John Legend, born John Roger Stephens on December 28, 1978, in Springfield, Ohio, showed an early affinity for music, marking the beginnings of a journey that would lead him to international stardom. The son of Phyllis, a seamstress, and Ronald Stephens, a factory worker and drummer, John grew up in a household … Read more
One of the most popular pieces in the classical music genre is the piano concerto. A piano concerto is a piece composed for the piano accompanied by an orchestra or other large ensemble. Piano concertos typically aims to display of the virtuosity of the soloist – in this case, the pianist – … Read more
Short career summary Ferrante & Teicher were piano duettists consisting of Arthur Ferrante (1921-2009) and Louis Teihcer (1924-2008). Their light arrangements of familiar music from classical pieces to show tunes and film soundtrack themes made them the easy-listening hit makers especially during the 60s music scene. First getting acquainted with each other … Read more
In the vibrant tapestry of 20th-century music, few names shine as subtly yet significantly as Ernie Freeman. A maestro whose fingers danced across piano keys with the same ease and passion with which he orchestrated chart-topping hits, Freeman’s journey from a budding talent in Cleveland to a sought-after arranger in Los Angeles … Read more
Introduction Ivory Joe Hunter was an American singer-songwriter and pianist, covering in a number of genres that included R&B, blues, jazz and country. He was an accomplished and prolific songwriter as well as a singer. For a time Hunter hosted his own radio show in Beaumont, Texas before moving to California in … Read more
Introduction to Latimore Latimore, the professional and family name of Benjamin Latimore, is an American R&B singer, pianist and songwriter who achieved the R&B chart topper “Let’s Straighten It Out.” He started his music career as a pianist for Joe Henderson and Steve Alaimo and initially billed himself as Benny Latimore. When … Read more
The legendary “Fat Man” from New Orleans Probably the most legendary music figure to come out of New Orleans, Louisiana, blues and rock and roll singer/pianist Fats Domino also grew to become one of the influential icons in the 1950s. His first foray into recording was with Imperial Records in 1949, where … Read more