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Fourth Valve 2017 James Jenkins 7. In addition to your regular position with the Jacksonville Symphony, you have had the opportunity to perform with several notable orchestras. Ahat stylistic and listening approaches have you noticed that are distinct between Boston, … Continue reading →

Join us, won’t you? On the radio, streaming or LIVE!! Thursday at 11:00 am at the WDNA 88.9 FM Jazz gallery 2921 SW 22 St. (Coral Way) Miami, Fl 33145 Hosted by bassist Tim Smith for Chuck Bergeron Special thanks … Continue reading →

Juan Calderin is a gifted former student of mine, and a promising young composer. He was kind enough to turn a composition assignment exploring the capabilities bass trombone from a “dead end” to a thing of beauty for the noble … Continue reading →

Ten years at Interlochen, and one can see (and more importantly), hear a great deal. From colleagues to visiting artists, from students to the stirrings of your own soul and sound. Double down on that as two time editor of … Continue reading →

Lightning is a force of nature. Powerful. Incendiary. Blazing into the future. Sonorously twined with thunder. The connective tissue of heaven and earth; shaking both. Roland Szentpali is a four-valved bolt of lightning from one century to anther. The “Fourth … Continue reading →

When a young trombonist, (who looked a little bit like Harry Potter behind his thick glasses), asked me who the tenor trombone soloists of the “Chicago School” of trombone playing were, it gave me pause. Charlie Vernon springs to mind … Continue reading →

Miami’s Own Duo Brubeck, Live in concert at Christ United Methodist Church Sunday, November 5th 2017 4:00 pm (4845 n.e. 25th ave. | fort lauderdale, fl 33308 ) Suggested donation, $5 adults, $3 seniors-Children are free! DUO BRUBECK, featuring Mitch … Continue reading →

A life of keen observation and experience may lead to wisdom, take Matthew Guilford. Orchestral aplomb and soloist expertise yield to teamwork and heart-felt finesse. As others seek to deepen existing trails of chamber music, Guilford emerges with a powerhouse … Continue reading →

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 More than any other single human-being, tubist Chester Schmitz … Continue reading →

What a privilege to hear Ben van Dijk, Garth Simmons, Josh Hauser and James Markey record Stereograms. Hope you find this recent recording of No. 12 by Wes Mayhew and enjoyable as I have. Congratulations, Wes, and thanks!

In God’s Eyes, by Abbie Conant In God’s eyes I see my body Running wild into the sea In God’s eyes I see a river Sparkling dark over the rocks In God’s eyes I see a spring Erupting sweet from … Continue reading →

Have you ever had a chamber music gig, and SOMEONE was running a bit late? Ever wanted to play chamber music, but just couldn’t quite seem to schedule 4 or 5 people at the same time? Or have you ever … Continue reading →