I Remember Freddie…

This article appeared in a 2009 ITG journal. (Unfortunately, the picture that accompanied the ITG article was of a young Terence Blanchard, not Freddie. My pic is the real deal.) I'd like to share a few of my thoughts about Freddie Hubbard, who died at the age of 70, on December 30, 2008. The perspective that I will offer is my own, as a trumpet player that has been greatly influenced by…

Recycling the Major Pentatonic Scale

The following article is an excerpt from my book, "Recycling in Jazz Improvisation" which can be downloaded as a pdf in my Books section of www.DavidCooperMusic.com. There has been a lot of great information written about the use of the pentatonic scale in jazz. My intention here is not to detract from any of it but hopefully through the use of recycling, simplify how one thinks about…