TOM SCOTT
WORKSHOPS, MASTER CLASSES and CONCERT PERFORMANCES
Tom Scott is a renowned composer, arranger, producer, music director, saxophonist and educator. His 33 solo recordings have earned him 13 Grammy nominations and 3 Grammy… Read More...
Chris Collins is a professional jazz woodwind player who has toured throughout Japan, South Africa, Europe and North America as the leader of his own ensembles and as a featured soloist. In 2007-08, Collins performed his original works in 7… Read More...
Chris Collins is a professional jazz woodwind player who has toured throughout Japan, South Africa, Europe and North America as the leader of his own ensembles and as a featured soloist. In 2007-08, Collins performed his original works in 7… Read More...
Cannonball Run by Gordon Goodwin
Cannonball Musical Instruments
Cannonball Musical Instruments commissioned Gordon Goodwin to write a fast, groovin' samba for five saxophones & rhythm section. To show their company is truly run by… Read More...
Learning Swing Feel or How to Sculpt an Elephant
Antonio J. Garcia
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Helping students capture this elusive concept is as much about recognizing incorrect swing style as it is… Read More...
Chris Collins is a professional jazz woodwind player who has toured throughout Japan, South Africa, Europe and North America as the leader of his own ensembles and as a featured soloist. In 2007-08, Collins performed his original works in 7… Read More...
Shedding Scales: The Evolution of a "Lizard"
by Larry Panella, Associate Professor of Music, The University of Southern Mississippi
Most musicians are familiar with the expression for practicing known as, "wood shedding," a.k.a.… Read More...
Jazz Pedagogy: How To Evaluate And Select Music That Fits Your Ensemble
J. Richard Dunscomb
Where to Begin
One of the most important aspects of our jobs as jazz ensemble directors (and the most difficult at the same time) is the… Read More...
Improvisation
by Jody Espina, Founder & President JodyJazz Inc.
This article dedicated to any player or teacher who is interested in improvisation. Beginners will find some helpful ideas here about how to construct an interesting… Read More...
Jazz Improvisation Exercises Pt. 3
Choose a standard jazz tune. Allow the melody and given chord progression
to guide your arpeggio work out.
EXAMPLE: "The Days Of Wine And Roses" - Here is the first half of the tune:
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