Jazz on a Monday Afternoon: Monday, 25th November

Jazz interpretations of Classical Music (part 2)

1. Wagner -  Ride of the Valkyries Stan Kenton

2. Grieg -  Holberg Suite Kaleidoscope

3. Tchaikovsky -  Jazz waltz from Nutcracker Alexey Chizhik

4. Tchaikovsky -  Sugar Rum Cherry  Duke Ellington

5. Satie -  First Gymnopedie Eddie Daniels

6. Rodrigo - Concerto de Aranjuez Miles Davis

7. Bach -  Toccata and Fugue in D Minor Jacques Loussier

8. Handel -  Hallelujah Classical Jazz Quartet

9. Holst -  Planets – Venus Echoes of Ellington

10. Copland -  Clarinet Concerto Benny Goodman

11. Wagner -  Pilgrims´ Chorus From "Tannhäuser" Stan Kenton

Jazz On A Monday Afternoon (MUS 07)

Day and time: Monday 2.00 - 3.30

Venue: via Friends Meeting House Jesus Lane
Length of course: 2 terms
Number of places: 80
Start date: 7th October 2024

Jazz was born in the early 20th century in and around New Orleans. It then spread North and West coming to Europe in the 1920’s. In the autumn term we will illustrate this history through the music and accompanying commentary. In addition we will use the latest Penguin guide to help members build a collection of the best Jazz recordings. In the spring term we will freewheel but will include at least one session of bring your own favourite recording. We aim to give programmes that are enjoyable and entertaining for the new and the experienced listener. Suggestions for reading include The Rough Guide to Jazz, The History of Jazz by Ted Gioia and A New History of Jazz by Alyn Shipton.