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Rediscovering Just Jazz: Unearthing the Lost PBS TV Show
Unearthing rare, long-lost jazz performances from the iconic 1970 'Just Jazz' series—featuring legends like Gene Ammons, Dexter Gordon, Don Byas, Erroll Garner, and more. Discover how these historic broadcasts were rediscovered and preserved as part of my NEA-funded research.
Beyond the Baton: Mastering the Conductor’s Ictus & Tactus in Gershwin’s An American in Paris 🎶✨
In the world of professional orchestral performance, the conductor’s baton is more than just a tool—it’s a language. Every conductor has a unique physical vocabulary, a personal style of communication that musicians must interpret with precision. Nowhere is this more crucial than in a piece like Gershwin’s An American in Paris