John Scofield “This
phrase is probably not very popular, because it’s a little too cute, but I do like it: ‘Jazz can be learned, but it can’t be taught.’”
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SEPTEMBER 2009
REPORT: THE JAZZ ACADEMY 12
Earlier this year, Ohio’s Jazz Academy – a project of The Jazz Art Group – moved into a spacious, cutting-edge facility in Columbus, better suited to achieving the organization’s goal of, “getting students actively involved.” JAZZed recently spoke with the Jazz Art Group’s executive director, Bob Breithaupt, to get the skinny on the new developments, as well as plans for the future.
LESSONS LEARNED: THE COLLEGE AUDITION 24
Performer, educator, and author David Demsey offers tips on how to best prepare for the college jazz program selection and audition process.
JOHN SCOFIELD – JAZZ CAN BE LEARNED, BUT IT CAN’T BE TAUGHT 28
Inarguably one of the greatest jazz guitarists of his generation, John Scofield’s rock- and R&B- tinged approach to the instrument has influenced countless younger performers. JAZZed recently spoke with Scofield about his life as a player, student, and teacher of jazz.
FOCUS SESSION: NOTATION 38
Lee Evans, noted author of over 90 books and professor of Music at NYC’s Pace University, outlines some typical erroneous music notation practices.
JAZZED IN THE CLASSROOM: BOBBY MCFERRIN 44
Brad Howey sits down for a conversation with the legendary, multi-Grammy winning vocalist, classical conductor, and music education advocate. ™
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