Charlie Parker was a saxophonist and an early pioneer of the 1940’s #bebop movement. Later, he would move on to create new and elaborate harmonic structures that now define bebop. #HeardThatSong
Comment below your favorite bebop artist!
Jazz historians were speculating there were undiscovered recordings of @Johncoltrane and #TheloniousMonk for decades. In 2005 they were finally discovered. The original recordings sat unmarked in the Library of Congress since 1957.
Definitely worth a listen. 🔥 #HeardThatSong
Hoagy Carmichael became famous for his jazz-influenced instrumental compositions and musical soundtracks.
Listen to how Hoagy’s “The Nearness of You” has been reinterpreted over the years. #jazzstandards#HoagyCarmichael
https://t.co/U4wyyzJuIk
When #DukeEllingtion wrote directions to his home by subway for composer #BillyStrayhorn. The directions began with: “Take the A train”, and the rest was history.
Here Duke Ellington performs “Take the A Train” in the 1943 film “Reveille with Beverly".
#BingCrosby made his first solo radio appearance in 1931 and became a hit singer in the same year. Only a decade after his debut, he would popularize: “What’s New”. #BingCrosby#HTS
Listen as our hosts discuss the history of this song: 👇
https://t.co/hFlloiSc8W
Now here’s a jazz landmark. The Village Vanguard on 7th Ave, NYC. Today it remains virtually unchanged since #MilesDavis, #JohnColtrane, #TheloniousMonk, and other great jazz musicians performed live throughout the years.
Comment below if you have been!
"I've Got You Under My Skin" is one of Cole Porter's most successful, showcasing his witty lyrics and timeless style. #JazzClassics
Listen to how this iconic song has been reinterpreted over the years. Check out the full episode:
https://t.co/6z1eLlftds
@Fkjmusic is one of a growing number of musicians to push the boundaries of nu jazz by fusing jazz and electronic music production. Here he performs live at La Fée Electricité in Paris. #FrenchKiwiJuice#HeardThatSong
What do you think about the new evolutions of jazz?
In @milesdavis' album “Bitches Brew”, he changed jazz with a never before seen style of rhythm section. He began using multiple drummers, percussionists, pianists, and bassists all in single recordings! #BitchesBrew
What is your favorite song of his?
Look familiar? The Cotton Club is where Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, and other jazz icons erupted in the 1920’s.
Listen to our show to learn more about influential performers and jazz history. 👇
https://t.co/9dpa8xHKKo
George Gershwin was an early pioneer of Broadway-style #jazz and became famous for blending a classical style similar to Debussy with jazz and popular music of his time. Listen to four renditions of Gershwin’s original “Love Walked In.” https://t.co/oA6uXcYudX
We’re only one week away from what would’ve been Nat King Cole’s 100th birthday. His music has meant so much to so many people. We’d love to know -- what is your favorite Nat King Cole song? #NatKingCole100