Carson WoodruffEdwin Guevara Gutiérrez’s Ibero-American Landscapes Premiere Concert Review by Carson Woodruff.Spacious but welcoming was the atmosphere of the concert hall. A feeling of something new and innovative was begging to be noticed. Dr…Apr 29, 2021Apr 29, 2021
Carson WoodruffHarsh Criticism to Ornette Coleman’s “This is Our Music”The era of jazz in the 1960’s and beyond gave way to the highly experimental “Avante-Garde” jazz sub-genre. Alto saxophonist Ornette…Apr 25, 2021Apr 25, 2021
Carson WoodruffPoetic Interpretation of “Symphonie Fantastique”Today, I came across this beautiful poem written in 1905 by Nettie C. Jennings. This poem was featured in The Washington Post. The poem is…Apr 5, 20211Apr 5, 20211
Carson WoodruffThe Adaptation of Messaging in “Ode to Joy” for Modern Contexts“Ode to Joy” carries with it a very hopeful and positive message. The message behind the poem was originally birthed by poet Fredrich von…Mar 21, 20213Mar 21, 20213
Carson WoodruffExploring a Review of an Orfeo Premiere in ChicagoAs I was digging through the historical archives of ProQuest for sources related to “Orfeo,” I found a critique of a Chicago “Orfeo”…Feb 16, 20211Feb 16, 20211
Carson WoodruffMiles Davis - Kind of BlueMiles Davis’s album Kind of Blue premiered on the release date of August 17, 1959. Kind of Blue is cited as one of the most influential…Jan 31, 20211Jan 31, 20211
Carson WoodruffAudio Samples in Hip-Hop: ‘I Wish’ by Skee-LoAudio samples from soul, jazz, funk, and many other genres are incorporated in rap and hip-hop. As an avid listener of all of those styles…Jan 24, 2021Jan 24, 2021
