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Get Happy: The Music of Harold Arlen’s Great American Songbook
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Harold Arlen was a singer, pianist, arranger, and, most importantly, a composer of iconic popular songs in the 20th century. A highly regarded contributor to the Great American Songbook, Arlen wrote over 500 songs, with his most famous being "Over the Rainbow." Born 120 years ago in 1905, Arlen's music—primarily composed for Broadway shows and films—has evolved into jazz standards still performed today. His influence is all over my record collection, and tonight, we'll focus on his work and the artists who brought it to life. Featured performers include: Randy Weston, Julie London, Lester Young, Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Anita O'Day, Horace Silver, Sun Ra, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Sphere, Bud Powell, John Coltrane, Terry Gibbs, Oscar Peterson, Shirley Scott, Chris Connor, Ella Fitzgerald, Keith Jarrett, Dinah Washington, and Nancy Wilson.Tags
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Harold Arlen
David Brown
Randy Weston
Julie London
Lester Young
Thelonious Monk
duke ellington
Billie Holiday
Anita O'Day
Horace Silver
Sun Ra
Cecile McLorin Salvant
Bud Powell
John Coltrane
Terry Gibbs
oscar peterson
Shirley Scott
Chris Connor
Ella Fitzgerald
Keith Jarrett
Dinah Washington
Nancy Wilson
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