Word: solosings
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Tenor saxophonist and recording artist Don Braden '85, also a Jazz Band alum, performed three tunes, including an arrangement commissioned by the OFA entitled "Landing Zone" and an arrangement of the Hank Mobley tune "Soul Station." The latter, which will appear on Braden's upcoming release for RCA/Victor entitled The...
The octet performance led perfectly into the entrance of legendary Louisiana-born tenor saxophonist Illinois Jacquet. Jacquet proceeded to steal the show with his quirky stage antics and easy-going humor. Walking over to his alto saxophone after putting down his tenor, he turned to confide with the audience, "The...
Despite the fact that the show began almost 45 minutes late, putting both performers and audience on edge, Saturday's performance was full of emotional intensity. Tzeng has a lovely voice, well showcased in her many solos, particularly in "Someone Else's Story" and "You and I." Her character, while...
Throughout the performance, the male leads were consistently excellent. Robert Wallace danced the role of the fearless and compassionate Conrad superbly. The strength of his technique was evident during his many solos, which were filled with extremely high, streamlined jumps and great athleticism. Birbanto was portrayed by Lazlo Berdo, who...
Crossover is nothing new. The Viennese violinist Fritz Kreisler recorded Irving Berlin tunes in 1927, around the same time that a Tin Pan Alley refugee named George Gershwin sent wigs flying with such concert scores as An American in Paris. What has changed is that today's listeners, raised in...