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Horns for Memphis
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In addition to piano players galore, Memphis Tennessee is also home to some of the greatest horn players in the world.  They have recorded with countless bands and groups and also traveled the world extensively.  Regardless of style, horns players both as soloists and in ensembles have definitely made their mark.   

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Charles Pender
Date Added:
01/11/2023
Memphis: Beyond Blues, Jazz, and Soul
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With Blues, Jazz, and Soul Music as a foundational backdrop, Memphis has made many other significant contributions to music.  Artists such as Maurice White, (leader/founder of the 70s/80s supergroup Earth, Wind, and Fire), Big Star, and even the most recent Band Camino all call Memphis Home.  These artists along with others continue to push the creative envelope and discover new avenues of expression for Memphis Music.     

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Charles Pender
Date Added:
01/13/2023
Memphis Blues and Soul: A Closer Look
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Blues and Soul music intersect in Memphis Tennessee.  Southern Soul as it is usually called, originated in Memphis and was greatly influenced by the blues of the city and the Mississippi Delta.  

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Charles Pender
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01/13/2023
Memphis: Jazz Piano earlier years
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A Look at Memphis Jazz Piano before James Williams, Donald Brown, and Mulgrew Miller made their significant contributions.  In addition to the great Phineas Newborn jr., Charles Thomas and Harold Mabern also made a tremendous impact.  Live music at local venues provided informal educational opportunities for students of all ages.   

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Charles Pender
Date Added:
01/09/2023
Memphis: the Jazz Tradition
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This is a look at some of the more successful jazz pianists from Memphis Tennessee.  Each artist has experienced national and international acclaim as both a pianist and composer.  What's more, they are all comtemporaries having attended the University of Memphis (then Memphis State University)at the same time.  

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Author:
Charles Pender
Date Added:
01/09/2023