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Winter is an excellent time of year for live indoor jazz. Because jazz is not background music, the audience must be quiet during the performance (except during the applause, of course). While quiet conversation is sometimes acceptable during certain jazz performances (e.g., outdoor jazz festivals,
restaurants featuring background music, etc.), mandatory audience silence is the norm at jazz clubs and concerts dedicated to the art of fine live jazz. Several jazz venues regularly announce that silence is required before each performance. To avoid disturbing other listeners, dinner reservations should be made at least a half hour before the music is scheduled to start. Because not all jazz clubs serve dinner, however, it is best to check the club’s site before making reservations. Some
jazz clubs (e.g., “The Stone” in New York City) do not serve either food or drinks. Regardless of the venue, however, it is always acceptable to applaud at the end of each tune and after each improvised solo. If not already obvious from the music itself, watch either the audience or the band to determine the current soloist. Because every solo tells a story, listen carefully to the solo to determine when
to applaud. As with any story, it may be difficult to understand without careful listening to the entire story. While nothing compares to live jazz, one can always enjoy listening to their favorite jazz CDs or FLAC files on a high quality stereo system (or a PC with high quality speakers). Visit http://bluetrufflemusic.com for a selection of some of today’s finest jazz CD and FLACs. Read More
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Method - 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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| | This eBook contains a lifetime of thinking about jazz and improvisation, from Ed Byrne, DMA, one of its premier practitioners and educators. From theory to practice, and everything between, this one-of-a-kind 276-page book is a virtual encyclopedia of living and playing the jazz life. This book includes hundreds of musical examples, practicing tips, song analyses, theory, and exercises. Visit our updated online
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Add Live Jazz to Your Next Party It comes as no surprise that many of today's best house parties feature
live jazz. Besides the cool sophistication that only a live jazz performance can provide, your guests will also enjoy hanging out with the jazz artists during the breaks. It also provides an excellent opportunity to discuss either private online or in-person jazz lessons. All Blue Truffle jazz artists can be contacted either directly or via their respective artist pages on http://bluetrufflemusic.com. For more information , email info@bluetrufflemusic.com or browse http://bluetrufflemusic.com. |
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