Notes on Jazz is for all lovers of this music, musicians, students and listeners. Check out Notes for performance and practice tips, interviews with great musicians and other cool stuff. I’m a jazz pianist, composer and teacher with over 40 years of experience. I'm happy to share my experience of music with you.
Ted is my first Jazz Piano teacher. Although he and I have been in touch over the years, we haven’t actually talked for quite a while. Recently, we have been communicating more frequently, and I invited him to do an interview with me. I will post it here and on my podcast, Notes on Jazz (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/notes-on-jazz/id1650660956). As a result, I’m taking some more lessons! Ted has continued to develop his skills and approach over the years. I find it very inspiring, and it fits naturally with where I am in my own path at this time. When the student is ready…..
Ted is a great teacher! He got me started on the right path and gave me so much information and practical guidance. Besides that, he is a great player and composer/arranger. He is one of the few people around who understands and employs the compositional and arranging approach called “Line writing”. This approach originated with the work of Duke Ellington and was further developed by Herb Pomeroy, of Berklee College fame. More to come about this in our next segment.
Ted has played with a Who’s Who of Jazz and pop artists over the years. It’s wonderful to hear him talk about it all. I invite you to enjoy this talk with a Jazz Master, and my friend and teacher.
A note about the interview. Unfortunately, it cuts off abruptly at the end, as we suddenly ran out of time. Not to worry, though. I have several more hours of material that I will be preparing to share, and probably more to come after that!
Ted Howe (https://www.tedhowe.com/)
To watch the video of this interview, go to KeithDavis.Substack.com (https://keithdavis.substack.com/p/interview-with-ted-howe)
I am available for online or in person study.
Reach out to me at: keith@keithdavismusic.com
Keith Davis Music (https://keithdavismusic.com/)
Check out my new Substack: Bang the Gong: Music and Movement (https://keithdavis.substack.com/)
4 Jan 2024
Ep 47: Alan Hall Interview
Alan Hall is a great drummer and composer who has been living in Asheville, NC for the last few years. Alan and I met through Art Lande. Alan and Art have a years long musical and personal association and have played on several recordings together. Art was staying at Alan's home last year when he came to Asheville to perform. I had the good fortune to spend the day with them.
In this conversation we cover lots of topics, from ideas about teaching and writing, to the state of the music business, to what it's like trying to become viable as online music biz people. I know you'll enjoy it.
Above all, Alan is a great player! I recommend Art Lande's The Silver Fox, Paul McCandless' Shape Shifter, and Bruce Williamson's Standard Transmission. You will find more on his website.
Alan Hall (https://jazzdrumming.com/)
I am available for online or in person study.
Reach out to me at: keith@keithdavismusic.com
Keith Davis Music (https://keithdavismusic.com/)
Check out my new Substack: Bang the Gong: Music and Movement (https://keithdavis.substack.com/)
4 Dec 2023
Ep 46: Contemplation
This is a spontaneously improvised thing that I thought you might like.
Remember, I'm available for performances and I'm available for private instruction online and in-person.
Keith Davis Music (https://keithdavismusic.com/)
I am available for online or in person study.
Reach out to me at: keith@keithdavismusic.com
Keith Davis Music (https://keithdavismusic.com/)
Check out my new Substack: Bang the Gong: Music and Movement (https://keithdavis.substack.com/)
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