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A people made success
Dave Brubeck tells the story of how the album Time Out came to be released and the record label’s initial reaction to the platinum selling album.
Dave Brubeck tells the story of how the album Time Out came to be released and the record label’s initial reaction to the platinum selling album.
An "easy laugh"
Brubeck recounts the story about a piece of music he wrote for an “easy laugh” but was the musician’s effort to make a statement about segregation.
Brubeck recounts the story about a piece of music he wrote for an “easy laugh” but was the musician’s effort to make a statement about segregation.
A musical education in the Capital
Billy Taylor describes the jazz scene in Washington D.C. and his trips to the Howard Theater as a teenager.
Billy Taylor describes the jazz scene in Washington D.C. and his trips to the Howard Theater as a teenager.
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"It came from what happened before."
The panelists share their thoughts on the evolution of jazz music.
The panelists share their thoughts on the evolution of jazz music.
"You have to experience what's going on in hearing the music and feeling the music"
Dr. Billy Taylor responds to a presentation he gave on the revitalization of jazz music.
Dr. Billy Taylor responds to a presentation he gave on the revitalization of jazz music.
"You have to experience what's going on in hearing the music and feeling the music"
Dr. Billy Taylor responds to a presentation he gave on the revitalization of jazz music.
Dr. Billy Taylor responds to a presentation he gave on the revitalization of jazz music.
"We've forgotten how to educate people in music."
Brubeck and Lewis share their thoughts on music education in the United States.
Brubeck and Lewis share their thoughts on music education in the United States.
Falling into Sound
Jazz Master, Dave Brubeck, discusses how he adopted his own sound while serving overseas during World War II.
Jazz Master, Dave Brubeck, discusses how he adopted his own sound while serving overseas during World War II.
Music of the Folk
Ramsey Lewis describes how jazz has transformed over the years from the music of the “folk.”
Ramsey Lewis describes how jazz has transformed over the years from the music of the “folk.”
Gypsy Jazz - Django Part 6 of 7
A Sound to Last Through the Ages: Dr. Billy Taylor shares his thoughts on the long-standing interest in Django Reinhardt through the years.
A Sound to Last Through the Ages: Dr. Billy Taylor shares his thoughts on the long-standing interest in Django Reinhardt through the years.
Gypsy Jazz - Django Part 4 of 7
The Influence of a Genius: Dr. Billy Taylor discusses Reinhardt's influence on fellow jazz musicians, including jazz guitarists Charlie Christian and Al Casey.
The Influence of a Genius: Dr. Billy Taylor discusses Reinhardt's influence on fellow jazz musicians, including jazz guitarists Charlie Christian and Al Casey.
Gypsy Jazz - Django Part 2 of 7
From France to the United States: Dr. Billy Taylor reflects on the fervor surrounding Django Reinhardt's emergence on the American jazz scene.
From France to the United States: Dr. Billy Taylor reflects on the fervor surrounding Django Reinhardt's emergence on the American jazz scene.
Listen to an excerpt of the Billy Taylor Trio - "Transformation"
Listen to an excerpt of the Billy Taylor Trio - "Invention/Looking For Another Theme"
Billy Taylor Trio performs on the Millennium Stage April 11, 2000
The Billy Taylor Trio and poets both local and national skat, signify, and do some soul stirring in an improvisational jam session.
The Billy Taylor Trio and poets both local and national skat, signify, and do some soul stirring in an improvisational jam session.
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Additional Resources
- Remembering the Times and Tunes of Jazz 'Ambassador' Billy Taylor PBS Newshour
- Jazz in DC an audio podcast series from ARTSEDGE, the Kennedy Center's arts education network
- Jazz great Billy Taylor, pianist, educator & media personality, dies at 89 The Washington Post Washington, DC 12/29/2010
- Review - "Magic Is Taylor-Made at Women in Jazz Festival" The Washington Post - Washington, DC (May 15, 2006)
- Suite Goodbye: Billy Taylor's Jazz Sendoff By Mike Joyce, The Washington Post, 4/2/2005
- The Jazzman Goeth ... By Matt Schudel, The Washington Post, 3/27/05
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