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Tue September 18, 2012

Brad Mehldau: (Unlikely) Songs By Other People

Originally published on Tue September 18, 2012 7:23 pm

At this point, there's nothing special about jazz musicians playing post-Beatles pop: It's just the new normal. But one of the trendsetters on that score was pianist Brad Mehldau and his versions of Radiohead and Nick Drake tunes. Now, Mehldau's trio has a new covers album out.

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A Blog Supreme
8:03 am
Sat September 15, 2012

Cannonball Adderley: 5 Songs From A Joyous Soul

Originally published on Sun September 16, 2012 8:56 pm

A Blog Supreme
12:10 pm
Fri September 14, 2012

Around The Jazz Internet: Sept. 14, 2012

Credit Courtesy of the artist
The Neil Cowley Trio is: (L-R) Evan Jenkins, Cowley, Rex Horan.

Next Wednesday: new Dave Douglas band live in concert. But first, these news:

  • Burning Ambulance has been counting down the 50 Greatest Saxophonists ever all week. Featuring guest lists from Jon Irabagon and Rudresh Mahanthappa.
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Deceptive Cadence
7:03 am
Fri September 14, 2012

Van Cliburn Speaks, Atlanta's War Of Words And Domingo's Successor

Credit Courtesy of the Van Cliburn Foundation
Pianist Van Cliburn made a surprise appearance at the 50th Anniversary Van Cliburn Competition Gold Medalists concert in Fort Worth, Texas Sept. 6.

Originally published on Wed October 24, 2012 1:26 pm

  • Very touching: the ailing Van Cliburn addressed the Fort Worth audience at the concert celebrating his competition's 50th anniversary: "I personally want to thank you all for all of your faithful support. Never forget that I love you all from the bottom of my heart forever."
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Deceptive Cadence
7:03 am
Fri September 7, 2012

A Clutch Of Cage, A Surprising Critical Shift And Rocky Times At American Orchestras

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Composer John Cage, whose 100th birth anniversary was earlier this week.

Originally published on Wed October 24, 2012 1:26 pm

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