Ben Kono: Voyages – Staying On Point With A Message
Ben Kono discusses how activism can be used as a unifying compositional theme through his works “Don’t Blink” and “Voyages.”
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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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Jihye Lee: Originality comes from who you are
Jihye Lee reflects on her career path from pop to jazz and how creativity is a reflection of life.
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Ellen Rowe: Composing and Arranging for Young Jazz Ensembles
Ellen Rowe discusses why writing for young jazz ensembles is an interesting challenge writers should explore, how she makes the most of it, her inspirations, and her recommendations for you.
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