A mostly Russian program featuring a stellar pianist and an important symphony made a strong impression on what appeared to be a growing and enthusiastic audience in Delray Beach last week for the South Florida Symphony. The Feb. 3 concert at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts’ Crest Theatre featured American pianist Christopher Taylor in the Third Piano Concerto (in C, Op. … [Read more...]
Aussie bassist Parrott masters the art of American jazz
For every Jaco Pastorius or Charles Mingus, there are countless jazz bass players who never become household names, so most take up the workmanlike instrument for deeper reasons than attaining celebrity. In the case of Nicki Parrott, it was family. At age 15 in her native Australia, she started her performing career when her older sister, saxophonist Lisa Parrott, needed a … [Read more...]