Sam Newsome is a soprano saxophonist, writer, and educator exploring the intersections of jazz, creativity, and personal transformation.
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Is Jazz Media Fake News, Too?
Lately, I’ve been thinking about the whole concept of fake news. And not just the outright lies—that’s too easy. I’m talking about the subtler ways bias shapes what we’re told, and what we’re encouraged to believe matters.
That question ap...
Is It Better to Be Impressive or Interesting?
By now, my fascination with stand-up comedy is no secret. Well, here’s another post rooted in that make-me-laugh profession.
But it’s not what you think.
A while back, I saw an interview with comedian and talk show host Trevor Noah. He wa...
What Do You Do When You Wake Up One Day and Find That You Have No Career?
Not long ago, I ran into a saxophonist I hadn’t seen since we were both students at Berklee.
And after the usual pleasantries, then came the inevitable question:
“What have you been up to?”
And before I could form a response, he followed...
Before Social Media, We Had the Hang
Young musicians often ask me how jazz musicians networked before social media.
The answer is simple: we hung out. Or “making the hang,” as many like to say.
“Making the hang” usually meant showing up at wherever musicians gathered. And it...
The Spotify Paradox
As a musician, I think that I speak for many when I say that I have a love-hate relationship with Spotify. And I’ll take it a step further and say streaming, in general.
On the one hand, I really appreciate how it has made the music I want...
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Iâm Sam Newsomeâan improviser, sound experimentalist, and an observer of life. This Substack is an ongoing meditation on music, creativity, the world around us, and the lifelong work of becoming. I welcome you to take this journey with me.
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