Guitarissimo

60 years on, we look back at a year that saw major changes in culture, politics and music – and the recording of some of the most influential jazz albums of all time.

We recreate some of those musical milestones and feature a new work by Head of Jazz Mark Simeon Ferguson inspired by the events of 1959.

Elder Conservatorium jazz staff and students
Elder Conservatorium Studio Orchestra

Dustan Cox saxophones

M. S. Ferguson The Twin Precipice (new work)

And selections from albums including:
Miles Davis Kind of Blue
John Coltrane Giant Steps
Dave Brubeck Time Out