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Classical Pianist Ludovico Einaudi Tops Charts in UK with ‘Elements’ [REVIEW]

If the charts are any indicator, it's possible that tastes may be changing in the UK. Italian composer and classical pianist Ludovico Einaudi's 2015 album, 'Elements,' is turning heads as the first classical-ish album to reach the top 15 in the country.
By Steve Nagel

  • Sullivan Fortner, New Orleans Pianist, Debuts 'Aria' on impulse! Records [REVIEW]

    New Orleans piano player Sullivan Fortner, 28, makes his major label debut, 'Aria', on one of the most legendary of jazz labels, impulse! Making his bones in Roy Hargrove's band, the spider-fingered multi-harmonic wizard of the 88s has sterling accompaniment in drummer Joe Dyson, Jr., bassist Aidan Carroll and saxophonist Tivon Pennicott. Fortner maintains he's only one-fourth of 'Aria' though, as he's always been more comfortable in a band context, not as a leader. Welcome to the big leagues, kid.
    By Mike Greenblatt

  • Violinist Mia Matsumiya Accumulates 1,000 Sexually Aggressive Messages and Shares on Twitter

    Much in the same vein as Tucker Max's "I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell," or even the mobile-friendly app, Texts From Last Night, violinist Mia Matsumiya has accumulated over 1,000 sexually aggressive and forward messages from men on the Internet. Lately, she has put them on Twitter for the world to see.
    By Ian Holubiak