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Jazz Master Summit: The First of its Kind

 

Listen and learn from 40 hours worth of interviews with 30 jazz masters and educators.

June 15-19, 2020

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Artists and Educators include:

  • Bill Reichenbach, ​trombone
  • Jim Pugh, trombone
  • Bob McChesney, trombone
  • Randy Brecker, trumpet
  • Ingrid Jensen, trumpet
  • Joe Magnarelli, trumpet
  • Lenny White, drums
  • LeeAnn Ledgerwood, piano
  • David Amram, composer
  • Dennis Rowland, vocalist
  • Richie Beirach, piano
  • Joe Lovano, tenor sax
  • Rufus Reid, bass
  • Laurie Antonioli, vocalist
  • George Schuller, drums & documentarian
  • Jamey Aebersold, educator & entrepreneur
  • Ron McClure, bass
  • Phil Markowitz, piano
  • Dave Liebman, sax
  • Pete Levin, piano
  • Karl Latham, drums
  • Dr. Rodney Brim, psychologist & musician
  • Russell Schmidt, educator & piano
  • Bobby Ferrazza, guitar
  • Allan Chase, sax & educator
  • Adam Nussbaum, drums
  • Mark Egan, bass
  • Ran Blake, piano

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Hosted by Michael Lake of Altobone.com, some of the interview highlights include:

  • Mark Egan’s tribute to his one-time bandmate Lyle Mays
  • The lesson Chet Baker taught Richie Beirach about dynamics
  • David Amram leaning into the camera and whispering what Monk told him one night.
  • Randy Brecker’s detailed explanation of how he created the intro to Some Skunk Funk
  • What Joe Henderson taught Joe Lovano about courage
  • The bad advice Laurie Antonioli gave Bobby McFerrin’s wife about the song, Don’t Worry, Be Happy
  • What Roy Haynes sang to Adam Nussbaum over the phone after Adam wished him a happy 95th birthday
  • Allan Chase on the weirdest Anthony Braxton album he’s heard lately
  • Bob Brookmeyer’s reaction to Ornette’s playing and what he did about it

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Jeremy Smith

Jeremy E. Smith is the Founder and Editor of Last Row Music. He received music degrees from Grace College, Carnegie Mellon University, and The Ohio State University. Currently, Jeremy is the bass trombonist of the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra, the Huntington Symphony Orchestra, and performs throughout Ohio, where he lives with his wife and two sons. Smith is a member of the International Trombone Association and the Jazz Journalists Association.