The Ntu Sound Chamber: A Spiritual Jazz Journey with WDR Big Band and Nduduzo Makhathini
The collaboration between the WDR Big Band and South African pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini in “The Ntu Sound Chamber Experience” is a remarkable fusion... Read More
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Part 3. – Miles Davis and the Evolution of Jazz Fusion from Classical Roots
Jazz has always been a dynamic art form, evolving and reshaping itself with each passing decade. Among the countless innovators who redefined the genre, Miles... Read More
Part 2. — How the Modern Jazz Quartet Blended Jazz and Classical Music to Create Something Timeless
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Let’s face it — when most people think of jazz, they picture smoky clubs, wild improvisation, and the kind of energy that feels almost chaotic.... Read More
Part I. Blending Jazz and Classical Music: Schuller, Davis, and MJQ
When we think of jazz, images of lively improvisations in intimate clubs often come to mind. However, the Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ) redefined this perception... Read More
Introducing the Series: Jazz at the Crossroads of Innovation
Jazz has never been a static art form. From its roots in New Orleans to the electric experimentation of the 1970s, it has thrived on... Read More