Here is one of the shorter etudes from an upcoming book called “No Limits” I’ve been working on this week. It’s based on a famous…
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We are always looking for new trumpet talents, so if you’re interested in studying jazz trumpet in Amsterdam you can apply for our Open Day…
Charlie Parker (alto sax), live broadcast recording, 25th December 1948 from The Royal Roost, New York City, with Kenny Dorham, trumpet, Al Haig, piano, Tommy…
Another transcription of Rhythm-A-Ning, this time played by Tom Harrell. I transcribed it from a Youtube video from Dave Chisholm who is playing along. I…
Here is a solo transcription of one of my favorite Hammond players Joey DeFrancesco. I transposed the score for Bb instruments.
of Blue Gardenia from the album Standards (1967)
I wrote some new staccato exercises. I love to study these kind of exercises for flexibility, range & endurance. If you like to practice these…
It’s almost Christmas time so here are 15 duets and trios to get you in the right mood! I’ve added lot’s of demos which you…
I’m sad to say Ack van Rooyen died yesterday (1/1/1930 – 11/18/2021). He was a big inspiration to us all. I wrote and record this…
The Rhythm & Blues changes that we all know and love (like “I’ve Got Rhythm”) are some of the most common chord progressions in jazz,…
12 Rhythm & Blues Studies is a new book I just finished writing and recording. Blues and rhythm changes are probably the most played chord…
“Trombone Skills” is a set of 20 challenging studies for trombone, all at an advanced level, and all in drastically different styles. If you are…