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Article: H. M. The King Bhumibol Adulyadej Musical Compositions: The Jazz King.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
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- Spirituality & Health Magazine
- Article date:
- January 1, 2009
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H. M. The King Bhumibol Adulyadej Musical Compositions: The Jazz King
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Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, at age 81, is the world's longest-serving head of state, having reigned since 1946 as a constitutional monarch. Widely acclaimed for diligently devoting himself to development projects, especially in rural areas, he also finds time to unwind as a jazz musician and composer.
As a skilled performer on the saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, guitar, and piano, H.M. the King has jammed with such jazz greats as Benny Goodman, Jack Teagarden, and Maynard Ferguson.
The compositions on this CD, played ...