Gabrielle Goodman, professor at Berklee College and recording artist has just released her first work as an author with “Vocal Improvisation"(Techniques in Jazz, R&B & Gospel Improvisation). This ...

Vocalese is the art of jazz vocal improvisation over famous instrumental melodies, which are often in the bebop style. We’ll check out some terrific vocalese tracks paired with their original ...

Students will watch an inspired jazz-style performance of "Old MacDonald" and then try improvising on their favorite children's songs. This episode includes two jazz-inspired classical pieces and one ...

The Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in Jazz and Improvisation is for musicians pursuing careers in jazz, studio recording, and performance in contemporary idioms (popular, world, experimental). The core ...

Sitting down to talk with Jack Mouse and Janice Borla about their latest project is much like attending one of their jazz concerts: You never exactly know where you are headed, but it’s fun trying to ...

Vocalese is the art of jazz vocal improvisation over famous instrumental melodies, which are often in the bebop style. We’ll check out some terrific vocalese tracks paired with their original ...

Fingers graze a keyboard, poised to play. A trumpet rises to the lips. Drumsticks perch in the air, ready to fall. The improv begins, and this combo of jazz musicians instantly creates a piece of ...

Apart from their mutual respect for each other, and the fact that they are jazz singers, there isn't a lot, superficially, that you would think Judy Niemack and Jay Clayton have in common. But you'd ...