Discover the must-know elements of jazz in the Essentials subcategory. From foundational albums and groundbreaking artists to key concepts and milestones, this is where you’ll find everything you need to deepen your appreciation of jazz. Perfect for beginners and seasoned fans alike, Essentials is your starting point for understanding what makes jazz truly special.
I often thank God when it comes to turns or twists of fate in one’s destiny; and the fact that one of jazz’s finest pianists, composers, and combo leaders nearly became a vet instead of the famous jazz master into […]
TIME FURTHER OUT WITH DAVE BRUBECK Dec. 6, 1920 – Dec. 5, 2012) Read More »
In this article, I will attempt to determine what classifies to become a standard, classic or iconic song for The Great American Songbook. I will focus primarily on songs composed by jazz artists such as Thelonius Monk, Duke Ellington, Dave
The Jazz Standards Read More »
In This Podcast, I will attempt to determine what classifies to become a standard, classic or iconic song for The Great American Songbook.
The Jazz Standards Part 1 Read More »
“The violin is a wonderful instrument. If a person plays the violin – well, nothing can compare to it for sweetness and purity. There is no substitute. Strings create a special atmosphere, and this atmosphere makes me feel better, and
STRING ALONG IN JAZZ Read More »
An incomparable singer of American popular standards, country, blues, Broadway and film, big band, children’s songs, songs, seasonal, and jazz recently turned 96 and became the oldest vocalist ever to release a new album that may very well win him
HIS VOICE CANNOT BE SILENCED-HAPPY 96th BIRTHDAY! Read More »
One of Canada’s greatest musical exports has once again been honoured with a commemorative coin, released on his birthdate, August 15 (1925), as was a stamp on the same day in 2007. I do not believe that any other musical
In The Key Of Oscar (Peterson) Read More »
Have you ever seen a child just walking , skipping, running , jumping, while seemingly joyful of everything? That is how I feel when the music moves me. When you listen to various sounds from the many instruments afforded to
Songs For The Child In All Of Us Read More »
In this blog I would like to show how music and life come together to produce delightful and memorable sounds for the masses to be enjoyed forever. I am not one hundred percent certain that the ‘partnership’ shows, but it
Partnerships In Jazz Read More »
Music has always played an important role in the film industry, and jazz is no exception by any stretch of imagination, beginning with the first talking movie in 1927 The Jazz Singer, to New Orleans in 1947 with Billie Holiday
Throughout the 20th century, Canada has produced its share of international jazz artists for the world to embrace. Although some of the orchestras like Guy Lombardo Dal Richards, and Mart Kenny were mainly designed to please audiences in a ballroom
The Contributions of Canadian Artists to the Jazz World Read More »
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