Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchEpisode 328: The Music of Charlie Parker Part 6
This week we finish off our look at the legendary Charlie Parker. In this episode, we discuss Bird's use of texture to create the amazing flow his so…
4 years ago
Episode 327: The Music of Charlie Parker Part 5
This week we talk about the counter to last week's episode. When and why does Bird break the rules that we laid out in the last episode? This is sure…
4 years ago
Episode 326: The Music of Charlie Parker Part 4
This week we continue our studies of one of the greatest jazz minds in history. We are going to look at how Bird places his chord tones and drive the…
4 years ago
Episode 325: Tune of the Month: Confirmation
It seems only fitting that after studying the genius of Charlie Parker for 3 weeks, we finish up the month with one of his most prolific compositions…
4 years ago
Episode 324: The Music Of Charlie Parker Part 3
This week we are going to look at a very specific device that Charlie Parker uses in his solos. Although this seems like it can only have narrow appl…
4 years, 1 month ago
Episode 323: The Music Of Charlie Parker Part 2
This week we go further into the playing of Bird by looking at his use of enclosures and the various ways he uses them. The beauty of enclosures is t…
4 years, 1 month ago
Episode 322: The Music of Charlie Parker Part 1
This week kicks off a new series deep diving into the music of the architects of our language of jazz. Throughout the month we'll take a look at some…
4 years, 1 month ago
Episode 321: Tune of the Month If I were A Bell
This month we are going to dive into one of my favorite jazz standards. I have been listening to Miles Davis' recording of this since I was a kid! Th…
4 years, 1 month ago
Episode 320: Lick of the Month Wynton Marsalis on Buddy Bolden’s Blues
This week we are taking a look at a full chorus of one of my favorite musicians, Wynton Marsalis. There's a lot to dig into here. Wynton's use of sim…
4 years, 2 months ago
Episode 319: Practical Jazz Theory Part 4
This week we are sticking with our diatonic cadences but ratcheting up the intensity a bit by using melodic minor. These are some advanced sounds and…
4 years, 2 months ago