Igor Willcox: The Thrill of Playing in the Moment
Igor Willcox: The Thrill of Playing in the Moment by Susan Frances The Igor Willcox Quartet led by Brazilian born and bred drummer/composer Igor Willcox can teach everyone a lesson …
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool from the Perspective of Vince Wilburn, Jr.
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool from the Perspective of Vince Wilburn, Jr. by Susan Frances orn on May 26, 1926, trumpet player Miles Davis had something to communicate with …
Sara Gazarek: The Always Changing Story of Life
Sara Gazarek: The Always Changing Story of Life by Susan Frances he story of life has been represented in books like John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath. It’s been told …
Wayne Wallace: Seizing Moments of Epiphany
Wayne Wallace: Seizing Moments of Epiphany by Susan Frances any people have experienced an epiphany. They come while alone with one’s thoughts, doing a mundane task like taking a shower, …
Spaga: Think Globally, Act Locally
Spaga: Think Globally, Act Locally by Susan Frances Spaga’s founder, frontman, co-collaborator, and pianist Aron Magner instills in the band to think globally and act locally. Thus, setting the band’s …
Allison Miller: The Magic of Collective Negotiation
Allison Miller: The Magic of Collective Negotiation by Susan Frances Traditionally, drums have been thought to require brawn and stamina, qualities that people attribute to the male gender. However, a …
Vivian Sessoms: Talks about Life
Vivian Sessoms: Talks about Life Jazz practitioner Vivian Sessoms has made a name for herself as an international vocalist, composer, and arranger. Three separate skill sets which she employed on …
Larry Corban: The Album of His Dreams
Larry Corban: The Album of His Dreams Guitarist Larry Corban is known for his daredevil solos and instinct for well-placed excursions into the realm of improvisation. His talents are demonstrated …
Dave Stryker: A Guitarist on a Mission
Dave Stryker: A Guitarist on a Mission What does one do when he has a discography as a leader and collaborator the length of a full page ad in …
Lisa Maxwell: A Grand Maestro Makes Her Debut
Lisa Maxwell: A Grand Maestro Makes Her Debut ince her early 20’s, Lisa Maxwell has been known among the inner circles of jazz musicians and orchestras that record for TV …