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Jazz Interpretations of Ravel and Faure
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How influential was Ravel on the development of jazz? Charlie Parker mentioned Ravel as a composer he admired in a blindfold test for DownBeat Magazine. Miles Davis wrote "We were into Ravel. We were just leaning toward—like Ravel, playing a sound only with the white keys." Billy Strayhorn was a great admirer of Ravel. Herbie Hancock stated, "Over the years, I had often used Ravel's harmonies in my music."
In this hour, you'll hear jazz musicians ranging from Bill Evans and Gary Burton, to Jorge Pardo and Hot Club Of Detroit as they put their stamp on the music of these innovative French composers.
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