Listening can be lifechanging - By Adam Wayne
Five years ago I met Alan Jones. His sextet played a lunch event at Clackamas Community College where I was taking music courses. I had...
Sunday Rhythm Quest
The mission of the Quest is to do that which is generally KNOWN to be a great idea but seldom ever done...specific rhythm practice as a...
AJAM Portland Band - Vannes, France Jazz Festival, part 1 by Nicole Glover
In the summer of 2013, I was granted the opportunity to travel with Alan Jones and an AJAM band to France to perform in the Vannes Jazz...
Rhythm Quest Blog #2 - by Tyson Stubelek
This week’s Sunday Rhythm Quest was all about testing our connection to the pulse (and the resolving downbeat) while challenging our ears...
The Importance of Practicing - by Nicole Glover
Practicing is the art of being your own teacher – developing the skills that allows one to obtain a greater understanding of the...
Sunday Rhythm Quest - by Tyson Stubelek
Things are really starting to take shape at the Sunday Rhythm Quest as we enter our 5th session! Using an African 12/8 bell pattern as a...
Honesty - by Adam Wayne
Honesty was the topic of my lesson today with Alan. Honesty, having many interpretations in our language, is just a word Alan used to...