Beauford became very close to painter Charley Boggs, his wife Gita, and their son Gordon, soon after he moved to Paris in 1953. He was a frequent visitor to their Montparnasse apartment and often dined with them there. After dinner, they would listen to a wide variety of music ranging from gospel to classical.
One of their favorite pieces was "Adagio in G-Minor for Strings and Organ," which they called "The Doom Music." Often attributed (incorrectly) to Venetian composer Tomaso Giovanni Albinoni, it is a beautiful composition. To listen to it, click on the image above.
Charley Boggs
Detail from a photo of Beauford, Charley, and Larry Calcagno in Venise in 1966
One of their favorite pieces was "Adagio in G-Minor for Strings and Organ," which they called "The Doom Music." Often attributed (incorrectly) to Venetian composer Tomaso Giovanni Albinoni, it is a beautiful composition. To listen to it, click on the image above.
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