Jimmy Greene: Saxophonist, Composer, Recording Artist and Educator A native of Hartford, CT, saxophonist, composer, and educator Jimmy Greene has emerged as a positive presence in the jazz world. His 10 solo...
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Learn More“Sometimes there are no gigs, but the main thing is the music. You can’t take that away. The only person who can take that away from you is you.” – Mike Stern Mike...
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Learn MoreIdris Muhammad (born Leo Morris on 13 November 1939 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American jazz drummer who has recorded extensively with a host of artists including Ahmad Jamal, Grant Green, Grover...
Learn More“Wes Montgomery played impossible things on the guitar because it was never pointed out to him that they were impossible.” – Ronnie Scott Ronnie Scott (28 January 1927 –...
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Learn MoreRob Madna (June 8, 1931 – April 5, 2003) was a great Dutch jazz pianist, composer and arranger. It was my very good friend Jan Dahlstedt who opened my ears to the world of Rob Madnas music. The...
Learn More“Music is your own experience, your thoughts, your wisdom. If you don’t live it, it won’t come out of your horn.” – Charlie Parker Fantastic! This is funny!...
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