CD:
Brent Gallaher, Vanessa’s Song
Sala Brothers, Until Forever
Jimmy Bruno, Toffelmire Band
Richard “Cookie” Thomas, Angel Eyes
Jazz Rosco, Ray-O’s Bounce
Phil Woods, Q’s Delight
Eric Nemeyer, Manege
Duke Ellington, Perdido
Dom Minasi, Quick Response
Dave Isaacs, Front Porch Swing
Mike Longo & The New York State of the Art Jazz Ensemble, Bag of Bones
Carol Mennie, I’m Not A Sometime Thing
Mark Elf, Groove For Gonzalez
Phil Woods, All Bird’s Children
Features:
Annual Sax/Woodwind Directory
Feature: An Interview With Phil Woods, by Eric Nemeyer
Feature: Phil Woods Bio/Discography, researched and compiled by John Barrett, Jr.
Newport at 50: Special 24-Page Photo Gallery
Interviews:
Sax/Woodwind Players
Bob Sheppard
Charles McPherson
Tia Fuller
Dave Glasser
Javon Jackson
Ralph Lalama
Jeff Marx
Donnie McCaslin
Larry McKenna
Dave Pietro
Dr. Michael White
Columns:
The Real World: Giving Back, Reaching Out, by Todd Coolman
Collected Wisdom: The Truth of Who You Are, by Don Glasgo
Style & Influence The Quiet Power of a Smile, Humanity and Swing: Remembering Lucille Dixon, by Marco Pignataro
Jazz Piano Perspectives: Voicings – Number 6, by Rick Helzer
Arranging: Arranging 101, by Paul Combs
Perspective: A New Artistic Paradigm, by Mel Martin
Lesson: Adventures In Changes: Handling the “A” Section, by Mark Stefani
Latin : 21st Century Musicians Guide – Part 13, by Richie Zellon
Harmony: A Bridge to be Crossed, by Greg Fishman Mind, Body & Spirit: Instant Gratification, by Eric Nemeyer
Transcribed Solos:
Phil Woods, Sax solo, “All Bird’s Children” (Transcribed by John McGann)
Bud Powell, “Perdido” (Transcribed by John McGann)
Red Garland, “Perdido” (Transcribed by Raleigh Dailey)
Ben Webster, R. Stewart, “Perdido” (Transcribed by John Alexander)
Charlie Parker, “Perdido” (Transcribed by John Alexander)
Phil Woods, “Q’s Delight” (Transcribed by Joshua Musselwhite)
C. Rouse, 1959, “I Mean You” (Transcribed by Rick Helzer)
Thad Jones, 1959, “I Mean You” (Transcribed by Rick Helzer)
C. Rouse, 1978, “I Mean You” (Transcribed by Rick Helzer)
Thad Jones, 1978, “I Mean You” (Transcribed by Rick Helzer)
Lead Sheets:
“Perdido,” Composed by Duke Ellington
“I Mean You,” Composed by Thelonius Monk
“Q’s Delight,” Composed by Phil Woods
“All Bird’s Children,” Composed by Phil Woods
“I’m Not A Sometime Thing,” Composed by Dom Minasi
“Until Forever,” Composed by Joe Sala
“Vanessa’s Song,” Composed by Brent Gallaher
Analysis:
"I Mean You," by Eric Nemeyer
Exercises Scales Patterns:
Scales: Ascending & Descending
Scales: Beginning On A Note Other Than The Root
Pentatonic Scales (Chart) - Inside/Outside
Modal Pentatonics (as “Push Runs”)
Chord Arpeggios (Asc/Desc)
Chord Arpeggios—Full Length of Instrument
Permutations of notes of 7th Chords & Neighbor 7th Chords
Triads - Embellished from half step above top note
7th Chords & Upper & Lower Neighbor 7th Chords
Patterns - 3-1-2-3, 1-3-2-1
Intervals - Thirds (Descending)
Intervals—Fourths (Ascending)
Quartal Voicings of Melody of “Lady Bird”
Substitutions Suggested by Quartal Voicings of ”Lady Bird”
Blues - Embellished Scale Patterns
CD Reviews:
Claudia Acuna, Luna
Geri Allen, The Life of Song
American Archtop Guitars, American Archtop Guitars
Patricia Barber, Live-A Fortnight In France
Kenny Barron, Live At Bradley’s
The Right Time
Alan Broadbent, You and the Night Music
Don Byron, Ivey-Divey
Chick Corea (Elektric Band), To The Stars
Chris Cortez, Hold It Right There
Dan Cray, No One
Diane Delin, Duality
John DiMartino, The Sweetest Sound
Miles Donahue, Standards Vol. II - Polkadots and Moonbeams
Mark Elf, Glad To Be Back
Duke Ellington, Centennial Collection
Duke Ellington, The Jaywalker -1966-1967
James Finn, Faith In A Seed
Joel Frahm, Don’t Explain
Don Friedman, Waltz For Debby
Brent Gallaher, Vanessa’s Song
Karen Gallinger, Kinda Blues-Live at the DiPietro
Kenny Garrett, Standard of Language
Terry Gibbs, 52nd & Broadway: Songs of the Bebop Era
Robert Glasper, Mood
Hank Jones, Elvin Jones, Great Jazz Trio: Someday My Prince Will Come
Scott Hamilton, Harry Allen, Heavy Juice
Slide Hampton & the World of Trombones, Spirit of the Horn
Antonio Hart, All We Need
Coleman Hawkins, Centennial Collection
Dave Isaacs, Flying
Javon Jackson, Easy Does It
Jazz Rosco, Rosco’s Place
Ron Kaplan, Jazz Ambassadors
Geoffrey Keezer, Falling Up
Frank Kimbrough, LullaBlueBye
Irene Kral, Just For Now
Ernie Krivda, Focus on Stan Getz-Live At Severance Hall
Steve Lacy Trio, The Holy la
Rob Levit, Uncertain Path
Kirk Lightsey, The Nights of Bradley’s
Elizabeth Lohninger, Beneath Your Surface
Frank Macchia, Animals
Tom MacIntosh, With Malice Towards None
Russell Malone, Playground
Herbie Mann, Phil Woods, Beyond Brooklyn
Nancy Marano, You’re Nearer
Branford Marsalis Quartet, Romare Bearden Revealed
Charles McPherson, Manhattan Nocturne
Bob Mintzer, Live At MCG w/Kurt Elling
Charnett Moffett, For The Love Of Peace
Mark Mommaas, Global Motion
Thelonious Monk, In Paris
Thelonious Monk, Monk Round The World
Mark O’Connor, Mirage
Nicki & Lisa Parrott, The Awabakal Suite
Dan Phillips, A Moment of Clarity
Dave Pietro, Embrace
Phil Ranelin, Inspiration
Rufus Reid Quintet, The Gait Keeper
Graham Rhodes, Jazz Experience
Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Paseo
Glauco Sagebin, When Baden Meets Trane
Sala Brothers, Out of The Blue
David Sanchez, Coral
Saxophone Summit-Brecker, Lovano, Liebman, Gathering of Spirits
John Stein, Interplay
Michael Jefry Stevens, The Survivor’s Suite
Don Stiernberg, John Carlini, Angel Eyes
Steve Swallow, Ohad Talmore, L’histoire du Clochard-The Bum’s Tale
Akira Tana, Moon Over The World
Ximo Tebar, The Champs-Jazz Guitar Trio V 4
Clark Terry & Chicago Jazz Orch., Porgy & Bess
The Jazzmania Big Band, New Impressions
Ed Vezinho, Jim Ward Big Band, Blue Haired Mame
35 Days In May, Tales & Destinations
Richard “Cookie” Thomas, w/Lynne Arriale, The Pleasure of Your Company
Upton, Brad
Phil Urso & Carl Saunders, Salute Chet Baker
Miroslav Vitous, Universal Syncopations
Bobby Watson, Horizon Reassembled
Michael Weiss, Soul Journey
Jessica Williams, Live At Yoshi’s - Vol. 1
Nancy Wilson, R.S.V.P.
Yellowjackets, Peace Round-A Christmas Celebration
Book/DVD Reviews:
Music Theory Workbook for Guitar, by Bruce Arnold (Mel Bay Pub.)
The Real Book (Hal Leonard Pub.)
Concise History of Jazz, by John Robert Brown (Mel Bay Pub.
Killer Turnarounds, by Corey Christiansen (Mel Bay Pub.)
Gypsy Jazz Jam – DVD, by Frank Vignola (Mel Bay Pub.)
Live At Chris' Café – DVD, by Jimmy Bruno (Mel Bay Pub.)
Product Reviews:
Martin Guitar—American Archtop
Yamaha YTR 8310ZS Trumpet
Sibelius 3 Software
Borgani Saxophone
Pritchard Amp—Gold Sabre
Jody Jazz Mouthpieces
Miscellaneous:
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