The saxophone was invented by Belgian Adolphe Saxe in the early 1840s. The main saxophones, classed by range from low to high are Baritone, Tenor, Alto and, Soprano, with the Tenor and Alto being the most commonly played. While there…
What is a concert pianist? A concert pianist is a featured soloist, that performs and records classical piano music either alone, with an orchestra, or in a chamber ensemble. Conductors often request particular pianists that they feel best suit the…
George Gershwin was a composer, songwriter, and pianist who, along with his lyricist brother Ira, crafted some of the world’s most memorable songs. Born Jacob Gershwin (09/26/1898 – 07/11, 1937) in Brooklyn,New York, his prodigious gift for music was evident…
Like most musical styles, Gospel music evolved over time by absorbing different influences. It grew up in the parishes and houses of worship in the southern United States, mostly in the early 20th century. To this day, Sunday church services…
Each month, Joshua Lebofsky (NMW Global Music Editor), secludes himself in a room somewhere in this beautiful world and curates a playlist that you will listen to again and again. This is great music. Guaranteed. The playlist is a carefully…
From virtuoso wunderkinder to seasoned pros with decades of dedication to the art form, there’s something for all jazz lovers here. Relax and enjoy these ten new jazz tracks today. Winter Blues Album: OriginArtist: Joey AlexanderLabel: Mack Records Joey Alexander’s…
The saxophone was invented by Belgian Adolphe Saxe in the early 1840s. The main saxophones, classed by range from low to high are Baritone, Tenor, Alto, and, Soprano, with the Tenor and Alto being the most commonly played. While there…
While the electric guitar gets most of the glory in popular music since the 60s, the piano still sits at the center of many memorable songs. Back in the tin pan alley days, hopeful songwriters pitched their latest tunes to…
The Bossa Nova is a beat, a style, and a genre of music that developed in Rio de Janeiro and gained worldwide fame in the 1960s. Related to the samba beat, its basic rhythm has been borrowed and incorporated into…
Piano players spend huge amounts of time alone in rooms with their instruments. Like any dedicated professional trying to master their craft, it’s helpful to step away from the instrument from time to time to get some perspective. If you’re…