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This second updated edition of Notes from a Jazz Life includes
Digby Fairweather's career since the year 2000 as a jazz cornetist,
band leader, educator and broadcaster, working with George Melly
and leading his band the Half-Dozen. The book has much to offer to
people who are even marginally interested in jazz in all its wide
variety of forms as well as providing insights for regular jazz
readers. The author provides revealing reflections on the personal
life and career of a musician and, with a wealth of warm, hilarious
anecdotes, he writes honestly about all the challenges,
frustrations and rich rewards of being part of the jazz world.
Writing in Music demystifies music writing conventions and methods
by offering strategies for the types of writing that students most
often encounter in college courses on music. The book offers
guidance through the writing process and, for research assignments,
through the research process. Geared for an audience of music
majors and other students taking undergraduate music-major
courses--as well as for master's students in music desiring more
training in academic writing--Writing in Music covers the two
approaches common to academic coursework in virtually all
music-major programs: the study of music with a focus on its
cultural and historical contexts, and the exploration of works
using the tools of music analysis. Whether students want to apply a
specific approach or take a broader, interdisciplinary stance, this
guide prepares them to think and write about music.
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Joni
- The Anthology
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Barney Hoskyns; Introduction by Barney Hoskyns; Barney Hoskyns
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Washington, Dc, Jazz
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Regennia N Williams, Sandra Butler-truesdale; Foreword by Willard Jenkins
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Jessica Jung
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Crazy Rich Asians meets Gossip Girl by way of Jenny Han in this
knock-out sequel, about a Korean American teen who is thrust into
the competitive, technicolor world of K-pop, from Jessica Jung,
K-pop legend and former lead singer of one of the most influential
K-pop girl groups of all time, Girls Generation. Couture gowns,
press parties, international travel. Rachel Kim is at the top of
her game. Girls Forever is now the number-one K-pop group in the
world, and her fame skyrockets after her viral airport styling
attracts the attention of fashion's biggest names. Her life's a
swirl of technicolour glamour and adoring fans. Rachel can't
imagine shining any brighter. The only thing that's missing is
love-but Rachel's determined to follow the rules. In her world,
falling in love can cost you everything. Enter Alex. When Rachel
literally falls head over designer heels into his lap on a crowded
metro, she's tempted to give up her anti-love vows. Alex is more
than just heart-stopping dimples and adorably quirky banter. He
believes in Rachel's future-both in music and in fashion. But the
higher you rise, the harder you fall. And when a shocking act of
betrayal shatters her world, Rachel must finally listen to her
heart.
Beethoven Symphonies Revisited guides the reader -- music student,
concert goer, or general music lover -- through the movements in a
way that renews the novelty and excitement that listeners must have
felt at the first performances. Stylistic discussion concentrates
on the unusual features of each symphony, placing each individual
work in the context of Beethovens musical advancement and
circumstances. His musical innovations are explored, and his
contribution to the genre assessed. Thirty author-annotated musical
pages elaborate and exemplify. The essential building blocks of
key, tonality, metre, rhythm and instrumentation are discussed in
detail. The authors purpose is twofold: to bring together major
research findings and at the same time offer detailed descriptive
analyses of all nine symphonies. The approach is singular in its
emphasis on the symphonies in the context of performance practice
of the time, especially musical direction; the importance of the
wind instruments (especially horns) and kettle drums; how
counterpoint features in various passages in all the symphonies
except the Sixth and Eighth, and how this was influenced by
Beethovens strict training in species counterpoint. New evaluations
are offered, especially for the Second, Eighth and Ninth
symphonies. The books multi-faceted approach will be invaluable not
only for conductors and music students at all levels, but for all
concert goers and music lovers who wish to gain insight into the
musical intricacies developed and enhanced by Beethovens symphonic
journey. Illustrations: 30 annotated musical score pages comprising
99 examples linked to text explanations; autographed manuscripts;
performance venues; and instruments of the period. Illustrations:
30 annotated musical score pages comprising 99 examples linked to
text explanations; autographed manuscripts; performance venues; and
instruments of the period.
In The Eyeline of Furtherance, charts John Howard's rise from 70's
pop idol to a career in A & R and marketing. The '90s opened up
new vistas, ever bigger and better opportunities, working with
Elkie Brooks, Madness, Barry Manilow and rock 'n' roll heroes
Lonnie Donegan and The Crickets. As John puts it, "I was propelled
onwards and upwards, not this time by my own ambition, but by the
plans of others who had clearly decided that I was going places in
a direction I would never have imagined twenty years earlier." John
Howard's first book, Incidents Crowded With Life, followed the
ambitions of a young gay singer-songwriter in London in the '70s
which were realised after being signed by CBS Records and recording
his debut LP at Abbey Road studios. En route, he wrote the theme
song for a Peter Fonda movie and was heralded as The Next Big
Thing. And all the while navigating a series of disastrous personal
events, not least when he broke his back in 1976.
What link might connect two far worlds like quantum theory and
music? There is something universal in the mathematical formalism
of quantum theory that goes beyond the limits of its traditional
physical applications. We are now beginning to understand how some
mysterious quantum concepts, like superposition and entanglement,
can be used as a semantic resource.
This gorgeously designed retelling of The Nutcracker will make the
perfect Christmas present for ballet fans everywhere! In snow white
covered St. Petersburg, young dancer Stana's dreams have finally
come true - she has been chosen to play the lead role in
Tchaikovsky's new ballet, The Nutcracker. But with all eyes looking
at her, can Stana overcome her nerves and dance like she's never
danced before? From the author of the bestselling The Sinclair
Mysteries, Katherine Woodfine, and Waterstone's Book Prize winner,
Lizzy Stewart, this sumptuous and magical retelling of The
Nutcracker will transport you on a journey fay beyond the page.
Praise for Katherine Woodfine's The Sinclair's Mysteries series: 'A
wonderful book, with a glorious heroine and a true spirit of
adventure' Katherine Rundell, award-winning author of Rooftoppers
'Dastardliness on a big scale is uncovered in this well-plotted,
evocative novel' The Sunday Times 'It's a dashing plot, an
atmospheric setting and an extensive and imaginative cast.
Katherine Woodfine handles it all with aplomb' The Guardian Praise
for Lizzy Stewart's There's a Tiger in the Garden (Winner of the
Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2017, Illustrated Books
Category): 'A journey of discovery' The Guardian 'A stunning
testament to the power of imagination' Metro
In Search of Real Music gives a new perspective on the history of
classical music from 1600 to 2000 AD. Written for anyone who enjoys
classical music and wants to know more about how it developed, it
presents a profile of the music produced in each 50-year period,
with additional sections describing the progress of musical
instruments, the orchestra, publishing and recording, and the
buildings designed for operas and concerts. This book sets out the
recollections and research of one amateur listener. As a schoolboy,
Clive Bate played the violin in the National Youth Orchestra under
Walter Susskind and Hugo Rignold. Later he played in Bryan
Fairfax's Polyphonia for the celebrated first performance of
Havergal Brian's Gothic Symphony. Although he became immersed in a
career in I.T. and management consultancy, music remained his
principal interest. With retirement he turned his attention to
writing this concise history. It is neither an encyclopedia nor a
set of biographies, but explores the crucial events, traditions and
changes that shaped the course of the art form that is one of
Europe's greatest contributions to civilization. In Search of Real
Music will allow you to make connections between strands of history
that are rarely brought together, and thus enrich your
understanding of the music you love.
This book is primarily concerned with the story of traditional jazz
in Edinburgh since the mid-nineteen forties; that is, traditional
jazz played in and around Edinburgh by local jazz musicians and
bands. It is not much concerned with jazz played in and around
Edinburgh by visiting bands, professional or otherwise, except in
passing and when such bands have had a marked effect on local jazz,
this being especially the case in the early years. Similarly, the
significant number of local jazz musicians who went on to become
distinguished or even famous professional players at a UK or
international level, will primarily be discussed in respect of
their careers when playing in Edinburgh in local bands, rather than
their contributions in a wider and better known context. In some
cases, the wider reputations will be covered more than adequately
in more resounding publications than this.
This publication benefited from the support of the Institute for
Scholarship in the Liberal Arts at the University of Notre Dame.
This collective volume concentrates on the concept of
transposition, exploring its potential as a lens through which to
examine recent Francophone literary, cinematic, theatrical,
musical, and artistic creations that reveal multilingual and
multicultural realities. The chapters are composed by leading
scholars in French and Francophone Studies who engage in
interdisciplinary reflections on the ways transcontinental movement
has influenced diverse genres. It begins with the premise that an
attentiveness to migration has inspired writers, artists,
filmmakers, playwrights and musicians to engage in new forms of
translation in their work. Their own diverse backgrounds combine
with their awareness of the itineraries of others to have an impact
on the innovative languages that emerge in their creative
production. These contemporary figures realize that migratory
actualities must be transposed into different linguistic and
cultural contexts in order to be legible and audible, in order to
be perceptible-either for the reader, the listener, or the viewer.
The novels, films, plays, works of art and musical pieces that
exemplify such transpositions adopt inventive elements that push
the limits of formal composition in French. This work is therefore
often inspiring as it points in evocative ways toward fluid
influences and a plurality of interactions that render impossible
any static conception of being or belonging.
This is the statistical story of almost twenty years in the late
twentieth century of solid gig-going; a life spent listening and
interacting to live music, the story made human by anecdotes
arising from the gigs. This epoch includes the most thrilling of
musical times, the post-punk era of 1978 to mid 1980s - a period of
energy, adventure, originality and innovation, coupled with a
growing political/social awareness. The protagonist, however, did
so much more besides during these near twenty years, and brief
snippets of other events in his life are inserted accordingly. 2011
finds him still happily pursuing this path through life!
I Ain't Mad At Ya offers a rare insight into growing up in
Birmingham's black community in the 70s and 80s and shines a light
on the incredible amount of black music culture produced in the
vibrant suburb of Handsworth and the role its musicians and
entrepreneurs have played in shaping and influencing popular music
in the UK.
‘Fascinating and authoritative’ The Daily Express Sunday Times
bestselling author Sean Smith tells the extraordinary story of a
modern cultural icon: Harry Styles. Harry Styles has grown up. The
One Direction boy-band member so loved by millions has become a
truly global superstar and genuine icon of our times. In this
captivating biography for fans from day one as well as a whole new
generation, bestselling author Sean Smith follows the journey of a
thoroughly modern man with boundless charisma, who represents a
better world devoid of prejudice. At 16, Harry’s life changed
forever when he left his home in rural Cheshire to appear on The X
Factor – and never went back. Harry Styles: The Making of a
Modern Man paints a picture of a man who at times remains an
enigma, while embracing the world he cares about – his family,
his friends and lovers, his music, acting and the world of fashion.
Harry is the only British male artist to have his first two albums
debut at number one in the US; his movie career is flourishing with
starring roles in Don’t Worry Darling and My Policeman, and he is
the first man to appear solo on the cover of Vogue. A champion of
gender-fluid fashion, he has proved himself to be an inspiring role
model in a world where toxic masculinity has no place. In troubling
and uncertain times, Harry Styles lives by his own mantra, which
would benefit us all – ‘Treat People with Kindness’.
Isaac Odeniran is a Businessman, Author and Gospel Recording
Artist. He is the founder and Director of Abundant Life Housing
Association, Abundant Life Housing and Property Services Limited,
Zoe Gospel Promotions Limited and Abundant Life Recording and
Entertainment Company Limited (Zoe Records).
Drown out petty complaints with Tiny Violin! This kit includes
everything you need to quell those crocodile tears:Plays music:
plays a sad tune when the strings button is pressed downViolin
replica: Includes a 3 4/5" replica of a real violin with mini bow
and chinrestDisplay stand: An elegant vinyl stand included to store
and display your violinIllustrated mini book: Includes a 32-page
mini book about the origins of "tiniest violin" Perfect gift:
humorous gag gift or stocking stuffer
Having spent many years teaching and inspiring others, Rachel M
Davis has fulfilled one of her ambitions as a professional
musician, with the worldwide release of her first CD of moving and
original solo piano music called 'Dreamcatcher'. Recorded on a
Steinway piano under studio conditions Rachel has produced an
incredibly beautiful sound. Working with a team of recording
specialists, the production is truly world class and has been
described as 'The type of music that makes you wish you kept up
those piano lessons...' The CD and the book of sheet music will be
of enormous interest to a broad section of classical and popular
music lovers with a style reminiscent of Enya (Orinoco Flo) Andrew
Lloyd-Webber (Phantom of the Opera), Einaudi, and John Barry(Dances
with Wolves). You can listen to samples of all 10 tracks at
www.rachelmdavis.co.uk where you can also find links to buy the CD
and sheet music or download the tracks from digital music sites
like iTunes or Amazon.
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