Tag Archives: Piano

Today’s Music: Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup, Wynonie Harris, Louis Teichner

Posted on August 24, 2012 by admin

Blues legend Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup was born today in 1905 (d. 1974). He’s best-known for a song he wrote that became Elvis Presley’s first hit, “That’s All Right, Mama.” Blues-belter Wynonie Harris was born today in 1915 (d. 1969). … Continue reading →

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Today’s Music: Van Cliburn, Christine McVie, Philip Taylor Kramer

Posted on July 12, 2012 by admin

Classical piano ‘pop star’ Van Cliburn was born on this day in 1934. During the ’50s and ’60s his name was synonymous with classical music and musical genius for most Americans. Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie wailed her first this day … Continue reading →

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Today’s Music: Bill Evans, “Spring is Here” (1959)

Posted on May 5, 2012 by admin

A simple standard morphed into a subtle and complex tone poem by the late, great jazz pianist, Bill Evans.

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Today’s Music: Erik Satie

Posted on January 6, 2012 by admin

French composer Erik Satie (1866 – 1925) is an acquired taste and either you like him or hate him, but there is no denying his impact on modern music, not only classical, but jazz, as well. His sparse, languid piano … Continue reading →

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