Jazz Insights with Dr. Gordon Vernick

How Jazz Works, Part II

Dr. Gordon Vernick explains the fundamentals of jazz improvisation and song structure in this episode of Jazz Insights. Dr. Vernick and his colleague David Frackenpohl play trumpet and guitar, respectively, to illustrate key points. Excerpts from classic jazz recordings also serve as examples to highlight characteristics of jazz improvisations.

Jazz Insights - How Jazz Works, Part II

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