Jazz Musician Observation: A subtle epidemic of making mockery of gospel music within the African diaspora and blues based music is in effect. I've had students come to me telling me instructors are stating their approach is too "churchy" or "soulful"
That's utterly ridiculous. Dismiss the roots that created the fruits and you have some pretty sterile music that reaches no one but academicians.
In the words of the late, great Bobby Hutcherson, stop playing note politics.
Peace & Keep Swinging,
Andre Hayward
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B-Side Quartet debuts at Captain Quack's Bakery and Coffeehouse tonight. Truly looking forward to this show. Tickets are still available. Click the link above to purchase. Spread the news.
Kevin Witt - Drums
Andre Hayward - Trombone
Terry Bowness - Organ
Bruce Saunders - Guitar
7:00pm
Peace & Keep Swinging,
Andre Hayward
Looking forward to tonight's show at Monks Jazz. Join us! Spread the word!!
Andre Hayward - Trombone
Benjamin Irom - Piano
Sam Pankey - Bass
Adam Jackson - Drums
8:00pm Show
Peace & Keep Swinging,
Andre Hayward
I don't care how old I get, my heart melts every time to hear my awesome father, Melvin Hayward offer encouraging words when it comes to life and my music career.
He's my first musical hero. All that I do comes from his beautiful piano and organ playing in addition to planting musical seeds via The Hayward Singers Saturday rehearsals as a kid.
Ask me the secret to my playing and I'll swiftly say I'm from a strong bloodline of preachers and ministers of music.
Current situations and circumstances I was hurting and suffering in silence just got washed away.
Thank you Daddy. I love you so much. 🙂❤️💯💥🤝🙏
God Bless,
Andre Hayward
B-Side Quartet returns to Batch - Craft Beer and Kolaches this afternoon. Join us. Spread the news.
Kevin Witt - Drums
Andre Hayward - Trombone
Matt Berger - Guitar
Aaron Allen - Basa
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Peace & Keep Swinging,
Andre Hayward
Jazz Improvisation Tip: Let's discuss internalizing chord changes. It's been stated for all single note players to arpeggiate the chords (135 | 1357) outline scales, or use fragmented melodic patterns on any given tune.
That's all fine and by all means a path to getting the sound of a song's chord structure in one's ear however, these elements shouldn't be practiced as the great Horace Alexander Young states, "In a vacuum". Melodicism is the end goal.
A more effective approach is stating the tune numerous times and tastefully plugging these harmonic devices in appropriate areas in the bar. This allows freedom to build lines from any degree of the scale or chord. Of course this means having full command of intervals, modes and inversions.
This also applies to any pieces of vocabulary borrowed from your favorite players.
Give it a go. You'll find your practice sessions more enjoyable and productive.
andrehaywardlessons.com (Link in bio)
Peace & Keep Swinging,
Andre Hayward
Honored to be on the bandstand this Saturday with the Andre Hayward Quintet @monksjazz .
Join us!
Andre Hayward – trombone
Daniel Raynaud – piano
Drew Simpson – guitar
Aaron Allen – bass
Kevin Witt – drums
Two shows:
8pm / 10pm
Tickets:
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Jazz Improvisation Tip: Slow 12/8, church/jook joint shuffle blues in all keys is the assignment. No double time or doubling up. Let's see where you are with vocalizing, storytelling, embracing space, and harmonic clarity. That's all. Happy Practicing!!
andrehaywardlessons.com (Link in bio)
Peace & Keep Swinging,
Andre Hayward
B-Side Jazz Quartet performs a debut show at The Usual Bar (Domain) tonight. Join us for an evening of music.
Andre Hayward - Trombone
Kevin Witt - Drums
Terry Bowness - Organ
Drew Simpson - Guitar
8:00pm - 10:00pm
11101 Burnet Rd
Austin, TX 78758
Peace & Keep Swinging,
Andre Hayward
B-Side Quartet debuts at a new venue. Join us this Sunday at The Usual Local Bar (The Domain).
Drew Simpson will stand in for Bruce Saunders.
Spread the news.
Kevin Witt - Drums
Andre Hayward - Trombone
Terry Bowness - Organ
Drew Simpson - Guitar
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8:00pm - 10:00pm
Peace & Keep Swinging,
Andre Hayward
Jazz Education Observation: What's the point of inviting clinicians/consultants to coach your kids if it poses a threat to your ego or perhaps deficiencies? Why be envious of those who are in the trenches?
The goal should be empowering youth and increasing your knowledge base.
We all have the same 24 hours and 7 days. Remain a student of your respective instrument and harmony. The late, great Jimmy Cleveland says, "All day long. A little at a time." This eliminates all guilt, excuses, and insecurities.
Some play. Some teach. Some are fans and patrons. It takes a village.
Peace & Keep Swinging,
Andre Hayward
Join Andre Hayward Lessons!! Link in bio.
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B-Side Quartet returns to Cactus Cafe after a brief hiatus. Join us ths Friday. Click the link above to reserve seating.
Kevin Witt - Drums
Andre Hayward - Trombone
Bruce Saunders - Guitar
Terry Bowness - Organ
Peace & Keep Swinging,
Andre Hayward
