A quick historical deep dive on the journey of the saxophone from French military pride to jazz band spotlight, but never the symphonic orchestra.
Tag: jazz
The Lasting Legacy of the Slave Trade on American Music
Today is the UN International Day of Remembrance of the Slave Trade, we honor this day by charting the legacy of African diasporic music in America.
San Fermin and Behaviorist’s Stephen Chen on Adding ‘Weird Colors’ to Pop Music
Stephen Chen of New York’s San Fermin and Behaviorist opens up about trying to write catchy pop melodies with subtle harmonic and rhythmic complexity.
An Introduction to Zappa’s ‘Black Page #2’: Modality, Polyrhythms, and Intervals
We explore the fundamental rhythmic, harmonic, and melodic concepts at play in one of Frank Zappa’s most lauded compositions.
John Coltrane and the Economy of the Blues
In the following video, courtesy of Soundfly’s free course, A Conversation with the Blues, veteran jazz…
RIP Cecil Taylor
This article originally appeared on Ethan Hein’s blog. When I was nineteen, I was flipping channels…
Who Is the Art Ensemble of Chicago?
For the musicians of the many houses of improvised music out there, the Art Ensemble…
Here Are Our 8 Favorite Films About Jazz Horn Players
Horns are a prominent piece in the puzzle of modern music. When it comes to…
Elbows on Sketching Songs With Pencil and Paper and the Importance of Storyline
Welcome back to Soundfly’s weekly interview series, Incorrect Music, curated by guitarist, singer, and composer Lora-Faye Åshuvud (of…
10 Women Loudly Pushing the Boundaries of Electronic Music
Electronic music is a vast landscape with all too many sub-genres to keep track of.…