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Welcome to The Community

One of the most endearing things about playing jazz, or trying to play jazz, is...

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Play for the People and Build Self-Confidence

Of all the many life lessons that learning to play music teaches, that is, how...

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Is It Giving Back or Welcoming In?

A tradition among jazz musicians is bringing along younger players, giving them a chance to...

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An Evening of Enthusiastic Jazz and a Tuneful Audience

Sometimes, the audience is memorable. Billed “an elegant evening” of jazz the October 6 performance...

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Get Carried Away.

I remember a conversation I had with my parents as I was graduating from college...

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Karla Harris: “Jazz Values Are the Same Things We Value as a Society.”

I’m compelled to call attention to jazz vocalist Karla Harris, who appeared with us on...

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A Joy Forever

You’ve heard the saying—it’s from a John Keats poem—“A thing of beauty is a joy...

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Joe Gransden: Atlanta’s Big Band Leader

Our podcast interview this week was with Atlanta’s big band leader and ubiquitous performer, trumpeter/vocalist...

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No Mailing It In

One of the things you learn learning music is to always do your best. Sounds...

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Mistakes: Make the Most of Them

My Music Life and Times podcast partner, Kevin Bales, says: “It’s funny how much of...

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