The Brilliant Legacy of Thad Jones: A Jazz Maestro Ahead of His Time

Introduction: Thad Jones, born Thaddeus Joseph Jones, one hundred and one years ago today on March 28, 1923, in Pontiac, Michigan, was a renowned jazz trumpeter, composer, and bandleader whose innovative arrangements and distinctive trumpet style left an indelible mark on the world of jazz. His contributions to the genre are celebrated for their creativity, technical prowess, and emotional…

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One of Swedens most famous authors is children's book author Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002). Her perhaps most famous character of all is Pippi Långstrump, Pippi Longstocking in English. The books about Pippi is one of the most translated books in the world, available in around 100 languages.

The books were released during the 40's, and in 1969 a TV-series adaption came out. In the 70's, two movies were released, with the same actors and director. The theme song Här kommer Pippi Långstrump (Here comes Pippi Longstocking) was composed by the incredibly well renowned jazz musician Jan Johansson and recorded sung by the actress playing Pippi, Inger Nilsson. Johansson died tragically in a car accident in 1968, before the series were released. Most subsequent Astrid Lindgren songs were written by Georg Riedel.

The song is sung from Pippi's perspective, describing herself and urging her friends to have a great time with her. The lyrics are also peppered with the nonsensical "tjolahopp tjolahej tjolahoppsansa". A couple of years ago, an "official music video" was published on Youtube, consisting of clips from the series and movies:

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今夜は、マハビシュヌ・オーケストラを聴きながら。

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音源は"Beth"を使用（アルバム Double Trapより）

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Portrait of musician and composer W.C. Handy and his wife, Irma Louise Handy. Printed on front: "M. Smith Studio." Handwritten on back: "1954."

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George Gershwin. American composer and pianist. Jazz and classics. Swanee (1919), The Man I Love (1924).

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I love chill, jazzy PS2 racing game menu music...

So I made some! 😍💿✨

Here, have some music I made:

Hope y'all enjoy!

Got an idea in my head and couldn't stop thinking about it until I made it real.

Mario Bauzá: Pioneering Afro-Cuban Jazz and the Legacy of a Musical Innovator

Introduction: Mario Bauzá, born one hundred and thirteen years ago today on April 28, 1911, in Havana, Cuba, was a pivotal figure in the development of Afro-Cuban jazz. His contributions as a musician, composer, and bandleader helped shape the sound of Latin jazz and left an indelible mark on the world of music. Early Life and Influences: Bauzá, raised in Havana, showed prodigious talent on…

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(via Don Sebesky, Arranger Who Helped Broaden Jazz’s Audience, Dies at 85 - The New York Times)

Mr. Sebesky in the studio with the pianist Herbie Hancock and the guitarist Wes Montgomery in 1967, working on Mr. Montgomery’s album “A Day in the Life.” The album would be one of the most successful Mr. Sebesky arranged.

Don Sebesky, who in a wide-ranging musical career played with leading big bands, was a behind-the-scenes force at CTI Records and other jazz labels, won Grammy Awards for his own compositions and arrangements, and orchestrated some 20 Broadway shows, died on April 29 at a nursing home in Maplewood, N.J. He was 85.

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