I met Brad serendipitously in San José, Costa Rica, my country of origin, in March of this year (2023). He was visiting there with a group of his colleagues from the University of Colorado. We ran into each other at a jam session at a club in my home town. He got up and played and I was floored! HIs ideas, flow, creativity, command of every aspect of the horn, etc., are just in a class of their own. Later that night we ended up at another club and got a chance to play together and a musical friendship/relationship started. Here's to you, Brad, keep on doing what you're doing, pal!!
Thanks for working in the Reinhardt stuff. I'd sure enjoy a DEEPER dive into that. Power to Brad for standing up and speaking THE truth and Jose for putting things in the correct sequence: understand and put things together FIRST, then focus on the sound you want and let go. Thanks also for echoing the viewpoint there seems to be a LOT of confusion around: paralysis comes from OVER analysis (not analysis).
I think it is great to have both the real world jazz/gig experience and the educational experience. I’m lucky to have done my degree a bit later in life and found that having 10 years of bandstand experience gave me a better perspective and more realistic expectations when I got into school. I like how Brad really prioritizes music and inclusivity over academic achievements. Music degrees can be great but we have to know how to get the most out of our education. It’s also important to understand that there are elements that it won’t address and gaps we will need to fill in with our own explorations/experience. Great interview!
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I met Brad serendipitously in San José, Costa Rica, my country of origin, in March of this year (2023). He was visiting there with a group of his colleagues from the University of Colorado. We ran into each other at a jam session at a club in my home town. He got up and played and I was floored! HIs ideas, flow, creativity, command of every aspect of the horn, etc., are just in a class of their own. Later that night we ended up at another club and got a chance to play together and a musical friendship/relationship started. Here's to you, Brad, keep on doing what you're doing, pal!!
This is great, thank you so much for posting!
Wonderful thoughts on the problems of jazz pedagogy at schools today and embouchure!
Thanks for the wonderful interview!
Thanks for working in the Reinhardt stuff. I'd sure enjoy a DEEPER dive into that. Power to Brad for standing up and speaking THE truth and Jose for putting things in the correct sequence: understand and put things together FIRST, then focus on the sound you want and let go. Thanks also for echoing the viewpoint there seems to be a LOT of confusion around: paralysis comes from OVER analysis (not analysis).
I'm doing my best!
Excellent interview, Brad! Sure miss you in Columbus.
Loved the podcast Jose and Brad!
I think it is great to have both the real world jazz/gig experience and the educational experience. I’m lucky to have done my degree a bit later in life and found that having 10 years of bandstand experience gave me a better perspective and more realistic expectations when I got into school. I like how Brad really prioritizes music and inclusivity over academic achievements. Music degrees can be great but we have to know how to get the most out of our education. It’s also important to understand that there are elements that it won’t address and gaps we will need to fill in with our own explorations/experience. Great interview!
Hey Brad, great interview. Let me know when you are in Chicago.
Yo is Brad endorsed by Nike? When can I get a pair of the new Goodeys?
@10:16 AHAHA! That's one way to do it, Brad :)
There are seven major sphincters in the human body and 50 or 60 minor ones. Good interview though lol.
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