Maria Schneider
World-leading composer and bandleader Maria Schneider shares some of the music that inspires her. Plus concert highlights from Finnish pianist Iro Haarla.
Jumoké Fashola presents an interview with Grammy-winning composer and bandleader Maria Schneider, widely regarded as the greatest big band composer working today.
Speaking from her home in New York City, Schneider shares some of the music that set her on that path. She remembers the Aaron Copland piece that made a formative impression on her as a child and reveals what she learned from her two great mentors, Gil Evans and Bob Brookmeyer.
Also in the programme, concert highlights from Finnish pianist Iro Haarla, an ECM recording artist and an important figure on the Finnish scene since the 1970s. Backed by a new quartet, featuring veteran saxophonist Juhani Aaltonen, her latest compositions include fragile ballads and tempestuous, spiritual jazz epics.
Produced by Dominic Tyerman for Somethin’ Else.
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Maria Schneider's Inspirations
Duration: 19:50
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Maria Schneider on her two great mentors
Duration: 02:17
Music Played
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Maria Kannegard
Godrot
- Sand i en vik.
- Jazzland.
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Yelena Eckemoff
Weeding The Garden
- Adventures of the Wildflower.
- L & H Production.
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Snow Poet
Burn Bright
- Wait For Me.
- Edition.
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Iro Haarla Quartet
Evening Prayer (feat. Juhani Aaltonen)
- Live at Tampere Jazz Happening 2020.
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Cleo Laine
Dunsinane Blues
- Wordsongs.
- Philips.
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Jas Kayser
Fela's Words
- Unforced Rhythm of Grace.
- Self-released.
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Iro Haarla Quartet
Ruler of All Things
- Live at Tampere Jazz Happening 2020.
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Helen Humes
91Èȱ¬ (When Shadows Fall)
- My Solitude.
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Maria Schneider Orchestra
Look Up
- Data Lords.
- ArtistShare.
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Aaron Copland
Appalachian Spring
Conductor: Aaron Copland. Orchestra: Columbia Chamber Orchestra.- Copland Conducts Copland: Appalachian Spring (Complete Ballet).
- Columbia Masterworks.
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Mel Lewis & Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra
Hello and Goodbye
- Bob Brookmeyer - Composer & Arranger.
- Gryphon.
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Gil Evans
The Barbara Song
- The Individualism of Gil Evans.
- Verve Records.
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Paco de LucÃa
Soniquete
- Zyryab.
- Philips.
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Iro Haarla
Farewell Song
- Live at Tampere Jazz Happening 2020.
Broadcast
- Sat 6 Mar 2021 17:0091Èȱ¬ Radio 3