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Creating beauty, as told by Chick Corea
This quotation from Chick Corea is transcribed from an interview video that I saw on Instagram. As far as music itself goes the simplest thing to forget is that what music is about and any kind of art form is Continue reading Creating beauty, as told by Chick Corea
The Myth of Improvisation, by Chick Corea
(I don’t know where this was published originally.) KEYBOARDS & MUSIC Myths, Part II: The Myth of Improvisation I was talking last issue about how the process of learning depends on copying what other people have done. There’s a myth Continue reading The Myth of Improvisation, by Chick Corea
On academic dishonesty, ick
I just feel the need to express myself about academic dishonesty. I guess it’s the season. There is no great time and place to do it because it might come off as a bit of a harsh or indulgent rant. Continue reading On academic dishonesty, ick
My favorite jazz album
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Vaughan_(1955_album)
New rock album – Echolalia
In Feb 2023, I joined a rock album project already in progress. The album is “Echolalia” by the group Cheer Up Cheer Up out of San Marcos, TX. I play trombone on three tracks, I think, none of which are Continue reading New rock album – Echolalia
New ska album – Intergalactic Beach Party
In Oct 2022 – Jan 2023 I joined a ska album project in Austin, TX that was already in progress. I played trombone and sang backups on all the tracks, I think. The album is still in mastering right now, Continue reading New ska album – Intergalactic Beach Party
Animation of energy in a refrigerator
This is an embedded Microsoft Office presentation, powered by Office. I’m curious to know (1) if everyone can view this file even without being logged into a TXST account, and (2) if the file is still viewable by anyone after Continue reading Animation of energy in a refrigerator
unique Miles Davis photos
We were just handed down these incredible perhaps-one-of-a-kind prints of Miles Davis c. 1970 through a connection with the original photographer. I’m in awe and a bit stunned. As for actions to take, I thought at least the images should Continue reading unique Miles Davis photos
I joined ASCAP
I’m registered as a writer and a publisher with ASCAP. I don’t know how to use these yet!