Oct 29, 2020
Tim Fischer reappears on The B Section to discuss getting higher degrees in the field of jazz. As someone who has earned his doctorate degree and has been teaching for some time at the college level, Tim is well versed in this area. This part one of our conversations.
Oct 22, 2020
2020 has given all of us more time to practice. In this episode, B Section Host Brett Belanger discusses what he has been practicing lately.
Oct 15, 2020
The concept of what makes something swing is not only subjective but also rather abstract. That being said, we as jazz musicians generally know it when we hear it! In this episode, Brett goes through some different considerations when learning how to swing.
Oct 8, 2020
Playing on just one chord for an extended period can actually be trickier than it seems. If you just play within the corresponding scale, you might run out of ideas and it can lead to a boring solo. In this episode, Brett gives you some ideas to generate more harmonic motion when playing on one chord.
Oct 1, 2020
The 2 feel is an important element of swing. It sets the groundwork for the 4/4 swing that often comes later. While simple in theory, there are some things to consider when developing a good 2 feel.