Category Archives: Music
Classical Guitarist Julian Bream at 80
Although an injury forced Julian Bream, Britain’s greatest virtuoso of guitar and lute, to stop playing two years ago, he reflects on his long career with satisfaction: “There’s nothing sad about not playing any more,” says Bream, who turned 80 in July. … Continue reading
Jazz Pianist Ahmad Jamal
We’re launching a new occasional feature today: YouTube videos showcasing some very fine elder musicians who continue to grace the stages of the world with their talents. We’ll start with the great jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal, 83. What makes this video unusual is … Continue reading
Angelo Lo Forese Sings Opera Brilliantly in His 90s
Angelo Lo Forese, now 93, is an Internet sensation and most certainly a sensation in person, thanks to his incredibly powerful operatic voice. And yes, after a long career, he is still performing. Hear him sing, at age 90 in … Continue reading
Dr. Lonnie Smith: Master of the Hammond B3 Organ
“Dr. Lonnie Smith is an unparalleled musician, composer, performer and recording artist. An authentic master and guru of the Hammond organ for over five decades, [Smith, now 71,] has been featured on over seventy albums, and has recorded and performed with … Continue reading
Bing Crosby’s Radio Show from December 28, 1949
No performer of the 20th century was more associated with Christmas than Bing Crosby. From 1931 until 1962, he was the star vocalist of radio. His popular Chesterfield Show, sponsored by the cigarette company, aired on Wednesday nights from 1949 through 1952. Read more … Continue reading
Chicago’s Magical Piano
To bring some holiday cheer to Chicago Union Station, Rob Bliss Creative partnered with Amtrak to create a magical piano that can respond in real time to its environment. (Pianist Andrew Blendermann played the tunes from a control room. But we … Continue reading
Jazz Singer Marion Cowings Talks About the Blues
“Jazz singer Marion Cowings, 67, is a native New Yorker. His smooth baritone voice and considerable range has been delighting audiences around the world for decades. Mentored by the legendary Jon Hendricks, Cowings is a master of scat and vocal technique. … Continue reading
