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Yorktown Central Jazz

http://www.yorktowncentraljazz.blogspot.com

This little site is a gem if you are a High School or adult musician looking to learn more about jazz improvisation and music theory. It's chock full of cool videos, links, and general awesomeness. Dig it!

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  • Can you shuffle your cheeks and/or jowls?

    Posted on Tuesday November 17th, 2009 at 15:14 in shuffle, counter culture, bohemian

    Not in Pittsburgh in 1920.  CLICK HERE  Keep that "cheek and jowl shuffle" behind closed doors.  I don't know what fascinates me so much with these old articles.  I guess I like the fact that jazz is counter culture.&nbs...

  • Theremin...not a swine flu drug.

    Posted on Sunday November 15th, 2009 at 22:46 in theremin, moog, proximity

    If you are wondering what this Theremin thing is, you are not alone.  However, it does, like all odd stuff, have it's own little fan club.  Hey, while I'm on it...don't forget that you are unique, just like everyone else.  I'm not even...

  • The subject is...Jazz!

    Posted on Monday November 2nd, 2009 at 20:44 in bill evans, modern jazz, george russell, paul motian, art farmer, jazz workshop, barry galbraith, hal mckusick, tonal gravity, lydian chromatic

    I am heavy on George Russell these days, so I'd like to share this with you.  It's funny listening to this because I feel like a lot of what you hear on this would be considered "modern" today.  Start listening at 6:10, and dig the groove.&...

  • What is on your i-pod playlist?

    Posted on Wednesday October 28th, 2009 at 21:39

    Apparently we have formed some pretty strong stereotypes that link people to the music they listen to.  HERE is the full study out of Cambridge University.  It's a hard read so you should probably just skip to this thing HERE.  It...

  • A classic!

    Posted on Tuesday October 27th, 2009 at 22:59 in dave brubeck, take five, paul desmond, 5 4 time

    This is a classic tune, and one of the all time best selling songs of jazz.  It's called "Take Five" because it's written in 5/4 time.  It is the title track from the album of the same name.  If you don't own it, you should. The s...

  • Monkey Business

    Posted on Tuesday October 27th, 2009 at 22:45 in happy, fearful, monkey music

    Apparently monkeys don't go for music, unless it's made for them.  Click HERE to take an auditory journey like no other.Which do you prefer...happy or fearful monkey music?  I know you're probably asked that a lot, but indulge us after you ...

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