Saxophonist Kristen Strom has been a mainstay on the Bay Area music scene for nearly two decades, acclaimed for beautifully rendered melodies, exceptional tonality, and accomplished musicianship.
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Good morning. The grave of Jean Sibelius and his wife Aino is in the garden at Ainola, Järvenpää, Finland, just north of Helsinki. Ainola was their home from 1904-1969, and where Sibelius composed in the lovely peaceful surroundings. Igor Stravinsky pays homage. #composers#music
I’ve been opening my concerts lately with solo saxophone. It’s a fun challenge to start completely exposed with no plan, and find my way into the first tune. Here’s a moment from Mexico City. Big thanks to Eugenio, Romain and Mirabel from De Quinta Producciones!
72 years ago today, five legends—Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Bud Powell, Charles Mingus, and Max Roach—took the stage at Massey Hall. Jazz at Massey Hall captured a once-in-a-lifetime performance that became one of the most iconic live jazz recordings in history.
Register for our Summer Jazz Camp before Friday to take advantage of our Early Bird price! Give your kids the gift of music education from Jun 23 to Jul 3 at Wilcox High School.
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This past Saturday, my bassoon professor from grad school played his final performance. Rite of Spring…seemed appropriate. And then the following day, sold his Heckel bassoon to a grad student. Over the past year, he sold all his music & reed equipment.
Join us at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center this March as our 50th Anniversary celebration continues with incredible performances, inspiring education events, and so much more.
Get your tickets today at https://t.co/9c6jAYf8e9.
Miles Davis composed the Elevator to the Gallows (1958) score in a single session while watching the film. After noting a rough cut, he gathered 4 musicians without rehearsal & recorded it in one take, creating a landmark in improvised film scoring.