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Gerald Clayton, How to handle a mistake
Pianist Gerald Clayton talks about slip ups in playing, saying that moments of uncertainty can open up the ears to new possibilities in both rhythm playing and soloing.... Read More
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Jim Ketch, Jazz as a professional career
Jim Ketch talks about what it takes to become a professional musician.... Read More
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Gerald Clayton, Accompanying Jazz Standards
Pianist Gerald Clayton discusses the need to keep the meaning of each jazz standard intact in one's playing by exploring the lyrics.... Read More
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Marcus Roberts, Influences in Jazz
Marcus Roberts shares his experience a young musician, learning early on from his mother about how crucial it is to transfer feeling to the listener.... Read More
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Marcus Roberts, Goals for Swing Central Jazz
Marcus Roberts discusses the goals of swingcentraljazz.org, focusing on widening the accessibility of the SCJ teaching method through technology.... Read More
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Marcus Roberts, Comradery of Jazz
Marcus Roberts on comradery in jazz:"Everything that was created in jazz that was progressive or innovative was always created by various musicians' ideas coming together." "Learn how to make room for other people to achieve something.""We gain inspiration from the... Read More ![]()
Jim Ketch, Jelly Roll Morton compositional style using Black Bottom Stomp
Jim Ketch on Jelly Roll Morton and "Black Bottom Stomp."... Read More
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Jim Ketch on Swing Central Jazz 2011
Associate Director Jim Ketch discusses SCJ Associate Artistic Director Marcus Roberts' unique method of instruction, which includes a collective approach among clinicians and their various instruments. This approach gives students a foundation for understanding ensemble playing at a higher level.... Read More ![]()
The Savannah Experience
This video is an overview of the Swing Central Jazz experience in Savannah. Swing Central 2011 takes place form March 30 through April 1, 2011.... Read More ![]()
Jason Marsalis, The importance of learning a variety of musical styles
Drummer/percussionist Jason Marsalis discusses the importance of developing an understanding of a wide range of music.... Read More
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