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5 Jazz Music Artists That Helped Define Jazz

Alan Smith — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 05:48:37 +0000

Sometimes it is surprising to note how many people know nothing at all about instrumental music or any music other than rock, pop, R&B, or hip-hop. Jazz music in particular seems to be relatively picked up at many places, and most of the artist’s most famous jazz music have passed on. Still, some people like listening to different types of music at times, and many who have been searching for unique vocal styles and improvisations have discovered the beauty and art behind jazz music. Here are 5 jazz music artists you should listen to if you really want to learn about jazz:

1. Billie Holiday (1915-1959) it can be said that she remains one of the most popular jazz songwriters and female vocalists who ultimately helped define the jazz genre. Often referred to as “Lady Day”, Billie Holiday was a singer who displayed a very distinctive vocal style which greatly influenced pop and jazz singing styles. Billie Holiday’s most popular songs include: Good Morning Heartache, Lady Sings The Blues, God Bless The Child, and Strange Fruit.

2. John Coltrane (1926-1967). The impact he has had on jazz music is undeniable. Coltrane was a prolific composer, bandleader and jazz saxophonist who recorded over 40 sessions as a bandleader, and many more as a session sax player for fellow jazz musicians Thelonious Monk and Miles Davis. Originally known for hard bop jazz and bebop, Coltrane is also recognized as one of the main forerunners of free jazz. His most popular albums include: Giant Steps, A Love Supreme, and My Favorite Things.

3. Miles Davis (1926-1991) there is the idea that there would be no jazz at all if were not for her. To many, his music is what jazz music is all about. In fact, Miles Davis is often recognized as one of the most innovative and influential jazz music artists of all time.Davis was a trumpet player, composer, arranger, and bandleader who helped usher in several of the most important developments in jazz music including hard bop, bebop, cool jazz, and jazz fusion. Popular albums by Miles Davis include: Kind Of Blue, In A Silent Way, Bitches Brew, and Tutu.

4. Charlie Parker (1920-1955) was a jazz composer and saxophonist known for his ground-breaking approaches to rhythm, melodies, and harmony. Working on the alto and tenor sax and dubbed an icon for “hipsters”, Charlie Parker was also influential in helping to develop bebop. Many of his songs are now considered jazz standards. Popular songs by Charlie Parker include: Billie’s Bounce, Ornithology, and Anthropology.

5. Oscar Peterson (1925-2007) was a Canadian jazz composer and pianist. With 7 Grammy Awards to his credit, many consider Oscar Peterson one of the most talented jazz pianists to have recorded. Popular works by Oscar Peterson include: Night Train, Cole Porter Songbook, and Live at the Blue Note

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Famous Rock Music Artists

Ralph Serpe — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 08:30:08 +0000

Many musical performers in the modern era transition from piano and classical music to more popular genres such as rock and classic rock. Many people learn to work on the piano initially, and they can use piano benches, a piano bench, or a sheet music cabinet to learn their trade and become better at their jobs. One of the more popular genres in modern music is rock, and amongst that subset there are tons of famous musicians and people who have made their mark on the world of modern music. In the upcoming paragraphs some of the more famous rock acts of the modern era will be discussed and some bands who have done an excellent job of becoming famous and making a name for themselves in modern rock.

One of the more famous rock bands of the modern era is Green Day. Green Day is from Oakland, California and has produced a lot of brilliant music that has reached a global audience. One of their more popular and famous albums is called American Idiot, which was also possibly their most famous album and produced numerous number one hits in the American pop charts. The album that really set the band apart from other groups was called Dookie, which was the group’s debut album that really brought them to fame and made them stand out from all the other punk bands that are around in the modern music scene. The band’s most recent album is called 21st Century Breakdown and is apparently themed around the pitfalls of modern American society and the problems that exist in the country.

Another famous rock group in the modern era is Blink 182. Blink 182 gained their notoriety in the mid to late 1990′s when they came out with a string of records that captured the angst and anger of the teenage population of the country. Recently, and unfortunately, the band has split up and there are a number of different side projects that the various band members are taking part in to take up their time. Blink 182 is probably most famous for their drummer Travis Barker, who is recognized as one of the best drummers in the world, and who was up until recently involved in a high profile relationship with his ex wife.

Finally, a famous rock group from the recent era is Nirvana. Since the death of lead singer and main artistic influence Kurt Cobain, the band split up into numerous projects amongst their members which include Christ Novocelic who plays in the band the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Dave Grohl who is the lead singer and main influence behind the band the Foo Fighters. Something that few people know is that much modern rock music is influenced by classical music and older instruments.

Christian Music Artists for Inspiration

Alan Smith — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:26:27 +0000

There are many types of music that people enjoy listening to, for inspiration or simply for their own listening pleasure, but few musical genres espouse positive messages as much as Christian Music and the artists that create it. Many people that aren’t familiar with this genre may assume that Christian Music is primarily made up of hymns, gospel, church songs for kids, and other types of music that you would commonly hear in a church, sung by a choir. On the other hand, fans of this genre know that it encompasses much more.

Some of the most famous in this genre are P.O.D., MxPx, Kutless, Switchfoot, Toby Mac, As I Lay Dying, Underoath, Stryper (from the 1980′s), and Evanescence – although, Evanescence has moved away from their religious roots since they’ve tasted big time success. Evanescence’s divergence from faith just helps to illustrate the challenges the Christian rock stars have to face, making P.O.D’s unwavering path to success and their inspirational message even more amazing. Other bands like Creed may contain Christian recording artists, but this doesn’t necessarily mean that they are a Christian rock group.

Unlike Stryper, who used to toss Bibles out to fans during their onstage performances, Christian artists are more careful about being outwardly religious today. This stems from the fear that they may alienate some fans if they’re “too religious.” However, this is not to say that groups like P.O.D, MxPx, or As I Lay Dying shy away from their faith. These groups embrace their faith through their positive lyrics and their lifestyles, but they also make sure not to “push” their faith on anyone – this way no one feels alone.

Since Christian Music is always reaching out to its fans, it’s not surprising that fans also feel more comfortable with their religion. Thanks to major Christian bands as well as the music that many enjoy in their home or church, artists of this genre help promote a positive message that is inspirational to everyone.