Category Archives: Jazz

Vintage Phil Woods circa 1968

Posted on October 23, 2007 by Gandalfe

Look at Phil’s fingers, you can’t even see them move. Astounding! (Hit the ‘ESC’ key at the top left-hand corner of your keyboard to kill my background music before you start the YouTube clip.)  

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Chops, a definition

Posted on October 17, 2007 by Gandalfe

Most people, even musicians have trouble keeping up with the slang in the industry. So there is a lot of misinformation out there. And there are so many hobbyist types who guess like they know what the real answer is … Continue reading →

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Till Brönner NSJ 2007 play Wes Montgomery’s ‘Pumpkin’

Posted on October 17, 2007 by Gandalfe

Gary sends this and it is so tasty I had to share it with y’all.                                    Till Brönner NSJ 2007

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The Three Little Bops

Posted on October 2, 2007 by Gandalfe

This just tickles me…

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Join 98.9 Smooth Jazz at the Release Party for our CD Sampler Volume 11

Posted on September 13, 2007 by Gandalfe

I love the Smooth Jazz KWJZ 98.9 guys and the money from this project goes to the Jackson Street Music Program supporting the rich Jazz history of Seattle and children’s education programs. Volume 11 features Rick Braun’s Sao Paulo along with … Continue reading →

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Soprillo Man at the Ballard Locks

Posted on September 3, 2007 by Gandalfe

The Dissonance played at Ballard locks yesterday to a rather large audience. I was expecting a smaller crowd because the Bumbershoot Music Festival, the Ballard Jazz Festival, and some food show was going on. But as Suzy and I arrived … Continue reading →

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Great find: PlayalongStudio.com

Posted on August 30, 2007 by Gandalfe

  Picture of the BlueLuna combo A friend of my Al Stevens has collected backing tracks of jazz standards in their original keys. At PlayalongStudio.com instead of using the dreaded midi player stuff, Al uses real piano, drums, and bass. These … Continue reading →

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Woodinville Jazz Ensemble plays the Seattle Heritage House

Posted on August 14, 2007 by Gandalfe

Sunday found Suzy and I playing with WJE at a venue overlooking the Puget Sound and next to the Pike Street Market. It was a lovely 72 degrees with mostly clear skies. Our music consisted of big band hits like Two … Continue reading →

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The Appeal of Smooth Jazz – One Man’s Opinion… Okay a couple of people’s opinions. :o)

Posted on July 29, 2007 by Gandalfe

The Onion which bills itself as ‘America’s Finest News Source’ (1) ran an article this week called, "No One Sets Out To Be A Smooth Jazz Musician". I’ve long believed that smooth jazz lends itself to the popular music category … Continue reading →

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Rahsaan Roland Kirk Tribute

Posted on July 25, 2007 by Gandalfe

Click here to see the real Rahsaan Roland Kirk. :o)

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