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INDIA RISING.

Authors :
Weinberg, Bob
Source :
JAZZIZ; Winter2010/2011, Vol. 27 Issue 12, p65-69, 5p
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The article discusses the influence of Indian subcontinent musicians on the modern-jazz music. It mentions awards given to Indian descent musicians such as pianist Vijay Iyer who received the "Musician of the Year," and saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa who received the "Alto Saxophonist of the Year," given at the Jazz Awards of the Jazz Journalist Association. Contributions to jazz of several Indian descent musicians including John Coltrane, Sunny Jain and Alice Coltrane are also discussed.

Subjects

Subjects :
JAZZ -- Asian influences

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07415885
Volume :
27
Issue :
12
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
JAZZIZ
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
57264292