Beyond the Bandstand: Jazz And Lessons From A Life In Motion
Todd CoolmanWeekly stories that provide an insider's view of a veteran jazz musician's musical and life experiences on the bandstand, in concert halls, on the road, in the studio, and in the practice room, illuminating the more significant life lessons learned.
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The Improvised Life
I am expanding the scope of this blog.
For the past two years, I’ve written this blog primarily as a chronicle of my life in jazz — the music, the musicians, the road stories, the triumphs, the absurdities, and the unforgettable human mome...
Ron McClure
My in-sider's tip.
I first met Ron McClure sometime in the early 1980s when we were both recruited to teach at the Jamey Aebersold Summer Jazz Workshops. Of course, I already knew of Ron. In jazz circles, his reputation had long since ente...
My Forever Mentors
A tip of the hat to one of many.
There’s a moment—usually somewhere between the late set and the long ride home—when you start taking inventory. Not of gigs or recordings, but of people. The ones who nudged you forward, pulled you aside, o...
The Jazz Life
Choices
If I may generalize a bit, in my life and career, I have encountered jazz musicians who fall into two broad categories. One is the devoted jazz musician who is obsessed with his or her craft, so that every waking moment is devoted...
My Gig This Past Weekend
The Fruits Of Our Labors.
A few weeks ago, I was contacted by Spike Wilner, who informed me that there was a late-minute cancellation for a weekend engagement at Smalls, one of the three jazz clubs that he owns and operates in New York Cit...
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