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Charles Mingus: Contributions To Vocal Music at California Jazz Conservatory
Courtesy of Ellen Johnson | Posted on March 29, 2023
When
Sat, April 22, 2023
10:00 am
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Musicians
Ellen Johnson
vocalsGlòria Vila
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Join vocalist, educator, author Ellen Johnson, and vocalist and researcher Glòria Vila in this unique online webinar exploring the vocal repertoire of jazz legend Charles Mingus. Although primarily known for his instrumental works, Mingus left a substantial depth of vocal repertoire, including his own lyrics and contributions from other musicians such as Joni Mitchell, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Elvis Costello, Ellen Johnson, and others. The webinar will cover analysis and historical information on both recently discovered early works as well as later and notable compositions. Musicians are beginning to discover many of these compositions and add them to concerts and recordings. Ellen and Glòria will introduce and discuss this repertoire, providing handouts, lead sheets with lyrics, and analysis of selected compositions....