Category: Music
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The Bronx Pyramid
I ran across an album with a face I recognized from long ago. It’s not like this artist is difficult to find, however I think this is his first project as the leader of this recording project. His name is Carlos Henriquez and he is the bass player. His latest project The Bronx Pyramid is…
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Late to the party
As the title suggest I feel late to the party currently in my soul. These days I feel like I discover a fantastic new artist every where I look. The Brazilian singer Luciana Souza has just invaded my mind and I am looking forward to having her occupy space there for some time to come.…
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Song Exploder Podcast
A few days ago I found a new podcast to add to my rotation. And apparently, I love this podcast! Song Exploder is hosted by Hrishikesh Hriway and it’s super interesting if you are into deconstructing modern songs. I downloaded 3 episodes which included artist I admire and listen to often. I was blown away with…
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Quick Warm Up
Having a quick warm-up at my disposal has been a very useful to me. Somedays I have 40 minutes to get my face ready for a day of playing. Unfortunately too often I get only 10-15 minutes to play in the morning. And that’s it! So when my private student informed me that they didn’t have…
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Wynton Marsalis Teaching Teachers
If I ever need reminding about the struggle of being a band director and why it’s important to do what I do, Wynton Marsalis sums it up in this talk. All of it applicable to those who learn and those who teach.
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Terence Blanchard, Tiny Desk Concert
I just like the way he plays the trumpet and performs music. Check out the podcast. Terence Blanchard, Tiny Desk Concert Set list: “Soldiers” “Confident Selflessness” “Breathless” Thank you once again NPR for great programing.
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In Honor of Pluto and NPR
Once again our tax dollars at work bringing us different artistic interpretations of a celestial body. 9 Songs For A Plutonian Road Trip http://t.co/pqN83FOqvx pic.twitter.com/E0iVnHKo6C — NPR Music (@nprmusic) July 15, 2015
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Waiting Rooms Ramblings and Trumpet Routine
Having a few opportunities to sit and think while waiting for my kids appointment to end, I have become accustom to letting my mind wonder about all sorts of thing. There is always something that needs to be done, like grading papers, lesson plans, practice mouthpiece buzzing, stick in a practice mute and pray it’s…
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Stolen Moments
Originally posted on Good Music Speaks: Soft candlelight. The aroma of a good red wine wafting up from the wine glasses on the table. The anticipation of romance, and of finally being in the place you want to be, with the person you want to be with. The slight burn of alcohol on your throat…
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