The Triumph of Charlie Parker
Introduction My three favorite saxophone players of all time are Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, and David Sanborn for one simple reason: they didn't…
The Intersection of Optical Music Recognition (OMR) and Machine Learning (ML)
Introduction In the next few decades, it's highly probable that there won't be an industry in existence that Artificial Intelligence (AI) won't revolutionize.
Using the Andalusian Cadence to Build Jazz Improvisation Skills
Introduction The subconscious mind retains a lot more information than the conscious mind does. When you fill your subconscious mind with a lot…
The Backstory Behind Irving Berlin's "Cheek to Cheek"
This morning, I was practicing Irving Berlin's "Cheek to Cheek" on alto sax, and I realized two things: 1. I don't know anything…
Why A Strong Ethical Foundation is One of the Keys to Good Musicianship
It's impossible to build lasting long-term working relationships with people that you don't fundamentally trust, and that includes when I'm working with myself.
Starting the Lifelong Process of Learning Hoagy Carmichael's "Stardust"
Jazz standards lay the foundation to becoming a great musician. For example, Charlie Parker had the entire American Songbook memorized in all keys.