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More and more artists are shifting from the traditional album release model, opting to go the independent route rather than work with a label, turning to crowd funding as a viable way to fund and produce an album. So it’s no surprise that Brian Culberston chose to do just that with his latest release “Another …
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It hasn’t been long since harmonica player Yvonnick Prené’s last release – he made his debut just under a year ago with “Jour de Fête” in March 2013 – but that hasn’t stopped the New York based musician from heading back into the studio to produce yet another outstanding project. And so, it is with …
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Each month we’re going to feature a few songs or albums that we’re listening to here at Teen Jazz. We’ll showcase the playlists of our host, Shannon Kennedy, as well as a few of our Teen Jazz Artists, Contributors and Influences. We hope you enjoy getting an inside look, and even more importantly, we hope …
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I’ve been going to NAMM almost every year since 2004 and I’ve had the opportunity to see a number of changes in music technology, instruments and products over the last decade. This year’s NAMM took place at the Anaheim Convention Center January 23-26, 2014, and as always, it was exciting to be a part of …
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Earlier this week I wrote about my Christmas wish list for my language learning habit over at Eurolinguiste, but I don’t just love learning new languages and so my wish list includes a few music related items too. Note: Some of these links are affiliate links, and AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO YOU, Teen Jazz …
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Series: Playalongs Publisher: DC Music School Publication Date: 2012 Price: Free (21 tracks recorded at 100 bpm and 150 bpm with PDF chord charts) -or- $24.99 (60 tracks recorded at 100 bpm and 150 bpm with an improvisation guide, PDF chord charts, and 8 studies with transcriptions and tabs on popular tunes) Skill Level: Beginner, …
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Hey everyone, I thought I’d start something new on Teen Jazz. I share my setup, you share yours? Here’s my tenor setup. Yamaha 875 Black Lacquer Saxophone Kenkase 10 Reed saxophone case made from padauk wood with Jade inlay Rico Plasticover 2.5 Reeds Brancher J27 Gold-Played Mouthpiece, Ligature and Cap BG Mouthpiece pouch Rico Neck …
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For many, it may be a little early for Christmas music, but guitarist Jonathan Butler is getting a jump start with the release of his first holiday endeavor, Merry Christmas to You. On October 1, 2013, this seasoned smooth jazz veteran released his project on Artistry Music in preparation for his upcoming collaboration with Dave …
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Each month we’re going to feature a few songs or albums that we’re listening to here at Teen Jazz. We’ll showcase the playlists of our host, Shannon Kennedy, as well as a few of our Teen Jazz Artists, Contributors and Influences. We hope you enjoy getting an inside look, and even more importantly, we hope …
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On September 10, 2013, saxophonist Jessy J released Second Chances on Shanachie Entertainment. The album features an all-star cast of musicians including Jeff Lorber, Norman Brown, Joe Sample, Jimmy Haslip and Johnny Britt. Second Chances is Jessy’s fourth release as a solo artist, but her first as a producer, and as part of this new …
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