dreamscapes - [ September/October 2010: Allan Harris ]
“Precocious” is the first word that comes to mind when I think of Aaron Parks. At 15, he was attending the University of Washington, doing a triple major in computer science, math, and music. He did not plan to pursue music professionally, but soon after university, he was performing and recording with many of the [...]
brilliant corners - [ May/June 2009: Jimmy Cobb ]
Born in Brooklyn in 1951, pianist Kenny Werner has formed a niche for himself as a performer, a composer, and an important voice in the conversation about the spiritual underpinnings of music. Kenny was introduced to music at age 4 when he joined a children’s song-and-dance group. By 11, he had recorded with a 15-piece [...]
dig! is an independent magazine devoted to promoting an awareness of the jazz culture in Winnipeg. Its mandate is to feature articles about local, national, and international jazz musicians, upcoming performances and workshops, as well as historical context and interviews.
Published by Jazz Winnipeg Inc.
The University of Manitoba Marcel A. Desautels Faculty of Music
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