Jazz Improvisation Tip:

I've noticed some ridiculous things being stated in jazz books regarding "How To Swing". There's no formulated way to swing. [Ex: Accents on every upbeat of an eighth note.] Phrasing & articulation is a personal endeavor. Swing is knowing how to listen & being sure your technique is together so you may project your ideas in a clean, RELAXED fashion.…

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Jazz Trombone Tip:

Avoid falling into the trap of playing things that lay comfortably.The safe route is boring. Practice wide intervals, expand your range, transcribe sax solos, or play ideas in various position combinations ( I hate the term alternate positions). The trombone is not limited to a subordinate role in an…

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Jazz Trombone Tip:

Don't get locked in to one way of articulating. The goal should be to make your melodic lines conversational. The phrase should dictate…

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I just picked up a copy of an album I've had on vinyl for years, but is now available on CD, thanks to the folks at Lone Hill Jazz in Spain. Both "Trombone and Voices" and ""Plays Mack the Knife" with Andre Previn are now available on CD. I've only found it online at Amazon and CD Universe, but it is out there -- I bought it at my local brick-and-mortar shop. Hope… Continue