Hear & Now #33

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Hear & Now #33

Melba Liston

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melba_Liston

Listening Tip: Melba Liston was a thoughtful and deliberate improviser. Listen to how her voice as a soloist influenced her style of composing and arranging music.

Melba Liston • "You Don't Say" written by Melba Liston

Melba Liston • "The Dark Before the Dawn" written by Slide Hampton and Leonard Feather

Melba Liston Video

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Melba Liston worked as both a performer and arranger for many of jazz music's top bands. How do you think she balanced such a wide range of skills?

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