This page offers a variety of musical
selections contributed by a number of local Baha'i musicians --
of whom Dizzy is the most famous. Since these selections load
into a separate Real Audio player, you can play music while you
browse the site. You will need the G2 version of the Real Audio
player (www.real.com)
-- it's free. We have added contact information for those wishing
to contact the artists.
Dizzy in
South America by Dizzy Gillespie (Click
to listen)
Never before released recording of the
Dizzy Gillespie Big Band's official US State Department Tour to
South America in 1956. Features jazz greats such as Quincy Jones,
Phil Woods, Charlie Persip, and many more. For more information,
please visit www.jazzbeat.com.
Dawn of a New Day by
Mike Longo (Click
to listen)
"Dawn of a New Day" by Mike Longo is
a collection of jazz pieces. More informationon Mike Longo and
this CD can be found at www.jazzbeat.com.
Terra Mars by The Troubadours
(Click
to listen)
"Terra Mars" by Sue Terry and John di Martino
is a collection of jazz pieces built on the Baha'i
quote: We have made music a ladder by which souls may ascend to
the realm on high. (Baha'u'llah). For those wishing
the CD, please contact the artists at 1-800-BEBOP YO. You may
also visit www.jazzbeat.com.
The Earth is But One Country
by Mike Longo (Click
to listen)
A collection of jazz pieces dedicated to the concept that the
earth is but one country. More information on Mike Longo and this
CD can be found at www.jazzbeat.com.
Blood, Sweat and Bebop by Adam
Rafferty (Click to listen)
"Blood, Sweat and Bebop" ,
Adam's second release on the CAP label, includes original compositions
in addition to some classic jazz standards. Adam finds that true
jazz improvisation is the culmination of overcoming adversity,
sticking to one's determination and how the combination of these
factors test one's inner strength. More information on Adam and
this CD can be found at
www.jazzbeat.com.
Explosion by Mike Longo
(Click to listen)
The New York State of the Art Jazz Ensemble
is breaking ground. Mike Longo provides the big band ensemble
with the orchestral elements that lift it to heights of great
expression, never leaving or abandoning the earthy, compelling
groove of the music. Made up of the finest ensemble players and
soloists in New York today. More information on Adam and this
CD can be found at
www.jazzbeat.com.
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