At the turn of the century, a man spent the summer in a small “composing shed” near his house writing his first symphony. It’s the story of Gustav Mahler, and also of Leopold van der Pals. Pals had completed studies with Rheinhold Gliere and was inspired to write big works. His first symphony was completed […]

New Blues News – 7/16/2019 Tullie Brae – Revelation (Endless Blues): Tullie Brae is a confident and expressive singer who wrote the ten songs on this disc and also plays Hammond keys and piano and plays some slide. She is backed up by Jeff Jensen (guitar, hand claps), Bill Ruffino (bass), David Green (drums) and […]

New Jazz Adds – 7/16/2019 Anat Cohen Tentet – Triple Helix (Anzic): “Anat does what all authentic musicians do: She tells stories from her own experiences that are so deeply felt that they are very likely to connect listeners to their own dreams, desires and longings.” (Nat Hentoff) “Anat has been declared Clarinetist of the […]

Józef Elsner was one of the most important composers in early 19th Century Poland. He wrote 38 operas, eight symphonies, over 70 masses, and oratorios, dozens of chamber works, and more. Yet he’s remembered for one thing: he was Fredrick Chopin’s piano teacher. This release helps remove Elsner from his famous pupil’s shadow. The Op. […]

The Classics a Day team is made up of American and Canadians. The month of July has important national holidays for both countries. And so the theme for July is the music of North America. (Mexico doesn’t have a major holiday in July, but we decided to be inclusive).  In my posts for #ClassicsaDay I […]

Blues harp legend Johnny B delivers The Goodes to Offbeat Roadhouse on Friday night, July 19, from 8-9 for a concert which will also be broadcast on WTJU. Sure you could listen on the radio (91.1 FM) or on-line, and even video stream it, but concerts always sound better with you as part of the studio audience. Offbeat Roadhouse takes […]