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January 31, 2016

Quite some time ago I recorded this in a studio. I am bringing it back to life on here with simple some graphics. I hope you enjoy it!

January 31, 2016

I've wasted a lot of money over the years buying books that did nothing for my playing. I started this article to bring you the books that have actually changed my playing for the better. I would highly recommend each and every one of them.

January 28, 2016

Groovin Easy Plays it's First Gig.

Artie Shaw Said:

Somebody asked me once, 'Do you think that swing will ever come back?' And I said, 'Do you think the 1938 Form will ever come back?'

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Jo??o Gilberto, Master Of Bossa Nova, Dies At 88
Saturday, July 6, 2019 6:07 PM • The Brazilian singer and guitarist, who won wide acclaim for his abundant technical skill and minimalist style, was behind one of the best-selling jazz albums of all time, 1964's Getz/Gilberto.
Watch The Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour Celebrate 60 Years
Monday, June 24, 2019 9:20 AM • Watch the Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour featuring Christian Sands, C??cile McLorin Salvant, Bria Skonberg, Melissa Aldana, Yasushi Nakamura and Jamison Ross.
Good Gracious! Words Of Wisdom And Soulful Reflection From 'Sweet Papa' Lou Donaldson
Thursday, June 20, 2019 2:54 PM • Host Christian McBride sits down with saxophonist Lou Donaldson to talk about Lou's life as a performer, his thoughts on jazz today and how hip-hop brought new ears to his music.

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Did you know that Art Blakey once said "There’s nothing wrong with it. It’s only a word. What’s in a name? Nothing! Cats say, “Call me Muhammed so-and-so.” But what’s the difference? A name doesn’t make the music. It’s just called that to differentiate it from other types of music. Jazz is known all over the world as an American musical art form and that’s it. No America, no jazz. I’ve seen people try to connect it to other countries, for instance to Africa, but it doesn’t have a damn thing to do with Africa."?

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