Jake Briggs Minneapolis, Minnesota
I grew up in Wooster, Ohio. I am working towards being a pianist/ composer/ recitalist, but I work a lot as a church and theater accompanist on piano and organ, and worship leader, playing the guitar. I also DJ, teach, improvise and play jazz, and perform regularly with other bands. ... more
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This new album from the contemporary classical duo was completely improvised.
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Evergreen
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Orange
by Caroline Shaw & Attacca Quartet
Composed for the traditional string quartet format, Shaw's latest is an ode to the “extraordinary” fruit.
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Where are the Arms
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Gabriel Kahane is often compared to Sufjan Stevens and Rufus Wainwright (both of whom he’s collaborated with in the past). It’s a lot to live up to, but to that already high bar I’ll add Ben Folds and Randy Newman, if only for Kahane’s similar sense of musical theatre, playful storytelling and ability to set … Continue reading Album of the Week: Where are the Arms →
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