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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 his debut large-ensemble album.
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John Hollenbeck: You are your biggest influence! – An email discussion about arranging with John Hollenbeck and Matt Horanzy
John Hollenbeck and Matt Horanzy discuss John’s approach to arranging, how influence plays a role in writing, and how his arranging and composition processes are intertwined.
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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 experiences as black woman, and the implications of the George Floyd murder on her post-grad trajectory.
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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 original music.
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Mike Holober: The Shaping of “Hiding Out”
Mike Holober reflects on his upcoming album, “Hiding Out” through analysis of his piece, “Flow.”
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