Dominick Moio is a lecturer in the Jazz Studies program at Arizona State University’s Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, with a career of more than 50 years teaching.
Here are some tips for young musicians that the legendary jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal has shared in an interview for Piano Magazine.
Ahmad Jamal’s Advice for Musicians Open »
Legendary flute soloist Jim Walker details his time spent performing in the LA Philharmonic and Hollywood studios, how and when the group Free Flight formed, and his long and successful professorship at USC and Colburn.
We recently had the opportunity to speak with acclaimed jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal about his latest release, “Ballades”. Check out what he has to say, and listen to it here.
Ahmad Jamal — “Ballades” (Jazz Village, 2019) Open »
Lucienne Renaudin-Vary has had an exciting and rewarding career as one of the youngest female trumpet players in the world. She discusses her early background in music, her love of both classical and jazz genres, her new album, her inspirations, and advice for young players.
Lucienne Renaudin-Vary: “Follow Your Instinct. Just Enjoy What You Do and Be Yourself” Open »
Legendary jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal describes his musical roots in Pittsburgh, his monumental recording “At the Pershing”, and talks about the future of jazz in the United States.
Ahmad Jamal: “Everything Depends on the Repertoire That One Possesses” Open »
We are honoured to present Piano Magazine’s Artist of the Month for October: legendary jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal.
Ahmad Jamal’s Highlights Open »
Jazz saxophonist Achille Succi talks about his first experiences as a musician and how this has influenced his career as an improviser and teacher.
Achille Succi: “If You Want to Be a Musician, Always Put Music First” Open »
To understand Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story it is important to understand diminished theory. The diminished scales and chords are some of the most interesting
Leonard Bernstein’s Use of Diminished in West Side Story Open »
Clarinetist Richard Stoltzman has led an extraordinary life of music-making and performing. He is a two-time Grammy Award winner and has been an influential performer and musician to clarinet players worldwide. Stoltzman maintains a rewarding career performing as a featured soloist, chamber musician and collaborator. In this interview, he discusses his humble beginnings, his love of jazz and classical music, exciting collaborations and performances, the importance of having a manager, and his teaching philosophy about interpreting music.
