Welp, I was hoping to have NJWcamp back in action for this summer, but the pandemic isn’t far enough in our rearview mirror to hold it safely. As much as I miss getting together with everyone to play music together, I know that we are inching closer to that day. In the meantime, I’m excited that we can hold two more virtual intensives for jazz enthusiasts! Summer Camp 2021 This is our entry level class, good for students of all ages with any experience level. We take macro and micro looks at jazz, dissecting the who, what, how, and why. MCJS – Summer Camp 2021 is scheduled for the week of June 21st. We’ll meet from 10 – 11 each morning to cover the fundamentals …
Thinking of Dexter Gordon
Saxophonist Dexter Gordon is one of the first names I mention to young students looking to get hip to the sounds of jazz. Unmistakable for his saxophone sound and rhythmic feel, Dexter’s playing remains easily identifiable among legions of followers and imitators. I learned a number of standards from his recorded renditions, including It’s You Or No One, Love For Sale, The Shadow of Your Smile, You Stepped Out of a Dream, and Star Eyes. While Dexter became known to a mainstream audience late in his career due to his leading role in the movie ‘Round Midnight for which he was nominated as best actor for the 1986 Oscars, he has always been known to jazz fans for his use of riffs and quotes in …
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