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An Interview with Vijay Iyer
Vijay Iyer talks about interweaving of performance and composing, the impact of collaborators, and touches on grief's impact while composing in this interview.
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Brian Krock: Zen and the art of fishing - How I learned to combat writer’s block
Brian Krock discusses a recent bout of "writer's block," what he understood it to be caused by, related to, and how he approached his most recent project after…
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Bill Mays: The Delaware River Suite
Bill Mays reflects and analyzes his multi-movement work, The Delaware Suite, talking about his motives, shapes, themes, and design. He includes a variety of example along with a…
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Tatiana “LadyMay” Mayfield: Breaking Personal Boundaries & Being a First
Tatiana LadyMay Mayfield talks reflects on her experiences going back to school as a working musician including the implications around the COVID pandemic, her…
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Rufus Reid: Preparation Is Key To Success! My WDR Big Band Experience
Rufus Reid reflects on preparation in his latest endeavor with the WDR Big Band and his advice for other writers in this arena.
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Jason Palmer: Getting a Foot in the Door of the House of Composition
Jason Palmer reflects on his path to developing his craft as a jazz composer, how it interfaces with improvisation, and some practicalities of performing…
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