In this short lesson, I’m delving into the Lydian b13 scale (1, 9, 3, #11, 5, b13, maj7, 1), in real time, exploring its nuances…
Read Full Blog Post~New CD Release “Soliloquy”~
Our newest CD, “Soliloquy”, features ten original compositions performed by a wonderful group of Kansas City musicians. This ensemble has been together for just over…
Read Full Blog Post~Lesson 100: Triads
A continual study of triads helps to build an ever strengthening grasp of the underlying structure of both melody and harmony. Using this simple approach…
Read Full Blog Post~Lesson 99: 4 Note Cell
In this lesson we’ll look at 5 different harmonic contexts for a common 4 note cell. This 4 note cell is often thought of as…
Read Full Blog Post-Lesson 98: Trumbauer
This past week in my Jazz Theory and Performance class at KU we looked at a solo recorded in 1927 by Saxophonist Frankie Trumbauer. The…
Read Full Blog PostLesson 97: Bergonzi
I had the wonderful opportunity to meet composer, educator and tenor saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi at the KU Jazz Festival last weekend. The KU faculty and…
Read Full Blog PostNew Drones – Arco Bass
New Acoustic Arco Bass Drones: A Collaboration with Jeff Harshbarger I’m thrilled to announce the release of a new set of practice drones, created in…
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