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AI models can identify iconic jazz pianists based on their recordings, while also revealing their "musical fingerprints"

Research could be used to suggest possible authors of unattributed works, say its authors

MusicRadar · Aug 25

In 1949, two Canadian animators painted jazz directly onto 35mm film, and the Oscar Peterson Trio’s music became a swirl of colour, rhythm and motion

Canadian artists McLaren and Lambart created Begone Dull Care in 1949. They painted and scratched directly onto film to visualise jazz music. This direct animation technique became a visual interpretation of the Oscar Peterson Trio's performance. The film proved animation could represent sound and inspired many artists. Begone Dull Care…

The Times of India · Jul 7

"We were the early version of Spinal Tap, turning it to 11."Rush before Geddy Lee: meet the bass player who stepped aside

"As far as I remember, I was always there" - original Rush bassist Jeff Jones puts the story straight

Louder · Jul 7

“He showed complete mastery of the bebop jazz language – a language invented on horns”: Celebrating Joe Pass, jazz guitar’s great re-inventor – and a player who had the rare ability to nail sax lines on a six-string

Bona-fide jazz legend Joe Pass had it all. Here we celebrate the life and career of on of jazz guitar's most fluid and fluent players

Guitar World · Feb 1, 2024

Force of nature: inside a sustainable home in the New Forest

Inspired design and clever attention to details ensures this enviable retreat complements its surroundings perfectly

The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2023

Oscar Peterson: Black + White review – profile of pianist lets the music do the talking

A somewhat reverent look at the jazz piano virtuoso includes many famous contributors

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2023

Cyrus Chestnut: My Father’s Hands review – like Oscar Peterson in his heyday

This top American pianist pays tribute to his late church organist father, along with a crack bass and drums team

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2022

Did jazz forget about Oscar Peterson?

The visionary pianist influenced everyone from Quincy Jones to Billy Joel, while flying under the fame radar himself. A new documentary tells the unsung hero’s story.

Mic · Jan 25, 2022