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Herbie Nichols at JAZZforum Series at University of the District of Columbia
Courtesy of Felix E. Grant Jazz Archives | Posted on September 15, 2015
Where
University of the District of Columbia
JAZZforum Series
4200 Connecticut Ave Nw
Washington, DC
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When
Wed, September 16, 2015
8:00 pm
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Musicians
Herbie Nichols
pianoBrad Linde
saxophoneAbout
Jazz researcher Bertrand Uberall discusses the life and music of pianist Herbie Nichols, who labored in complete obscurity in his lifetime but whose highly original music was finally recognized long after his death (in 1963) by artists such as Roswell Rudd, Misha Mengelberg, Buell Neidlinger, Frank Kimbrough, Ben Allison and Ron Horton. The presentation will include elements of Herbie's biography, as well as an update on Bertrand's ongoing project to create a complete inventory of all of Nichols' known compositions.
In addition, saxophonist Brad Linde and other musicians will discuss the challenges of arranging Herbie's music, and what makes his compositions so unique...