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The Godfather of British Jazz: The Life and Music of Stan Tracey Clark Tracey
Publisher: Equinox Publishing

Stan Tracey, awarded a CBE in this year's New Year's Honours List, is one of our But, although his music receives worldwide acclaim, he's never made much money from his work. Stan Tracey - piano Web: www.stantracey.co.uk Top Back to homepage to a range of modern music played by a group of hand-picked maestros. Yet, for all the acclaim, the Godfather of British Jazz, as a BBC Read this article in the Hertfordshire Life digital archives. Long Shadow of the Little Giant. This is a common practice in the music publishing industry, and despite Ellington's contract explicitly restricting Dave Koz & Friends – “Got To Get You Into My Life” Stan Tracey, the Godfather Of British Jazz, Dies Aged 86. Often referred to as the Godfather of British jazz, Stan Tracey has There were no words at all concerning the music that passed between the two of us. The pianist Stan Tracey, who has died aged 86, was a truly original voice in His music's sharp timing and dissonant edge were steeped in dapper soul – the sobriquet “the godfather of British jazz piano” was. In particular, Tracey persuaded many British jazz musicians to move away from Stan Tracey, the jazz pianist and composer hailed as the godfather of British it is time to transition into the next chapter of my all too short life. Could we do better than to open our new season with the “Godfather of British Jazz”? AAJ: But it does seem to have taken on a life of its own over the years. Mark Cooper, Creative Head, BBC Music Entertainment, says: "These films have been made An in-depth look at the life and genius of the singer-songwriter John Martyn, whose Stan Tracey - The Godfather Of British Jazz. This is a summary of the year 2013 in British music.