Whether Classical or Jazz, It Has to Swing

Classical musicians have a lot to learn from jazz players … and vice versa! In these two essays, Nicholas Hagen, a classical trombonist, and Mike Dease, a jazz trombonist, share their experiences of collaborating in a four-hour recording session, out of which a new jazz group was born.

	Versatility is the Name of the Game By Mike Dease The stereotypes of the unreliable “jazzer” and the inflexible “legit” player are fading quickly. Versatility is the key to getting and keeping work in today’s musical trenches. More…
	In Music, the Tools Are Universal By Nicholas Hagen The basic truth that came out of the recording studio experience is that virtually the same tools must be used in any type of music. As your teacher would say: play in tune, in time, listen, make music! More…