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Pianists
 Websites presented in alphabetical order "One More Once": A Centennial Celebration of the Life and Music of Count Basie 
 This site celebrates the 2004 centennial of the birth of jazz musician and bandleader Bill (Count) Basie. The site features essays on Basie's life and music, numerous photo essays, and a selected discography. Each page is ornamented with sound files of his music. From the Institute of Jazz Studies, Rutgers University Libraries. http://newarkwww.rutgers.edu/ijs/cb/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Musicians, Photograph Collections Last updated Oct 7, 2005 Fats Waller Forever
"Jazz pianist and organist of extraordinary facile technique and seemingly limitless invention," Fats Waller "perfected and expanded the style known as stride." This site includes essays on Waller's life and music, a discography, photos, and sheet music. Each page is ornamented with sound files of his music. From the Institute of Jazz Studies, Rutgers University Libraries. http://newarkwww.rutgers.edu/ijs/fw/fatsmain.htm Topics: Music, Musical Genres, Musicians, Notable People Last updated Oct 8, 2005 The Glenn Gould Archive
This site highlights the life and work of "Canada's most renowned classical musician [pianist] of the 20th century." Contains selected audio clips, photos, documents, and artifacts, as well as writings by and about this "recording artist, radio and television broadcaster and producer, writer and outspoken apologist for the electronic media." Search the databases for his papers and recordings. Available in English and French. From the National Library of Canada. http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/glenngould/ Topics: Archives, Musicians, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Aug 13, 2008 InfoChopin: International Chopin Information Centre
This site "was created to gather and update information from all over the world about Chopin-related events, places, organizations and people." Features biographical information on Polish composer Frederick Chopin, a list of his compositions, event listings, an extensive list of buildings and locations related to Chopin, news and articles, and listings for Chopin societies. Searchable. In English and Polish. http://www.infochopin.pl/en/ Topics: Music, Musical Genres, Musicians, Notable People Last updated Mar 10, 2004 Oscar Peterson: A Jazz Sensation/Une Sensation Jazz
Features a biography (including information on musical training and influences), sound files, articles, a photo gallery, a list of honors and awards, a bibliography, and photos and information on musicians who have played with the Montreal, Canada-born pianist. Available in English and French. From the National Library of Canada. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/oscarpeterson/ Topics: Music, Musicians, Notable People, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Apr 10, 2004 |
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