Jazz Theory

Be taken with the fine art of ensemble playing and improvisation with Marc Mommaas

As an instrumentalist or singer who has fallen in love with jazz, America’s only native artform, or Black American music in the contemporary vernacular, you may have been entranced by the nature of playing in an ensemble or improvisation. It can be challenging when you ... more

Discover the instrument everyone owns: the voice, with Olivia Foschi

For vocalists who have tackled other styles of music, they may wonder where they can learn jazz vocals to broaden their horizons and take the vocal workshop with the renowned Olivia Foschi. The New York Jazz Workshop , conveniently located at 265 W. 37th between 8th avenue in ... more

How has the pandemic impacted jazz as we go forward in a new reality?

How has the pandemic affected jazz in a new reality? When COVID manifested itself in January 2020 worldwide, there were a ton of questions about how society would function? How would musicians make money? Would they be able to attain gigs? The pandemic saw some venues in the ... more

Talking about “Kin” (<-->) with Pat Metheny: by CJ Shearn

Pat Metheny has been one of the greatest musicians in jazz or any other genre over the past 30 plus years. The guitarist has done what every great musician should do: create their own voice and add to the grammar of a music ever expanding. He has won an unprecedented 20 Grammy ... more

Miles Davis 50 Years Ago : My Funny Valentine

A little appreciation of February 12th, and not just because it’s Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. On that date in 1964, Miles Davis recorded at Avery Fisher Hall in New York, with tenor saxophonist George Coleman, Herbie Hancock on piano, bassist Ron Carter and 17 year ... more

What are the elements of Jazz?

What are the elements of Jazz? Jazz is a music with many different elements, and styles. As previously discussed in What Makes Jazz Different from Other Music? the form retains it’s essential character no matter what influences it absorbs. Some of the earliest ... more

What makes Jazz different from other music?

Many listeners new to Jazz who may be casual, or fans of other music may wonder what makes Jazz different from other music? At times, the sheer amount of artists, recordings and styles seem overwhelming. Especially in the online universe newcomers seek information in Jazz ... more

Back to Jazz School

Back to Jazz School – Okay guys. I’m looking forward to all of us playing better—which means listening better and practicing more—and having another great “school” year. I’m excited. I took the 4-day NYJW Rhythm Workshop this summer ... more

Workshop Dec 6

Great class today, the ears are getting sharper. Students are getting better in defining half-steps. Next week we are moving on to ii V I sightsinging, and playing the progression on instruments. We have also checked out “The Real McCoy”, a fantastic album that ... more

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