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Thank you for supporting today's jazz community. In this issue:
Jazz listener's tips-arrangements, upcoming release of Ed Byrne's "Two Shades of Blue" (recorded but never really released nearly 30 years ago, featuring Ed's originals and stellar performances by some of today's most world-renowned jazz artists), new European imports (Marc Thomas, Parisian vocalist, Yiannis Kassetas, saxophonists and composer from Athens), new jazz instruction book (Linear
Jazz Improvisation), featured videos (Marc Thomas, Jonathan Saraga), private online jazz lessons, and more. |
Pre-Release Special: Ed Byrne - "Two Shades of
Blue" |
Recorded in 1985 and 1999, but never really released featuring a few of today's most critically acclaimed jazz artists from Grammy award winning
trombonist, composer and leader Ed Byrne's original compositions that combine post-bop, Latin jazz, swing, blues, and funk. Ed Byrne (leader, trombone) Milton Cardona (percussion) John
Abercombie (guitar) Victor Lewis (drums) Jim McNeely (piano) Ron McClure (bass)
Mick Goodrick (guitar) Bob Gullotti (drums) John Lockwood (bass) |
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From New York City: Jonathan Saraga - "First
Vision" |
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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From Paris, France: Marc Thomas - "Pardon My
French" |
Award-winning French vocalist Marc Thomas 5th album "Pardon My
French" features four original modern jazz compositions by French pianist/composer Vincent Bourgeyx.
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From Athens, Greece: Yiannis Kassetas & the Funk Wizards - "Funkabyss" |
Inspired by the sea, featuring all original compositions and arrangements by Greek saxophonist Yiannis Kassetas, accompanied by the Funk Wizards. |
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| Jazz Listener's Tips - Arrangements |
Although arrangements vary, this is a very common jazz arrangement: I. Intro Optional first few notes are often used to set the mood for the rest of the tune. II. Head (Theme/Melody) · Melody Lead instrument (e.g., horn, guitar, piano) plays (interprets) a pre-determined melody line over a background of rhythm and harmony. · Harmony Piano, guitar and/or other accompanying instruments play a pre-determined pattern of chords designed to support the melody. · Rhythm Bassist outlines both the harmonic and rhythmic structures. The drummer accompanies the performance with the specific rhythmic style of the piece, along with the (different) specific supporting role. III.
Improvisation (Variations on the Theme, "Soloing" or "Blowing") · Melody Lead instrument(s) each take turns improvising (also called "soloing" or "blowing") over the head (theme) and its accompaniment. During
live performances, jazz fans often applaud after each solo. · Harmony The piano, guitar and/or other accompanying instruments all repeat the same pre-determined pattern of chords used during the head, but provide subtle rhythmic and harmonic variations to support the
soloist as he/she improvises. · Rhythm Bassist continues to outline the harmonic and rhythmic structure, while the drummer improvises in response to the soloist, within the prevailing
rhythmic style. IV. Head (Theme/Melody) Head is repeated after all improvisations are complete. V. Outro Optional
brief final statement ends the tune. |
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Ed Byrne's "Linear Jazz Improvisation" - Book 1 |
Using a wealth of examples from the jazz repertory, "Linear Jazz Improvisation", Book 1 avoids theoretical terminology and focuses on identifying and systematically
developing the essential elements of tunes. LJI offers not only the methodology for focused practicing of meaningful improvisation in your own style, it supplies the very substance of
what you play.
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Dave Frank's "Joy of Improv" - Volumes 1 and 2 |
Dave Frank's "Joy of Improv" books are 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. Unlike many of the jazz instruction books on the market,
JOI is a comprehensive curriculum for the aspiring improviser. Each book contains 26 lessons of graduated difficulty, and every lesson includes a technical exercise, loads of hip jazz voicings, a "solo pattern" for transposition, and an original blues tune and jazz line (based on a standard) written by Dave. Each book includes a CD enhanced for PC and Mac containing valuable verbal teaching by Dave, and
recordings of all the exercise and tunes. |
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| "Sunday, Monday and Always" - Marc Thomas Quartet- click to play video |
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| Channel Trailer - Jonatha Saraga- click to play video |
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| Private Online Jazz Lessons |
Whether you are a beginner looking to start learning an instrument in retirement or a seasoned professional looking to hone your jazz skills, learn directly from the jazz community. Blue Truffle jazz lessons via Skype allow you to access the finest jazz educators from the comfort of your own
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| Support Live Jazz |
Although we sell high-definition downloads & CDs, we nonetheless believe that nothing compares to live jazz. Visit the Blue Truffle Gig calendar for gigs in your
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| Jazz Foundation of America |
From performance opportunities to emergency living expenses to medical care to housing, the Jazz Foundation of
America offers a variety of programs and assistance for jazz and blues musicians in need. |
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| New Brunswick Jazz Project |
Since 2010 the New Brunswick Jazz Project has been making Central Jersey a destination for great jazz, bringing world
renowned veteran musicians and emerging talent to local venues every week. |
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| Jazz Record Center - 236 West 26th St. #804, NYC |
Despite the artist bios, composer and liner notes, and links to jazz artist websites in the Blue Truffle Music Store, even we agree that there is no substitute for the live jazz connoisseurs who have been providing private jazz listening guidance to customers at brick and mortar CD
stores. Fred Cohen, owner, and his staff has been sharing their extensive jazz knowledge with Jazz Record Center customers since 1983. With the recent closing of the jazz department at J&R Records, the Jazz Record Center probably now has the largest selection of jazz CDs & vinyl LPs in New York City. For many years, many had already considered their jazz selection to be one of the best on this planet. |
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