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Three Pianos for Jimi
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Three Pianos for Jimi
Genres: Jazz, Special Interest, Pop
 
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Featuring: Geri Allen, Mark Ratson, Scott Batson-pianos The idea of recording Jimi Hendrix music exclusively with pianos dates back to a 1988 3Not Just Jazz2 Town Hall series. Producer Craig Street presented an evening of...  more »

     
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All Artists: Triad
Title: Three Pianos for Jimi
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Knitting Factory
Release Date: 6/13/2000
Genres: Jazz, Special Interest, Pop
Styles: Modern Postbebop, Bebop, Experimental Music
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 035828301428

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Featuring: Geri Allen, Mark Ratson, Scott Batson-pianos The idea of recording Jimi Hendrix music exclusively with pianos dates back to a 1988 3Not Just Jazz2 Town Hall series. Producer Craig Street presented an evening of Hendrix compositions for an orchestra that included some of the finest talents in New York1s avant-garde musical scene. A long-time Hendrix buff, Street took the opportunity to present Hendrix the songwriter in a new light. Triad1s interpretation of the Hendrix compositions confirms that there are no musically exclusive territories. What is basic is the need for artists to communicate ideas and feelings by whatever musical system is appropriate, forging new aesthetics that allow a break from the conventions that previously governed them. Re-interpreting, presenting alternative routes, embellishing the structure, Triad1s artistic vision is carefully wrought, compelling, bold and confrontational. Band members are...
Featuring: Geri Allen, Mark Ratson, Scott Batson-pianos

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