Rob Levit's Blog (3)
On Music Improvisation
On Music Improvisation
Improvisation is the purest form of music. It is not associated with style or precedent but rather with total listening, a form of meditation in action. Total listening
creates deeper awareness within and beyond…
Added by Rob Levit on January 21, 2008 at 3:35pm — 1 Comment
Artist Statement: Living The Creative Life For me, the most important element in living the creative life is the element of surprise. When I sit and finally still myself at the end of a long harri…
Artist Statement: Living The Creative Life
For me, the most important element in living the creative life is the element of surprise. When I sit and finally still myself at the end of a long harried day, it often feels as if I
have…
Added by Rob Levit on January 21, 2008 at 3:22pm — No Comments
On Teaching
Teaching Music
Teaching a student is a balance between creating a structured environment and freedom to explore. Two questions that are useful with
my students are:…
Added by Rob Levit on January 21, 2008 at 3:05pm — No Comments
The Jazz Network is exactly what the title suggests, a place where you get to mix and mingle with those who have not only an appreciation for Jazz but a forum to hear new up and coming artists as well. I've hooked up with so many of my old friends that I've lost contact with over the years here and it's been a great place to meet folk, appreciate good music and Musicianship. What an incredible idea!!
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Pat Metheny And John Zorn: A Vivid Sound World
The two artists are known opposites in the world of instrumental music. On Metheny's latest, the jazz guitarist wrings an unexpectedly visual listening experience from Zorn's knotty compositions.Sarah Vaughan: A New Box Set Revels In Glorious Imperfections
Divine: The Jazz Albums, 1954-1958 packs four CDs with Vaughan's music, recorded live or in the studio with bands big and small. Two live albums from Chicago nightclubs are standouts, partly when a performance threatens to slide off the rails.Rudresh Mahanthappa On Piano Jazz
Mahanthappa brings an explosive blend of jazz and South Indian classical music to the studio.Grady Tate On Piano Jazz
Grady Tate began his jazz career as a much-celebrated drummer, backing such icons as Wes Montgomery, Ella Fitzgerald, and Quincy Jones. Tate has since traded in his skins for a microphone at center stage, where he delivers smooth and soulful baritone vocals. With pianist John di Martino, Tate sings "Everybody Loves My Baby" and "Where Do You Start."Woody Herman At 100: 'A Blues Player From His Heart'
He was a soulful reedman, an amazing talent scout for decades and a bandleader of one of the country's most popular acts. Born in 1913, Herman led "Thundering Herds" that were both big draws and well-respected by the likes of Igor Stravinsky. Here are five recordings which still sound fresh today.© 2013 Created by Jaijai Jackson.
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