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Robert Lamm

June 25, 2020 by Heather Hartmann Leave a Comment

Founding Member of Chicago | Years at Roosevelt: 1965–67

Robert Lamm

Robert Lamm is a veteran composer, vocalist, keyboard player and producer. He credits his exposure to classical music and composition to his time as a Roosevelt student.

In 1967, Lamm helped found the band Rock with Horns, later known as Chicago. He is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame. Today the band continues to perform at venues across the country.

Filed Under: 1960s Tagged With: Chicago the Band, Classical Music, Composer, Composition, Keyboard player, Producer, Robert Lamm, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Rock with the Horns, Songwriters Hall of Fame, Vocalist

Anthony Braxton

June 25, 2020 by Heather Hartmann Leave a Comment

Jazz Composer and Performer | Philosophy and Music Composition, ’63

Anthony Braxton

Anthony Braxton is one of the most influential artists in improvisational jazz. As a teacher and musician, Braxton has released over 100 albums and has earned a global reputation for his remarkable skills.

Braxton was recognized as a Jazz Master by the National Endowment for the Arts, awarded the MacArthur ‘Genius’ Grant, and continues to play music and support young musicians.

Filed Under: 1960s Tagged With: Anthony Braxton, Composition, Jazz, Music, Musician, National Endowment for the Arts, Philosophy

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