Jazz

Jazz with Strings: Inventions; with Strings; Out of the Darkness

Jazz musicians with string ensembles: Perhaps the most famous examples might be Charlie Parker with Strings or Clifford Brown with Strings. On those well known CDs, the string arrangements, while very ...
Wall Street Journal

‘Synthesis: The String Quartet Sessions’ Review: Jazz Composers, Classical Form

Ryan Truesdell oversees and contributes his own music to this collection of pieces by 15 composers best known for their work in jazz, artfully blending the genre with chamber music. Martin Johnson ...
Jazz

'Flugelhorn & Strings - Jazz Meets Classic' By Gerhard Daum Now Available

Gerhard Daum's new instrumental album Flugelhorn & Strings will be released on February 7, 2025 on streaming platforms. The award-winning composer and multi-instrumentalist Gerhard Daum impressively ...
brooklynvegan

Chick Corea & Gary Burton played Blue Note Jazz Club with The Harlem String Quartet (pics, setlist)

Legendary jazz pianist, composer and 22-time Grammy Award winner Chick Corea turned 75 in June, and has been celebrating this milestone with a series of dates at The Blue Note Jazz Club, featuring ...
Bethel University

Student Musicians Explore the Recording Process

If you were to search “Bethel University Jazz with Strings, Volume I” on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, or anywhere you listen to your tunes, you’ll find an Extended Play (EP) record produced by the 5 ...
AFRO American Newspapers

D.C.’s String Queens reflect on women in music ahead of return to nation’s capitol

During Women’s History Month, the D.C.-based String Queens reflect on their journey as Black women in music, blending genres, teaching future musicians, honoring their predecessors, and performing for ...
NPR

Drummer Nate Smith arranges funky grooves with strings attached

If you are a fan of jazz, or groove for that matter, then you're probably acquainted with the artistry of Nate Smith. Whether it's with the bass master Dave Holland or funk supergroup The Fearless ...