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New on JazzPianoOnline.com

Source: All About Jazz
May 12, 2008

Reharmonize Rhythm Changes The chord progression of George Gershwin's 1930 tune I Got Rhythm, aka Rhythm Changes, is a particularly good candidate for reharmonization. It is a common progression (see Improvising Over Rhythm Changes) that is mostly diatonic; the tune is often played at a fast tempo and fresh chords relieve the monotony of hearing the same progression over and over. It is an infamous “cutting" tune- a vehicle for demonstrating your improvisation skills in a contest to ...

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Joe Lovano on the Beat in Improvisation

Source: All About Jazz
May 10, 2008

As part of a new collaboration with Berklee Press, DownBeat.com will be posting music lessons from the site BerkleeShares.com. Here's the first lesson that Down Beat is featuring from this exciting series. Many critics consider Joe Lovano a legitimate successor to John Coltrane. He has worked with top musicians, such as Woody Herman, Chet Baker, Elvin Jones, Charlie Haden, John Scofield and Bill Frisell, and has won multiple awards for his playing. In this lesson, The Beat In Music Improvisation, ...

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National Guitar Workshop Launches New Website

Source: All About Jazz
May 7, 2008

The National Guitar Workshop is proud to our new website (guitarworkshop.com) that outlines our 25th season of presenting quality music workshops across the country and featuring guest artists such as Paul Gilbert, John Scofield Trio, Lisa Loeb, Kenny Burrell, Vernon Reid, Sonny Landreth, Michael Angelo Batio and many more. Litchfield, CT--May 7, 2008 - The National Guitar Workshop is excited to announce the launch of a brand new website. This website (www.guitarworkshop.com) is designed to assist students in finding the ...

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Taipei International Summer Jazz Academy in Taiwan 2008

Source: All About Jazz
May 1, 2008

TIJEPA - Introduction to JazzA course of lectures TISJA - Taipei international summer jazz academy Joining the interesting jazz-learning activities! The summer is about to come, and the hot season of the jazz scene comes as well. This year, 2008 Taipei International Jazz season brings the well-claimed “Introduction to JazzA course of lectures" first, which comprises ten lectures to lead the music-lovers into the fruitful world of jazz. The lectures will be followed by the 5th ...

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A Living History Event with Dr. Billy Taylor (Summer 2008) at Teachers College Columbia University

Source: All About Jazz
April 29, 2008

Dr. Bert Konowitz and Jazz Giant, educator, composer, writer and TV personality, Dr. Billy Taylor in a conversation and performance focusing on the process, styles, repertoire and personalities that comprise the legend of Billy Taylor. Dr. Taylor will perform and discuss musical examples from his vast music collection and memorabilia housed in the Library of Congress Jazz Division, Washington, D.C. Dr. Taylor, the Kennedy Center's Artistic Director of Jazz and a recipient of the National Arts Medal of Honor, will ...

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New on JazzPianoOnline.com

Source: All About Jazz
April 28, 2008

Four Walking Basslines Continue your study of walking basslines by taking a gestalt approach with this lesson. Watch, listen and read along with transcriptions of four walking basslines played over the chord changes to There is No Greater Love, Mr. PC, Cherokee and There Will Never Be Another You. When you have absorbed the “feel" of the lines take a turn at improvising your own with the help of the included Practice Sessions and Play-alongs. Bonus: the right-hand ...

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July Jams at Cup o' Joe Patio in Columbus, Ohio

Source: All About Jazz
April 28, 2008

July Jams July 13, 20 & 27 * 3:00 - 5:00pm Cup o' Joe Patio, Lennox Town Center, Columbus, Ohio

The “jam session" is a place where jazz musicians get together to play and gain a better understanding of the language of jazz in a public setting. Try out new techniques, play tunes you are learning, and explore your improvisational chops with other musicians, supportive listeners and encouraging peers.

July Jams is an opportunity for aspiring ...

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Christian Howes Creative Strings Youth Workshop

Source: All About Jazz
April 25, 2008

Creative Strings Youth Workshop with Christian Howes Monday - Friday, June 30 - July 4, 2008 The Jazz Academy is proud to partner with Christian Howes and the Creative Strings Youth Workshop. The Creative Strings Youth Workshop is an opportunity for string players of any age to experiment and explore improvisational-based music and performance. All string players in middle and high school are welcome - the only criterion for participation is that the student be able to read ...

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