Category Archives: Jazz

by azel45 | May 25, 2012

Some More Staff Picks by Alex

Stravinsky Conducts Stravinsky This collection puts together a huge amount of Stravinsky’s work. What I like about it is that every group either features Stravinsky as a soloist or as the conductor. The result is a series of recordings that … Continue reading →

New recordings added to the National Recording Registry

The Library of Congress’ National Recording Preservation Board has added twenty-five recordings (as it does every year) to the National Recording Registry, which aims to protect and preserve recordings that “are culturally, historically, or aesthetically important, and/or inform or reflect … Continue reading →

New Arrivals: May 3

1. Putomayo Presents the Carribean (Various Artists) – CD 9718 2. Putomayo Presents World Reggae (Various Artists) – CD 9717 3. Putomayo Presents North African Groove (Various Artists) – CD 9716 4. Putomayo Presents Mali (Various Artists) – CD 9715 … Continue reading →

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Filed under Country, Folk, Guitar, Jazz, New Arrivals, Pop/Rock, World

by asjanedoes | April 18, 2012

New Arrivals — April 18

Enjoy this wonderful batch of music ranging from classical guitar to bamboo music. Messa da Requiem; Quattro pezzi sacri – Giuseppe Verdi (CD 9679) Istanpitta vol. 1: a Medieval Dance Band — Ensemble for Early Music (CD 9680) Oklahoma! — … Continue reading →

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Filed under 20th Century, Classical, Jazz, Pop/Rock, World

by hw4913a | April 17, 2012

Exciting Events in the Department!!!!

Tuesday, April 17th @ 7 P.M. AU Saxophone Recital Katzen Rm. 151 FREE Friday/Saturday, April 20/21st @ 8 P.M. AU Chamber Singers “Bach & Handel” Katzen Recital Hall Sunday, April 22nd @ 6 P.M. AU Little Big Band “What a … Continue reading →

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Filed under Choral, Events, Jazz, Libary News, Library Announcements, Live Performaces, Saxophone, Symphony

by shaynablass | April 5, 2012

Upcoming events to check out!

Hello World!! Here are some interesting events that are happening @ AU and around DC. You might find some new music you like! Linden String Quartet Join the Department of Performing Arts and the Linden String Quartet for a concert … Continue reading →

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Filed under Bluegrass, Chamber Music, Contemporary, Events, Folk Song, Guitar, Jazz, Links, Uncategorized

by shaynablass | March 27, 2012

Staff Picks!!!

Hey ya’ll!! So it’s that time of the month again. For staff picks, of course. Duh. Check these babies out! You might find some new gems! They Might be Giants – Flood – CD 9644 A 90′s classic! Featuring their … Continue reading →

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Filed under Country, Folk, Jazz, Musical Theater, Pop/Rock

by truongkt | March 20, 2012

Kim’s Staff Picks!

Hey all, Hope you’ve all had a fantastic spring break! On behalf of the music library, I’d like to welcome you back with a selection of five AU-related CDs I recently discovered. Check ‘em out! 1. On a Sensual Note’s … Continue reading →

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Filed under Jazz, Soundtracks, Staff Picks, Vocal, Winds

by cketcham | March 2, 2012

Cene’s Staff Picks

Magazine – Real Life (CD 4870) When the Buzzcocks broke up, Pete Shelley gravitated towards the bright electronic future, while partner Howard Devoto laid the gloomy, arty groundwork for the post-punk movement with Magazine. After a pair of influential singles … Continue reading →

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Filed under Jazz, Latin, Pop/Rock, Staff Picks

by eg4448b | February 14, 2012

Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival this weekend w/ our very own AU musicians

Nothing exciting to do this weekend? Go check out the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival in Rockville February 17-20! The exquisite American University Big Band and The American University Faculty featuring Josh Bayer, Jon Ozment with Special Guest Dominic Smith will be … Continue reading →

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Filed under Jazz, Live Performaces