Jacky Paice, Jon's sister-in-law, writes today: It's hard to believe that a whole year has passed since the death of Jon. In many ways the pain of losing him still feels so raw and so close but in other ways we breathe a little easier every day knowing that Jon has passed to a better … Continue reading Jon remains here and close to us…
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On the eve of the first anniversary of Jon's death, Rufus Stone limited Editions has proudly announced a new, lavishly produced photo book on the life and career of Jon Lord. Currently in production, the book will feature exclusive, never before seen, personal family photographs, contributions from Jon's colleagues, friends and family, unpublished professional images and new, … Continue reading All Those Years Ago – photo book details
In Jon Lord: It's All Music, Rick Wakeman pays tribute to Jon this Sunday on BBC One East Midlands. The BBC writes: 'The man who put the rock into the Hammond organ, Lord was always proud of his Leicester roots and went on to become not just a rock star but also a classical composer in … Continue reading Wakeman pays tribute to Jon on BBC One this Sunday
Finally, the double vinyl and Blu-ray editions of Concerto for Group and Orchestra are available for pre-order. Released on July 29, both editions include the full Concerto recording first released on CD and DVD-audio last fall. Bonus content on the vinyl is Jon's final BBC interview, while the Blu-ray includes a new documentary on the … Continue reading Double vinyl and Blu-ray ready to order
This Sunday, July 7, the Bernardi Chamber Orchestra will perform parts of Jon's To Notice Such Things at Shipley Arts Festival in Nuthurst, England. Two years ago, Jon gave his last ever concert performance at St. Andrew's church in Nuthurst - two days after his triumphant appearance at the 2011 Sunflower Jam with Rick Wakeman, Joe Bonamassa and others. … Continue reading To Notice Such Things returns to Shipley
Until now, Jon's two orchestral works, Boom of the Tingling Strings for piano and orchestra (2002) and Disguises for strings (2003) published by Schott Music, have only been available on hire. Now we are pleased to announce, that study scores will shortly be published for sale in revised editions by Paul Mann, incorporating all the many … Continue reading New Jon Lord scores from Schott Music
Tonight at 9.30 pm, a show named Deep Inside, based on Deep Purple's and Jon's music, will take place at Giardino Inglese in Palermo, Sicily. This is a free open air concert. The show will involve a rock band and an orchestral ensemble directed by Alberto Maniaci. The purpose is to promote the music in … Continue reading Free concert in Sicily celebrating Jon and Deep Purple
Vinyl and Blu-Ray editions of Jon's Concerto For Group And Orchestra have been confirmed for release by earMUSIC in Germany on July 26. The Blu-Ray edition has unreleased new video footage, a 5.1 mix of the Concerto, and also includes the studio CD. The double LP vinyl in gatefold sleeve includes the Concerto's three movement across sides 1-2-3, plus a … Continue reading Concerto vinyl and Blu-Ray confirmed
