I discovered this obituary yesterday about a jazz composer Jim Knapp who recently passed away.
You can read more about him here too....
I must admot that I had never heard of Jim Knapp before but his resume is absolutely fascinating having been inspired by Gil Evans but utlimately became involved in the musical edication system in Seattle. He seemed to have been a really radcial caharcetr, commissioning works by the likes of Carla Bley and Anthony Braxton whilst working with his own enembles which varied from big bands to string ensembles. You can find some of his music on line . It is fascinating how someone this good remained so little known .....
You can read more about him here too....
I must admot that I had never heard of Jim Knapp before but his resume is absolutely fascinating having been inspired by Gil Evans but utlimately became involved in the musical edication system in Seattle. He seemed to have been a really radcial caharcetr, commissioning works by the likes of Carla Bley and Anthony Braxton whilst working with his own enembles which varied from big bands to string ensembles. You can find some of his music on line . It is fascinating how someone this good remained so little known .....