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Lakecia Benjamin: 2023 Library of Congress Jazz Scholar
The following is a guest post by 2023 Library of Congress Jazz Scholar and 2024 Grammy Nominee Lakecia Benjamin. In many ways, 2023 was a breakout year for me. I was blessed to be able to perform the...
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Eddie Condon’s Gibson Guitar Finds a New Home at the Library
The Library of Congress Music Division is proud to be the new home of guitarist and bandleader Eddie Condon’s Gibson L-7 Plectrum guitar, which was custom made for him in 1965. The guitar (pictured...
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Celebrating International Jazz Day
This season, Concerts from the Library of Congress has showcased the Library’s jazz collections for the esteemed performing artists who have appeared on the series. We are dedicated to fostering...
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Horn Trios for Spring Days
The Concerts from the Library of Congress series embarks on a two-day immersion into the horn trio repertoire this coming weekend. Per usual, we’re pulling out all the stops, with the help of the...
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Experiencing the World Premiere of Vijay Iyer’s McKim Fund Commission at the...
On May 9, 2024, composer/pianist Vijay Iyer and violinist Curtis Stewart of PUBLIQuartet performed the world premiere of Iyer’s What Isn’t Hard to See at the Library of Congress. The work was...
View ArticleWorthwhile Diversions
The Zéphyros Winds will be joined by Audrey Andrist tomorrow (June 15, 2024) in a concert of mid-century works featuring the music of Irving Fine, whose collection resides at the Library of Congress....
View ArticleNow Streaming: Rhapsody in Blue, Jeremy Denk and Jazz Interviews
The 2023-2024 season of Concerts from the Library of Congress came to a rousing conclusion on June 20 with a performance by New Orleans-based band Cha Wa. As final preparations are made for the...
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Library of Congress Announces Fall 2024 Centennial Concert Series
After much anticipation, we are excited to unveil our Fall 2024 Centennial Season, featuring a remarkable lineup of groundbreaking commissions, vibrant musical celebrations, and heartfelt tributes to...
View ArticleHappy 88th Birthday to the “Sun of Latin Music,” Mr. Eddie Palmieri
Happy 88th Birthday to the “Sun of Latin Music,” Mr. Eddie Palmieri On December 15, 2024, the music world celebrated the 88th birthday of “El Sonero Mayor,” the legendary ten-time Grammy winner, NEA...
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Hiromi Sonicwonder Performs at the Library of Congress
It is always remarkable when a long-anticipated project transforms into a cherished memory. Such was the case with the visit of Japanese-born pianist, composer and bandleader Hiromi Uehara, who...
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