Vincent Gardner Honors Bebop Masters with New Composition
- The world premiere of 'Everything Changes' by Vincent Gardner is taking place this weekend at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
- The program 'Bebop Revolution' features newly transcribed pieces from legendary Bebop musicians alongside Gardner's composition.
- Gardner emphasizes the importance of Bebop as a significant musical movement that addressed social issues in America during the 1940s.
This weekend, Jazz at Lincoln Center premiered 'Everything Changes,' a new composition by trombonist Vincent Gardner, celebrating Bebop's influential figures. The performance is part of the larger 'Bebop Revolution' program, which also features arrangements of classic Bebop pieces that had been forgotten or lost. Gardner's work encompasses three movements focusing on how the genre evolved post-World War II and pays homage to musicians like Dizzy Gillespie, Alberto Socarras, Mario Bauza, and Chano Pozo, who enriched Afro-Latin music. Gardner reflects on Bebop's significance, noting it as a profound, youthful movement advocating for artistry regardless of race amidst America's civil rights struggles. His passion for this era inspires a broader exploration of Bebop’s legacy during a critical time in music history.