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Richard Davis, Gifted Bassist Who Crossed Genres, Dies at 93

He was best known for his jazz work. But he was also heard on Van Morrison’s “Astral Weeks” and with orchestras conducted by Igor Stravinsky and Leonard Bernstein.

By Andrey Henkin

Classical Music Dapogny, James De Organizer (Opera) Diehl, Aaron Hughes, Langston Jazz Johnson, James P Opera Williams, Mary Lou

New Recordings Revive James P. Johnson and Mary Lou Williams Rarities

A pair of new recordings bring holy grail artifacts by the composer-pianists James P. Johnson and Mary Lou Williams into the light.

By Seth Colter Walls

Classical Music Content Type: Personal Profile Finland Panula, Jorma Sibelius Academy Teachers and School Employees

Jorma Panula: The Teacher Behind the Greatest Conductors

At 93, the Finnish classical music eminence Jorma Panula has generations of students spread around the globe, with more on the way.

By Joshua Barone

Drums Jazz Music Roach, Max

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Max Roach

The drummer helped pioneer bebop in the 1940s and delivered a message of resistance and liberation from the 1960s on. Listen to 13 selections from musicians, writers and critics.

By Marcus J. Moore