Can you hear it?
For those of you who keep up with the blog here at Aebersold Jazz, you will have noticed that it has been a while since we posted last. Fortunately (for us!) we have been fairly busy for the last few weeks around here. But, to tide you over until something more substantial, I thought I […]
Are They Real or Fake?
If you have been a musician for a little bit of time, and certainly if you’ve been one for a long time, you have probably come across a fake book of some kind. These are usually huge volumes of tunes, be it jazz standards, pop hits, blues songs, broadway classics, or any number of genres. […]
Anyone Can Improvise! DVD
As I strip away the cellophane covering, the first thing I notice is Jamey’s fabulous hair! It’s so dark and full… Anyway… In all seriousness, I open the case and there is a small booklet in the front cover. It says, “Note: This DVD contains much information!” No kidding… it goes on to say on […]
That Sure is Bright! Mighty Bright!
You’re out at a show. You’ve got your music in front of you. You are ready to go. The lights go down. It’s at this point that you realize you cannot see your music anymore. Maybe this has happened to you, but it has definitely happened to me. Now, to every gig I go to […]
A Pocket Guide to Jazz Improvisation
“Jazz Improvisation: A Pocket Guide” is a compact, 3″x 5″ book by Dan Haerle designed to be a convenient resource for the gigging musician. As Dan Haerle says in his introduction: This book is intended to be put into a pocket, backpack, or instrument case and carried around with you for quick reference anytime it […]