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Jazz
is an important and exciting means of musical and creative expression.
Almost every type of modern music is touched in some way by Jazz.
Improvisation is one of the purist ways of creating unique art, not to
mention one of the most rewarding! Learn some of the tools to get you
started on this amazing journey.
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Wayne
writes about his mentor and friend James Williams and his subsequent introduction to the works of Phineas Newborn Jr.
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Biography,
discography and complete recording history of this under-exposed Jazz
luminary. Also you can read Wayne’s essay on the influential ’Jazz
pianists Jazz pianist.’ As Wayne says "In one sitting [listening
to Phineas play] you not only hear the whole history of jazz piano, but
also the simultaneous re-writing of it!"
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Wayne's Teaching Practice
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Lots of information, lots of reviews, lots of live performances to listen to, lots of discussion, and lots lots more...
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Hank Jones
"The eldest surviving member of a prolific Jazz musician family
which included the late drummer Elvin Jones and trumpeter/composer Thad
Jones, Hank Jones continues the legacy by recording and playing at
concerts and festivals around the world. As one of the few surviving
Jazz greats photographed in 'A Great Day in Harlem ', he has also
participated in other historical events such as accompanying Marilyn
Monroe when she sang 'Happy Birthday Mr. President' to the late
President John F. Kennedy....
officialhankjones.com
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Geoffrey Keezer
"I invite you to take a break from the hectic pace of cyberspace
and stroll down these nature trails. Let yourself unwind for a
moment...look around, listen, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere..."
geoffreykeezer.com
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Chick Corea
"Chick Corea's four-decade career is the stuff of jazz lore, an
amalgamation of influential, limit-stretching musical experiences which
have filled many a page in 20th century music history encyclopedias.
Born Armando Anthony Corea in Chelsea, Massachusetts on June 12, 1941,
Chick was studying piano by age four and enjoyed a childhood home
filled with the sounds of Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Bud Powell,
Lester Young and Horace Silver – not to mention the likes of Beethoven
and Mozart, who inspired Chick's compositional instincts..."
www.chickcorea.com
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Tim Garland
Bearded British tenor saxophone Chick Corea alumni genius jazz composer performer guy.
www.timgarland.com
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Tim Robertson"As one of New Zealand’s
leading bassists, Tim Robertson has performed with a variety of world
class musicians and forged a diverse career in music. Now based in the
UK, Tim holds the emeritus bass chairs in Wayne's trio and quartet..."
Tim's home page
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Second Floor Music
Look out for Wayne's Phineas Newborn Transcription Book through Second Floor Music.
- "We publish Jazz combos (quintets to octets), big bands, sax
quartets, piano folios and method books. Our charts were written and
recorded by jazz legends and contemporary jazz masters. Think of our
site as a toolkit: we'll help you find the chart you need and give you
the information you'll need to teach and play it effectively..."
www.secondfloormusic.com
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James Williams"Four CDs containing 43 Intimate Musical Conversations between James Williams, one of Jazz's great contemporary pianists, and...
Christian McBride • Joe Lovano • Freddy Cole • Ron Carter • Etta Jones
Rufus Reid • Steve Wilson • Mary Stallings • Houston Person • Billy Pierce
Dave Stryker • Steve Nelson • Jon Faddis • John Patitucci • Peter Washington
Kim Nalley • Roger Holland • Russell Malone • Loren Schoenberg • Ray Drummond
John Clayton • Steve Heck • Thomas Trotter • Miles Griffith"
www.finasmusic.com
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The Daily Jazz
Occassional though Informative, and often very ammusing blog discussing
great Jazz albums and artists past and present - I particularly like
the entries on 'Bad' album covers. Well worth pasting this one into
your RSS reader.
dailyjazz.blogspot.com
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Jazz Services UK"Jazz is rich in history
and culture, yet it is also music that remains fresh and new, simply
because it will always evolve and develop. Jazz Services exists to
promote and support the development of jazz in the UK. We offer
services in information, education, touring support, communications,
marketing and publishing. In short, Jazz services provides a voice for
jazz..."
www.jazzservices.org.uk
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