Rhapsody in Blue (Original)
By George Gershwin (1898-1937). Single piece for solo piano. 31 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing. (AP.PS0047)
ISBN 9780769230955. With introductory text (does not include words to the songs). 20th Century and Jazz. 9x12 inches.
George Gershwin's own piano solo version.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Special Books Serie - 4
Front Cover Album Serie - 6
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JACK MCDUFF The Dynamic Jack McDuff (1964 US 7-track LP, front laminated pasted gatefold picture sleeve. This copy has been clearly AUTOGRAPHED
Front Cover Album Serie - 3
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MADELEINE PEYROUX Half The Perfect World (Authentic 2006 US AUTOGRAPHED 12-track CD album, boldly signed by Madeleine across the front cover in silver pen.
Historic Banners Serie - 5
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ELVIS COSTELLO AND THE RUDE 5 Framed 1991 Concert Poster (Superb 1991 US 'Bill Graham Presents' concert poster for the May 28 & 29 and June 3 & 4 concerts at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles and May 31 & Jun 1 concerts at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley with special guest Sam Phillips. This poster features one side of the background in a flurescent orange and the other in flurescent green, each side has a different coloured green palm tree image with Elvis' face at the top. This poster has been personally dedicated & signed by the promoter Bill Graham at the bottom in a black pen.
Steinway Buys ArkivMusic
By Wes Phillips
May 24, 2008 — Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. announced May 19 that it was acquiring online classical retailer ArkivMusic, LLC for $3 million in cash at closing and three annual payments of $500,000.
ArkivMusic has been one of the recording industry's few success stories, the result of its core staff's passion for classical music and its realization that the old model of shipping product all over the country looking for customers was grossly inefficient. ArkivMusic not only utilized the Internet's efficiencies, but it created a unique "on-demand" manufacturing model wherein CDs are created after the order has been placed. As a result, the company's annual growth has pegged at about 30% per year over the last four years. The company did more than $8 million in sales in 2007.
"This is a fantastic deal for us and the companies we work with," ArkivMusic's President Eric Feidner told Stereophile. "Steinway will provide us with the capital to grow our company to meet its potential, guaranteeing a strong classical music presence in the prerecorded music market."
"Also very important, we will continue to operate independently. The management team is locked in for the long term and all employees continue in their current roles."
That's a smart move on Steinway's part, because much of the value in ArkivMusic is the depth of knowledge and passion of the ArkivMusic staff.
Steinway CEO Dana Messina sees it that way. "We are excited to have ArkivMusic and its employees join Steinway. We share a passion for supporting outstanding music and musicians, and ArkivMusic is one of the shining lights in the classical music business these days. This acquisition will help Steinway promote thousands of musicians that use our instruments around the globe."
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Jazz at Lincoln Center 01
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The words of JALC
To enrich the artistic substance and perpetuate the democratic spirit of America's music. From down home and elegant concert performances by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra... to entertaining educational programs that bring the sound and feeling of jazz into the lives of thousands of kids and grownups... to innovative collaborative programs with artists in diverse idioms: we offer top quality musicianship and universal friendship. By taking the feeling of jazz on tour and by inviting artists and audiences from all over the world into our new home in New York City, Frederick P. Rose Hall, we bring people together for a simple purpose: To Have a Profoundly Good Time. Welcome is our motto.
Special Book Serie - 3
The most comprehensive Jazz Theory book ever published! Over 500 pages of text and over 750 musical examples. Written in the language of the working jazz musician, this book is easy to read and user-friendly. At the same time, it is the most comprehensive study of jazz harmony and theory ever published. "The Jazz Theory Book" takes the student from the most basic techniques such as chord construction and the II-V-I progression through scale theory, the blues, "I've Got Rhythm" changes, slash chords, the bebop and pentatonic scales, how to read a lead sheet and memorize tunes and a study of reharmonization that is almost a book in itself. Satisfaction guaranteed or money will be refunded. Mark Levine has worked with Bobby Hutcherson, Cal Tjader, Joe Henderson, Woody Shaw, and many other jazz greats.
Endorsements
"This could be the single finest music book of any type I've ever seen. It's certainly the best explanation of the mechanics of jazz, and the amazing depth of the content is matched by the care and accuracy of the presentation. An invaluable resource for all improvising musicians regardless of instrument."-Bass Player Magazine
Luciana Souza, jazz & bossa nova singer
Grammy winner Luciana Souza is one of Jazz’s leading singers and interpreters. Hailing from S�Paulo, Brazil, she grew up in a family of Bossa Nova innovators. Her work as a performer transcends traditional boundaries around musical styles, offering solid roots in jazz, sophisticated lineage in world music, and an enlightened approach to classical repertoire and new music.
As a leader, Luciana Souza has seven acclaimed releases including her three Grammy nominated records "Brazilian Duos," 2002, "North and South," 2003, and "Duos II," 2005. Her debut recording for Universal/Verve, "The New Bossa Nova, " (2007) was met with critical acclaim (Bilboard Latin Jazz Album of the Year) and offers an exquisite and personal interpretation on songs by Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, and Steely Dan, and a sublime duet with James Taylor. The record was produced by Ms. Souza’s husband, Larry Klein.
Ms. Souza has performed and recorded with greats like Herbie Hancock (on his Grammy winning record, River – The Joni Letters), Paul Simon, Maria Schneider, Danilo Perez, John Patitucci, Hermeto Pascoal, and many others. Her complete discography contains more than 50 records as a side singer. Luciana Souza’s singing has been called "transcendental, "perfect, " and of "unparalleled beauty. " Entertainment Weekly said, "Her voice traces a landscape of emotion that knows no boundaries. "
Luciana Souza has been a prominent soloist in two important works by composer Osvaldo Golijov – La Pasion According to St. Mark, and Oceana. She has performed with the Bach Akademie Stuttgart, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the Brooklyn Philharmonic. Other orchestral appearances include de Falla's "El Amor Brujo" with the New York Philharmonic, the Atlanta Symphony, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Her work in chamber music includes a fruitful collaboration with the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet.
Ms. Souza began her recording career at age three with a radio commercial, and recorded more than 200 jingles and soundtracks, becoming a first-call studio veteran at age 16. She spent four years on faculty at Berklee College of Music in Boston, where she received a Bachelor's in Jazz Composition. Ms. Souza earned a Master's degree in Jazz Studies from New England Conservatory of Music and taught for four years at the prestigious Manhattan School of Music, in New York City. In 2005, Luciana was awarded Female Jazz Singer of the Year, by the Jazz Journalists Association.
Please visit www.lucianasouza.com
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