This question was posed on The Jazz Network. This was my response. Blues can be typically described as a 12 bar song structure based on the I, IV and V chords. These fundamental chords appear at specific locations within the 12 bar format. The...
Al Stauffer was a giant musician but a gentle and supportive human being. Someone asked me recently what was it about Al that was so important to me. I must admit that no one ever asked that question of me before. It wasn’t difficult...
Every individual is unique. Talent must reflect individuality. This unveiling of the unique individual reflects varying degrees of depth, perception and maturity. The uniqueness of an individual does not primarily center on physical ability. The physical ability to play is a mechanic and can...
Music is basically a type of self reflection, a communication form intended to convey the uniqueness of the individual player. The uniqueness of an individual is the sum total of his experiences. These experiences shape the personality of the individual to a great extent...
One of the most fascinating aspects of music is its diversity. By diversity, I don’t mean styles of music. Certainly, there are many forms of music available – Classical, Jazz, Rock, Folk, Blues, Country and on. In this context, I’m talking about the many...