Jon Gibson (minimalist musician)
- Jon Gibson (minimalist musician)
Jon Gibson (b. March 11, 1940; Los Angeles, California) is a flautist, saxophonist, and composer who uses other instruments from around the world in his performances and is known for his jazz and classical contributions. He was a founding member and longtime performer with the Philip Glass Ensemble for many years, and also performed in the premiers of "In C" by Terry Riley, and "Drumming" by Steve Reich. He has also performed and recorded with a number of other minimalist composers, and is an accomplished visual artist.
External links
* [http://www.jongibson.net/ Jon Gibson official site]
* [http://serenadeingreen.blogspot.com/2006/05/first-listens-music-of-jon-gibson.html The Music of Jon Gibson] at [http://serenadeingreen.blogspot.com/ serenade in green]
Wikimedia Foundation.
2010.
Look at other dictionaries:
Jon Gibson — may refer to: *Jon Gibson (minimalist musician) (born 1940), American flautist, saxophonist, and composer *Jon Gibson (Christian musician), American Soul, Gospel and Christian music singer and produceree alsoJohn Gibson (disambiguation) … Wikipedia
Gibson (surname) — Notable people with the surname Gibson= * Alexander Gibson (conductor) (1926 – 1995), Scottish composer and music director * Alexander Gibson (industrialist) (1819 – 1913), Canadian industrialist * Alfred Gibson (? – 1874), Australian explorer *… … Wikipedia
Arthur Russell (musician) — Arthur Russell Birth name Charles Arthur Russell, Jr. Also known as Dinosaur, Dinosaur L, Indian Ocean, Killer Whale Born May 21, 1951 Origin Oskaloosa, Iowa, United States … Wikipedia
Pran Nath (musician) — Pandit Pran Nath (Devanagari:पंडित प्राणनाथ ) (3 November 1918 ndash;13 June 1996) was a Hindustani classical singer and teacher of the Kirana gharana (school), with a successful American career.Life and careerEarly lifePran Nath was born into a… … Wikipedia
performing arts — arts or skills that require public performance, as acting, singing, or dancing. [1945 50] * * * ▪ 2009 Introduction Music Classical. The last vestiges of the Cold War seemed to thaw for a moment on Feb. 26, 2008, when the unfamiliar strains … Universalium
Philip Glass — (born January 31, 1937) is an American classical music composer who has been nominated for three Academy Awards. He is considered one of the most influential composers of the late 20th century [Naxos Classical Music Spotlight podcast: Philip… … Wikipedia
Art Murphy — Arthur Art Bixler Murphy (January 25, 1942 ndash; November 19, 2006) was a classical and jazz musician, pianist and composer. He was born in Princeton, New Jersey.Murphy was a founding member of the Philip Glass and Steve Reich Ensembles , and… … Wikipedia
Michael Nyman — This article is about the composer/musician Michael Nyman. For his self titled album, see Michael Nyman (1981 album) . Nyman in 2010 Michael Laurence Nyman, CBE (born in Stratford, London 23 March 1944) is an English composer of minimalist music … Wikipedia
Terry Riley — Infobox musical artist Name = Terry Riley |Img capt = Img size = Background = non performing personnel Birth name = Terry Riley Alias = Born = Birth date and age|1935|6|24 Origin = Colfax, California, USA Died = Instrument = Piano, keyboards,… … Wikipedia
literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… … Universalium
