Jazz
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James Kaplan recalls a touchstone jazz album in ‘3 Shades of Blue’
James Kaplan tells the story of the three geniuses who were the main force behind Miles Davis’ 1959 recording of “Kind of Blue.”
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Solon Springs pianist channels Bill Evans, Wynton Kelly in jazz ensemble’s recreation of ‘Kind of Blue’
Thursday night at the West Theatre in Duluth, Ryan Frane and other jazz masters from the region will perform “Kind of Blue” live in a candlelit session, both replicating the work and bringing their own solo interpretations to it.
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(Nearly) every classical performance in Wisconsin between now and Thanksgiving
When Thanksgiving approaches, so too does an influx of classical music performances across the state. Wisconsin Public Radio “Afternoon Classics” host Lori Skelton says Wisconsin is seeing a unique “concert […]
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Where can you hear jazz and blues music in Milwaukee?
There’s something about both jazz and blues that gets deep into your fibers. Genres with myriad powers. Music potent enough to make you muse, sway or wail. They’re cousins, of […]
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WPR Music Hosts Feature Black American Divas
During WPR’s Fall Member Drive, join our music hosts during daytime classical music shows for a wide range of recordings by some of the greatest singers in American music, including […]
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5 Classical Pieces Influenced By Jazz
The influence of jazz runs through many kinds of music, including music written by composers working in the classical world. For many American composers, especially, jazz was a welcome jolt […]
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Nicola Benedetti And Wynton Marsalis: Violin Concerto And Fiddle Dance Suite
Wynton Marsalis and Nicola Benedetti seem to be unlikely collaborators at first glance — she’s a classical violinist from Scotland and he’s a trumpeter and jazz bandleader who hails from […]
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WPR Music Hosts Share Tracks For April Fools’ Day
In honor of April Fools’ Day, WPR’s music staff had fun putting together a collection of personal — quirky favorites. The songs range from comical melodies to subversive jokes. Enjoy! […]
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WPR Music Hosts Share Songs For Valentine’s Day
Love, gained and lost, is one of the most common themes in all music. In honor of Valentine’s Day, WPR’s Music Staff shares some wide-ranging personal favorites, from the familiar […]
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St. Paul’s McNally Smith College Of Music Closes Unexpectedly
A St. Paul college with a reputation as one of the premier contemporary music schools in the country has unexpectedly closed. The McNally Smith College of Music drew many of […]
