Joel Forrester
Encyclopedia
Joel Forrester is an American
jazz
pianist
and composer
. He is notable for having composed the theme song to NPR
's Fresh Air
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
pianist
Pianist
A pianist is a musician who plays the piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers, solo instrumentalists, or other performers.-Choice of genres:...
and composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
. He is notable for having composed the theme song to NPR
NPR
NPR, formerly National Public Radio, is a privately and publicly funded non-profit membership media organization that serves as a national syndicator to a network of 900 public radio stations in the United States. NPR was created in 1970, following congressional passage of the Public Broadcasting...
's Fresh Air
Fresh Air
Fresh Air is an American radio talk show broadcast on National Public Radio stations across the United States. The show is produced by WHYY-FM in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its longtime host is Terry Gross. , the show was syndicated to 450 stations and claimed 4.5 million listeners. The show...
.
Joel Forrester
- People Like Us...No, Really, Koch
- Stop The Music, Koch
- In Heaven, Koch
- Believe it, Koch
- Fresh AirFresh AirFresh Air is an American radio talk show broadcast on National Public Radio stations across the United States. The show is produced by WHYY-FM in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its longtime host is Terry Gross. , the show was syndicated to 450 stations and claimed 4.5 million listeners. The show...
, NPR - Ellington Ballads, Koch
- Ever Wonder Why, Ride Symbol
The Microscopic Septet
- Take The Z Train, Press
- Let's Flip, Osmosis
- Offbeat Glory, Osmosis
- Beauty Based on Science: The Visit, Stash
- Seven Men in Neckties: History of the Micros, Vol. 1, Cuneiform
- Surrealistic Swing: History of the Micros, Vol. 2, Cuneiform
- Lobster Leaps In, Cuneiform