Check out the audio podcast version of this post on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. A Musical Brotherhood Spanning Decades Eric Alexander and Vincent Herring have been performing together for more than 20 years. While each is a force in his own right, it’s their work together that creates a uniquely powerful musical chemistry. Their latest album, Split […]

Check out the audio podcast version of this post on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Staying Sharp at 75 At nearly 75 years old, George Garzone is still lighting up stages with an enormous sound, blazing technique, and fearless creativity. I caught up with him in Copenhagen after a couple of sets at Jazz Cup, and his playing had

  Check out the audio podcast version of this post on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. In a recent conversation with amazing saxophonist Will Vinson, we explored the challenges and breakthroughs that come with mastering jazz improvisation. Many students express frustration, feeling that despite their technical skills, their playing lacks excitement and creativity. Will shared his journey from being

  Check out the audio podcast version of this post on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Every opportunity I’ve gotten has been through jam sessions. That’s a powerful statement from the incredible saxophonist Tivon Pennicott, who has worked with legends like Ari Hoenig, Esperanza Spalding, and Gregory Porter. When we met up at the NAMM show, we had an

  Check out the audio podcast version of this post on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. I had the great pleasure recently to speak with 3 time Grammy Winning saxophonist Jeff Coffin, most well known from his years of playing with Dave Matthews Band, at the JEN conference in Atlanta, Georgia. We talked a bit about sound, and how