Taking JodyJazz to Cuba byMike Lawson May 9, 2016 0 Jody Espina, Founder and President of JodyJazz Inc., recently had the opportunity to visit Cuba and spread the word about...
Kendor Jazz Summit Series byMike Lawson April 4, 2016 0 Commissioned by the University of New Mexico Jazz Band I, this chart (Beneath The Mask by Bob Washut) for proficient...
Juilliard Jazz Presents “The Music of Thelonious Monk” Conducted by Wynton Marsalis byMike Lawson March 24, 2016 0 NEW YORK - Juilliard Jazz presents "The Music of Thelonious Monk" performed by the Juilliard Jazz Orchestra, conducted by Wynton...
MSM Jazz Arts at Dizzy’s, An Encore for Mahler’s “Symphony of a Thousand,” and a French Opera Double Bill (avec US Premiere) byMike Lawson March 9, 2016 0 HIGHLIGHTS THIS SPRING: Jazz Arts celebrates Kenton and the D.R. at Dizzy’s; MSM Opera Theater presents French Double Bill; Mahler’s...
Top Honors: Grammy Camp Jazz Session byMike Lawson March 7, 2016 0 Grammy Camp - Jazz Session 2016 was held February 6-16, bringing together 30 of the most talented players and singers...
Kendor Back Online, Bebop Ballgame, and Funk Tank byMike Lawson February 15, 2016 0 Written for developing bands, this chart is a swinging, shuffle blues with a fun saxophone soli, a written or ad...
The 2nd Annual Charleston Jazz Festival byMike Lawson January 13, 2016 0 CHARLESTON, SC – January 13, 2015 – The second annual Charleston Jazz Festival is approaching and the final day will shift its focus to...
NAMM Brings Music to Anaheim Elementary School byMike Lawson January 12, 2016 0 NAMM members bring music to Anaheim’s James Guinn Elementary School with a day of service on Tuesday, January 19 from...
JodyJazz Premium Accessories byMike Lawson December 23, 2015 0 The new JodyJazz Cork Grease is high-grade. The cork grease will lubricate your instrument cork to ensure airtight fit every...
Hal Leonard Jazz & Blues Piano Methods and First 50 Christmas Carols You Should Play on the Piano byMike Lawson October 22, 2015 0 Hal Leonard has just released two new genre-specific methods for piano and keyboard: The Hal Leonard Jazz Piano Method by...
Meet Your Makers: And Insider’s Telling of the Story of JodyJazz Mouthpieces byMike Lawson September 15, 2015 0 In 1999 Professional NYC Musician and Jazz educator Jody Espina, met legendary saxophonist and mouthpiece maker Santy Runyon. Recognizing Runyon’s...
Playing Both Sides of the Horn: Approaching the Saxophone As a Classical and Jazz Instrument byMike Lawson September 4, 2015 0 The saxophone is usually viewed by the wider public as a “jazz instrument,” thanks to nearly one hundred years of...