Review: Saxophone Solos. Vol. 2: Modal Classics
Professor of Music and Coordinator of Jazz Studies at William Paterson University, David Demsey, offers his insight on one of the newest and hottest Jamey Aebersold Jazz publications, “Saxophone Solos. Vol. 2: Modal Classics” by Tony DaGradi. This book and CD set is recommended for Intermediate and Advanced jazz saxophonists looking to expand their vocabulary […]
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 […]