In The Jazz Theory Book, acclaimed jazz pianist and educator Mark Levine delivers a masterclass in understanding the building blocks of jazz harmony and improvisation. Levine famously states that a great jazz solo is “1% magic and 99% stuff that is explainable, analyzable, categorizable, and doable.” This book is all about that 99%. From the […]
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Reflecting on Mitch Albom’s Tribute to Matt Michaels
Recently, we came across a moving article by Mitch Albom, published in the Detroit Free Press, honoring the life and legacy of jazz pianist and educator Matt Michaels. Albom’s heartfelt writing paints a vivid picture of a musician who not only mastered his craft but deeply influenced thousands of students, leaving a lasting impact on […]