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Charles Mingus' Beethoven: Bob Hammer
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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Dec 14, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
This week we'll pay tribute to the Indianapolis-born arranger, composer and jazz pianist Bob Hammer, who passed away last December at the age of 91. Hammer had a significant career in jazz music and is best remembered for his association with the jazz legend Charles Mingus. Hammer wrote arrangements for some of Mingus’ most critically acclaimed albums. Mingus referred to Hammer as "my Beethoven."
Released:
Dec 14, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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