Sundance Film Review: Miles Davis, Birth of the Cool

Sundance Film Review: Miles Davis, Birth of the Cool

Miles Davis: Birth of The Cool Sundance Film Festival Director: Stanley Nelson The greatest names of jazz always include the ultimate in cool: jazz trumpeter Miles Davis. Julliard-trained and performing in jazz ensembles since an early age, Davis was known for his artistic flare, his emotive, vulnerable sound, and his chameleon-like ability to adapt to

Getting the Beat Right with Jack DeJohnette

Getting the Beat Right with Jack DeJohnette
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Rhythm is the heart of any band, and if you ask rhythm guru Jack DeJohnette about it like I did, he’ll tell you, “Everything is rhythm, man. Your heartbeat is rhythm. We’re talking—it’s rhythm. It’s all rhythm.” … read more