Systematic approach to ensemble rehearsal Level VI - Part II (Piano)
In this video: Marcus Roberts, Jim Ketch, Jason Marsalis, Rodney Jordan Piano: 7th, 9th and 13th... Read More 
Systematic approach to ensemble rehearsal Level VI - Part 1 (Drums & Bass)
Drums: Playing around the instrument and sound production. Bass: using triads to outline the chord in quarter notes, minor 3rd motion.... Read More 
Systematic approach to ensemble rehearsal Level V - Part 2 (Piano)
In this video: Marcus Roberts, Jason Marsalis, Rodney Jordan, Jim Ketch Piano: introducing the 7th in close position or open voicing in whole notes... Read More ![]()
Systematic approach to ensemble rehearsal Level V - Part 1 (Drums & Bass)
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... Read More 
Systematic approach to ensemble playing Level IV (Marcus Printup)
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... Read More 
Systematic approach to ensemble rehearsal Level III
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... Read More 
Systematic approach to ensemble rehearsal Level II
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.... Read More 
Systematic Approach to ensemble rehearsal (Swinging) Level I
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... Read More 
Marcus Roberts, demostration on piano solo in big band setting
Marcus Roberts shows different ways to approach a solo and gives the band some recommendations... Read More 
SCJ Clinicians discuss the Ballade (Darn That Dream) as a Jazz form
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... Read More 
Dave Stryker, Guitar & Piano playing together in a Jazz combo - Corcovado
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... Read More 
Dave Stryker, Guitar & Piano playing together in a Jazz combo - Things Ain't What They Use To Be
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 ... Read More 
Dave Stryker, Guitar & Piano playing together in a Jazz combo - Satin Doll
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... Read More 
Dave Styker, Guitar & Piano playing together in a Jazz combo - Green Dolphin Street
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... Read More 
Dave Stryker, Guitar & Piano playing together in a Jazz combo - Impressions
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... Read More 
Gerald Clayton, Creating a solo
Gerald Clayton talks about musical expression being a synthesis of clarity and honesty, resulting from practice and singing what you play.... Read More
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Gerald Clayton, Accompanying Jazz Standards
Pianist Gerald Clayton discusses the need to keep the meaning of each jazz standard intact in one's playing by exploring the lyrics.... Read More
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Jim Ketch, Approaching a composition for the first time
Jim Ketch talks about the first steps for learning a new tune.... Read More
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Jim Ketch, Count Basie compositional style using Moten Swing
Jim Ketch on Count Basie's compositional style and "Moten Swing."... Read More
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Jim Ketch, Oliver Nelson compositional style of Stolen Moments
Jim Ketch on Oliver Nelson's compositional style and "Stolen Moments."... Read More
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Jim Ketch, Jelly Roll Morton compositional style using Black Bottom Stomp
Jim Ketch on Jelly Roll Morton and "Black Bottom Stomp."... Read More
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Leon Anderson, The role of the rhythm section
The role of the rhythm section in a large ensemble vs. a small ensemble.... Read More 
Leon Anderson, Rehearsal playing with the rhythm section
Leon Anderson explains how to fit in with the ensemble when rehearsing and performing.... Read More 
Ted Nash, Ways to approach a solo
Ted Nash explains different ways to approach a solo, including initial phrases and how to develop a solo.... Read More
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Marcus Roberts, The Importance of Rehearsal
Associate Artistic Director Marcus Roberts explains the process of arranging a song within a group, highlighting his own trio's methods.... Read More
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Rodney Jordan, What are you listening for in a trio?
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... Read More
