Hank Levy
Hank Levy (born September 27, 1927 in Baltimore as Henry J. Levy ; † September 18, 2001 ibid) was an American composer and baritone saxophonist who is known in the jazz scene primarily for his songs and arrangements.
Levy went to City College in his hometown and studied at the College of William and Mary , the Peabody Conservatory , the Catholic University of America, and Towson University, where he received his PhD. During his military service in the late 1940s, he attended the Navy School of Music . In 1953 he became a member of the Stan Kenton Orchestra as a baritone saxophonist . He then worked as an arranger for the band, but also worked for Sal Salvador and Don Ellis during the 1960s . He was interested in using odd meters like 5/4, 7/4, 9/4 or 13/8 as well as introducing unusual harmonies and timbres. His compositions are considered difficult to play.
Levy also wrote a number of large format compositions such as: B. his Opus for Overextended Jazz Ensemble , which was premiered in 1971 by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra . He was the founder and, for a long time, the director of jazz studies at Towson University .
Web links
- Obituary (English)
- Hank Levy Alumni Band
- Hank Levy Jazz
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Levy, Hank |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Levy, Henry J. |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American composer and jazz saxophonist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 27, 1927 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Baltimore |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 18, 2001 |
| Place of death | Baltimore |