#Jazz Composers

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Remembering Quincy Jones: A Legacy That Redefined Music

Introduction: Quincy Jones, who passed away on November 3, 2024, was a towering figure in the music world whose influence extended far beyond his own remarkable achievements as a producer, composer, and musician. Over a career that spanned more than six decades, Jones revolutionized jazz, pop, film scoring, and music production, leaving a legacy that forever changed the landscape of modern…

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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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damn...

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プロモーション Vです

ヒロオガワ - Composer, Keyboardist 8

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M i l e s

D a v i s

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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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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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for my classical music heads

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

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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

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M i l e s D a v i s

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Blame Game - Luca Sestak Trio feat. Oli Parker (live at the studio)