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Melody: The Lost Art?
The evolution of the art of jazz improvisation has undergone a curious metamorphosis, closely mirroring developments in classical music. As...
Principles for Learning Jazz by Jeremy Siskind
1) Learn Rules and then Break Them 2) Make a Mess, Then Clean It Up 3) Ask “What If” Question...
Jazz and the Art of Storytelling by Robert Washut
The conversational character of some improvised jazz solos invites the comparison of jazz to storytelling. This particular analogy is made...
Big Band ‘Short’ Drum Set Master Class - By Gen...
Exercises of 20 of the most common big band ‘hits’ used in big band jazz ensemble music. Once you have...
Jazz Improvisation – Balancing Intellect and In...
Most Big Band Charts and Vocal Jazz Arrangements have space for improvised solos. Often, that becomes a concern for the...