Posted inBridge Records Classical Music Crumb, George Listening Through the Life of George Crumb In a rarity for contemporary music, the entire catalog of Crumb, who died two years ago, has been recorded and released in 21 volumes. Posted by By David Weininger
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Posted inCBGB Chance, James (1953- ) Contortions East Village (Manhattan, NY) Jazz Music Pop and Rock Music Saxophones James Chance, No Wave and Punk-Funk Pioneer, Dies at 71 With the Contortions and James White and the Blacks, the songwriter and saxophonist set out to challenge musicians and stir up audiences. Posted by By Jon Pareles
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