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Posted 2012 Swing Central Jazz Clinicians to Swing Forum
Piano:Marcus Roberts, Associate Director of Jazz StudiesBill PetersonKevin BalesAaron DiehlBass:Rodney WhitakerRodney JordanJeffry EcklesDrums:Jason MarsalisLeon AndersonHerlin RileyGuitar:Dave StrykerTrumpet:Jim Ketch, Associate Director of Swing Central JazzTerrell StaffordSean JonesTrombones:Wycliffe GordonRon WestrayPaul McKeeSaxophones:Jeff ClaytonBill KennedyJack Wilkins...
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Posted 2012 SCJ Participants Announcement to Swing Central
The following high school bands have been chosen to participate in the 2012 Swing Central Jazz Workshop & Competition:Advanced Jazz Band. Battle Ground High. Battle Ground, WA Greg McKelvey, Band Director1st Place (tie) Agoura High School Studio Jazz. Agoura High...
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Posted Marcus Roberts, lesson on the use of left & right hand in piano solos to Swing Central
In this video lesson Marcus Roberts discusses different approaches to piano solos by using left and right hand in various ways...
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Posted 2012 Online Combo Competition to Swing Central
SWING CENTRAL JAZZ ONLINE COMBO COMPETITION In the 2011-2012 season, the Savannah Music Festival will incorporate a new jazz combo competition amongst the twelve Swing Central Jazz finalists. Musicians in each big band will be invited to submit live...
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Posted The importance of Beat 2 and 4 to Swing Central
In this video Jim Ketch explains the importance of beat 2 and 4 for staying in the pocket...
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Posted Marcus Roberts Trio with Jim Ketch and Marcus Printup to Swing Central
In this video, the Marcus Roberts Trio with Jim Ketch and Marcus Printup perform a B-flat Blues after explaining the systematic approach of ensemble playing. See Systematic approach videos on SwingCentralJazz.org...
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Posted Systematic approach to ensemble rehearsal Level VI - Part II (Piano) to Swing Central
In this video: Marcus Roberts, Jim Ketch, Jason Marsalis, Rodney Jordan Piano: 7th, 9th and 13th...
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Posted Systematic approach to ensemble rehearsal Level VI - Part 1 (Drums & Bass) to Swing Central
Drums: Playing around the instrument and sound production. Bass: using triads to outline the chord in quarter notes, minor 3rd motion....
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Posted Systematic approach to ensemble rehearsal Level V - Part 2 (Piano) to Swing Central
In this video: Marcus Roberts, Jason Marsalis, Rodney Jordan, Jim Ketch Piano: introducing the 7th in close position or open voicing in whole notes...
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Posted Systematic approach to ensemble rehearsal Level V - Part 1 (Drums & Bass) to Swing Central
In this video: Marcus Roberts, Jason Marsalis, Rodney Jordan, Jim Ketch Drums: adding the kick drum, balancing the sound while accenting 2 and 4. Bass: Moving half notes and quarter notes between the root, third and fifth of chord (different...
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Posted Systematic approach to ensemble playing Level IV (Marcus Printup) to Swing Central
In this video: Marcus Printup, Marcus Roberts, Jason Marsalis, Rodney Jordan, Jim Ketch With the addition of Marcus Printup on trumpet, Jim Ketch explains the use of the fundamentals discussed in Level I, II and III applying them to a...
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Posted Systematic approach to ensemble rehearsal Level III to Swing Central
In this video: Marcus Roberts, Jason Marsalis, Rodney Jordan, Jim Ketch Drums: using the hi-hat in 2 and 4 with quarter notes in the right symbol Bass: using the roots of the chords in quarter notes Piano: chords in root...
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Posted Systematic approach to ensemble rehearsal Level II to Swing Central
In this video: Marcus Roberts, Jason Marsalis, Rodney Jordan, Jim Ketch. Jim Ketch discuss the next level in rhythm patterns. Right Symbol quarter notes, half notes on the bass and the piano moving from whole notes to half notes....
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Posted Systematic Approach to ensemble rehearsal (Swinging) Level I to Swing Central
In this video: Marcus Roberts, Jason Marsalis, Rodney Jordan and Jim Ketch. Jim Ketch explains a systematic approach to combo playing focusing on the rhythm section. The basics of swinging using quartet notes in a B-flat blues. This is...
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Posted Marcus Roberts, demostration on piano solo in big band setting to Swing Central
Marcus Roberts shows different ways to approach a solo and gives the band some recommendations...
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Posted Marcus Roberts, Lesson on piano solo techniques to Swing Central
Marcus Roberts shows phrasing concepts and techniques in a piano solo...
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Posted Terell Stafford, wind instruments articulation in Jazz to Swing Central
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Posted SCJ Clinicians discuss the Ballade (Darn That Dream) as a Jazz form to Swing Central
In this video: Ron Westray (trombone), Bill Peterson (piano), Rodney Whitaker (Bass), Leon Anderson (drums).SCJ clinicians discuss different aspects of the Ballade in relation to each instrument in the band...
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Posted Ron Westray introduces and performs the Jazz Ballade using "Darn That Dream" to Swing Central
In this video: Ron Westray (trombone), Bill Peterson (piano), Rodney Whitaker (Bass), Leon Anderson (drums)...
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Posted Dave Stryker, Guitar & Piano playing together in a Jazz combo - Corcovado to Swing Central
Dave Stryker uses Corcovado to explain different ensemble techniques in a rhythm section with Guitar and Piano playing togetherDave Stryker, Kevin Bales, Jason Marsalis, Rodney Jordan...
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Posted Dave Stryker, Guitar & Piano playing together in a Jazz combo - Things Ain't What They Use To Be to Swing Central
In this video Dave Stryker demonstrate different techniques for playing with a pianist in the rhythm section using "Things Ain't What They Use To Be"Dave Stryker, Kevin Bales, Rodney Jordan, Jason Marsalis ...
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Posted Dave Stryker, Guitar & Piano playing together in a Jazz combo - Satin Doll to Swing Central
In this video Dave Stryker explains different techniques of playing with the piano in the rhythm section using "Satin Doll"Dave Stryker, Kevin Bales, Rodney Jordan, Jason Marsalis...
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Posted Dave Styker, Guitar & Piano playing together in a Jazz combo - Green Dolphin Street to Swing Central
In this video Dave Styker discusses different performing techniques to improve ensemble playing in a combo with guitar & piano interacting in the rhythm section using "Green Dolphin Street".Dave Stryker, Kevin Bales, Rodney Jordan, Jason Marsalis...
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Posted Dave Stryker, Guitar & Piano playing together in a Jazz combo - Impressions to Swing Central
In this video Dave Stryker explain different ensemble techniques using "Impressions". This is part of a series where the musicians explore the combination of Guitar & Piano playing together in the rhythm session.Dave Stryker, Kevin Bales, Rodney Jordan, Jason Marsalis...
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Posted SCJ 2011 to Swing Central
1st Place: Dillard Center for the Arts Jazz Ensemble, Fort Lauderdale, FL2nd Place: Newport High School Jazz Ensemble I, Bellevue, WA3rd Place: Agoura High School Studio Jazz, Agoura Hills, CA...
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Posted 2011 Swing Central Jazz Winners to Swing Central
Congratulations to the winners!!!1st Prize:Dillard Center for the Arts. Fort Lauderdale, FL Director: Chris Dorsey2nd Prize:Newport High School Jazz Band. Bellevue, WADirector: Matthew Eisenhauer3rd Prize:Agoura High School Jazz Band. Agoura Hills, CADirector: John Mosley...
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Posted 2011 Swing Central Jazz Winners to Swing Forum
Congratulations to the winners!!!1st Prize:Dillard Center for the Arts. Fort Lauderdale, FL Director: Chris Dorsey2nd Prize:Newport High School Jazz Band. Bellevue, WADirector: Matthew Eisenhauer3rd Prize:Agoura High School Jazz Band. Agoura Hills, CADirector: John Mosley...
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Posted Jazz Saxophonist James Moody Dies to Swing Forum
Jazz Saxophonist James Moody DiesSaxophonist achieved fame as an associate of Dizzy Gillespie and co-composer of "Moody's Mood for Love"By Lee MergnerSaxophonist, flutist and composer James Moody died today at his home in the San Diego area. He was 85...
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Posted 2011 Swing Central Jazz Participants to Swing Forum
Click to download: PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT2011 Swing Central Jazz Participants Agoura High Studio Jazz School: Agoura High SchoolCity: Agoura Hills, CADirector: John MosleyBattle Ground High Advanced Jazz Band School: Battle Ground High School - Tigers City: Battle Ground , WADirector: Greg...
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