Here in Nashville, where every genre of music is able to come together, the intersection of classical and jazz is as busy as the rest of our traffic.
Classical Crossroads, Vol 2: Classical x Jazz
Since jazz’s coming of age in the early 20th century, classical and jazz musicians have been influencing and borrowing from one another, creating some bold and innovative music along the way. From the early syncopations of Scott Joplin and George Gershwin to modern interpretations of classics from the likes of Kamasi Washington, jazz and classical music […]
Classical Crossroads, Vol. 1: Classical x Rock
Picture the scene: the conductor raises the baton, orchestra at the ready. Shifting in their velvet seats, the audience watches the soloist with baited breath. The downbeat happens, and across the ornate auditorium rings out the first few notes from… an electric guitar? In celebration of one of 91Classical’s Classical Crossroads, a new programming feature […]