If there’s one sound that defines classic jazz, it’s the feel of swing. At its core, swing comes from dividing the beat into ...

As the old saying goes, "You have to go back before you can go forward." And that means you should learn the tradition of the instrument to gain greater knowledge and bring more depth to your playing.

“Cancion De La Havana” is about two and a half pages long, and features the Western African (Nigerian) rhythmic pattern, which is basic for Afro-Cuban idioms. Measures 38-53 pulls strong influence ...