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Tag: Jazz
New Single: Cabin Fever
My new single “Cabin Fever” is out now on Bandcamp!
Solo Transcription: Lou Donaldson’s “Minor Bash”
A close look at a Lou Donaldson solo transcription and how it relates to moments in jazz history
Listening Log: Week 1
Artemis, Ambrose Akinmusire, Jason Moran, Jenny Scheinman & Allison Miller, Johnny Hodges & Earl Hines
Jelly Roll Morton: Bridging Ragtime and Jazz Traditions
Jelly Roll Morton demonstrates the stylistic differences between Ragtime and Jazz, an evolution of which he was a major proponent
A Guide to Transcribing Jazz Solos
How to start transcribing the solos of your favorite improvisers – in 4 steps
Now Selling: The New Groove Sheet Music
The New Groove Songbook 20% off – This Week Only!
Sheet Music Store
A new way to browse my sheet music selections
5 Ways to Include Women in Your Jazz Studies Curriculum – And Why You Should
These methods are applicable for building curriculum more inclusive of women, BIPOC, people of diverse gender expressions, and other underrepresented identities
The New Groove: Now Available for Streaming!
Celebrate my birthday by streaming The New Groove! Out on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and more!
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