The Death of Bajazet
Nov 14th, 2008 · Placido Domingo sings the key scene from one of the first great tenor roles ever composed — Bajazet, in Handel's Tamerlano. Bajazet's death is among the most dramatic solo scenes in all of Baroque opera.
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Illinois Jacquet: King Of The Screeching Tenor
Nov 5th, 2008 · Bandleader Illinois Jacquet was recognized as the king of the tenor saxophone. During his long career, Jacquet played with everyone from Basie to Lionel Hampton and gained notoriety for his wild, honking solo in "Flying Home," which heralded a new approach to playing known as the "Texas tenor style."
The Del McCoury Band On Mountain Stage
Oct 14th, 2008 · This fall, bluegrass veteran Del McCoury celebrates 50 years in the music business. With his trademark high tenor sounding as distinct and sharp as ever, McCoury shows no signs of slowing down. His band recently performed in Bristol, Tenn./Va., for Mountain Stage.
Dan Dyer: 'Love Chain'
Oct 2nd, 2008 · For his follow-up to 2004's Of What Lies Beneath, Austin, TX resident Dan Dyer draws from gospel, Bossa Nova and even ragtime for a contemporary homage of pulsating grooves. His selt-titled sophomore release, which dropped in late August, begins with the soulful "Love Chain," featuring members of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Choir backing Dyer's own Stevie Wonder-inspired tenor. It's a passionate and stunning opener, showcasing much of the musical styles Dyer grew up on.
Tony Bennett On Piano Jazz *
Sep 5th, 2008 · The quintessential American crooner, Tony Bennett is known around the world for his mellow tenor and swinging bel canto style. Bennett talks about his love of painting, his favorite songwriters and the significance of American popular song on this program from 2004.
Johnny Griffin: In Memoriam
Jul 29th, 2008 · Dee Dee Bridgewater says the tenor saxophonist was the "epitome of a bygone era of legendary jazz musicians — dapper, suave, debonair, classy, hip, and he could tell a mean joke." Bridgewater and pianist Michael Weiss celebrate Johnny Griffin's life.
Flying High Again With 'The Hawk' *
Jul 21st, 2008 · Fresh Air's jazz critic has a listen to a re-issue of The Hawk Flies High, the 1957 album from tenor saxophonist Coleman Hawkins — who's often credited with legitimizing that instrument in the jazz world.
Joshua Redman Leads The SF Jazz Collective
Jul 10th, 2008 · Originally founded and led by tenor saxophonist Joshua Redman, the SF Jazz Collective plays modern music that demonstrates jazz's status as a living, ever-changing, ever-developing art. The all-star group plays a concert from the Chicago Symphony Center.
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