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Sunday, July 25, 2010 — Friday, July 30, 2010
# 18907: Great Saxophonists; Jazz Pianists; Blues, Boogie and Big Bands
Program
The Great Saxophonists
featuring Seth Kibel
Discover the music and lives of the greatest practitioners of jazz's favorite instrument--the saxophone. Explore the careers of Frankie Trumbauer, Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young, Ben Webster, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, and more.
Jazz Pianists
featuring Andy Fields
The stylistic traits of jazz piano playing include Boogie-Woogie, Stride, Swing, and Bebop. Experience the legacy of trend-setting pianists such as Jelly Roll Morton and Oscar Peterson through audio and video examples.
Blues, Boogie and Big Bands
featuring Bill Messenger
The primitive Delta blues evolved into something smoother during the Big Band era. Trace the genre's evolution into boogie and the sophisticated blues styles of bands such as Duke Ellington's and Count Basie's.
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