2022 marks Alex Norris’ 30th year on the scene in NYC. In this interview, he talks to Arthur Zanin about what motivated him to develop his latest album, “Fleet From the Heat” (SteepleChase, 2021), and what’s hidden in each piece on it.
Alex Norris — “Fleet From the Heat” (SteepleChase, 2021) Open »
In this interview, Alex Norris talks about his career playing with some of the top ensembles and artists in the music scene, his new album and gives some advice for young musicians beginning their careers.
Alex Norris: “Be Good, Be Professional, Be Nice” Open »
My jazz journey has been a long one. I struggled for years trying to play strictly by ear. Jazz was like religion; everyone had a
Starting Point — Modes and Patterns Open »
Melissa Aldana will be releasing her new album, “12 Stars” (Blue Note), on 4 March, and she talked about it with Derek Brown for Sax Magazine. Listen to a couple of tracks here.
Melissa Aldana — “12 Stars” (Blue Note, 2022) Open »
Melissa Aldana talks in this interview with Derek Brown about her new release, “12 Stars” on Blue Note, her career, music and life.
Interview with Melissa Aldana — “In the Moment” Open »
Steve Davis wanted to share with Trombone Magazine a series of tips for aspiring jazz trombonists. Not to be missed.
Steve Davis’ Advice for Aspiring Jazz Trombonists Open »
Steve Davis talks about his latest release, “Correlations” (Smoke Sessions Records), exclusively for Trombone Magazine, and tells us about other projects. Listen to the new album here!
Steve Davis — “Correlations” (Smoke Sessions Records, 2019) Open »
Steve Davis is one of the most prominent trombonists on the New York jazz scene, where he leads his own bands in addition to having worked with the Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, Jackie McLean, Chick Corea, Larry Willis, Dizzy Gillespie Alumni All-Stars, Jimmy Heath, Ron Carter, Freddie Hubbard, Horace Silver, Cedar Walton, Harold Mabern, René McLean, Roy Hargrove, Christian McBride, Nat Reeves, Willie Jones III, One For All Featuring Eric Alexander, and many others.
Steve Davis: “Just Try to Play the Language… Don’t Necessarily Be Stuck on Trombone Stuff” Open »
In this interview, we have Arnaud Dumond, a prominent French guitarist and composer with whom we talk about his long career as well as current and future projects.
Arnaud Dumond: “The Individual Work of Improvement Is 90% Of Our Activity as a Musician” Open »
Dom Moio, celebrated jazz drummer and faculty member at Arizona State University, recommends some books on drum technique.
Drum Technique Books Recommended by Dom Moio Open »
