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...lengthy, multi-sectioned rendition of “Bill’s Q Yvette,” a title which refers to Yvette Summers, the band’s diva and percussionist. After another dynamic solo from Mayfield, the focus was turned to the outstanding sideman of the group, pianist Red Atkins. With bassist Ed Livingston keeping time, Atkins danced through the tune, playing with various rhythms. This feature was followed by a showcase of the entire percussion section, from master percussionist Summers to drummer Horacio Hernandez...
...April 2001, Roach was honored as Harvard’s Guest Artist in Residence. The residency culminated in a concert that featured Roach, along with pianist Connie Crothers and dancer Dianne Walker. On the eve of that event, Roach discussed with The Crimson a few of his views on art, history, and life...
DIED. FRANKIE CARLE, 97, durable, melodic Big Band leader, composer and pianist (a.k.a. "the Golden Touch") of the '40s and '50s, best known for Sunrise Serenade, which he co-wrote and became his theme; in Mesa, Ariz. Carle wrote such vintage standards as Falling Leaves and Roses in the Rain...
...almost all lectures will include demonstrations with musical instruments. All of the teaching fellows are musicians, from a jazz pianist to a classical violinist to a member of a local rock band...
...Hammy pianist..."? What a poor choice of words to describe humorist and pianist Victor Borge [MILESTONES, Jan. 8]. Someone who made hundreds of thousands of people dissolve into tears of laughter--over and over again--certainly deserves a better characterization. DONALD E. SCHMIEDEL Las Vegas...