The Jazz Exchange

Wynton Marsalis testifies before a Congressional Committee on Vimeo on Vimeo
Say what you will about Wynton, I can’t think of a better person to talk to senators about Jazz.  The man might as well go into politics himself he is so charismatic.

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My good friend Paul Brady wrote a really nice article about his experience one night on the Detroit music scene. Paul is the rhythm guitar player with Hot Club of Detroit pictured above (Paul is on the left):
Jazz and Emotions
by Paul Brady
A few weeks ago I attended a Detroit Symphony Orchestra [...]

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I will soon be releasing an interview that I did with Kevin Fort. Kevin performs around Chicago on Piano and Trombone and is an active composer for small and large jazz ensembles.
I also completed an interview with bassist Steve Rodby (Pat Metheny Group) and will be releasing that soon too.
There are many more development [...]

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I have several more interviews lined up and a couple with some very prestigious guests. I am really excited to do them. I am thinking about beginning releases by the end on November. I will keep you posted.

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I did my first interview yesterday for the Jazz Exchange. It was a little scary at first sense it was my first time ever giving an interview but had a lot of fun and am really excited to do more of them. The first one was with Dave Miller and there are plans [...]

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I am currently working on getting a podcast up and running which I plan on making the centerpiece of this website. I plan is to cohost with my friend and musical cohort, Mikel Avery. Baby steps. I hope to be staring to do releases by the end of the year.

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This is a website-blog that I have started in hopes of eventually becoming a resource for the jazz community. I hope to provide content for students, fans, performers, and educators alike. I hope that you check back as things develop. The site will undoubtedly begin with a focus on chicago seeing as [...]

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