Tayari's Blog: Congratulations to Regina Carter!
Posted by TayariJones on September 20, 2006 07:11 AM
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The MacArthur foundation has announced this year's fellows list and I am delighted to see Regina Carter among them. She's a remarkable 
jazz violinist. The MacArthur website stresses her conservatory training but if you hear the lady play, you will see that she stresses her soul.
Check out this great NPR interview recorded when Regina Carter went to Italy to play in "The Cannon", Paganini's famous violin. It's a great story. The Italians were sort of freaked out that her jazz influences would somehow damage their nationally treasured violin. And then, Ms. Regina worked her magic. Even if you are not "into" string music, give Regina Carter a chance. Since she has won this wonderful half-a-million dollar prize, I am not urging you to buy her music because she needs the money. I am urging you to buy her music because you are in need of her gorgeous sounds-- whether you know it or not!
Let's hear it for the MacArthur Foundation. Job well done.
UPDATE: Putting my money where my mouth is, I will send an iTunes certificate for Regina Carter's album she recorded on Pagnini's violin to the first person to comment that she wants it!
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Comment #1, by kpdreams ![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.tayarijones.com/blog/nav-commenters.gif)
Hi Tayari:
It looks like I'm first to comment. Yea me! lol. I would love to receive the certificate for her cd. Thanks for the offer.
Kizzy
September 20, 2006 09:10 AM
Comment #2, by Lester Spence
I love it when a Detroiter does her thing. Add Tracy Reese's coronation to the pot and all we need is one more for the trifecta.
September 20, 2006 11:28 AM