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December 2007: Paul Rucker on Creating beyond Boundaries
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Interdisciplinary artist Paul Rucker has a lot of irons in the fire these days. In addition to composing music for solo cello and large and small ensembles, he is involved in the visual art community with installations throughout the city. Aside from his busy creative schedule, he is an advocate for arts and arts education in the Seattle area. Recently he received the 2007 Washington State Arts Commission Music Fellowship.
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November 2007: Greta Matassa on Rhythmic Phrasing
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What can you say about Greta Matassa that hasn’t already been said? The Seattle-based vocalist is among the busiest musicians in the city, performing in a variety of musical settings, venues, styles and genres. This past summer she opened for Herbie Hancock at the Woodland Park Zoo and released “The Smiling Hour,” her 4th album on Origin Records to wide critical acclaim.
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October 2007: Hans Teuber on Space
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Saxophonist Hans Teuber is one of the most prolific improvisers on the Seattle music scene. He can be heard on numerous local and nationally acclaimed recordings and teaches at Cornish College of the Arts. He can be heard every Thursday evening at May Thai Restaurant in Wallingford.
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September 2007: Stuart MacDonald on Unlimited Inspriration
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Seattle-native tenor saxophonist Stuart MacDonald is a graduate of Roosevelt High School and a student of Hadley Caliman. Currently he is the co-leader of a quartet that includes John Silverman, Mizue Murakami and Byron Vannoy. He is also a member of Chris Stover’s More Zero and the Jim Knapp Orchestra.
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Marc Seales, photo by Daniel Sheehan
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August 2007: Marc Seales on Playing in an Ensemble
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A noted pianist and composer, Marc Seales has performed with a veritable “who’s who” of jazz music, including the likes of Benny Carter, Joe Henderson, Larry Coryell, Bobby Hutcherson, Slide Hampton, Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson, Art Farmer, Jackie McLean, Clark Terry, Art Pepper, Don Lanphere and Ernie Watts. Marc leads his own band and is co-leader of the trio New Stories.
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July 2007: Mark Taylor on Transcription
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Seattle based saxophonist, Mark Taylor, is a major voice and integral part of the Northwest jazz scene. He can be heard regularly around the Seattle area with several ensembles and his own trio and quartet. From 1998-2000, Mark resided in New York City while he earned a Master of Music degree from the Manhattan School of Music.
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Dawn Clement, photo by Ryan Schierling
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June 2007: Dawn Clement on Intervals
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Pianist Dawn Clement is one of the busiest performers and educators in the Pacific Northwest. In 2003, she released her first album, Hush, on Conduit Records. Other highlights include a performance at the Kennedy Center (Washington, D.C.) as one of five finalists in the Mary Lou Williams Jazz Piano Competition, in 2006 and an invitation to compete at the 3rd International Martial Solal Jazz Piano Competition in Paris, in 2002.
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May 2007: Steve Korn on Elastic Phrasing
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Seattle drummer Steve Korn is a musician’s drummer. Making quality musical content is Steve’s first priority. His versatile drumming and overall musicianship have made him an integral part of the Seattle jazz scene. Hearing him on several tours and recordings, audiences from the United States, Europe, and Russia have heralded his work. Click here to read the Earshot Jazz companion article.
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April 2007: Bill Anschell on Techniques for your Practice Regimen
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Bill Anschell is one of the finest painists in a jazz scene with many fine pianists. He has won a variety of awards for his performances and recordings. He also is well-known for his writing about jazz. Click here to read the Earshot Jazz companion article.
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March 2007: Chris Spencer on Chord Tones
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Chris Spencer performs and teaches in Seattle. In this edition of Practice This! Chris talks about how to use chord tones to practice for playing over changes. Click here to read the Earshot Jazz companion article.
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February 2007: Jay Thomas on the "Bebop" Scale
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Jay Thomas in one of the most versatile instrumentalists and improvisers on the Seattle scene today. In this edition of Practice This! Jay talks about the "bebop" scale Click here to read the Earshot Jazz companion article.
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January 2007: Rick Mandyck on "Shape Shifting"
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Guitarist Rick Mandyck has been a mainstay of the Seattle music scene since he arrived here in 1978. In this edition of Practice This! Rick talks about how he practices what he calls “Shape Shifting,” or developing a solo. Click here to read the Earshot Jazz companion article.
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