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Ángela Varo Moreno, The Violin Virtuoso And Music Educator Arrives In The United States
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All About Jazz
Ángela Varo Moreno, an internationally-acclaimed violinist and esteemed music educator hailing from Spain, is set to bring her unparalleled expertise to the United States. Slated to commence in 2024, Moreno's influential presence will be felt across several prestigious educational and musical platforms, marking another significant milestone in her decorated career. From 2024 to 2027, Angela Varo Moreno will serve as the lead jazz violin and flamenco instructor at the illustrious Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts. Founded in 1778, Phillips Academy ...
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Marcela Bastida: The Keys Of Resilience
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Brian Urra
In the lush soundscape of jazz fusion, where the essence of music melds with innovation, Marcela Bastida stands as a beacon of creative brilliance and resilience. Despite her legal blindness, Marcela has not only mastered the realms of jazz as an internationally acclaimed pianist and arranger but has also revolutionized assistive music technology for visually impaired musicians worldwide. Early Musical Calling Marcela’s journey began amidst the bustling streets of Mexico City. At the tender age of six, piano keys under ...
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Son Brings Father's Promised Melody to Fruition
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Greg Nathan
The song “In the Autumn Years" is the title track of a new album being released this Monday by Soaring Music Publications. “In the Autumn Years" is a 70-year-old melody written by Charles Nathan. Charles was recognized in 1953 by BMI with a Certificate of Achievement for the “great national popularity" of his melody from “Say You're Mine Again," which was one of Perry Como's greatest hits. Also in 1953, Charles wrote the music and words of the song “In ...
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Hyewon Park’s Symphony Of Success
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All About Jazz
Hyewon Park has emerged as a luminary in the music industry, exhibiting her multifaceted talent as a pianist, composer, and recording artist. With a unique ability to blend jazz and classical music alongside influences from electronic and South Korean traditions, she has carved out a distinctive niche for herself. Hyewon Park is a prolific artist whose body of work includes acclaimed singles, as well as significant contributions to prestigious productions and events, earning her respect and recognition in both the ...
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Virtuoso Composer And Pianist Hyewon Park: A Global Influence From South Korea
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All About Jazz
Hyewon Park, an acclaimed and internationally-recognized composer, pianist, and music educator from South Korea, continues to garner respect and admiration on both domestic and international stages for her notable achievements and contributions to the music industry. Since 2021, Park has been the Lead Composer and Arranger for Osunjirang, a distinguished South Korea-based company founded by the esteemed classical music composer Chanho Oh. Under Osunjirang, Park has crafted and published a remarkable array of original music and arrangements. Her exceptional talent ...
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Acclaimed Composer Hyewon Park Appointed To Prominent Music Programs In The U.s.
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All About Jazz
Acclaimed South Korean composer, pianist, and music educator Hyewon Park is about to make waves in the music industry in the United States. Known for her extraordinary ability to perform, compose, and communicate her musical expertise to students, Park is about to bring her expertise to the next generation of students in the United States, as she has accepted leading roles at several esteemed music schools and colleges. One of the world’s most prestigious educational institutions, Berklee College of Music, ...
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The Recording Industry's Music Performance Trust Fund Invests $1.1 Million in Grants to Communities to Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month
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Michael Ricci
The recording industry's Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF), a leading non-profit organization enriching lives and uniting communities through the power of music, wrapped up its annual initiative to present admission-free live musical performances celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) in April. Nearly 5,000 professional musicians in 78 markets across North America performed for appreciative audiences from Honolulu to Saskatoon to New Orleans and beyond. Events were held in parks, libraries, schools, art galleries, assisted living residences, community centers, churches, and other ...
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2024 JJA Jazz Awards Nominees Announced – 29th Annual Celebrating 48 Categories Of Excellence In Music And Music Media
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Michael Ricci
The Jazz Journalists Association, the international organization of writers, photographers, broadcasters and other media professionals covering jazz, has posted finalist nominees for its 2024 JJA Jazz Awards, the 29th annual celebration of excellence in music and music journalism. Active members of the JJA are currently voting for winners of Awards in 48 categories for recordings and performances (including record labels and producers, ensembles, composers, vocalists and instrumentalists), and journalism and media (publications, books, blogs, album art, photos and podcasts. Composer-arranger-ensemble ...
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