Gershwin Jazz Opera 'Porgy and Bess' Coming to Devos Hall

George and Ira Gershwin's Porgy and Bess and Summertime Coming to Grand Rapids Opera
George and Ira Gershwin gave us some of the best jazz songs and musical jazz operas. Gershwin's sizzling hot orgy and Bess, with its haunting song Summertime is coming to Grand Rapids Opera at Devos Hall, April 30 and May 1.
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2010 Grammy Awards: Jazz, Alternative, MJ Tribute and Dave Matthews Band

2010 Grammy Awards: Beyonce', Taylor Swift, Black-Eyed Peas, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Maxwell, Lady Ga Ga, David Guetta,
2010 Grammy Award Ceremony, January 31, saw some great talent. Speaking awards, there were no big surprises. Leading nominees were: Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Black-Eyed Peas, Kanye West, Maxwell, Jay-Z Lady Ga Ga, David Guetta
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The Psychology of Jazz Music

The Joy of Jazz Music
Jazz is the joie de vivre. Jazz is balanced. Jazz is mediating ego, the adult. Jazz music takes the anger, the negative energy and the superciliousness from other musical styles transforms them into vibrant joy.
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