#Jazz Composers

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Mario Bauzá: Pioneering Afro-Cuban Jazz and the Legacy of a Musical Innovator

Introduction: Mario Bauzá, born one hundred and thirteen years ago today on April 28, 1911, in Havana, Cuba, was a pivotal figure in the development of Afro-Cuban jazz. His contributions as a musician, composer, and bandleader helped shape the sound of Latin jazz and left an indelible mark on the world of music. Early Life and Influences: Bauzá, raised in Havana, showed prodigious talent on…

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One of Swedens most famous authors is children's book author Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002). Her perhaps most famous character of all is Pippi Långstrump, Pippi Longstocking in English. The books about Pippi is one of the most translated books in the world, available in around 100 languages.

The books were released during the 40's, and in 1969 a TV-series adaption came out. In the 70's, two movies were released, with the same actors and director. The theme song Här kommer Pippi Långstrump (Here comes Pippi Longstocking) was composed by the incredibly well renowned jazz musician Jan Johansson and recorded sung by the actress playing Pippi, Inger Nilsson. Johansson died tragically in a car accident in 1968, before the series were released. Most subsequent Astrid Lindgren songs were written by Georg Riedel.

The song is sung from Pippi's perspective, describing herself and urging her friends to have a great time with her. The lyrics are also peppered with the nonsensical "tjolahopp tjolahej tjolahoppsansa". A couple of years ago, an "official music video" was published on Youtube, consisting of clips from the series and movies:

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今夜は、マハビシュヌ・オーケストラを聴きながら。

ヒロオガワ - Composer, Keyboardist 4

音源は"Beth"を使用（アルバム Double Trapより）

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Carla Bley, 1972.

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T h e l o n i u s M o n k

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Modern Jazz Festival, (handbill), YMHA Kaufman Auditorium, New York, NY, April 23, 1954 [Recordmecca]

Composer's Workshop, featuring Charles Mingus, Teo Macero, Art Farmer, Kenny Clarke, Eddie Bert and Hall Overton, and Thelonious Monk

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" Don’t play what’s there, play what’s not there. "

- Miles Davis

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Portrait of musician and composer W.C. Handy and his wife, Irma Louise Handy. Printed on front: "M. Smith Studio." Handwritten on back: "1954."

E. Azalia Hackley Collection of African Americans in the Performing Arts, Detroit Public Library

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John Lewis: A Jazz Pioneer

Introduction: John Lewis was not only a visionary pianist and composer but also a pioneering force in the world of jazz. Born one hundred and four years ago today on May 3, 1920, in La Grange, Illinois, Lewis began his musical journey at a young age. His early exposure to classical music laid a strong foundation for his future endeavors in jazz. Early Career and Influences: Lewis’ career took…

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George Gershwin. American composer and pianist. Jazz and classics. Swanee (1919), The Man I Love (1924).

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desperately searching the internet for a video or audio recording of tout-a-coup jazz or just thomas sankara playing guitar

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i am not cut out to be a teacher by any means but put me in a lecture hall full of music majors and i will give 3hr seminar on music theory and audio storytelling in the charlie brown films

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