Oscar Peterson at 100: Beyond the Keys
A flurry of agile fingers churning up notes at dazzling speed like a turbo butterfly flying over fields of black and white keys. Instant delivery…
Browsing: Ella Fitzgerald
Review | Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and the Rhythms of Harlem
With Uptown Nights (seen March 8), the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra paid tribute to the world of jazz as it was founded on the talents of…
This Day in Music – 1937: Death of George Gershwin
Gershwin, one of the main catalysts for jazz to become America’s music, was a composer and pianist who bridged popular and classical modes. His prolific…
This Day in Music – Edvard Grieg & Ella Fitzgerald
June 15, 1843 is the birthday of Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg. Born in Bergen, he is widely considered as one of the leading romantic composers.…
