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In Aaron J. West's introduction to his analysis of smooth jazz, "Caught Between Jazz and Pop" he states, "I challenge the prevalent marginalization and malignment of smooth jazz in the standard jazz narrative. Furthermore, I question the assumption that smooth jazz is an unfortunate and unwelcomed evolutionary outcome of the jazz-fusion era.
The related term jazz-samba describes an adaptation of bossa nova compositions to the jazz idiom by American performers such as Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd. Bossa nova was made popular by Elizete Cardoso 's recording of Chega de Saudade on the Canção do Amor Demais LP , composed by Vinícius de Moraes (lyrics) and Antonio Carlos Jobim (music).
This is an A–Z list of jazz tunes which have been covered by multiple jazz artists. It includes the more popular jazz standards, lesser-known or minor standards, and many other songs and compositions which may have entered a jazz musician's or jazz singer's repertoire or be featured in the Real Books, but may not be performed as regularly or as widely as many of the popular standards.
28 – The 7th Vossajazz started in Voss, Norway (March 28 – 30). [1]Featured artists on Vossajazz was Cross Section, E`Olen, Elton Dean Quartet with Kenny Wheeler, Hariprasad Chaurasia Ensemble, Johnny Griffin Quartet, Kristian Bergheim / Andreas Skjold Sextet with Finn Otto Hansen, Kristiansen / Jørgensen Quintet, McCoy Tyner Sextett, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen / Rune Gustafsson Duo ...
The Incredible Jazz Guitar; Movin' Along; Oliver Nelson: Taking Care of Business; David Newman & James Clay: The Sound of the Wide Open Spaces!!!! Art Pepper: Gettin' Together; Max Roach: We Insist! Charlie Rouse: Takin' Care of Business; George Russell. George Russell Sextet at the Five Spot; Jazz in the Space Age; Stratusphunk
Billy Taylor – "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free" Ronnie Laws – "Always There" Charlie Hunter feat. Norah Jones – "More Than This" St. Germain – "Sure Thing" Paul Jackson Jr feat. Earic Dawkins – "Inner City Blues" Earl Klugh – "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" Bobby McFerrin - "Don't Worry, Be Happy" Nina Simone ...
For a looser, more comprehensive A-Z list of jazz standards and tunes which have been covered by multiple artists, see the List of jazz tunes Index of articles associated with the same name This set index article includes a list of related items that share the same name (or similar names).
The first CD from the Weather Channel heralded the network's entry into retail music. The network's music had been a source of interest for viewers, who had written in for years asking where they could purchase the music played during the "Local on the 8s" segment, broadcast 288 minutes each day. The 12-song compilation features the channel's ...