Dr. Willis Kirk looks back on an incomparable career in jazz education…
Recording legend Larry Rosen inspires a new generation with old fashioned ideals.
An interview with one of the truly iconic guitarists (of any genre) of the past century…
A continued look at the process of developing standards in Jazz Education
Dr. Mark Watkins looks at where to start, and how to standardize, Curricular Repertoire standards.
The biggest challenges students face have to do with developing efficient practice techniques and learning how to be open and responsive while performing. This article addresses those challenges
A New View of John Coltrane’s Harmony in “Moment’s Notice”…
Internalizing Musical Time, Groove and Mathematics
Scott Mercer takes a closer look at Jimmy Raney’s guitar solo on the track ‘Double Image’
A look at Vocalist/bandleader/composer Sara Serpa’s current playlist…
A look at Atlanta native and piano prodigy Joe Alterman’s current playlist…
A look at what Singer and composer Maria Neckam is listening to…
The 2013 edition of Woodstock, Vermont’s Interplay Jazz & Arts workshop is set to include a variety of learning experiences for students of all ages and skill levels, including classes from notable jazz musicians like Dominique Eade, Fred Haas, Michael Zsoldos, Gene Bertoncini, Sheila Jordan, and more. Big band workshops are also available.
Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts, the nationally renowned Long Island summer arts day camp, will hold its final, free Open House for its 46th, 2013 season on Sunday May 19. Families may obtain information on the Center’s programs and tour the 200-acre woodland campus.
The First Annual Jazz Ensemble Composition Contest for Women Composers is open for submissions now through June 30. This contest was created to encourage the composition of the highest possible quality of jazz ensemble literature playable by high schools, honor bands, college bands and professional bands alike.
Conn-Selmer roster artist Joel Miller recently won the 2013 Juno Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Album.
Legendary tenor saxophonist Wayne Shorter will celebrate his 80th birthday year at the annual Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc. fundraising benefit, which will be held at Rosecliff, one of Newport’s historic mansions, on Saturday, August 3, at 7:30 pm.
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