Jon Lord's Concerto for Group and Orchestra will be performed for the first time in Scotland next year (cities and venues to be confirmed). News.scotsman.com reports on the event: 'As music teachers go, he has to be one of the coolest in town. Deep Purple legend Jon Lord will be taking a group of budding … Continue reading Scottish Concerto for Group and Orchestra in 2009
Jon Lord to join Deep Purple at London charity event in September.
Hi everyone Just a quick couple of things. First and foremost, thank you all so much for the questions and the very kind and sometimes moving comments you have posted on the website. From people who have seen me play lately, from people who've not seen me for a while and from those who've never … Continue reading Words from Jon: more concerts, more Hammond
In an interview with Metal Express Radio, Jon Lord speaks of the Durham Concerto, his plans for the future and goes over the high points of the past. On the Durham Concerto CD: - This is a studio recording that we made last July in Liverpool in the Philharmonic Hall. We had two and a … Continue reading Jon Lord – An open mind is the best gift a musician can have
BBC Music Magazine has a back page feature called "Music that changed me". In their May issue, out now, Jon Lord is interviewed about music that changed him. Thanks to David Meadows and Nigel Young.
BBC Music Magazine has a back page feature called "Music that changed me". In their May issue, out now, Jon Lord is interviewed about music that changed him. Thanks to David Meadows and Nigel Young.
Purple Records have announced the release of Jon Lord's Gemini Suite original studio album on CD. In addition to a regular jewel case version, there will be a limited edition in a gatefold digipak case, with a selection of three different covers reproducing the rare American covers. The CD is scheduled for release in late … Continue reading Gemini Suite to be released on CD
Jon Lord and Zermatt have a long history together, and promoting last night's performance at Zermatt Unplugged, Lord speaks to Zermatt.ch about his first visit there 36 years ago: - I first visited the village in December 1971 and fell in love with it on the spot. Since then, I come back at least two … Continue reading Interview: Jon Lord’s return to Zermatt