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 →

A Guitarist’s Notebook

There’s a nice selection of Brazilian and jazz transcriptions for guitar at A Guitarist’s Notebook. Read more →

Jerry Bergonzi eBooks from Jeff Ellwood

Jeff Ellwood has two free ebooks of The Music of Jerry Bergonzi. I’m really digging “Reharmonized Standards”, and I’m sure Doug Carmichael and I will add a few tunes from the book of originals to our rotation. These books have Jerry’s blessing, and were released for free at his suggestion. Hopefully this starts a trend amongst the current vanguard of… Read more →