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Archives for November 12, 2010

Correspondence, Illustrated: Bob McChesney

November 12, 2010 by Doug Ramsey

Bob McChesney writes: I put up a little video of me demonstrating the first trombone part to "I Love You" live. To hear, and read along with, McChesney playing that line and three harmony parts, go to this Rifftides archive post. … [Read more...]

Other Places: Learning Through Hearing

November 12, 2010 by Doug Ramsey

Jazz as an academic discipline has made huge strides in colleges and universities, even in high schools and middle schools. Students can major in jazz studies in music departments where 40 years ago they would have been suspended for jamming in practice rooms. The University of North Texas, Indiana … [Read more...]

Compatible Quotes: Learning

November 12, 2010 by Doug Ramsey

Nothing that is worth knowing can be taught.—Oscar Wilde Jazz is like writing. It can be learned but not taught.—Paul Desmond … [Read more...]

Doug Ramsey

Doug is a recipient of the lifetime achievement award of the Jazz Journalists Association. He lives in the Pacific Northwest, where he settled following a career in print and broadcast journalism in cities including New York, New Orleans, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, San Antonio, … [MORE]

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