Rabbi Neil Blumofe examines jazz greats and history in this week's Liner Notes.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 1 day 17 hours 17 minutes
Stan Getz (Sunday 5.26.13)
“My life is music, and in some vague, mysterious and subconscious way, I have always been driven by a taut inner spring which has propelled me to almost compulsively reach for perfection in music, often – in fact,
Cab Calloway (Sunday 5.12.13)
Singer, dancer, and bandleader, Cab Calloway is often referred to as the “hi- di -hi- di-ho” man. His nonsensical sounds and improvised melodies made him one of the fathers of “scat.” He was also a commercial success as a performer on stage and in film...
Art Tatum (Sunday 5.5.13)
Self taught pianist, Art Tatum is acknowledged as one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time. Known for his technical proficiency, speed, and unique improvisations, he set a new standard for jazz piano. His visual impairment allowed him an interesti...
Ella Fitzgerald (Sunday 4.28.13)
Coming from a troubled childhood, Ella Fitzgerald found solace in music and song. Discovered at age 17, after singing in the style of the Boswell sisters in a talent competition, she would become the top female jazz singer for 50 years.
Ella Fitzgerald (Sunday 4.28.13)
Coming from a troubled childhood, Ella Fitzgerald found solace in music and song. Discovered at age 17, after singing in the style of the Boswell sisters in a talent competition, she would become the top female jazz singer for 50 years.
Dizzy Gillespie (Sunday 4.21.13)
With his conception of harmonics and driving tempos, Dizzy Gillespie was an architect of the modern sound (bebop), daring others to reach for the stars, alongside him. His virtuosity and creativity helped to define a whole new approach to improvisation...
Dizzy Gillespie (Sunday 4.21.13)
With his conception of harmonics and driving tempos, Dizzy Gillespie was an architect of the modern sound (bebop), daring others to reach for the stars, alongside him. His virtuosity and creativity helped to define a whole new approach to improvisation...
Clifford Brown (Sunday 4.14.13)
Jazz trumpeter Clifford Brown is known for his precise and captivatingly smooth technique, and as a musician who died before his time in a tragic car crash at the age of 25. He recorded most notably with drummer Max Roach and saxophonist Sonny Rollins,...