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Dave Frank - we are proud to feature "Joy of Improv" books (Volumes 1 and 2), "Breakthrough to Improv" DVD in the Blue Truffle Boutique and high-definition audiophile quality FLAC, MP3 (320kbps) files of "Portrait
of New York", "Ballads and Burners", "Power of the Piano", "Turning It Loose" in the Blue Truffle Music Store. Jonathan Saraga - we are also proud to welcome award-winning New York City native trumpeter Jonathan Saraga to the Blue Truffle family. Donna Sapolin - "5 Things Jazz Can Teach Us About Job Success" from Next
Avenue Kassetas-Spanos Group - Live video from U.S.A. "Jungle of Illusions" tour Plus featured albums, upcoming releases, videos and more... |
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| Artist Spotlight - Jonathan Saraga |
As the newest Blue Truffle jazz artist, Jonathan's debut album "First Vision" is now available in the Blue Truffle Music store. "First Vision" sheet music is also available in the Blue Truffle Boutique. |
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| 5 Things Jazz Can Teach Us About Job Success |
In her recent Next Avenue article "5 Things Jazz Can Teach Us About Job
Success","Masters of this musical genre know what it takes to deliver a stellar performance and build a brand", Donna Sapolin observes jazz musicians and concludes that "The combination of commitment, focus and fun that they apply is what enables them to pull off captivating, flawless performances. We'd all do well to follow their example. Immersing oneself in the nuances of complex responsibilities, facing challenges head on and finding pleasure in tackling them shape a surefire formula for success." |
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Blue Truffle Music Store - Featured Albums |
Featured Release: Jonathan Saraga"First Vision"
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Award-winning New York City native trumpeter Jonathan Saraga's debut album "First Vision" features six original ultra-modern jazz compositions. Jonathan is accompanied by a few of today's most innovative up-and-coming jazz artists. |
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Upcoming Release: Ed Byrne "Two Shades of
Blue" |
Ed Byrne (leader, slide trombone, valve trombone) John Abercombie (guitar) Jim McNeely (piano) Ron McClure (bass) Victor Lewis (drums) Milton Cardona (percussion) Mick Goodrick (guitar) Bob Gullotti (drums) John
Lockwood (bass) Featuring a few of today's most critically acclaimed jazz artists from New York and Boston, Two Shades of Blue includes Ed Byrne's five original compositions that combine post-bop,
Latin jazz, swing, blues, and funk. |
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New Release: Carl Clements "Forth and Back" |
"Forth and Back" features original compositions for jazz quintet by progressive jazz saxophonist and composer Carl Clements featuring Bennett Paster (piano) Jim Whitney (bass) Diego
Voglin (drums) Recorded in NYC.
As one of today's most in demand jazz saxophonists, Carl regularly performs jazz and world (Indian) music in jazz clubs and festivals throughout the U.S, Europe and Asia. Cover art features original
painting by Amanda Barrow.
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New Release: Kassetas-Spanos "Jungle of Illusions"
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"Jungle of Illusions" features a fusion of eastern textures and modal
harmonies composed and performed by Yiannis Kassetas and George Spanos, together with several of Greece's finest jazz musicians. Saxophonist, composer and arranger Yiannis Kassetas now back in Greece
from his recent U.S.A. Jungle of Illusions Tour. Drummer, composer and arranger George Spanos has moved from Athens, Greece to New York City and, within just a couple of days of his arrival, George performed with world-renowned saxophonist John Zorn at The Stone, one of New York's most prestigious jazz venues. |
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Blue Truffle Boutique - New Books/DVDs Dave Frank Joy Of Improv (Vol 1 & 2) Jazz Instruction Books |
Joy of Improv, by Dave Frank with John Amaral, is Hal Leonard's top-selling jazz instruction book series. It is currently being used as course material at universities and music schools worldwide, and is designed for players of all instruments as a way to develop the necessary foundation needed for a lifetime of blues and jazz improvisation.
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| Dave Frank Breakthrough to Improv (DVD) |
BREAKTHROUGH TO IMPROV DVD : THE SECRETS OF IMPROVISATION. 15 steps to musical freedom for all musicians. Breakthrough to Improv is a revolutionary one-hour video master class presented by Dave Frank, Berklee professor and author of the popular Hal Leonard book series Joy of Improv. |
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Featured Videos "Wandering Child" Jonathan Saraga at the Comedy Club - Click to play video |
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| "Tsunami" - Kassetas-Spanos Group - U.S.A. "Jungle of Illusions" Tour - click to play video |
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| "Shades of Renoir" Dave Frank - Click to play video |
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| "Off Blue" - Carl Clements & Real Jazz Trio - click to play video |
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