Jonathan Harnum's Blog, page 8

Charlie Parker Practicing, Early 1950s

I wish we could hear the muttered self-talk going on here. A fascinating snippet.

Joe Pass.

Online Jazz Listening Stations

Not a definitive list by any stretch of the imagination. Share your favorite in the comments. I’d love to go have a listen, and thanks!

Just discovered this one:

The Jazz Station 365: Uninterrupted Jazz

The Jazz Station is uninterrupted listening and new music discovery. A custom blend of artists, eras, genres and styles from Jazz legends, stalwart players and rising stars. Some old stuff. Some new stuff. Basic artist and title info are posted here and on the Live365 mobile app. Our goal is to keep the music flowing with solid, and sometimes, surprising sets of hand-picked Jazz tracks.

KMHD: From Mt. Hood Community College

I especially enjoy the Brazillin Beat on Saturday mornings from 9-11 (USA Pacific Time).

Jazz.com:

Lots of sub-genre choices (Gypsy, smooth, Classic, etc.)

“There is no Society without Music.” 18,000 Year Old Conch Blown Again

Listen to the Sounds of an 18,000-year-old Conch

4 Levels of Learning to Play Guitar (or any instrument)

Geared toward guitar, but good for any instrument.

Yo-Yo Ma on Practice. And Revisiting his Silk Road Ensemble

Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Project playlist:

Coltrane on Being a Force for Good, Practice Time and Place, Giant Steps, and More: Blank on Blank

Practice Tips (w/ examples) from Jacob Collier

Breaking the Rules: Herbie Hancock Harvard Lecture #2

Herbie Hancock Lecture on the Genius of Miles Davis