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London's West End Bids Farewell to Jimmy Hardwick, Iconic Resident Pianist at Joe Allen Restaurant

London has held a memorial service for Jimmy Hardwick--the beloved resident pianist at Joe Allen restaurant. Hardwick died in January, and his service was held at St. Paul's, the so-called "actors' Church" in Covent Garden. His was the face and his were the melodies that greeted diners at the restaurant, often frequented by the leading lights of the West End.
By James Inverne

  • BREAKING: Minnesota Orchestra President Michael Henson to Step Down on August 31

    The Minnesota Orchestra announced on Thursday evening that controversial President and CEO Michael Henson will step down at the end of the current season, on August 31.
    By Louise Burton

  • Music Criticism Is Tongue-Tied, Says Daily Beast's Ted Gioia

    A very interesting piece comes to us from Ted Gioia at The Daily Beast about music criticism, or rather its death, or rather its inability or unwillingness to use technical language or display, you know, any kind of actual knowledge. It's especially interesting because it seems to take the viewpoint of mainstream, pop music criticism, referencing outlets like Billboard and even American Idol (I know, that last isn't exactly a bastion of intelligent criticism but apparently Harry Connick, Jr. was sniggered at for using the word "pentatonic"). Sigh.
    By James Inverne