How Many "Real" Songs Are in Your Repertoire? (And the Art of Lay-back)
If a bandleader asked the audience for someone who truly knows one standard—head, comping, solo, and outro—could you raise your hand? This post argues for repertoire first, theory second, and explains why real time feel (like Grant Green’s lay-back) only appears after you’ve fully internalized the song.
Can You Self-Teach Jazz? The Trap of Modern Convenience
"Is it possible to learn jazz on my own?" Yes, but modern convenience is a double-edged sword. Legends like George Benson didn't have YouTube; they had "survival mode" and their ears. Discover why closing your laptop and struggling with a record is the only way to truly master the language of jazz.
The Real Reason a Club Owner Hated Guitar Trios
During my time playing in South Korea, there was a jazz club owner who was notoriously hesitant to book one specific type of ensemble: the guitar trio. He confessed that guitar trios were bad for business, not due to lack of skill, but because they were failing at their most fundamental responsibility as performers.
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