Sorry for missing the last couple of weekends, but if you’re looking for some music related stuff to visit around the web, here are my weekend picks.
Are you a trombonist working on solo repertoire, like the Hindemith Sonata, Creston Fantasy, or Larsson Concertino? You might want to practice with an accompanist, but it can be expensive to practice a lot with a quality pianist. Laine Lee has got you covered, with free downloadable midi files of the accompaniment parts for those pieces – and several others. Thanks, Laine!
Do you like Latin music? Me too. Would you like to learn more about the musicians and development of the diverse musical styles that fall under the umbrella of “Latin music?” Check out Latin Music USA and watch this great PBS documentary.
Have you ever hear been at a jazz club and heard the following conversation?
Hey, man. Hip that crazy chick over there.
Yeah, I’m dig.
Don’t embarrass yourself at your next jazz gig. Learn to speak jive.
Lastly, you should take a few minutes and learn a little bit about Carol Kaye. You may not know her name, but you probably have heard her play bass. It’s unfortunate that the full documentary was never made.
Got a cool music related link? Post it in the comments or drop me a line.
What an incredible performer. She’s on many of my absolute favorite recordings!