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Anna Brooks
Member Since: 2021 | Location: Birmingham | Page Views: 884 
About Me
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Favorite Musicians / Bands
My Jazz Story
Jazz is the most wonderful medium for self-expression and creativity. I was first exposed it whilst studying for a classical saxophone degree at the Birmingham
Conservatoire - I was hugely influenced by Cannonball Adderley, Joshua Redman, Kenny Garrett and Michael Brecker and immediately began teaching myself jazz
theory and
improvisation. By the time I graduated I was performing exclusively jazz and jazz-influenced music. I met Joshua Redman whilst he was rehearsing with the City Of
Birmingham
Symphony Orchestra and was thrilled that he signed a copy of my favourite album of his 'Hide And Seek'. My advice to new listeners it to listen to what you love -
don't feel you
'should' like a particular artist because other people speak highly of them. There are so many different forms of jazz, including jazz-influenced genres that you just
need to find what
speaks to your heart.
My House Concert Story
Favorite Places to See Jazz
Theme Song
Playlist
This page was last updated on 2021-04-12.
