Although the jazz world he once reigned over was crawling with imitators, they knew he was still the boss. For stellar late-period Gillespie, check out 1974’sDizzy Gillespie and Oscar Peterson, a duet album between himself and the piano giant. Their original “Mozambique” shows how his ab...
The piano is such a versatile instrument, that naturally, everyone wants to write for it. From sonatas to concertos, we’ve gathered the pieces of music that showcase the piano at its best…This is a definitive list of the best pieces ever written for piano and keyboard......
Scotland’s own Average White Band has enjoyed immense success in both the jazz-funk and soul genres since the 1970s thanks to their infectious energy and musicianship. Infectious grooves featured on hits like “Pick Up The Pieces” have helped establish them as one of the most popular bands ...
Evans was so obsessed with the four-note opening refrain of the aforementioned “Some Other Time” he incorporated it into other pieces. One of these was “Flamenco Sketches” from Miles Davis’Kind of Blue, and another was “Peace Piece,” a solo improvisation over the vamp that takes up ...
28 best ever jazz pianists Relaxing piano music: the most soothing pieces in classical music 7. Mozart's Piano Sonatas They may not quite plumb the same emotional depths as Beethoven, but Mozart’s piano sonatas - written between 1774 and 1789 - offer a snapshot of a phenomenal musical tale...
From Beethoven’s aching solo piano works to Tchaikovsky’s swelling ballet themes, here’s our guide to the pieces we think are the perfect place to start, on your journey into classical music.
The pieces are supported by piano (Albert van Veenendaal), electric guitar (Paul Jarret), and viola (Oene van Geel). Mostly chamber jazz befitting a museum, but this really sharpens up when Jarret takes the lead and Kamperman introduces some much-needed percussion. 74. Chad McCullough: The...
On a basic level, Silver was a genius with melody. He often said that music should bring joy and make people forget their troubles. It was hard to be downcast with Silver’s music playing in the vicinity. “Horace put the fun back in the music,” wrote jazz piano great Mike LeDonne,...
Sakamoto uncovers moments of joy in changes that seem to move of their own volition, like leaves in the wind. He knew the piano inside and out, but was still finding chords that could surprise and delight. And though his days were numbered, he let these pieces unspool as though he had ...
15 glorious pieces of classical music for summertime.Picture: Getty By Maddy Shaw Roberts Let these brilliant summer melodies take you on a musical journey from the fervent height of summer, to the tranquil sunset at day’s end. Keep cool and ring in the sun-drenched months ahead with these...