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It's a challenge to describe bassist John Patitucci. He's a 2025 Jazz Journalists Association Award winner for Electric Bassist of the Year, and four-time Grammy Award winning artist, one of today's elite bassists, not just jazz but in all of music, but that's too limiting. John is a bassist with not only excellent rhythm but a complex, angular rhythmic style with dynamic and warm tones and a style that moves people emotionally as well as physically. No, that's too inadequate. John describes himself as, “a man of faith.” But when I step back, I realize all the above pretty much sums it up. A Brooklyn, New York native, John Patitucci's musical history is, in his words, a “Cinderella story.” At 25 years old, he was suddenly whisked away by iconic jazz pianist Chick Corea to join his new band, the Chick Corea Elektric Band and later the Akoustic Band where he played a large role in developing the sound of jazz fusion of the 1980s and 90s. It was Chick Corea who facilitated Patitucci's connection with GRP Records to make his first recordings and then tour the world, quickly becoming a global jazz figure. The story continues in 1986 when he was invited by saxophonist legend Maestro Wayne Shorter to contribute to his Columbia Records project Phantom Navigator. This led to Patitucci joining Wayne Shorter's 20-year four-time Grammy Award winning quartet, along with his good friends, pianist Danilo Perez and drummer Brian Blade. For John, this was the ultimate life. While Chick's band set John on a forward trajectory, it was in Wayne Shorter's band that he grew spiritually as well as technically. “The things that happened on stage are spiritual experiences for me. It's been transformative.” It's this spiritual development that is the pinnacle component of our conversation. John's “faith” plays a large role in his music, his stage presence, and his relationships with key band members including saxophone giant Chris Potter and legendary drummer Brian Blade. His fondness for pianist Danilo Perez continues from their brotherhood in the Wayne Shorter Quartet. This conversation occurs just as John, Danilo Perez, and Brian Blade returned with iconic saxophonist Ravi Coltrane on the three-week Wayne Shorter Legacy Tour in Europe. We open the episode recounting the tour and the importance faith played in it. We spent time delving into his recent recording, Spirit Fall, laughing and enjoying ourselves describing the compositions that impressed us the most. The creation and emotional depth of Spirit Fall, recorded without rehearsals, is a focal point of the conversation, illustrating the trio's deep connection and improvisational synergy that's felt throughout the album. Thanks to Edition Records, there are three tracks to listen to on this episode. The John Patitucci Trio: John Patitucci-double bass/electric bass, Chris Potter-tenor saxophone/bass clarinet, and Brian Blade-drums/percussion. The playlist: Think Fast (6:51), Spirit Fall (6:18), and Lipi'm (7:40), all John Patitucci compositions and produced by John Patitucci. Thank you for listening to this podcast. I know you have many others to listen to, but you chose Strictly Jazz Sounds. When you subscribe you become one of the first to hear new episodes, read articles, see new photos, and learn of my annual “Best of” list. Soon, I will introduce a Patreon opportunity, your way of saying thanks to me for spending the more than 25 hours per episode to bring it to you. John Patitucci and I dove right into the conversation talking about one of his most cherished people, Brian Blade, and the impact their collaborations had on John's sound, particularly highlighting Brian Blade's dynamic drumming. Photo by Dave Stapleton.    

Hier wird ein echtes Inferno angeheizt: John Buzon (Orgel), Loren Holding (Saxophone) und Jack Russell (Drums)waren eines der vielen obskuren Trios in dieser Besetzung, die zur Grundausstattung von Hotelbars und Tanzcafés gehörten. Aber: Von ihnen gibt es Platten! Von Götz Alsmann.

Dein Heimathafen für aktuellen Jazz und improvisierte Musik aus der Schweiz: gestern noch im Tonstudio – heute bereits hier auf dem virtuellen Plattenteller.

Wer war Jo Duval? Keine Ahnung. Niemand weiß das. Was wir wissen ist, dass es ein Album mit einer sehr eigenwilligen Auffassung des Dixieland-Jazz von ihm gab - und genau dies ist das seltene Jazz-Pflänzchen, das Götz Alsmann in seinem Geheimen Garten des Jazz ausgebuddelt hat. Von Götz Alsmann.

 Producing a historical recording requires enormous patience, investigative powers like an investigative journalist. The journey is long, emotional, and exciting when the recordings are discovered, and the final package completed. This is what Zev Feldman does. He is the producer for and co-president of Resonance Records, a record label that releases archival recordings that are previously unissued. The Resonance catalogue includes John Coltrane, Bill Evans, Wes Montgomery, Freddie Hubbard, among many other legendary musicians. In this episode, Zev Feldman and I discuss his insights into his multifaceted career, how he got started in the music industry and his subsequent journey through various roles in sales, marketing, and ultimately producing rare jazz recordings. Feldman works with numerous other labels including Blue Note, Verve Label Group, Elemental Music as well as own his own labels, Jazz Detective and Deep Digs. Feldman spins many stories about his adventures in discovering music long forgotten. It's music that is not just good; it must be GREAT! Curating legacy music requires a sense of understanding about the elements of a dynamic recording, one that exceeds others in the quality of the performance, the importance of a certain date, and the historical aspect of the show or studio recording. Then there is the emotional involvement with the families of these jazz legends, many of whom become close friends, such as it has with the families of jazz guitar legend Wes Montgomery (Zev produced the first archival recording of Wes Montgomery for Resonance) and piano virtuoso Bill Evans as Feldman is just releasing his 13th archival recordings of Bill Evans. Then there is the importance of Record Store Day on April 12. Feldman highlights the significance of this little-known observed day in bringing these projects to life. This episode is rich with music, thanks to Zev Feldman and Resonance Records. There is more than 36 minutes of full tracks of music along with clips of recordings discussed. The playlist includes: Freddie Hubbard-On Fire, “True Colors-Breaking Point Closer” (13:32); Freddie Hubbard-trumpet, Bennie Maupin-tenor saxophone, Kenny Barron-piano, Herbie Lewis-bass, Freddie Waits-drums. Charles Mingus-Mingus in Argentina-The Buenos Aires Concerts, “Duke Ellington's Sound of Love” (9:32), Charles Mingus-bass, Ricky Ford tenor saxophone, Jack Walrath-trumpet, Robert Neloms -piano, and Dannie Richmond-drums. Kenny Dorham-Blue Bossa in the Bronx: Live from the Blue Morocco, “Blue Bossa”, (13:31), Kenny Dorham-trumpet, Sonny Red-alto sax, Cedar Walton-piano, Paul Chambers-bass and Denis Charles-drums. Short music clips: Charles Mingus-"Pork Pie Hat", Freddie Hubbard-"Crisis", Kenny Dorham-Blue Friday, Bill Evans-"Ro(u)nd Midnight". Thank you for listening to this podcast. I know you have many others to listen to, but you chose Strictly Jazz Sounds. When you subscribe you become one of the first to hear new episodes, read articles, see new photos, and learn of my annual “Best of” list. Soon, I will introduce a Patreon opportunity, your way of saying thanks to me for spending the more than 25 hours per episode to bring it to you. Photo by Zak Shelby-Szyszko

Dein Heimathafen für aktuellen Jazz und improvisierte Musik aus der Schweiz: gestern noch im Tonstudio – heute bereits hier auf dem virtuellen Plattenteller.

Wer beim Stichwort "Jazzgeige" nicht weiter kommt als zu Stephane Grappelli oder Joe Venuti, wird mit dem Niederländer Frans Poptie und seiner Band, den Swing Specials, ein gehöriges blaues Wunder erleben. Von Götz Alsmann.

Alto saxophonist Erena Terakubo, from Sapporo, Japan, began her recording career early, releasing her first album when she was only 15 years old. Inspired by a saxophone-playing M&M doll, Erena developed an interest in music that led her to become a notable figure in contemporary jazz. Her journey inclu0des playing in big bands in Sapporo and preferring jazz over classical music. In this episode, Erena Terakubo exuberantly shares her early influences, including J Fusion and musicians like Charlie Parker and David Sanborn. She shares insights into her life in the United States, cultural adjustments, and the challenges she encounters in New York City's jazz scene. With guidance from fellow alto sax player Vincent Herring, Erena navigated the business side of jazz. Erena talks about overcoming initial nervousness, gaining confidence, and arranging music for big band performances at Jazz at Lincoln Center. She highlights the significance of emotional expression in music and how her influences have shaped her improvisational style. Additionally, Erena discusses her experiences as a woman in the predominantly male jazz industry, her ongoing project, and her future goals. This episode delves in her story and explores various aspects of jazz. Erena acquired the nickname, North Bird. Find out at the end of this episode how she earned it. The discography for this 32-year-old saxophonist is impressive. Erena now has six recordings as a leader: Absolutely Live (King Records, 2019), Little Girl Power (King Records, 2018), A Time for Love (Cellar Live/King International, 2016), Erena Terakubo with Legends: Burkina (Eighty-Eight's, 2013), Erena Terakubo with Legends: New York Attitude, (King Records, 2011), and North Bird (King Records, 2011). What is more impressive are the personnel for her first three projects. Listen to this conversation to learn about this. Thanks to King Records, we will listen to three tracks from Erena's latest recording, Erena Terakubo: Absolutely Live! The quartet includes Erena Terakubo-Alto Saxophone, soprano saxophone; Mayuko Katakura-piano, Rhodes; Motoi Kanamori-bass; Shinnosuke Takahashi-drums, percussion. All compositions written by Erena Terakubo. 1. Little Girl Power 8:26), 2. A Crystal Path (6:54), 3. Be Nice (4:47) Thank you for listening. We appreciate your choice to listen to Strictly Jazz Sounds among numerous available podcasts. Photo by Yasuhisa Yoneda

Taiwanese vibraphonist and percussionist Chien Chien Lu, along with Pittsburg, Pennsylvania native bassist Richie Goods, have crafted a sound that is both captivating and rhythmic. Their music draws from a rich tapestry of cultural influences including Taiwanese, American, and African-American traditions, especially within the jazz sub-culture. Chien Chien Lu and Richie Goods are dedicated to expanding their musical repertoire, creating a unique connection that resonates deeply with listeners. In the fall of 2024, Chien Chien Lu and Richie Goods visited Columbus, Ohio, where they met with students at Otterbein University and performed to a captivated full house audience. During their visit, they visited my studio, sharing compelling stories about their individual paths into jazz and the inception of their musical collaboration. Chien Chien Lu recounted her transition from playing classical music in Taiwan to exploring the creative latitude of jazz upon her relocation to the United States. She arrived in the US holding a master's degree in classical percussion but sought the unique expressions of jazz. While pursuing graduate studies in Philadelphia, Chien was introduced to Jeremy Pelt, one of today's leading trumpeters. Impressed by her talent, Pelt included Chien in his subsequent European tour and later featured her in his next album. At that time, Richie Goods was a member of Pelt's band. In 2017, Chien graduated with a Master of Music in Jazz Studies from the University of the Arts. It all then fell together. Richie Goods describes his journey into jazz through performing arts school in Pittsburgh Creative and Performing Arts High School. After graduating from the prestigious jazz program at Berklee College of Music, Richie moved to New York City, where he studied under jazz legends Ron Carter and Ray Brown. Richie worked extensively with jazz piano legend Mulgrew Miller for nine years, which provided opportunities to perform with other major jazz luminaries including Russell Malone, Lenny White, Louis Hayes, and Vincent Herring. His extensive discography includes Grammy award-winning and platinum albums by Alicia Keys and Common. Connected is a band jointly led by Richie Goods and Chien Chien Lu, and their latest recording is Connected vol. 1. This pandemic era-project was derived from frequent conversations Richie Goods and Chien Chien had about the Black Lives Matter movement and the unwarranted hate crimes against Asians. They decided to do a project that would unify people and invoke imagery of love and peace, says Richie. The result is a dynamic jazz group influenced by global sounds, which reflects the musical identities of Richie and Chien. Connected vol. 1, won "Best Instrumental Album" at the 34th Golden Melody Awards in Taiwan. The playlist for this episode includes five recordings. They tap into their latest recording, Connected vol. 1 and Chien Chien Lu's first recording, The Path. Richie Goods produced The Path and Connected vol. 1. The playlist for this episode: 1.Treasure Mountain, Connected vol. 1, (Richie Goods/Chien Chien Lu), RichMan Music, 2023-(8:16); Chien Chien Lu-Marimba & Vibraphone; Richie Goods-Electric bass & acoustic bass; Brett Williams-Keyboards & Rhodes; Quintin Zoto-Guitar; David Frazier, Jr.-Drums; Danny Sadownick-Percussion 2.Blind Faith, The Path (Chien Chien Lu), RichMan Music, 2020-(5:26); Chien Chien Lu-Marimba & Vibraphone; Richie Goods-Bass & Electric Bass; Shedrick Mitchell-Piano & Organ; Quintin Zoto-Guitar; Allan Medford-Drums; Percussion-Ismel Wignall 3.We Live in Brooklyn Baby, The Path (Chien Chien Lu), Richman Music, 2020-(5:38) Chien Chien Lu-Marimba & Vibraphone; Richie Goods-Bass & Electric Bass; Jeremy Pelt-Trumpet; Shedrick Mitchell-Piano & Organ; Quintin Zoto-Guitar; Allan Mednard-Drums; Percussion-Ismel Wignall; Yoojin Park-Violin; Phoebe Tsai-Cello 4.Someday We'll All Be Free, Connected vol. 1, (Donnie Hathaway), Richman Music, 2023-(7:26); Chien Chien Lu-Marimba & Vibraphone; Richie Goods-Electric bass & acoustic bass; Jamison Ross-vocal; Piano/Organ-Shedrick Mitchell; Lil John Roberts-Drums; Danny Sadownick-Percussion Thanks to A Tribe for Jazz for helping to make this interview happen and their support. Please note that there may be some technical issues in the audio. However, the conversation rich in content. Thank you for listening. Subscribe and you'll be one of the first to listen to upcoming episodes, articles, and announcements. Photo by Stephen Pyo

The Metronomes waren eine der vielen Gesangsgruppen im Philadelphia der End-Fünfziger Jahre. Was sie von fast allen ihrer Mitbewerber unterschied: Sie waren nicht dem Rock & Roll verpflichtet, sondern sahen sich als ganz klar Modern Jazz-Ensemble. Von Götz Alsmann.

JAN 25 mit Malia, Clemens Kuratle YDIVIDE, Elia Aregger Trio, Kokon, Julie Campiche Quaret & Capella Jenensis, Fabienne Ambuehl und Fridolin Blumer

Ob witzige Jazz-Charakterstücke, Trickfilm-Soundtracks oder frühe Versuche mit elektronischer Musik - seit den 30ern war Raymond Scott immer der Mann für das Besondere. Götz Alsmann präsentiert eine seltene Lp mit Material der frühen 40er Jahre. Von Götz Alsmann.

Vier Langspielplatten - kein Erfolg. Das ist die Bilanz der knapp sechsjährigen Album-Karriere einer großartigen, aber in der Jazzgeschichte komplett unter die Räder gekommenen Sängerin, der sich Götz Alsmann in seinem Geheimen Jazzgarten annimmt. Von Götz Alsmann.

Thanks for joining Jill Baughan today on Finding Joy ...No Matter What.   Make a Joy Box for Someone You Care About: https://jillbaughan.com/joy-box/   Donovan, Christopher. “Before You Reach Out to That Person from Your Past: 3 Things to         Consider.” https://tinybuddha.com/blog/before-you-reach-out-to-that-person-from-your-past-3-things-to-consider/ Kellam, Jeff. Celebration Rock's Weblog. https://celebrationrock.wordpress.com/2007/10/ Kellam, Jeff. Peace, Grace and Jazz: Expressions of Faith That Swings! https://jeffkellam.wordpress.com Carter, Bill and Jeff Kellam, Hosts. The Spirit of Jazz Podcast.https://presbybop.com/spirit-of-jazz-podcast?fbclid=IwAR0LEWq2KzwqERvV8UACIiCJuMvdt7MOHS52GKI11taoxp19tnltuix59 Connect with Jill: Facebook ~ Instagram ~ Twitter ~  Website

2024 has been a productive year for LA based pianist and composer John Beasley. He released three new recordings, two of which are up for GRAMMY awards. Nominated in the category of “Best Latin Jazz Album” is El Trio on Challenge Records which features bassist Jose Gola and drummer Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez. The second nomination in the category of  “Best Large Ensemble Album” is for the recording Returning to Forever, a reimagining of Chick Corea's Return to Forever with the Frankfurt Radio Big Band on Candid Records.    

Welcome to the J&J on Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on May 6th, 2022, on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well.FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS!In episode #37, It's Dominant over Minor . . .  That almost sounds like BBQ sauce over ice cream, right? How can that even work? Well, our heroes (Cannonball, Kenny Dorham, Oscar Peterson and on and on) use this idea all the time. Today James and Jeff pull back the curtain on playing killer bebop lines over a minor chord. Mentioned in this podcast:• www.JazzWire.net - Since we announced JazzWire back in 2017, it has become an incredible Community of hundreds of adult musicians from over 25 different countries around the world. If you are looking for a plan for your practice, regular insights and wisdom on playing jazz, and a huge COMMUNITY of jazz players from around the world, this is the place for you! • J&J on Jazz - Many of the J&J episodes include a PDF (but not all!!). Just write us at J&JonJazz@gmail.com, and we'll offer you the pdf for the episode you're looking for if available (or all PDFs for a small price)! We will also put you on the list to receive each new pdf, weekly.  Amazing practice ideas, every week, for free. What's not to love!?

Welcome to the J&J on Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on April 22nd, 2022, on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well.FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS!In episode #36, Today Jeff and James dig in to "quotes." The idea of quoting a melody from another song on the tune we are currently playing. Is this hip or dumb? Is this clever or silly? Is it a good way to learn jazz? Let's see what there two Jedi masters have to say on the topic. We also find a little hint on what we'll work on in the April 28, 2022 "Inspiration from Afro Cuban Rhythms" Online Workshop.Mentioned in this podcast:• www.JazzWire.net - Since we announced JazzWire back in 2017, it has become an incredible Community of hundreds of adult musicians from over 25 different countries around the world. If you are looking for a plan for your practice, regular insights and wisdom on playing jazz, and a huge COMMUNITY of jazz players from around the world, this is the place for you! • J&J on Jazz - Many of the J&J episodes include a PDF (but not all!!). Just write us at J&JonJazz@gmail.com, and we'll offer you the pdf for the episode you're looking for if available (or all PDFs for a small price)! We will also put you on the list to receive each new pdf, weekly.  Amazing practice ideas, every week, for free. What's not to love!?

Welcome to the J&J on Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on April 8th, 2022, on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well.FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS!In episode #35, believe it or not, we improvise better when we don't improvise so much. There, we said it. But what in the world does this mean? Coltrane and Miles were improvising, right . . . ? Well, yes and no. "Crafting" a solo is a big part of it. Jump into this video, email us for the pdf, and let's get this sorted out!!Mentioned in this podcast:• www.JazzWire.net - Since we announced JazzWire back in 2017, it has become an incredible Community of hundreds of adult musicians from over 25 different countries around the world. If you are looking for a plan for your practice, regular insights and wisdom on playing jazz, and a huge COMMUNITY of jazz players from around the world, this is the place for you! • J&J on Jazz - Many of the J&J episodes include a PDF (but not all!!). Just write us at J&JonJazz@gmail.com, and we'll offer you the pdf for the episode you're looking for if available (or all PDFs for a small price)! We will also put you on the list to receive each new pdf, weekly.  Amazing practice ideas, every week, for free. What's not to love!?

World-renowned saxophonist and Blue Note recording artist Walter Smith III is the model music educator and practitioner. This enormously talented saxophonist pursued music education as a profession as far back as high school. In this episode, Walter's storied career follows the path beginning with performing at McDonald's at age 7, to an exciting area of study at one of today's premier high schools, Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA) in Houston, Texas to leadership roles at Berklee College of Music, reflecting on experiences at the Thelonious Monk Institute (today, the Herbie Hancock Institute) and exciting tours with legends like Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock. Gender equity in jazz, a priority for Walter, is spearheaded by the Berklee Jazz and Gender Justice Institute, and innovations in jazz education promoting inclusivity. Walter touches on his transition from Boston to New York, emphasizing the interplay between performance and teaching. Walter Smith III just released his eleventh album as a leader. Our conversation on Strictly Jazz Sounds also takes a deep dive into three of us are from Houston and Reuben is not. This project includes three of his closest music cohorts who are three of the most accomplished and influential musicians in jazz today: Jason Moran-piano, Reuben Rogers-bass, and Eric Harland-drums. The music does not disappoint in any way. We listen to clips of selected tracks, discuss the music and the significance, if any, of the composition titles. Walter is/has been a member of many legendary and highly accomplished groups (recording and/or touring) including the Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band (Walter was fired when he decided to go to Los Angeles, California), Terence Blanchard Quintet, Jason Moran's In My Mind: Monk at Town Hall, Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet, and the Christian McBride “Situation”, He's also teamed up with Eric Harland's “Voyager”, the Bill Stewart Trio, Marquis Hill's “New Gospel Revisited”, and the Sean Jones Quintet among others. Thank you for listening to Strictly Jazz Sounds. You have a choice among many other jazz podcasts, yet you selected this one today. You have my appreciation for your time and interest. Photo by Travis Bailey.

Welcome to the J&J on Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on March 25th, 2022, on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well.FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS!In episode #34, James and Jeff jump into a discussion on the topic of "Motivic Playing." We all know that we should tell a story when we are improvising jazz. But here's the thing . . . is that actually true? Did Charlie Parker do that, really? Let's talk about this idea, see if it holds water, and determine what we should do about it. Mentioned in this podcast:• www.JazzWire.net - Since we announced JazzWire back in 2017, it has become an incredible Community of hundreds of adult musicians from over 25 different countries around the world. If you are looking for a plan for your practice, regular insights and wisdom on playing jazz, and a huge COMMUNITY of jazz players from around the world, this is the place for you! • J&J on Jazz - Many of the J&J episodes include a PDF (but not all!!). Just write us at J&JonJazz@gmail.com, and we'll offer you the pdf for the episode you're looking for if available (or all PDFs for a small price)! We will also put you on the list to receive each new pdf, weekly.  Amazing practice ideas, every week, for free. What's not to love!?

Welcome to the J&J on Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on March 11th, 2022, on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well.FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS!In episode #33, James and Jeff are on a mission to get folks playing, swinging and nodding their heads in time. But how do we practice this, really? Metronome or not? Or, do you have to be “born with it”, whatever “it” is? Let's dig in!Mentioned in this podcast:• www.JazzWire.net - Since we announced JazzWire back in 2017, it has become an incredible Community of hundreds of adult musicians from over 25 different countries around the world. If you are looking for a plan for your practice, regular insights and wisdom on playing jazz, and a huge COMMUNITY of jazz players from around the world, this is the place for you! • J&J on Jazz - Many of the J&J episodes include a PDF (but not all!!). Just write us at J&JonJazz@gmail.com, and we'll offer you the pdf for the episode you're looking for if available (or all PDFs for a small price)! We will also put you on the list to receive each new pdf, weekly.  Amazing practice ideas, every week, for free. What's not to love!?

In this episode, I spend time with Grammy Award-winning pianist and Berklee College of Music professor of Jazz Kris Davis on 'Strictly Jazz Sounds.' We do a deep dive into her latest project, Run the Gauntlet, dedicated to six influential women jazz pianists, which drops on September 27, 2024. A common thread is woven throughout the hour, mentoring. As a recipient of it herself, Kris Davis discusses the importance of fostering the next generation of jazz musicians. She also provides a detail description of her fascinating composition process. Kris Davis and I spend time discussing her label, Pyroclastic Records and how the non-profit organization is critical to creating adventurous improvisational jazz. Davis and Pyroclastic Records generously provide three compositions for this episode. The Kris Davis Trio is comprised of three highly accomplished, award-winning artists: Kris Davis-piano, Robert Hurst-bass, and Johnathan Blake-drums. The 23rd Episode opens with “Heavy-Footed” (6:00); at about 30 minutes you will hear “Dream State (4:55), and it closes with “Little Footsteps” (5:12). Kris Davis is a remarkable composer. She's brilliant in her work which reflects her dedication to learning and expanding her horizons. Subsequently, Kris has been recognized by DownBeat magazine and the Jazz Journalists Association as Pianist of the Year. She's a Doris Duke Foundation Artist, her work recognized by the New York Times and NPR-National Public Radio as number one. Since her debut album, Lifespan, which was released in 2003, Kris Davis is a leader/co-leader on 25 recordings. All these accolades are great but what matters most to Kris Davis, is expanding the music and assuring that the next generation of jazz artists is successful. Thank you for spending your time listening to this podcast. If you are a subscriber, wonderful! You are part of a fast-growing membership. If not, when you do subscribe, you become one of the first to learn of new episodes when they are published. Thank you for listening.   Photo by Peter Gannushkin-DowntownMusic.net  

Award winning vibraphonist Yuhan Su is another Gary Burton/Chick Corea-inspired musician, lured away from classical to the art form where improvisation reigns, jazz. This Taiwanese-born, New York based artist, left her homeland pursuing a jazz education at Berklee College of music, a frequently told story. Yuhan Su draws on her strengths to survive the intense transitions as a single woman migrating to the US to learn a completely different style of music, knowing no one, new to the language and cultures. And she plays the vibraphone, not an easy instrument to lug around given she's carless.  Yuhan is an avid composer whose quality was recently recognized in Taiwan with the Golden Melody Award, the Taiwan-equivalent of the Grammy. Yes, a big deal! She won it for the composition “Hi-Tech Pros and Cons” from her recent album, Liberated Gesture. In this episode, we talk about these topics among others that delve into her compositions, her passion for composing, themes reflecting personal experiences and social issues. And, of course, there's music, this time from Liberated Gestures (Sunnyside Records). The Yuhan Su Quintet includes: Yuhan Su-vibraphone, Matt Mitchell-piano, Caroline Davis-alto saxophone & poetry reading (“She Goes to a Silent War), Marty Kenney-acoustic bass/electric bass, and Dan Weiss-drums. The episode opens with “Hi-Tech Pros and Cons” (6:27), you'll hear “She Goes to a Silent War” (poetry read by Caroline Davis) about two-thirds into the conversation, then close with “Siren Days (7:31). Thank you for listening to Strictly Jazz Sounds. Enjoy and listen to live jazz. Steve Braunginn Photo by TeFan Wang

Welcome to the J&J on Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on February 4th, 2022, on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well.FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS!In episode #32, James & Jeff ask, are a YouTube fan? If so, that's great. Having all that information at our fingertips is incredible. But . . . are you playing better because of it, or are you more or less wasting time? Both are possible, but for most of us, it's really the latter. You do not need MORE information, you need CURATED information. Today, Jeff and James lay out their thoughts on the matter.Mentioned in this podcast:• www.JazzWire.net - Since we announced JazzWire back in 2017, it has become an incredible Community of hundreds of adult musicians from over 25 different countries around the world. If you are looking for a plan for your practice, regular insights and wisdom on playing jazz, and a huge COMMUNITY of jazz players from around the world, this is the place for you! • J&J on Jazz - Many of the J&J episodes include a PDF (but not all!!). Just write us at J&JonJazz@gmail.com, and we'll offer you the pdf for the episode you're looking for if available (or all PDFs for a small price)! We will also put you on the list to receive each new pdf, weekly.  Amazing practice ideas, every week, for free. What's not to love!?

Grammy-Award winning saxophonist Wayne Escoffery is my guest on the 21st episode of Strictly Jazz Sounds. What attracted me to Wayne was his prolific traveling, extensive performances and recordings with his own band (11 recordings), the Mingus Big Band (3 recordings, one a Grammy Award winner), the Black Art Jazz Collective (4 recordings), and as sideman with trumpeter Tom Harrell (7 recordings, co-producing 4) plus works with other notable jazz musicians. He is now a Harlem resident in the neighborhood where Sonny Rollins grew up, Sugar Hill, but he was born and spent his childhood years in London before he moved to the U.S. with his mother. Escoffery graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in jazz performance from the Hartt School at the University of Hartford, where he was a protégé of saxophone legend Jackie McLean. He earned a Master of Music degree from the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance (now the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz) at the New England Conservatory, Escoffery today teaches at Yale University's School of Music where he emphasizes the value of real-world experience in teaching, reflecting on his own journey and influences, including his time with jazz greats like Jackie McLean and Ron Carter. We cover various topics such as the challenges facing musicians today, the lack of business education in jazz programs, and the exploitation of artists by the music industry. Escoffery also touches on the emotional therapeutic aspects of music, thoughts on mental health in the music industry. We take a deep dive into Wayne Escoffery's soon-to-be released recording, Alone.  Thanks to Smoke Sessions Records for use of the tracks for this podcast. They are: Moments With You (6:32), Alone (8:08), and The Ice Queen (8:16). The episode opens with "Moments With You." You can hear "Alone" about half-way through the conversation, and then the show closes with "The Ice Queen." The conversation begins when Wayne Escoffery and I discuss the importance of real-world experience in teaching. You'll enjoy his thoughts about this topic among others regarding jazz artists getting ripped off by a recording industry that hardly pays anything to anyone anymore. I would appreciate feedback about my podcasts. Past comments have been very useful. Thanks for listening to Strictly Jazz Sounds. This is Steve Braunginn. Photo by Kasia Idzkowskas

 Roni Eytan, a renowned Israeli-born, New York based jazz harmonica player, performs with a passion that differs from other harmonica artists. Perhaps it's the region from which he derives-the Middle East and North Africa. His culture greatly influences his compositions and inspires his passions. Roni's work is influenced by harmonica legend Toots Thielemans but only partially. The folk cultures that make up the regions and his spiritual influences mostly inspire his writing.  Roni Eytan stopped by my studio to talk about his harmonica work and how he got interested in this instrument. We talk about Roni's early fascination with music in Jerusalem, initially wanting to play the trumpet inspired by a film by a popular British band, the Beatles. After a short stint with the trumpet, he transitioned to the harmonica influenced by various sources, including friends and inspired by Israeli artists such as Yonathan Avishai and Avishai Cohen. Roni talks about his journey into jazz, mentioning significant influences like jazz legends Oscar Peterson and Charlie Parker as well as Toots Thielemans and the modern-day sound of French harmonica player Gregoire Maret. Educated at the Herbie Hancock Institute at UCLA in Los Angeles, California, Roni emphasizes the importance of mentorship and collaboration and how powerfully important to him and his work were Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter. He also delves into different types of harmonicas, including diatonic, chromatic, and microtonal, and his innovative approach to microtonal harmonica playing for traditional music from his region. The history of the harmonica is fascinating, and I encourage you to delve into it. The conversation wraps up with Roni discussing his compositional process. For this episode, three tracks are presented from the concert the Roni Eytan Quartet presented in Columbus, Ohio, hosted by A Tribe for Jazz. The quartet includes Roni Eytan-harmonica, Gadi Lehavi-piano, Simon Willson-bass, and Alon Benjamini-drums. These tracks are not compressed in any fashion. These are the raw tracks from the show in Columbus, Ohio at the Columbus Dance Theater, thanks to A Tribe for Jazz. The three tracks are respectively: "Winter Dance"-Duet between Roni Eytan and Alon Benjamini: 5:22; "Focus-Hymn"-3:08; and "Melody People"-11:14. Thanks for listening. If you're a subscriber, you're one of the first ones to receive this episode. Subscribing gives you that honor. Following the opening track, Roni and I begin our conversation with how his interest in the harmonica started. I'm Steve Braunginn. Photo by Stephen Braunginn.              

Welcome to the J&J on Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on January 14th, 2021, on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well.FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS!In episode #31, James and Jeff will tell you a sad truth . . . you can play the notes correctly, and have all the rhythms right, and STILL not sound very good. What the heck!? Well, how you serve up the solo is as important as the solo itself. Today, we look at a few aspects of style, including shading and tapering, vibrato and bends. Let's dig into it!!Mentioned in this podcast:• www.JazzWire.net - Since we announced JazzWire back in 2017, it has become an incredible Community of hundreds of adult musicians from over 25 different countries around the world. If you are looking for a plan for your practice, regular insights and wisdom on playing jazz, and a huge COMMUNITY of jazz players from around the world, this is the place for you! • J&J on Jazz - Many of the J&J episodes include a PDF (but not all!!). Just write us at J&JonJazz@gmail.com, and we'll offer you the pdf for the episode you're looking for if available (or all PDFs for a small price)! We will also put you on the list to receive each new pdf, weekly.  Amazing practice ideas, every week, for free. What's not to love!?

Welcome to the J&J on Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on December 31st, 2021, on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well.FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS!In episode #30, James and Jeff are talking about big band and ensemble playing. Whether you are playing in a funk horn section or a Count Basie big band, knowing the rules of the road (on all instruments) is crucial. It's a different mindset, and it's definitely a "team sport." Let's break it down a bit!Mentioned in this podcast:• www.JazzWire.net - Since we announced JazzWire back in 2017, it has become an incredible Community of hundreds of adult musicians from over 25 different countries around the world. If you are looking for a plan for your practice, regular insights and wisdom on playing jazz, and a huge COMMUNITY of jazz players from around the world, this is the place for you! • J&J on Jazz - Many of the J&J episodes include a PDF (but not all!!). Just write us at J&JonJazz@gmail.com, and we'll offer you the pdf for the episode you're looking for if available (or all PDFs for a small price)! We will also put you on the list to receive each new pdf, weekly.  Amazing practice ideas, every week, for free. What's not to love!?

Welcome to the J&J on Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on December 10th, 2021, on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well.FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS!In episode #29, it's Altered Scales! Nothing in our study of jazz strikes more fear and loathing into the hearts of musicians than the Altered Scale. Confusing and complicated, perplexing and problematic, the Altered Scale is responsible for incredible amounts of wasted hours and psychotherapy bills. If only there was an easier way . . . Guess what? There's an easier way. Let's dig in!Mentioned in this podcast:• www.JazzWire.net - Since we announced JazzWire back in 2017, it has become an incredible Community of hundreds of adult musicians from over 25 different countries around the world. If you are looking for a plan for your practice, regular insights and wisdom on playing jazz, and a huge COMMUNITY of jazz players from around the world, this is the place for you! • J&J on Jazz - Many of the J&J episodes include a PDF (but not all!!). Just write us at J&JonJazz@gmail.com, and we'll offer you the pdf for the episode you're looking for if available (or all PDFs for a small price)! We will also put you on the list to receive each new pdf, weekly.  Amazing practice ideas, every week, for free. What's not to love!?

Welcome to the J&J on Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on November 26th, 2021, on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well.FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS!In episode #28, Today we are talking Bending Notes. Yes, this is a super important element of style in jazz, and something that all the greats used to some extent. That said, it is also very easy to overdo, so we end up sounding totally sub-amateur. Yikes. How to get this correct? James and Jeff dive into this idea and talk about when, where, why and how. Mentioned in this podcast:• www.JazzWire.net - Since we announced JazzWire back in 2017, it has become an incredible Community of hundreds of adult musicians from over 25 different countries around the world. If you are looking for a plan for your practice, regular insights and wisdom on playing jazz, and a huge COMMUNITY of jazz players from around the world, this is the place for you! • J&J on Jazz - Many of the J&J episodes include a PDF (but not all!!). Just write us at J&JonJazz@gmail.com, and we'll offer you the pdf for the episode you're looking for if available (or all PDFs for a small price)! We will also put you on the list to receive each new pdf, weekly.  Amazing practice ideas, every week, for free. What's not to love!?

Welcome to the J&J on Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on November 12th, 2021, on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well.FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS!In episode #27, James and Jeff talk about Momentum! Not just for cement trucks and bowling balls, momentum is hugely important in jazz. How are some improvisers able to play lines that seem to have incredible and inexorable direction? Why do their solo sound "right," but our solos, using the same notes, just "don't have it?" By adjusting just two things, we can find more momentum and energy in our playing, almost immediately. Enlightenment awaits! Mentioned in this podcast:• www.JazzWire.net - Since we announced JazzWire back in 2017, it has become an incredible Community of hundreds of adult musicians from over 25 different countries around the world. If you are looking for a plan for your practice, regular insights and wisdom on playing jazz, and a huge COMMUNITY of jazz players from around the world, this is the place for you! • J&J on Jazz - Many of the J&J episodes include a PDF (but not all!!). Just write us at J&JonJazz@gmail.com, and we'll offer you the pdf for the episode you're looking for if available (or all PDFs for a small price)! We will also put you on the list to receive each new pdf, weekly.  Amazing practice ideas, every week, for free. What's not to love!?

Welcome to the J&J on Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on October 22nd, 2021, on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well.FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS!In episode #26, James and Jeff talk about jam sessions. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Jam sessions are a rite of passage and a great way to meet people and to get inspired. They are also a great way to diminish your will to live. Check out the video, and get a few points on how NOT to be "that guy" at the next jam session.  Mentioned in this podcast:• www.JazzWire.net - Since we announced JazzWire back in 2017, it has become an incredible Community of hundreds of adult musicians from over 25 different countries around the world. If you are looking for a plan for your practice, regular insights and wisdom on playing jazz, and a huge COMMUNITY of jazz players from around the world, this is the place for you! • J&J on Jazz - Many of the J&J episodes include a PDF (but not all!!). Just write us at J&JonJazz@gmail.com, and we'll offer you the pdf for the episode you're looking for if available (or all PDFs for a small price)! We will also put you on the list to receive each new pdf, weekly.  Amazing practice ideas, every week, for free. What's not to love!?

Welcome to the J&J on Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on October 15th, 2021, on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well.FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS!In episode #25, James and Jeff talk about the history of this music, and if it is worth our time to go back to some earlier styles. Is there anything in swing music (dance music) that we can learn from? You might be surprised! Tune in and get tuned up.  Mentioned in this podcast:• www.JazzWire.net - Since we announced JazzWire back in 2017, it has become an incredible Community of hundreds of adult musicians from over 25 different countries around the world. If you are looking for a plan for your practice, regular insights and wisdom on playing jazz, and a huge COMMUNITY of jazz players from around the world, this is the place for you! • J&J on Jazz - Many of the J&J episodes include a PDF (but not all!!). Just write us at J&JonJazz@gmail.com, and we'll offer you the pdf for the episode you're looking for if available (or all PDFs for a small price)! We will also put you on the list to receive each new pdf, weekly.  Amazing practice ideas, every week, for free. What's not to love!?

Welcome to the J&J on Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on October 8th, 2021, on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well.FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS!In episode #24, James takes you through the amazing Miles Davis recording of the song "Love For Sale." What is going on in this recording? How should we listen to the bass? How about the drums? What is Coltrane doing, and why does Miles sound so swinging? James breaks it down for you! Mentioned in this podcast:• www.JazzWire.net - Since we announced JazzWire back in 2017, it has become an incredible Community of hundreds of adult musicians from over 25 different countries around the world. If you are looking for a plan for your practice, regular insights and wisdom on playing jazz, and a huge COMMUNITY of jazz players from around the world, this is the place for you! • J&J on Jazz - Many of the J&J episodes include a PDF (but not all!!). Just write us at J&JonJazz@gmail.com, and we'll offer you the pdf for the episode you're looking for if available (or all PDFs for a small price)! We will also put you on the list to receive each new pdf, weekly.  Amazing practice ideas, every week, for free. What's not to love!?

In this episode of Strictly Jazz Sounds, I have a conversation with Jocelyn Gould, a professional jazz guitarist who fills all the shoes it requires to drive a successful career. Jocelyn shares her journey from pretending to play a cardboard guitar at the age of four to winning a Juno Award for her first album, Elegant Traveler. She later discusses the challenges and triumphs of her career, including her education in the U.S. at Michigan State University, her experiences in New York's rough and tumble jazz scene, and her recent endeavors, including her podcast and latest album releases. Jocelyn also explores her passion for mentoring young women and non-binary people in jazz, highlighting the importance of diversity in the music industry. The conversation touches on the intricacies of guitar playing, her teaching career, and the financial and logistical challenges faced by modern musicians. Thanks to Jocelyn Gould for use of the three tracks of music from her Juno nominated album Elegant Traveler (2023) and her second album Golden Hour (2022), both released on the Jocelyn Gould Music label. They are: “Trailblazer”, “Serendipity”, and “Gemini”. All original compositions by Jocelyn. Photo by Lain Geoghan         

Welcome to the J&J on Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on October 1st, 2021, on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well.FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS!In episode #23, James and Jeff talk about Memorizing Tunes! We all know we should memorize songs more, but how? "I'm old, and my memory isn't what it used to be, plus I have the iRealB sitting right here!” Let's talk about why memorizing our music truly matters, and more importantly, how to go about it in an organized way. We have some great tips for you, and a path to memorize a song TODAY!  Mentioned in this podcast:• www.JazzWire.net - Since we announced JazzWire back in 2017, it has become an incredible Community of hundreds of adult musicians from over 25 different countries around the world. If you are looking for a plan for your practice, regular insights and wisdom on playing jazz, and a huge COMMUNITY of jazz players from around the world, this is the place for you! • J&J on Jazz - Many of the J&J episodes include a PDF (but not all!!). Just write us at J&JonJazz@gmail.com, and we'll offer you the pdf for the episode you're looking for if available (or all PDFs for a small price)! We will also put you on the list to receive each new pdf, weekly.  Amazing practice ideas, every week, for free. What's not to love!?

In this Episode, we take a look at 12 jazz musicians and the obstacles they have faced in their lves and how it has impacted their music. Not to be missed! Also, if you would now like to donate to the podcast, please visit: https://buymeacoffee.com/drjazz. Thank you!

Welcome to the J&J on Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on September 24th, 2021, on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well.FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS!In episode #22, James and Jeff talk about playing Ballads. There is nothing more beautiful to listen to, and scary to play, than a ballad. We are very exposed, and a lot of our "go to moves" don't work on ballads. So, what is a jazz musician to do? James and Jeff have two very powerful, and immediately actionable ideas for you here today. 15 minutes from now, and your ballad playing will make grown men cry. In a good way.  Mentioned in this podcast:• www.JazzWire.net - Since we announced JazzWire back in 2017, it has become an incredible Community of hundreds of adult musicians from over 25 different countries around the world. If you are looking for a plan for your practice, regular insights and wisdom on playing jazz, and a huge COMMUNITY of jazz players from around the world, this is the place for you! • J&J on Jazz - Many of the J&J episodes include a PDF (but not all!!). Just write us at J&JonJazz@gmail.com, and we'll offer you the pdf for the episode you're looking for if available (or all PDFs for a small price)! We will also put you on the list to receive each new pdf, weekly.  Amazing practice ideas, every week, for free. What's not to love!?

Welcome to the J&J on Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on September 17th, 2021, on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well.FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS!In episode #21, James and Jeff talk about playing over "sus chords," dominant suspended seventh chords. These chords show up more that a little in the music that we play, so having two or three approaches to them is a great idea for your soloist survival. And guess what? We have those three ideas for you here today!  Mentioned in this podcast:• www.JazzWire.net - Since we announced JazzWire back in 2017, it has become an incredible Community of hundreds of adult musicians from over 25 different countries around the world. If you are looking for a plan for your practice, regular insights and wisdom on playing jazz, and a huge COMMUNITY of jazz players from around the world, this is the place for you! • J&J on Jazz - Many of the J&J episodes include a PDF (but not all!!). Just write us at J&JonJazz@gmail.com, and we'll offer you the pdf for the episode you're looking for if available (or all PDFs for a small price)! We will also put you on the list to receive each new pdf, weekly.  Amazing practice ideas, every week, for free. What's not to love!?

Welcome to the J&J on Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on September 10th, 2021, on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well.FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS!In episode #20, James and Jeff talk about what makes a jazz solo GREAT! Is this something we can practice and learn, or is a great solo really an act of God? Let's look at some ideas here, and see if we can't actually get ourselves further in the direction of greatness!Mentioned in this podcast:• www.JazzWire.net - Since we announced JazzWire back in 2017, it has become an incredible Community of hundreds of adult musicians from over 25 different countries around the world. If you are looking for a plan for your practice, regular insights and wisdom on playing jazz, and a huge COMMUNITY of jazz players from around the world, this is the place for you! • J&J on Jazz - Many of the J&J episodes include a PDF (but not all!!). Just write us at J&JonJazz@gmail.com, and we'll offer you the pdf for the episode you're looking for if available (or all PDFs for a small price)! We will also put you on the list to receive each new pdf, weekly.  Amazing practice ideas, every week, for free. What's not to love!?

Welcome to the J&J on Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on September 3rd, 2021, on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well.FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS!In episode #19, James talks about Emulating Your Heros. We all want to sound our heroes, and who wouldn't want to sound like a genius. But, how do we get there? What is the path? It turns out that THE PATH is right here!Mentioned in this podcast:• www.JazzWire.net - Since we announced JazzWire back in 2017, it has become an incredible Community of hundreds of adult musicians from over 25 different countries around the world. If you are looking for a plan for your practice, regular insights and wisdom on playing jazz, and a huge COMMUNITY of jazz players from around the world, this is the place for you! • J&J on Jazz - Many of the J&J episodes include a PDF (but not all!!). Just write us at J&JonJazz@gmail.com, and we'll offer you the pdf for the episode you're looking for if available (or all PDFs for a small price)! We will also put you on the list to receive each new pdf, weekly.  Amazing practice ideas, every week, for free. What's not to love!?

Welcome to the J&J on Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on August 27th, 2021, on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well.FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS!In episode #18, Jeff is flying solo without that James guy around to weigh him down. Jeff waxes poetic, Jeff plays a rhythm changes a bunch, and Jeff pontificates on playing IN the chord changes, OVER the chord changes, and even substituting the chords changes. Lots of great material and ideas here. Let some posts and some questions!Mentioned in this podcast:• www.JazzWire.net - Since we announced JazzWire back in 2017, it has become an incredible Community of hundreds of adult musicians from over 25 different countries around the world. If you are looking for a plan for your practice, regular insights and wisdom on playing jazz, and a huge COMMUNITY of jazz players from around the world, this is the place for you! • J&J on Jazz - Many of the J&J episodes include a PDF (but not all!!). Just write us at J&JonJazz@gmail.com, and we'll offer you the pdf for the episode you're looking for if available (or all PDFs for a small price)! We will also put you on the list to receive each new pdf, weekly.  Amazing practice ideas, every week, for free. What's not to love!?

Welcome to the J&J on Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on August 20th, 2021, on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well.FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS!In episode #17, James and Jeff talk about Playing Fast! Why bother? And if we DO need to develop this skill, how do we do it without it taking forever? Fear not. all questions will be answered!Mentioned in this podcast:• www.JazzWire.net - Since we announced JazzWire back in 2017, it has become an incredible Community of hundreds of adult musicians from over 25 different countries around the world. If you are looking for a plan for your practice, regular insights and wisdom on playing jazz, and a huge COMMUNITY of jazz players from around the world, this is the place for you! • J&J on Jazz - Many of the J&J episodes include a PDF (but not all!!). Just write us at J&JonJazz@gmail.com, and we'll offer you the pdf for the episode you're looking for if available (or all PDFs for a small price)! We will also put you on the list to receive each new pdf, weekly.  Amazing practice ideas, every week, for free. What's not to love!?

Welcome to the J&J on Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on August 13th, 2021, on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well.FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS!In episode #16, James and Jeff talk about what to do if you are BORED with your playing. Every musician on earth (yes, all the pros too) get here, and the only thing is how to move past it. Let's dig in today and find some powerful strategies!Mentioned in this podcast:• www.JazzWire.net - Since we announced JazzWire back in 2017, it has become an incredible Community of hundreds of adult musicians from over 25 different countries around the world. If you are looking for a plan for your practice, regular insights and wisdom on playing jazz, and a huge COMMUNITY of jazz players from around the world, this is the place for you! • J&J on Jazz - Many of the J&J episodes include a PDF (but not all!!). Just write us at J&JonJazz@gmail.com, and we'll offer you the pdf for the episode you're looking for if available (or all PDFs for a small price)! We will also put you on the list to receive each new pdf, weekly.  Amazing practice ideas, every week, for free. What's not to love!?

Welcome to the J&J on Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on August 6th, 2021, on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well.FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS!In episode #15, James and Jeff talk about swing. How important is "swing", really? Can we swing on a bossa nova or an Afro Cuban song? Does a funk tune "swing?" These are great questions, and they have real-world applications and consequences. Let's dig in!!Mentioned in this podcast:• www.JazzWire.net - Since we announced JazzWire back in 2017, it has become an incredible Community of hundreds of adult musicians from over 25 different countries around the world. If you are looking for a plan for your practice, regular insights and wisdom on playing jazz, and a huge COMMUNITY of jazz players from around the world, this is the place for you! • J&J on Jazz - Many of the J&J episodes include a PDF (but not all!!). Just write us at J&JonJazz@gmail.com, and we'll offer you the pdf for the episode you're looking for if available (or all PDFs for a small price)! We will also put you on the list to receive each new pdf, weekly.  Amazing practice ideas, every week, for free. What's not to love!?

Welcome to the J&J on Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on July 30th, 2021, on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well.FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS!In episode #14, James and Jeff talk about some "game changers," a couple things in their development that really helped push them forward. And guess what . . . ? If these ideas worked for them, they'll probably work for you. Let's get into it. Mentioned in this podcast:• www.JazzWire.net - Since we announced JazzWire back in 2017, it has become an incredible Community of hundreds of adult musicians from over 25 different countries around the world. If you are looking for a plan for your practice, regular insights and wisdom on playing jazz, and a huge COMMUNITY of jazz players from around the world, this is the place for you! • J&J on Jazz - Many of the J&J episodes include a PDF (but not all!!). Just write us at J&JonJazz@gmail.com, and we'll offer you the pdf for the episode you're looking for if available (or all PDFs for a small price)! We will also put you on the list to receive each new pdf, weekly.  Amazing practice ideas, every week, for free. What's not to love!?

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Welcome to the J&J on Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on July 23rd, 2021, on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well.FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS!In episode #13, James and Jeff talk about articulation. If you want to swing harder, funk even funkier, and get your message out to the people better and stronger, articulation is going to be your best friend. Learns the what's and why's here today, and get your feel together!Mentioned in this podcast:• www.JazzWire.net - Since we announced JazzWire back in 2017, it has become an incredible Community of hundreds of adult musicians from over 25 different countries around the world. If you are looking for a plan for your practice, regular insights and wisdom on playing jazz, and a huge COMMUNITY of jazz players from around the world, this is the place for you! • J&J on Jazz - Many of the J&J episodes include a PDF (but not all!!). Just write us at J&JonJazz@gmail.com, and we'll offer you the pdf for the episode you're looking for if available (or all PDFs for a small price)! We will also put you on the list to receive each new pdf, weekly.  Amazing practice ideas, every week, for free. What's not to love!?

Welcome to the J&J on Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on July 16th, 2021, on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well.FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS!In episode #12, James and Jeff introduce the "Lick of the Day" episode. On occasion, we'll try to freak each other out with a new lick. It might be easy or hard, fast or slow, great or greater. All we know is that YOU will leave smarter, sounding better, and with fuller and shinier hair. Let's get to it!Mentioned in this podcast:• www.JazzWire.net - Since we announced JazzWire back in 2017, it has become an incredible Community of hundreds of adult musicians from over 25 different countries around the world. If you are looking for a plan for your practice, regular insights and wisdom on playing jazz, and a huge COMMUNITY of jazz players from around the world, this is the place for you! • J&J on Jazz - Many of the J&J episodes include a PDF (but not all!!). Just write us at J&JonJazz@gmail.com, and we'll offer you the pdf for the episode you're looking for if available (or all PDFs for a small price)! We will also put you on the list to receive each new pdf, weekly.  Amazing practice ideas, every week, for free. What's not to love!?

Welcome to the J&J on Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on July 9th, 2021, on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well.FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS!In episode #11, James and Jeff talk about playing longer lines. Let's get you playing like your bebop heroes do, with fantastic long winding lines, full of interest, chromatic notes, and overall awesomeness. And yes, James and Jeff will help you get there!Mentioned in this podcast:• www.JazzWire.net - Since we announced JazzWire back in 2017, it has become an incredible Community of hundreds of adult musicians from over 25 different countries around the world. If you are looking for a plan for your practice, regular insights and wisdom on playing jazz, and a huge COMMUNITY of jazz players from around the world, this is the place for you! • J&J on Jazz - Many of the J&J episodes include a PDF (but not all!!). Just write us at J&JonJazz@gmail.com, and we'll offer you the pdf for the episode you're looking for if available (or all PDFs for a small price)! We will also put you on the list to receive each new pdf, weekly.  Amazing practice ideas, every week, for free. What's not to love!?