A music blog written by Rich Brown
A Nocturne (in music) is a short composition that evokes moods inspired by the night. They are character pieces, not of any specific musical form. The first use of the term Nocturne was by the Irish pianist and composer, John Field ( Éire go Brách!). Some of the most famous Nocturnes for piano are... Continue Reading →
The 1961 blues record King of the Delta Blues Singers by Robert Johnson is a legendary recording that was released at just the right time. Johnson had been dead for over twenty years by the time this LP was put out, but it became one of the most influential recordings for some of the biggest... Continue Reading →
One of my favorite jazz guitarists of all time is Stanley Jordan. Like most people, I first heard his playing on the 1985 Blue Note album, Magic Touch. This album was at the top of the Billboard Jazz charts for something like an entire year, easily a record! I still listen to that album and can... Continue Reading →
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