Jazz Master Savvy

I recorded nearly 60 video conversations lasting 60-90 minutes each with musicians hand-picked for their knowledge, wisdom, and clarity of insight. I asked the important questions of them that you want to hear the answers to. Here’s what you’ll experience with the Jazz Master Savvy interview series:

• I asked Ron Carter to explain good time
• I asked Richie Beirach how to interact and improvise within a group
• I asked Lenny White what Miles told him before the Bitches Brew sessions
• I asked Toshiko Akiyoshi about the stories she tells through her music
• I asked Bobby Shew, Lew Tabackin, Randy Brecker, and others how to practice well
• I asked Charles McPherson how to connect ones mind to their instrument
• I asked Dave Liebman how one finds their authentic musical voice
• I asked Sheila Jordon what it was like to hang out with Bird
• I asked Jamey Aebersold how best to use play-alongs

Most every interview within the Jazz Master interview series has a detailed time-stamped index of the topics discussed. Click the pop-up button, find the topic, and go to that time on the video.

Of course, you’re also encouraged to listen to the entire interview since they are all packed with gems of interesting stories and knowledge to help you play better.

After each interview I pose to you a thoughtful question.

The questions are not for testing your detailed memory of everything said, but instead they ask you to think about your own playing as it relates to something mentioned in the interview. No grade. No evaluation. No judgement. Just getting you to think a little deeper about your playing.

For example, the question asked in Toshiko Akiyoshi’s interview is:

In her interview, Toshiko spoke about the importance of telling a story in her music. What might be a story you are telling or could tell in your music – either through your improvisation or your composing?

Improve your playing and your outlook on jazz through these fascinating conversations within the Jazz Master Savvy interview series.