A brief history of how Miles Davis’ 1959 classic “Kind Of Blue” came to be, and the album’s impacts on all kinds of musical communities.
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Music for Practicing Scales and Modes
This article originally appeared on Ethan Hein’s blog. Are you trying to learn scales and patterns,…
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…
The Music Inside Haruki Murakami’s Literary World
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The COMPASS: Philadelphia, PA
I’m a lifetime Philadelphian and proud of it. It’s an interesting place to grow up…
President Obama’s Hit Playlist and Using Music to Cope with the Madness of Politics
For the last three months I’ve been doing something I rarely do: watching the news.…
Even the Tightest Bands Make Mistakes — And That’s OK!
Back in high school, my senior project advisor told me, “there’s no such thing as a…
How to Memorize Any Piece of Music
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What Is Jazz Worth, Anymore?
I love jazz. I love playing jazz, listening to jazz, shedding jazz, and talking with…
Off Notes: Golden Oldies
Happy Friday! This week turned out to be a nostalgic one here at Soundfly HQ…