Jazz Violin on Influenced

Next time on Influenced, Abi & Andy will examine the scope of Jazz Violin. Visiting all the various phases and generations of violinists who have played jazz.

Grandfathers of the instrument and founders of jazz fiddle Joe Venuti and Stephane Grappelli.

Bluesy masters Papa John Creach and Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown.

Mainstream jazz stalwarts John Blake and Regina Carter.

Fusion mainstays Jerry Goodman and Jean Luc Ponty adding electricity.

The violin has undergone as many changes within the music as the music has over the years.

Influenced will take you along for a visit to the history of the violin in jazz, not to mention some killer playing.

Join Abi & Andy for Influenced…on Tuesday, August 29 at 12 am. Tune in right after the Monday night Jazz Odyssey.

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