Today in my Improv 1 class I discussed twelve bar blues, some of its variations and the blues scale. Talking about the blues scale prompted one of my students to ask about modes. Read More
- Snug Harbor with Ellis Marsalis. And it's Johnaye's last gig with us...for a little while. Come enjoy! - read it:
- Had a great time playing bass drum in a second line yesterday. Hope to do it again! - read it:
- @teedy waaaaa! Didn't even get a hug! - read it:
- Decided to limit my diet. Nothing but Coltrane. - read it:
- Playing with John Rankin tonight at the Columns. A little warmup for jazzfest. - read it:
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Juanita Brooks
First of all, there is nothing that I can say that can express how I really feel about Juanita Brooks. The first thing that comes to mind is the last show I played with her at Snug Harbor. Read More
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2009
Playing the Bass
I was talking to some of my friends today about playing music. And we talked about how so many musicians are concerned with playing fast and high, and loud. Read More