HERE ARE A FEW SAMPLES OF THE TYPES OF FEATURES THAT WILL PERIODICALLY BE INCLUDED
EACH MONTH IN THE STUDIO JAMS MUSIC CLUB:
An intimate 1-on-1 with a meaningful music maker.
Chick Corea (piano) This is a wonderful session with legendary pianist/composer Chick Corea. Hosted by critically-acclaimed bassist Gerald Veasley, the session was recorded at the Boyer School of Music on the campus of Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. It features dialogue, demonstration and a few intimate performances from this major music icon. Of particular note is a fresh, totally unrehearsed performance of his classic composition “Spain,” with Gerald joining him on bass guitar. View Episode
Musical perspectives from places around the globe.
Henrik Engqvist (drummer) is a Danish musician with worldwide acclaim. Not only is he a professional drummer, he is an educator and master clinician as well. He is one of the musicians featured on Episode #34 of Studio Jams. Here are a few thoughts from him on making music – from an International perspective – in a brief Q&A session. Read Interview
Educational insight and/or professional advice from seasoned pros.
Chuck Mangione (trumpet) For more than five decades, trumpeter Chuck Mangione’s love affair with music has been characterized by his boundless energy, unabashed enthusiasm, and pure joy that radiates from the stage. He is a prolific composer, known for such jazz classics as “Chase The Clouds Away,” “Bellavia,” “Land of Make Believe” and “Feels So Good.” Mangione is a multi-Grammy Award winner and a strong advocate of jazz education. View Episode
Sit in with some of Studio Jams’ finest… it’s your turn to solo!
If you’re a young musician just getting started, or perhaps one who just finds it hard to put together a group of other musicians to play with…well, go grab your instrument! Here’s your chance to “jam with the band”…over a repeating 12-bar blues progression…in the key of B-flat. Play along with some of the musicians that joined us for Episode #37 of Studio Jams…Gil Parris on guitar, Vic Stevens on drums, Ted Cruz on piano and Chico Huff on bass. Enjoy! View Clip
Some of what you can expect from full-length episodes of Studio Jams.
This is a performance track of the song “The Chicken” taped as part of Studio Jams Episode #38. It features a great cast of characters, including guitarist Jeff Golub (Rod Stewart, Billy Squire), bassist Victor Bailey (Weather Report, Joe Zawinul’s Syndicate, The Brecker Brothers, Mike Stern, Chuck Loeb), Matt King on keyboards (Gil Parris, Chuck Loeb), and drummer Anton Fig (The Late Show with David Letterman, Ace Frehley, Joe Bonamassa and many others).View Clip
Bonus Studio Jams Tracks; recorded at various sessions but never used in completed episodes.
“Swedish Spring” (6:56) This track was recorded on July 15, 2007 at The Rhythmic Music Conservatory in Copenhagen, Denmark as we taped Episode #34 of Studio Jams. It features Soren Reiff on guitar, Henrik Engqvist on drums, Jannik Jensen on bass and Poul Reimann on keyboards. This was the first take of the tune from the session. We used the second take of the song in the completed episode. It is an original song written by guitarist Reiff, one of the most respected guitarists in Sweden and Denmark. He is also an accomplished Musical Director.
“Winelight” (8:53) This track was recorded on August 25, 2005 at Milkboy Recording Studios in Ardmore, PA as we taped Episode #25 of Studio Jams. It features Nick Colionne on guitar, Chico Huff on bass, David Mann on saxophones, Edgardo Cintron on percussion and Daryl Burgee on drums. This jazz classic was written and made famous by the late, great saxophonist Grover Washington, Jr.
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