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EPISODE · Sep 20, 2016

Maestro Leonard Bernstein Narrates "What Is Jazz"

from CiTR -- The Jazz Show · host CiTR 101.9 Vancouver

This classic recording done in the mid-50s is our second Jazz feature into the "back to school" idea with an educational and entertaining lecture into what Jazz music is and what it isn't. Leonard Bernstein loved, understood and respected Jazz music and was a master communicator. This is less a history of Jazz but an analysis in a non-academic fashion of many of the unique musical elements that make up this great American art form. In the second half, Maestro Bernstein takes apart a popular song and brings in many players to improvise and personalize the song. Bernstein unlocks some of the mysteries of the music and it is a fun listen. One last note, some of the references will bring a smile to you face as this recording was done in the mid-50s and reflects some of the values and ideas of that time. This recording has much relevance and that is why we feature it every year. "What Is Jazz" is a classic.

This classic recording done in the mid-50s is our second Jazz feature into the "back to school" idea with an educational and entertaining lecture into what Jazz music is and what it isn't. Leonard Bernstein loved, understood and respected Jazz music and was a master communicator. This is less a history of Jazz but an analysis in a non-academic fashion of many of the unique musical elements that make up this great American art form. In the second half, Maestro Bernstein takes apart a popular song and brings in many players to improvise and personalize the song. Bernstein unlocks some of the mysteries of the music and it is a fun listen. One last note, some of the references will bring a smile to you face as this recording was done in the mid-50s and reflects some of the values and ideas of that time. This recording has much relevance and that is why we feature it every year. "What Is Jazz" is a classic.

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