NEW! 'Whiplash' legacy: Towson University to posthumously honor jazz pioneer Hank Levy
Read the announcement letter here.
On-line 4/7/2017 ~ In print - The Baltimore Sun 4/9/2017
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Hank Levy Honored as Professor Emeritus of
Towson University, September 30, 2016
Read the announcement letter here.
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The Movie "Whiplash" Has Roots At Towson University - WBAL News Radio 1090
The Oscar-nominated film Whiplash has a strong tie to Towson University. The title song was written by Hank Levy who taught in the 1970's, 80's and 90's at what was then Towson State University. Hear the radio news story...
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Baltimore Musician's Music Inspires Award-Winning Film: Whiplash - Baltimore Jazz Alliance Newsletter, April, 2015
Several concerts taking place this spring give jazz lovers the chance to explore the authentic musical treasure behind the triple Academy Award winning film, Whiplash. Not everyone knows about the big band music that inspired filmmaker Damien Chazelle’s musically driven story – but perhaps they should. Read more...
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"Whiplash" Band to Play in Bethesda - Gazette.Net (3/18/2015)
The Bethesda Blues and Supper Club will present "Whiplash! The Concert Experience." The event will give music and movie lovers a chance to explore the authentic musical treasure behind the triple Academy Award winning film. Read more...
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Hank Levy's Legacy Act Keeps the "Whiplash" Composer's Spirit Alive at Bethesda Blues and Jazz - The Washington Post (3/10/2015)
Hank Levy was a fixture of the Baltimore jazz community, the founder of the jazz program at Towson University and a prolific composer for his extensive use of odd musical meters. One of his strange tunes, a track that switches form 7/4 time (unusual) to 14/8 (bizarre) was "Whiplash." Read more...
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Thank you for visiting our Web site. Hank Levy Jazz, LLC is committed to promoting the legacy of Hank Levy, Musician and Composer. Though his creativity and associations with big band greats like Stan Kenton and Don Ellis, Hank Levy was largely
responsible for the early development of odd signature jazz music in the United States.
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