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Blues on the Mississippi in F major

Kevin Olson

About the composer

Kevin Olson is an active pianist, composer, and member of the piano faculty at Utah State University. A native of West Jordan, Utah, Dr. Olson began winning composition contests at age five. He maintains a large piano studio, teaching students of a variety of ages and abilities. Many of the needs of his own piano students have inspired his pedagogic piano work.

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Who's this piece for?

This is an amazing piece that will keep you motivated and help you get into the intermediate level repertoire.

3-4 pages

Jazz

F major

MOOD: Happy.

TECHNIQUE: Syncopation.

Ranking

Equivalent to RCM level 4

Equivalent to ABRSM level 4

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1989

After 28 years, Berlin Wall is open to West.

1989

Voyager 2 spacecraft speeds by Neptune after making startling discoveries about the planet and its moons.

1997

The hugely successful Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling debuted in 1997. The series would go on to become the best-selling series in world history.

2001

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2002

Blues on the Mississippi was composed by K. Olson at the age of 31 years old.

2002

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2003

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2004

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2012

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