Composers

Gene Pritsker's Sound Liberation: Varieties of Religious Experience Suite

by Raul d'Gama Rose
June 21, 2010

Gene Pritsker's Sound LiberationVarieties of Religious Experience SuiteInnova Records2010

There are times when certain music--usually symphonic in scope--suggests the character of a new cultural epoch. Beethoven's 3rd Symphony, also known as the Eroica symphony, was one such, and it set the tone for the Romantic era. His 9th Symphony was even more significant as it not only celebrated the Age of Enlightenment, but also humanity's action against repression. The composition of the ...

Jazz Master Anthony Braxton Joins The New England Conservatory Jazz Composers’ Orchestra On Thursday, February 12

Source: Braithwaite & Katz Communications
January 24, 2026

Composer, educator, and saxophonist Anthony Braxton ’25 hon. DM, the revered NEA Jazz Master who’s received honors including MacArthur and Guggenheim fellowships, joins the NEC Jazz Composers’ Orchestra in concert on Thursday, February 12 at Jordan Hall, 290 Huntington Avenue, Boston. Admission to the 7:30 p.m. concert is free, but tickets are required. For information visit necmusic.edu. The orchestra coached by Frank Carlberg performs Braxton’s music for large ensemble from various periods, including Ghost Trance Music, quartet pieces, and pulse ...
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Composers Concordance's 'Compcord@40' Compilation Album Release May 3, 2024

Source: Robert C. Ford
April 30, 2024

CompCord@40 is a 22-track digital-only compilation album featuring a variety of eclectic cross-over new music curated from Composers Concordance Records (CCR) extensive catalogue. CCR has released 88 albums by well-known artists including jazz luminaries, Adam Holzman, John Clark and David Taylor; Hip-Hop artist Keith LeBlanc; percussionists Glen Velez and Peter Jarvis; conductor Kristjan Jarvi and The Absolute Ensemble, and composers Gene Pritsker, Dan Cooper, Debra Kaye, and Shanan Estreicher. The cover art image and design are by graphic artist Graham ...
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Chris Walters Digs The Masterful Composers

Source: Ken Franckling's Jazz Notes
March 20, 2023

Nashville-based pianist and singer Chris Walters dug deep into the Great American Songbook—and two of his own worthy gems—in what mostly was a tip of the hat to icons George Gershwin and Cole Porter at the Gulf Theater in Punta Gorda, Florida on Saturday, March 18. Walters called this tour “Rhapsody in Burlesque"—-melding a reference to Gershwin's “Rhapsody in Blue" with his sometimes playful and unusual treatments of the material. Rest assured, there were no dancers involved, other than his ...
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Composer / Percussionist / Author Adam Rudolph Publishes 'Sonic Elements' For Instrumentalists And Composers

Source: Adam Rudolph
September 26, 2022

With Sonic Elements, composer and percussionist Adam Rudolph presents exciting and innovative ideas about intervals, harmony, and rhythms. He also expands upon his rhythm concept of “Cyclic Verticalism”, which he first presented in his 2006 book Pure Rhythm. Written for performers, students, educators, and composers, as well as anyone interested in music, Sonic Elements is a unique and profound contribution to books on music pedagogy and philosophy. In the introduction to Sonic Elements Rudolph writes: “The purpose of this ...
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Vocalist Staci Griesbach Launches 'Songbook Singles' Series Celebrating 20th Century Composers From Great American Songbook And Beyond

Source: Staci Griesbach
June 14, 2021

New Series Launches with 1951 Academy Award-Nominated Best Original Song “A Kiss To Build A Dream On” & 1961 Academy Award-Winning Best Original Song “Moon River.” Now Available on Bandcamp & Coming to All Digital & Streaming Platforms on June 25, 2021. Known for reimagining the Great American Songbook of country music, Los Angeles-based vocalist Staci Griesbach is launching a new music collection called Songbook Singles, debuting with the 1951 Academy Award-nominated Best Original Song “A Kiss to Build a ...
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Music By Marginalized And Underheard Composers Featured In 'Lost Voices' Streaming Monday, November 30

Source: Ann Braithwaite
November 20, 2020

A sung story of trafficked Jewish women, a forgotten form of Macedonian folk music, the little-known work of a once popular Dominican artist, and an edgy, wild tune by Legendary Stardust Cowboy are among the pieces presented in Lost Voices, a concert featuring music by artists missing from the conversation. Performed by the inventive young musicians of New England Conservatory’s internationally renowned Contemporary Improvisation (CI) Department at NEC’s iconic Jordan Hall, the event is produced by faculty members Anthony Coleman ...
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Int'l Society Of Jazz Arrangers & Composers' May 16-18, 2019 At The University Of Northern Colorado

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations
March 7, 2019

Almost 100 individuals from over 25 states and 10 countries will be sharing their work, philosophies, techniques, and insights over the 2.5 day conference. If you haven't already registered and made plans to attend...do so now! Discounted early-bird registration ends March 22nd. For more information (including hotel & travel) registration, and program ad opportunities, visit isjac.org. Featured Artist Lineup The fourth International Jazz Composers' Symposium, co-sponsored by the University of Northern Colorado and the International Society of Jazz Arrangers and ...
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International Jazz Composers' Symposium Set for May 16-18, 2019 At The University Of Northern Colorado—Featured Artist Lineup Announced!

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations
August 21, 2018

The fourth International Jazz Composers' Symposium, co-sponsored by the University of Northern Colorado and the International Society of Jazz Arrangers and Composers (ISJAC), will be held in the new School of Music facilities at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO from May 16-18, 2019. The Symposium is designed as a forum to bring jazz composers of all ages and nationalities together for an informal exchange of ideas, information, and inspiration. This year's Symposium will include noted master artists ...
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Ottawa JazzWorks Jazz Camp And Composers Symposium, August 13-19, 2018. Register now!

Source: Judith Humenick
July 27, 2018

JazzWorks is a jazz camp for adults and talented youth. There’s still time to register! Call us now at 613-523-0316 to find out more. Join us as we celebrate 25 years in jazz education! The JazzWorks Jazz Camp is a great way for singers and instrumentalists to learn jazz theory and technique from innovative Canadian jazz musicians and international guests, in a relaxed and supportive environment. It's an intensive, adult-focused learning experience where participants of all levels can ...
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Vocalist Estrella Acosta Releases "Mujeres De Luna" Songs By Cuban Women Composers

Source: Estrella Acosta
May 11, 2018

A tribute to the great female composers of Cuba... now available online worldwide Cuban vocalist Estrella Acosta went on a search in the rich and beautiful musical history of her motherland. There she discovered innovative and rarely heard music composed by women during the last century. In this collection of beautiful songs, she highlights the important role played by women composers in Cuba’s music of the past 100 years. Featured are works by the likes of Marta Valdés, Maria Teresa ...
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