by EricJ | Oct 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
The Nocturne (a word which implies music of the “night’) is a Romantic piano genre typified by song-like melodies that are often embellished with each subsequent repetition, and flowing left hand accompaniments. This form was probably pioneered by the Irish composer,...
by EricJ | Sep 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
Turkish, jazz, or classical? There is very little that is Turkish or even “jazz” about the whimsical and delightful “Alla Turca Jazz” piano arrangement, but it was in fact conceived by a real Turk! This piece was arranged by the talented Turkish composer and pianist,...
by EricJ | Sep 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
This past spring, I created a series of improvisational sketches for piano and cello (some of which morphed into full-fledged compositions). On May 15, 2016, at Classic Pianos Denver, my talented cellist friend Jonathan Herring and I enjoyed performing these five...
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