Signifyin’ in Rhythm
Joseph Murphy | March 1, 2011
*They come in search of the source of the mystery” – Ralph Ellison The task of writing about jazz…
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A Bite of the Apple … Part III
Willie Thomas | February 25, 2011
(This is part 3 of a 3 part series. Scroll down to see parts 1 and 2) The final…
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Willie Thomas | February 23, 2011
I was serving my last four months in the 3rd Army HQ band, when the daily challenge of keeping…
read moreA Bite of the Apple …. Part I
Willie Thomas | February 22, 2011
I just turned 80 years old a few days ago, and of late, I find myself quite frequently assessing…
read morePlaying the Changes
Willie Thomas | February 20, 2011
I can’t remember the first time I heard the term “playing the changes” uttered, however, the ensuing discussions about…
read moreIn the Shed – Blues Walk
jkisor | February 20, 2011
This is my first “In the Shed” installment, “Blues Walk” Be sure to check out Uncle Willie in the…
read moreSkype Spotlight with Willie – The Free Lesson
jkisor | February 20, 2011
This jazz lesson with Willie Thomas and Justin Kisor is based off of Jazz Everyone’s Free Lesson. This is…
read moreImprovising on Rhythm changes – #1
jkisor | February 19, 2011
This is my first jazz lesson in a series on improvising through the rhythm changes. This section will be…
read moreHey Man, am I swinging yet?
Willie Thomas | February 17, 2011
As you might guess, this piece is about the illusive ingredient that makes fingers pop, heads bob and weave,…
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