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Africa and the Blues
written by Gerhard Kubik, 1934- (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1999), 240 page(s)
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written by Gerhard Kubik, 1934- (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1999), 240 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Gerhard Kubik, 1934-
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Blues
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The Black Composer Speaks
written by David Baker, 1931-, Lida M. Belt and Herman C. Hudson, 1923-2003; edited by David Baker, 1931-, Lida M. Belt and Herman C. Hudson, 1923-2003 (Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow Press, 1978), 506 page(s)
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written by David Baker, 1931-, Lida M. Belt and Herman C. Hudson, 1923-2003; edited by David Baker, 1931-, Lida M. Belt and Herman C. Hudson, 1923-2003 (Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow Press, 1978), 506 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Contributor
David Baker, 1931-, Lida M. Belt, Herman C. Hudson, 1923-2003
Author / Creator
David Baker, 1931-, Lida M. Belt, Herman C. Hudson, 1923-2003
Date Published / Released
1978
Publisher
Scarecrow Press
Topic / Theme
African American Music
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Lucille
written by Sebastian Danchin, 1955-; in Blues Boy: The Life and Music of B. B. King (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1998), 126-138
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written by Sebastian Danchin, 1955-; in Blues Boy: The Life and Music of B. B. King (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1998), 126-138
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Sebastian Danchin, 1955-
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Person Discussed
B. B. King, 1925-2015, Blind Lemon Jefferson, 1897-1929, Lonnie Johnson, 1889-1970, Charlie Christian, 1916-1942, Ivory Joe Hunter, 1914-1974, Louis Jordan, 1908-1975, Roy Hawkins, 1903-1974
Topic / Theme
African American, Musicians, Songs, Performance practice, Expression in performance, Performance influences, Radio programs, Improvisation, Guitar, electric, Guitar
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The Modern Scene
written by Amiri Baraka, 1934-2014; in Blues People: The Negro Experience in White America and the Music that Developed from It. (New York, NY: William Morrow and Company, 1963), 187-248
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written by Amiri Baraka, 1934-2014; in Blues People: The Negro Experience in White America and the Music that Developed from It. (New York, NY: William Morrow and Company, 1963), 187-248
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Amiri Baraka, 1934-2014
Date Published / Released
1963
Publisher
William Morrow and Company
Person Discussed
John Coltrane, 1926-1967, Dizzy Gillespie, 1917-1993, Count Basie, 1904-1984, Lester Young, 1909-1959, Miles Davis, 1926-1991, Ornette Coleman, 1930-2000, Cecil Percival Taylor, 1929-2018, Coleman Hawkins, 1904-1969, Charlie Parker, 1920-1955, Thelonious Monk, 1917-1982
Topic / Theme
Caucasian American, African American, Cultural identity, Discrimination, Racial integration, Segregation, Nomenclature, Musical ensembles, Fads, Cultural life, Musicians, Performance influences, Performance practice, Music arrangement, Musical technique, Musical meter and rhythm, Bars and saloons, Performance criticism, Music criticism, Improvisation, World War II, 1939-1945, Korean Conflict, 1950...
Caucasian American, African American, Cultural identity, Discrimination, Racial integration, Segregation, Nomenclature, Musical ensembles, Fads, Cultural life, Musicians, Performance influences, Performance practice, Music arrangement, Musical technique, Musical meter and rhythm, Bars and saloons, Performance criticism, Music criticism, Improvisation, World War II, 1939-1945, Korean Conflict, 1950-1953, Beat Generation, 1950's-1960's, Saxophone, Piano, Drum kit, Big band, Bass, double, Trumpet
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Ionisation
directed by Merrill Brockway, 1923-2013; composed by Edgard Varèse, 1883-1965; conducted by Pierre Boulez, 1925-2016; produced by Merrill Brockway, 1923-2013, Camera Three, New York, NY; in Musicians and Contemporary Music, Boulez x 3, Part II (Kent, CT: Creative Arts Television), 5 mins
Part two of a three-part series in which Pierre Boulez, Music Director of the New York Philharmonic, discusses many aspects of performing "contemporary" and "avant garde" music with panels representing the music world. Performances of modern music accompany and illustrate these talks. On this program the conversat...
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directed by Merrill Brockway, 1923-2013; composed by Edgard Varèse, 1883-1965; conducted by Pierre Boulez, 1925-2016; produced by Merrill Brockway, 1923-2013, Camera Three, New York, NY; in Musicians and Contemporary Music, Boulez x 3, Part II (Kent, CT: Creative Arts Television), 5 mins
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Part two of a three-part series in which Pierre Boulez, Music Director of the New York Philharmonic, discusses many aspects of performing "contemporary" and "avant garde" music with panels representing the music world. Performances of modern music accompany and illustrate these talks. On this program the conversation concerns how musicians feel about the challenges of modern music, and what new techniques are demanded on players and their instrum...
Part two of a three-part series in which Pierre Boulez, Music Director of the New York Philharmonic, discusses many aspects of performing "contemporary" and "avant garde" music with panels representing the music world. Performances of modern music accompany and illustrate these talks. On this program the conversation concerns how musicians feel about the challenges of modern music, and what new techniques are demanded on players and their instruments. Pieces performed: Varese's "Ionisation" (1933) and Peter Lieberson's "Concerto for Violoncello with Accompanying Trios" (1974). With members of the New York Philharmonic: concertmaster Eliot Chapo, Ralph Mendelson (viola), Orin O'Brian (double bass), Walter Rosenberger (percussion), Stanley Drucker (clarinet).
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Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Performance, Panel discussion
Contributor
Pierre Boulez, 1925-2016, Merrill Brockway, 1923-2013, Camera Three, New York, NY
Author / Creator
Edgard Varèse, 1883-1965, Merrill Brockway, 1923-2013
Publisher
Creative Arts Television
Series
Boulez x 3
Topic / Theme
Musical performances, Music practice, Musicians, Music, Avant-Garde
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1975 Creative Arts Television
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Valentine
directed by Merrill Brockway, 1923-2013; composed by Jacob Druckman, 1928-1996; produced by Merrill Brockway, 1923-2013, Camera Three, New York, NY; performed by Jon Deak, 1943-; in Music Director and Contemporary Music, Boulez x 3, Part III (Kent, CT: Creative Arts Television), 8 mins
Part three of a three-part series in which Pierre Boulez, Music Director of the New York Philharmonic, discusses many aspects of performing "contemporary" and "avant garde" music with panels representing the music world. here Arthur Weisberg, conductor of the Contemporary Chamber Ensemble, and Jacob Druckman, comp...
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directed by Merrill Brockway, 1923-2013; composed by Jacob Druckman, 1928-1996; produced by Merrill Brockway, 1923-2013, Camera Three, New York, NY; performed by Jon Deak, 1943-; in Music Director and Contemporary Music, Boulez x 3, Part III (Kent, CT: Creative Arts Television), 8 mins
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Part three of a three-part series in which Pierre Boulez, Music Director of the New York Philharmonic, discusses many aspects of performing "contemporary" and "avant garde" music with panels representing the music world. here Arthur Weisberg, conductor of the Contemporary Chamber Ensemble, and Jacob Druckman, composer. Performances of modern music accompany and illustrate these talks. On this program the conversation concerns the responsibilities...
Part three of a three-part series in which Pierre Boulez, Music Director of the New York Philharmonic, discusses many aspects of performing "contemporary" and "avant garde" music with panels representing the music world. here Arthur Weisberg, conductor of the Contemporary Chamber Ensemble, and Jacob Druckman, composer. Performances of modern music accompany and illustrate these talks. On this program the conversation concerns the responsibilities of the conductor, the architecture of concert halls, added rehearsal time needed for modern music, new or different orchestra personnel needed for new music. Pieces performed: "Valentine" by Druckman, "Eclat" by Boulez.
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Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Panel discussion, Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Jon Deak, 1943-
Contributor
Merrill Brockway, 1923-2013, Camera Three, New York, NY
Author / Creator
Jacob Druckman, 1928-1996, Merrill Brockway, 1923-2013, Jon Deak, 1943-
Publisher
Creative Arts Television
Series
Boulez x 3
Topic / Theme
Music, Music conductors, Composers, Avant-Garde
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1975 Creative Arts Television
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Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker
written by Gary Giddins, 1948- (New York, NY: Beech Tree Books, 1987), 128 page(s)
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written by Gary Giddins, 1948- (New York, NY: Beech Tree Books, 1987), 128 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Gary Giddins, 1948-
Date Published / Released
1987
Publisher
Beech Tree Books
Topic / Theme
African American Music
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The Color of Jazz: Race and Representation in Postwar American Culture
written by Jon Panish (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1997), 160 page(s)
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written by Jon Panish (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1997), 160 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Jon Panish
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Jazz
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A Day in the Life of Francesco Tristano
directed by Friederike Schlumbom, fl. 2012; produced by Claus Wischmann, 1966-, Sounding Images; performed by Francesco Tristano, 1981-, in A Day in the Life of Francesco Tristano (Paris, Ile-de-France: Windrose (Film distributor), 2012), 26 mins
Graduated of Juilliard school, he is a specialist in Baroque and contemporary music and member of the Aufgang electronic music group.
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directed by Friederike Schlumbom, fl. 2012; produced by Claus Wischmann, 1966-, Sounding Images; performed by Francesco Tristano, 1981-, in A Day in the Life of Francesco Tristano (Paris, Ile-de-France: Windrose (Film distributor), 2012), 26 mins
Description
Graduated of Juilliard school, he is a specialist in Baroque and contemporary music and member of the Aufgang electronic music group.
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Francesco Tristano, 1981-
Contributor
Claus Wischmann, 1966-, Sounding Images
Author / Creator
Friederike Schlumbom, fl. 2012, Francesco Tristano, 1981-
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
Windrose (Film distributor)
Person Discussed
Francesco Tristano, 1981-
Topic / Theme
Musicians, Rehearsals, Performance practice, Solo, Electronic, Electronic Instruments, Piano
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of Windrose Distribution.
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Epilogue: The Mirrored Self
written by Duke Ellington, 1899-1974; in Duke Ellington: Music is My Mistress (Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, 1973), 470-491
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written by Duke Ellington, 1899-1974; in Duke Ellington: Music is My Mistress (Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, 1973), 470-491
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Duke Ellington, 1899-1974
Date Published / Released
1973
Publisher
Doubleday & Company
Person Discussed
Duke Ellington, 1899-1974
Topic / Theme
African American, American, Music criticism, Colleges and universities, Foods, Composers, Music composition, Performance influences, Music education, Expression in performance, Improvisation
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