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Jurg Bucher: The Music of Herbie Nichols

Read "The Music of Herbie Nichols" reviewed by Budd Kopman


Pianist and composer Herbie Nichols (January 3, 1919 - April 12, 1963) is perhaps most famous for being virtually unknown in his lifetime, and remaining so to a great extent even to this day. His music is usually linked stylistically with Thelonious Monk, whom he knew and admired, because of its wry humor, which hides surprising harmonies and construction belying a deep intelligence showing more of a classical influence. There are a number of performers actively bringing his music to ...

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Where is Walter

From: The Music of Pilgrim
By Jurg Bucher

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