American jazz saxophonist Frank Foster performs on stage circa 1981. David Redfern/Redferns/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption David Redfern/Redferns/Getty Images A Blog Supreme Frank Foster, Jazz Saxophonist And Arranger, Has Died July 26, 2011 • The reedman and composer/arranger, an NEA Jazz Master, was known best for his longtime association with the Count Basie Orchestra. The writer of "Shiny Stockings" was a direct link to the eras of bebop and big bands. He was 82. Frank Foster, Jazz Saxophonist And Arranger, Has Died Listen · 4:15 4:15 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/138722196/138734919" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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vcferry via Flickr Take Five: By Season Too Darn Hot: Jazz For The Heat WESA July 12, 2010 • The sweltering East Coast heat wave had us thinking about all things hot — and not much else. When the temperature is unrelentingly oppressive, sitting around with an iced beverage in hand and music in the background is as pleasant a way to pass the time as you can find.
Brian Grady/Jazz Legacy Films A Blog Supreme Jazzman Frank Foster Finally Gains Copyright Of His Most Famous Song July 1, 2010 • The saxophonist and composer initially gave away his publishing rights to "Shiny Stockings" because in 1955, he simply didn't know any better. Now, he will finally be able to be paid for writing one of the most enduring songs in the jazz canon.
Music Playing Jazz, And Making a Living May 5, 2005 • Frank Foster is among many jazz musicians who spent the 1940s and '50s playing jazz and thinking more about getting girls then getting paid. But Foster never planned to live this long. We discuss making a living in jazz. Playing Jazz, And Making a Living Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4632126/4632127" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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