Well known saxophonists

I was listening to some music by two well-known saxophonist, John Coltrane and Charlie Parker. The Jazz style was not new for me although I do not know too many pieces. During my research I discovered two music which I learned while I was studying and performing, and they are also well known by many people.

The first piece was My favourite things from The Sound of music musical, which first staged in 1959 and later they adapted this musical into a film in 1965. (The Sound of Music Salzburg, 2020). This version played by John Coltrane.

The second piece was Summertime from the opera called Porgy and Bess. The jazz inspired song is a lullaby and it is the most covered song on the world. (Eno.org, 2020). This version played by Charlie Parker.

I really enjoyed listening these pieces. John Coltare and Charlie Parker approach these songs in a unique way. The freedom of Jazz including the flawless play and improvisation gives this music a new version. Although both musicians use the main melody, Coltare brings more improvisation into his play.

Reference:

The Sound of Music Salzburg. (2020). Home. [online] Available at: https://www.sound-of-music.com/ [Accessed 10 Jan. 2020].

Eno.org. (2020). The history of George Gershwin’s Summertime | English National Opera. [online] Available at: https://www.eno.org/discover-opera/the-history-of-george-gershwins-summertime/ [Accessed 12 Jan. 2020].