He's not a pianist, but this musician commissioned Aaron Copland's concerto for his instrument, as well as Bela Bartok's Contrasts.
He's not a pianist, but this musician commissioned Aaron Copland's concerto for his instrument, as well as Bela Bartok's Contrasts. One of this man's live recordings ends with an unplanned piano solo by Jess Stacy. This man's namesake quartet included pianist Teddy Wilson, vibraphonist Lionel Hampton, and drummer Gene Krupa. In 1938, this clarinetist and his orchestra played the first jazz concert in Carnegie Hall. For 10 points, name this "King of Swing" who famously recorded an instrumental version of "Sing, Sing, Sing."
He's not a pianist, but this musician commissioned Aaron Copland's concerto for his instrument, as well as Bela Bartok's Contrasts.
Benny Goodman