LIVE in Denmark (2006) In 2006, Procol Harum took to the stage at Ledreborg Castle in Denmark for a truly special couple of shows, culminating in a performance of their most famous song which has continued to stun fans 15 years later. The English rock band were […]