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Jim Hall, Concierto de Aranjuez. Jazz meets Spanish music

[Monday Notes no.46] The most famous work of Spanish composer Joaquin Rodrigo, the Concierto de Aranjuez has also been much appreciated by jazz musicians. I have analysed Jim Hall’s beautiful interpretation. Help me to spread the love for music 49 shares Share49 Tweet Pin LinkedInContinue readingJim Hall, Concierto de Aranjuez. Jazz meets Spanish music

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June, from “The Seasons” by Tchaikovsky. Simplified version and piano tutorial

June is part of Op. 37a written by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1875. The volume was commissioned by a music magazine that asked the composer for twelve pieces of music, dedicated to the twelve months of the year. The pieces were then published with the magazine, one per month.Continue readingJune, from “The Seasons” by Tchaikovsky. Simplified version and piano tutorial

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Modern Jazz Quartet, Milano. Between classical music and Jazz

[Monday Notes No. 31] The Modern Jazz Quartet was one of the longest-running jazz ensembles on the jazz scene. John Lewis was a promoter of the third current and was pursuing a contact between European classical music and jazz.Continue readingModern Jazz Quartet, Milano. Between classical music and Jazz

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