Content Featuring Rodney Jordan
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...
In this video: Marcus Roberts, Jim Ketch, Jason Marsalis, Rodney Jordan Piano: 7th, 9th and 13th...
Drums: Playing around the instrument and sound production. Bass: using triads to outline the chord in quarter notes, minor 3rd motion....
In this video: Marcus Roberts, Jason Marsalis, Rodney Jordan, Jim Ketch Piano: introducing the 7th in close position or open voicing in whole notes...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
Associate Artistic Director Marcus Roberts explains the process of arranging a song within a group, highlighting his own trio's methods....
Rodney Jordan talks about the importance of mentorship in jazz....
Mr. Jordan talks about the role of the bass in a trio setting, and what to listen for as a bassist. The rhythmic relationship between the bass and the ride cymbal and the harmonic relationship between the bass and the...
Rodney Jordan discusses elements and tools needed to create a solo - from long notes and triads to gestures that will embellish the phrase....