In this 7th episode we’ll talk about Jazz rhythm and the role of the rhythm section within the Jazz ensemble. … Continue readingActive Listening In Jazz, Ep. 7) Rhythm Section
Active Listening In Jazz, Ep. 6) Jazz Expression
The theme of our 6th Episode is ‘as an Active Listener what is required of you?’ and Jazz improvisation as a full-body experience. … Continue readingActive Listening In Jazz, Ep. 6) Jazz Expression
Active Listening In Jazz, Ep. 5) Harmony & Improv
Hello everyone and welcome to Episode 5) of Active Listening in Jazz: Harmony and Improv. My name is Dan Adler and today we’re going to start to unlock the story of how melody and harmony are interrelated in Jazz. … Continue readingActive Listening In Jazz, Ep. 5) Harmony & Improv
Active Listening In Jazz, Ep. 4) Miles Davis: ‘So What?’
Welcome to Episode 4) of Active Listening In Jazz: Miles Davis,: So What? Now we’re going to talk about the 16 bar form or 32 depending on how you count the bars … Continue readingActive Listening In Jazz, Ep. 4) Miles Davis: ‘So What?’
Active Listening in Jazz, Ep. 3) Form
Welcome back to the third episode of Active Listing In Jazz, ‘Miles Davis: So What?’ by Dan Alder. Each solo has its own micro-structure. So we will try to look at the structure of a solo in this episode. … Continue readingActive Listening in Jazz, Ep. 3) Form
Active Listening in Jazz, Ep. 2) The Blues
Welcome back to the second episode of Active Listing In Jazz: Intro and Singalong by Dan Alder.
If you have been curious about Jazz, I hope this helps you become a more active listener. If you are a Jazz musician, I hope you will share this with your friends and family. … Continue readingActive Listening in Jazz, Ep. 2) The Blues
Active Listening in Jazz, Ep. 1) Intro & Singalong
Hi everyone my name is Dan Adler and I’d like to welcome you to my new series about ‘Active Listening in Jazz’. Now what is Active Listening in Jazz ? That’s what we’ll try to go over here. … Continue readingActive Listening in Jazz, Ep. 1) Intro & Singalong
“Friends On The Moon”
Just in time for the new moon that marks the Jewish New Year, I am very proud to announce the release of my new album: “Friends On The Moon”. … Continue reading“Friends On The Moon”