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Bobby Short. Robert Waltrip Short (September 15, 1924 – March 21, 2005) [1] was an American cabaret singer and pianist who interpreted songs by popular composers from the first half of the 20th century such as Rodgers and Hart, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, Harold Arlen, Richard A. Whiting, Vernon Duke, Noël Coward and George and Ira Gershwin.
www.bobbaldwin.com. Bob (Robert) Baldwin (born December 9, 1960) is an American, New York–born contemporary jazz pianist, music composer, music producer, author, inventor, radio host, and creator of the NewUrbanJazz Lounge and City Sketches Inc. His views on owning his own recorded masters have been referred to as ‘the Ray Charles of ...
His YouTube channel is described as containing "music theory, music cognition, jazz improvisation, musical performance technique, musicology and memes". [ 5 ] [ 6 ] [ 7 ] He also creates "Gig Vlogs ", which give insight into his life as a professional musician in New York City and around the world. [ 8 ]
Adair was an adjunct professor of jazz studies at Vanderbilt University 's Blair School of Music. [6] She was a faculty and board member of the Nashville Jazz Workshop, where she often performed. [5][8] In 2002, Adair was named a Steinway Artist. [7][8] She was inducted into Western Kentucky University's Hall of Fame and Cave City's Hall of Fame.
Frank Driggs ("Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree") Irving Townsend ("We Three Kings of Orient Are") Jingle Bell Jazz (re-issued as Christmas Jazz) is a collection of jazz versions of Christmas songs recorded between 1959 and 1962 by some of the most popular artists on the Columbia label. It was released on October 17, 1962.
Carmen McRae. Carmen Mercedes McRae (April 8, 1920 – November 10, 1994) was an American jazz singer. [1] She is considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century and is remembered for her behind-the-beat phrasing and ironic interpretation of lyrics. [2]
1949–1965, 1985-present. Website. birdlandjazz.com. Birdland is a jazz club started in New York City on December 15, 1949. The original Birdland, which was located at 1678 Broadway, just north of West 52nd Street in Manhattan, [1] was closed in 1965 due to increased rents, but it re-opened for one night in 1979. [1]
The Lounge Lizards. The Lounge Lizards were an eclectic No Wave musical group founded by saxophonist John Lurie and his brother, pianist Evan Lurie, in 1978. Initially known for their ironic, tongue-in-cheek take on jazz, The Lounge Lizards eventually became a showcase for John Lurie's sophisticated compositions straddling jazz and many other ...