Another historic concert this weekend – the legendary French violinist Christian Ferras joining Eugen Jochum and Orchestre National de Radio France in a concert from Théåtre des Champs-Élysées on April 9, 1964 and broadcast live by ORTF in Paris and performing Tchaikovsky’s Violin concerto op. 35. Christian Ferras was born
Pacific Ocean Blue has been regarded as former Beach Boy Dennis Wilson’s masterpiece. When it came out in August of 1977 it was met with enthusiasm by everyone but the Beach Boys themselves. It signaled the start of what could have been an amazing solo career. But it wasn’t. Chalk
– Duke Ellington – In Concert from Zurich – September 10, 1959 – DRS-Radio Zurich – Over to Zurich this week for a classic concert by Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra, featuring Ray Nance, Russell Procope, Johnny Hodges, Harry Carney, Paul Gonsalves, with vocals by Lil Greenwood. It was
Heading into some uncharted territory (for us, anyway) by way of Absnt Mind in session for BBC Introducing East Midlands, recorded earlier in the day today. Initial impression was being struck by the immaculate vocal harmonies and then realizing Absnt Mind is a new entry in the UK Boy Band
