Building Blocks of Jazz: Improvisation
Part of HEC-TV’s “I Love Jazz” program, this segment, featuring Jazz St. Louis Director of Education Phil Dunlap presents the essential jazz concept of improvisation.
Videos
Canadian Brass – Tribute to Ballet
Though this isn’t part of American popular music, these performers bring humor and physicality to their concerts. Enjoy their “Tribute to Ballet”
Building Blocks of Jazz: The Rhythm Section, Pt. 2
The second half of The Rhythm Section demonstration with Jazz St. Louis Director of Education Phil Dunlap (piano), bassist Jamal Nichols and drummer Marty Morrison.
Building Blocks of Jazz: The Rhythm Section, Pt. 1
At the core of the jazz ensemble is the rhythm section: piano, bass, drums and guitar. This demonstration, led by pianist Phil Dunlap, centers around the first three instruments working as a cohesive musical unit.
Building Blocks of Jazz: Latin Rhythm
Part of HEC-TV’s “I Love Jazz” program, Building Blocks of Jazz Director of Education Phil Dunlap is joined by University of Missouri – Saint Louis Director of Percussion Studies Matt Henry to discuss and present the use of Latin rhythms in jazz.
Building Blocks of Jazz: Jazz Vocals
Singer Debbie Lennon discusses the aspects of personality and experiences applied to lyrics by way of vocal tone, color or painting and the use of vocal vibrato.