“Human history becomes more and more a race between education and catastrophe”, so said H. G. Wells. Is Education no longer a human right, or a visible symptom of a mature society? In the face of impending and stringent cuts in education (as well as all public services), it is worth remembering that many people continueContinue reading ““Human history becomes more and more a race between education and catastrophe”. H. G. Wells”
Category Archives: jazz education
Jeff Clyne RIP
The great British bass player Jeff Clyne passed away on November 18th at the age of 72. A key figure in British jazz for over 40 years (appearing on recordings such as Stan Tracey’s Under Milk Wood, Tubby Hayes’100% Proof and albums by Ian Carr’s Nucleus) Jeff was much loved for his kindness and gentleContinue reading “Jeff Clyne RIP”
Second degrees: there’s no going back – article in the Guardian
New rules on second degrees make it too expensive for most people to have a career change – see Anne Wollenberg’s article in the Guardian (Tuesday 3 November 2009). The implications here are serious for music students). So much for lifelong learning!
New transcription page added
Click here for new transcriptions: To start, Paul Desmond and Herbie Hancock, 2 exquisite improvisations on “Samba With Some Bar-B-Q”, modelling so many desirable qualities, in particular – space, development and variation.
Changes Planned For the National Youth Jazz Orchestra
The National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO) is set for major changes as a result of demands made by the Arts Council, the retirement of its long-term director Bill Ashton and a sense that the band is ready for a degree of recasting…. See this article in JazzWise Magazine…
Simon Purcell 