Odd-Meter Improv

A recent trend in jazz improvisation seems to be playing in odd meters.  I.e.…


What’s the Deal with Transcribing Jazz?

Outside of practicing your butt off, aspiring jazz musicians are told two…


Practice Improvisation Like a Scientist

The Hypothesis Have you ever felt like your progress in learning jazz…


Recycling in Jazz Improvisation

The following is an exerpt from my book, "Recycling in Jazz Improvisation"…


Juggling Versatility

A Trend In Trumpet Playing I have found that in recent years there seems to be…


Recycling the Major Pentatonic Scale

The following article is an excerpt from my book, "Recycling in Jazz…