Today I read a facebook update that was bemoaning the lack of “good” tunes being played at jazz gigs in the Denver area. It was followed by many replies that echoed and extended the complaint. However, there were very few specific suggestions of tune titles. So, for all of you who want to hear different, […]
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This is one of a set of blogs about practicing jazz. Below I present some ideas about what I’ve been practicing and in a companion blog What Are You Practicing? I invite you to share your thoughts. Hopefully we can all learn from each other and grow in more interesting and beneficial ways. When I […]
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Share your jazz practice routine.
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School starts again next week for me and I’m anticipating hearing hours of placement auditions to the Lamont Jazz Studies program ensembles. I think its a good time to write a little about what those of us on the other side of the audition want to hear. First, remember that the people who listen to […]
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Some advice for playing a jazz blues.
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