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A collection of 12 issues

Important Jazz Archive Links

SFJAZZ Unveils Public Access to Historical Archive. “SFJAZZ has revealed public access to the SFJAZZ Historical Archive, an expansive collection of more than 2,000 recordings from 1983–2012, showcasing world premieres, unique commissions, panel discussions, pre-concert talks, TV & radio interviews, and more, all from the years before the

Here's the drum cover of that Steely Dan song "The Caves Of Altamira"

Here's the drum cover of that Steely Dan song "The Caves Of Altamira" This is what drumming should look like. Relaxed and fluid. https:// youtu.be/nViIMg-yEeU?feature=shared #drums #drumming

After The Love Has Gone - Kings Return (Earth Wind & Fire Cover)

After The Love Has Gone - Kings Return (Earth Wind & Fire Cover) When amazing voices meet a great arrangement. 4 part acapella harmony, in a stairwell because, you know, acoustics and natural reverb! https:// youtu.be/J8qBWalEoYY?feature=s hared

Band Names List: A Living Document

Pump Spindler Dead Nettle Sweetgum Vernal Pool Burnt Sugar Sweaty Tomato 3 Ton Herbivore Arctic Intrusion Seedy Pimp Meat Pringle Modern Amish Jam Chuck Funky Supercut Flaming Zamboni Toxic Basement Sneaky Biscuit Wall of Toggle Spawn of Herring Sloth Mummy Cheese Foot Honey Buzzard Sugar Grenade Swanky Swigs (country) Stucky

More Jazz Talk With Jonathon Ball v.2

Here is a digital edition article from Hot House Jazz Magazine on the great Rene' McLean. My good friend, musician, and former college roommate works on Rene's horns in his woodwind repair shop. They have struck up a casual friendship and I get to hear about their

Drummers: Study The Greats

I've responded to drummers in the past when they are looking for inspiration or looking to improve their playing. My go-to answer is, 'who influenced the drummer(s) that you love?' This often falls on deaf ears. My rallying cry of 'STUDY THE GREATS!'

I'm just going to leave this here. Vinnie Colaiuta in the studio.

I'm just going to leave this here. Vinnie C. is the man! https://youtu.be/-Uu-iQxafnU?feature=shared

Saturday afternoon: Donald Fagen - The Nightfly

Saturday afternoon: Donald Fagen - The Nightfly I.G.Y. 1982 https:// music.youtube.com/watch?v=Ueiv jr3f8xg&feature;=shared https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Nightfly The Nightfly is the debut solo studio album by American singer-songwriter Donald Fagen. Produced by Gary Katz, it was released October

2024 Detroit Jazz Festival

Drummer Brian Blade is this year's artist-in-residence for the 2024 Detroit Jazz Festival. Full line up here: https://www.clickondetroit.com/entertainment/2024/07/02/lineup-for-2024-detroit-jazz-festival-announced-see-it-here/ More on Brian Blade: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Blade

Rosalinda's Eyes - Billy Joel

"Rosalinda's Eyes" is a song* that references Joel's mother, Rosalind, and is the 6th track off of the 1978 album "52nd Street."

A Jazz Discussion w/ Jonathan Ball

Our talk revolves around Jonathon's initial discussion(s) with jazz great René McLean who frequents Jonathon's shop.

Grab Yourself A Band Name

Grab yourself a band name!