Der britische Jazz-Pianist Stan Tracey ist gestorben

Der am 30. Dezember 1926 geborene englische Jazzpianist und Komponist Stan Tracey (Bild) ist am 6. Dezember 2013 gestorben.

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In seiner Heimat ist er eine Legende: Der Pianist und Komponist Stan Tracey gilt als einer der größten Jazz-Musiker Englands. Weil er viele Nachwuchstalente förderte, wird er oft auch als «Pate des britischen Jazz» bezeichnet.

http://www.spiegel.de/kultur/musik/britischer-jazz-pianist-stan-tracey-ist-tot-a-937715.html

Stan Tracey, godfather of British jazz, dies aged 86

Tracey was perhaps best known for Under Milk Wood, his 1968 suite based around Dylan Thomas‘ radio play. His pioneering work helped British jazz forge its own sound rather than imitate the sounds coming over from the US. In particular, Tracey persuaded many British jazz musicians to move away from cover versions in favour of developing their own original material.

http://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/dec/06/stan-tracey-dies

http://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/dec/06/stan-tracey

Tracey, who had a career spanning 70 years, was widely acknowledged as one of the greats in his field. The Londoner was resident pianist at Ronnie Scott’s jazz club from 1959-66 and made numerous recordings. He also received a host of awards during his career, including the first Ivor Novello award for jazz in 2012. Tracey was awarded an OBE in 1986. He became a CBE in the 2008 New Year Honours list. The musician was also awarded a lifetime achievement award at the BBC Jazz Awards in 2002 and made appearances on Later… With Jools Holland.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-25272088

Mehr:

http://www.stantracey.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_Tracey

Video:

Stan Tracey Quartet on Later

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzkkGKEZu-c