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Third stream is a music genre that is a fusion of jazz and classical music. The term was coined in 1957 by composer Gunther Schuller in a lecture at Brandeis University. There are many ways to define third-stream music.
Grammy Award (1973) Notable Works: “Symphonic Tribute to Duke Ellington” Movement / Style: 12-tone music.
Third Stream (a term invented by composer Gunther Schuller in 1957) essentially means a mixture of jazz and classical music. Most attempts at fusing the two very different idioms have been (at best) mixed successes with string sections weighing down jazz soloists.
Gunther Schuller and John Lewis' 'Third Stream Music', which combined a string quartet with a cool jazz combo, was one of the first entirely successful concert hall pieces by a jazz composer. In today's music world, Third Stream often refers to compositions that have some element of jazz.
Jul 25, 2017 · Pianist Matthew Shipp, violist Mat Maneri, and bassist Michael Bisio discuss the origins of Third Stream music, talk about the styles of expression that it encompasses, and play some of...
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Third Stream (a term invented by composer Gunther Schuller in 1957) essentially means a mixture of jazz and classical music. Most attempts at fusing the two very different idioms have been (at best) mixed successes with string sections weighing down jazz soloists.
The Birth of the Third Stream - Classical Music
