Heaven in a Nightclub
Rice University 2002
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Summary: In a talk that is as entertaining as it is informative, Dr. Edgar leads his listeners through the genesis of Jazz music while playing numerous samples from such Jazz legends as Duke Ellington. In addition to explaining the nature and composition of Jazz, Dr. Edgar shows how the genre has firm gospel-centered roots stemming from its growth from Ragtime, Spirituals, the Blues, and Marching band music.
Topics: Christianity, Arts, Theology & Religious Studies, Music
Bill Edgar is outstanding, and this "Heaven in a Nightclub" routine is especially compelling. Edgar has been presenting it around the country for years, and like a good jazz musician, he does it a little differently each time. Sometimes he uses recordings to illustrate his lecture. This recording is of him lecturing and playing solo piano. A professional recording of this routine with a quartet featuring Grammy Award winning bassist John Patitucci among others is available at http://cdbaby.com/williamedgar.
karljohnson, Nov 23, 2007 | 11:19 am