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Dave Burrell

Distinguished composer-pianist Dave Burrell is a performing artist of singular stature on the international contemporary music scene. His dynamic compositions, with blues and gospel roots recall the tradition of Scott Joplin, Jelly Roll Morton, and Duke Ellington. After majoring in music at the University of Hawaii, he enrolled at Berklee College of Music in Boston in 1961. After graduating with degrees in composition/arranging and performance in 1965, he moved to New York City, where he quickly established himself as one of the most innovative and original pianists collaborating with the emerging leaders in contemporary jazz. Burrell's Jazz Opera Windward Passage, written in collaboration with Swedish-born poet/lyricist Monika Larsson, blends opera voices with world class jazz soloists, a 21-piece jazz opera orchestra, dancers and chorus.

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Dave Burrell with a Jelly Roll Morton Tribute 1/17/06: Dave Burrell with a Jelly Roll Morton Tribute

Composer/pianist Dave Burrell, whose blues and gospel roots recall the tradition of Jelly Roll Morton, presents a tribute in conjunction with the release of Jelly Roll Morton: The Complete Library of Congress Recordings on Rounder Records.

Dave Burrell with a Jelly Roll Morton Tribute

Composer/pianist Dave Burrell, whose blues and gospel roots recall the tradition of Jelly Roll Morton, presents a tribute in conjunction with the release of Jelly Roll Morton: The Complete Library of Congress Recordings on Rounder Records.

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