The New York Times has an interesting feature on John Zorn at 60. Read more →
Attack of the Ampersands: Pete & Vic play Kettle & Stone
The Pete & Vic Duo will be playing the grand opening celebration of The Kettle & Stone Brewing Co. in Gunbarrel on the 27th of July. We’ll also be there this Saturday (the 13th) as a warm-up to the main event. The team behind Kettle & Stone are great supporters of live music, and the rooms (that’s right, there are… Read more →
Trumpet Transcriptions from Jeff Helgensen
Jeff Helgensen’s blog is a great source for transcriptions of trumpet solos. Read more →
Take Five with Vic Dillahay at All About Jazz
If you’re interested in an obscure guitar player’s poorly-worded opinions on jazz, All About Jazz’ “Take Five with Vic Dillahay” should be right up your alley. Read more →
Rock and Roll Economics
A transcript of Alan B. Krueger’s speech Rock and Roll Economics: Rebuilding the Middle Class. Read more →
Ethan Hein on Computer Improvisation
There’s an interesting feature on computer improvisation from Ethan Hein’s blog. It almost makes me want to revisit some of my old attempts at algorithmic improvisation, though I expect the results would still be lackluster. If only code were a more inspiring instrument…. Read more →
Johnny Smith, 1922-2013
Johnny Smith died last week. He was one of the greatest musicians and kindest people I’ve met. His albums and books are a huge influence on my playing. I highly recommend checking out all his stuff, and here’s a feature from the Colorado Springs Independent from a few years ago for more info on the man himself. Read more →
Cannonball Adderley on Bebop
Cannonball Adderley performs and is interview for the PBS series “The Subject is Jazz” with an introduction by Dr. Billy Taylor. Read more →