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BLAZING 'KEYFBOARDS_ ===

s Plano styles in Jazz music represent a w1de varlety of

technlques and approaches to the keyboard. Early players

~ often functioned as soloists, and the resultlng styles—=—_ >

ragtime, boogie, stride = reflected a complete or orchestral

approach to the plano. s Ejgfii
The contemporary Jazz plan1st normally plays-wmth g

- drummer and bassist, and all three become equal partners -

- the rhythm section. Current piano. styles reflect 1 e

- pianist's role as accompanist as well as SOlQlSt 5

S e, concept of a keyboard concert evolved from a desire
=$o feature the pianist in a variety of musical settings.
~The—four planlsts involved represent diverse approaches to

jazz playing, and they will perform as soloists and in =
- various group combinations, illustrating some of the differ-
ent approaches and sonorities used by the keyboard player.

Paul Schmeling (keyboards) : Mr. Schmellng, chalrman of the A

piano department has been at Berklee for sixteen Vearse -

 His extensive professional experience includes work in
television and theatre productions, and he has performed

with many prominent jazz groups. At Berklee e toaches — ;
courses in advanced harmony, jazz counterp01nt and ear - S
training. ; » < s

Mibhael E@ndiSh (keyboards) In his eleven years at Berklee,,
Mr. Rendish has been involved in the development of courses
in a number of areas, and is currently chairman of the
‘Electronlc Music Department. He has lectured to various
organizations on electronic music and jazz improvisation,
‘and has addltlonally composed soundtracks for documentary
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