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The Cleveland-raised saxophonist Joe Lovano comes from a jazz tradition that extols blowing a lot of notes, fast and loud. He grew up on his saxophonist fatherâs stories of what it felt like to jam with John Coltrane, but also in a Sicilian-American household that revered the operatic tenor legend Enrico Caruso â experiences that nurtured an appreciation of virtuosity and the subtleties of nuance and timbre. Now, after more than four jazz-star decades that have seen him considered one of Sonny Rollinsâ heirs (and a collaborator with originals from Bill Frisell and Elvin Jones to Esperanza Spalding), Lovanoâs Trio Tapestry explore delicate distillations of the musical resources that all three members have often individually set loose with warp-speed intensity.
University of North Texas alumni landed all over the nominations for the 63rd annual Grammy Awards. Some didnât get a degree from the College of Music, but many did â and at least one is on the faculty.
From Best Country Song to Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album, the Mean Green left its musical mark in 15 categories.
âWeâre proud to see that many of our College of Music alumni and faculty members have been nominated for or contributed to Grammy-nominated projects for 2021,â College of Music Dean John W. Richmond said. âAlthough not the only measurement of success, being nominated for a Grammy is an extraordinary accomplishment, and we send a heartfelt congratulations to all who were recognized.â