Jazz

Apr 26
3 min

Jazz Appreciation Month - Courtney Pine

In April's last blog about inspirational jazz, in recognition of Jazz Appreciation Month, I'd like to talk about Courtney Pine.

Jazz Appreciation Month - The Three Louis'

Edward Brown

Apr 20
4 min

Jazz Appreciation Month - The Three Louis'

A new blog about three Louis' I've enjoyed listening to since first discovering them: Louis Armstrong, Louis Prima, and Louis Jordan.

Edward Brown

Apr 12
2 min

Jazz Appreciation Month - Django's Jazz

Continuing with Jazz Appreciation Month, I'd like to talk about how one man's music was the first jazz I repeatedly listened to.

Jazz Appreciation Month - Parker's Bebop

Edward Brown

Apr 6
3 min

Jazz Appreciation Month - Parker's Bebop

April is Jazz Appreciation Month, so what better time to talk about a genre of jazz that has evaded my understanding for almost 18 years.

Edward Brown

Mar 1
2 min

Jazz Clarinet

There's loads of great jazz clarinet music. Here are some examples that give the clarinet the chance to escape its classical trappings.

A beginner's guide to jazz improvisation

Edward Brown

Jul 7, 2020
4 min

A beginner's guide to jazz improvisation

The first time you're told to improvise can be both an exciting and daunting experience. Here are a few tips on how to approach...

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