Welcome to my Homepage: An
introduction to Jazz
Jazz, for many reasons, can be quite difficult to listen to. Without
any concept of musical form, chord strutcture, or ear training, it can
be easy to get lost in what seems like a confusing whirlwind
of notes and rhythms. As a result of this perceived chaotic nature
revolving around what is actually a beautiful art form, people tend to
shy away from listening to and figuring out the stories that are told
through melody.
I do not want to preach about
intracacies of music theory in an attempt to make the building blocks
of jazz easier to follow. Instead I want to offer a few albums that I
beleive may be a bit easier to understand on a musical level ultimately
making jazz more enjoyable to listen to.
"Music is your own experience, your thoughts, your wisdom. If you don't
live it, it won't come out your horn"
-Charlie Parker
Jazz grew up in New York City. There is an overwhelming number of jazz
venues hosting incredible performances on a nightly basis.
Here is a list of
jazz
venues in NYC.
