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William Edward Childs (born March 8, 1957) is an American composer, jazz pianist, arranger and conductor from Los Angeles, California, United States. [1] [2] Early life. When he was 16, Childs attended the Community School of the Performing Arts sponsored by the University of Southern California.
Billy's latest CD features an all-star quartet that elevates group improvisation to new heights of interactive virtuosity.
Billy Childs is a versatile and acclaimed American composer and pianist who has worked in jazz, classical, and chamber music genres. He has received five GRAMMY awards and thirteen nominations, and has collaborated with renowned artists and ensembles such as Renee Fleming, Yo-Yo Ma, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Dec 21, 2020 · Grammy® award winning pianist Billy Childs first heard Gershwin’s “It Never Entered My Mind" standard from his dear late friend Mulgrew Miller at a small Gle...
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Billy Childs: The Winds of Change album review — exhilarating. The pianist leads a sharp-edged quartet in a set inspired by his experience of growing up in Los Angeles. Pianist Billy Childs ©...
Billy Childs is a Grammy-winning composer and pianist who blends American and neoclassical influences. Learn about his awards, commissions, collaborations, and reimagined Laura Nyro album.
William Edward Childs is an American composer, jazz pianist, arranger and conductor from Los Angeles, California, United States.
