JJ 05/76: Lonnie Liston-Smith – Visions Of A New World

The divergence between contemporary critical reception and long-term cultural legacy is rarely as pronounced as in the case of Lonnie Liston Smith and his mid-1970s output. While today Smith is…

Duke Ellington’s Symphonic Visions

Academic Publication and Musicological Scope The publication of Duke Ellington’s Symphonic Visions marks a significant moment in the study of "Third Stream" music—a term coined to describe the synthesis of…

Duke Ellington’s Symphonic Visions

The release of Luca Bragalini’s Duke Ellington’s Symphonic Visions marks a significant milestone in the academic and musicological study of one of America’s most prolific composers. Originally published in Italian…