#OnThisDay Duke Ellington was born in 1899. Ellington was a Jazz composer who paved the path for music in the early 20th century.
Want to learn more? Check out this article from @PBSAmerMasters:
https://t.co/b9uWh2rW25
#JazzAppreciationMonth#BlackHistory
Wayne Shorter, my best friend, left us with courage in his heart, love and compassion for all, and a seeking spirit for the eternal future. He was ready for his rebirth. As it is with every human being, he is irreplaceable . . .
Today we celebrate the legacy of the hugely influential tenor saxophonist, composer, and bebop pioneer #DexterGordon who was born 100 years ago #OTD February 27, 1923
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It was great seeing colleagues from hundreds of collegiate music programs around the country during the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) Annual Meeting in #StLouis.
Looking for music for low brass? Check out this arrangement of Duke Ellington's "Come Sunday." This can be used in a variety of low brass configurations (quartet to choir). https://t.co/5IJk39unIU
Howard Johnson, possibly the greatest musician ever to play a tuba, passed away this morning. Look for a full obituary on our website soon. In the meantime, here's the last time HoJo was interviewed in our pages, for a 2018 feature on (of course) the tuba. https://t.co/fFSpbNCyfI
Join BSO musicians for a recital featuring Beethoven's String Trio in G and a selection of music for low brass instruments.
Available online August 14 - 21. More details: https://t.co/DVQrBHcG9w
9yrs ago today - w/Bunky Green after dress rehearsal at Lincoln Center for the premiere of “The Quest.” I talked to Bunky a couple of days ago and he is doing well. @ Lincoln Center https://t.co/04aTPQ9Yvf