August 21, 2026
After crafting more than 150 instructional books, the esteemed player, educator and Hal Leonard author discusses his approach to teaching the heart and soul of American music.
April 30, 2026
In this exclusive preview of Music & Arts’ full-length interview, the pathbreaking composer and conductor recounts his unlikely origin story and thinks about where formal music education falls short.
April 20, 2026
Conquer All-County and All-State with these strategies from the eminent educator and saxophonist.
August 21, 2026
After crafting more than 150 instructional books, the esteemed player, educator and Hal Leonard author discusses his approach to teaching the heart and soul of American music.
April 30, 2026
In this exclusive preview of Music & Arts’ full-length interview, the pathbreaking composer and conductor recounts his unlikely origin story and thinks about where formal music education falls short.
April 20, 2026
Conquer All-County and All-State with these strategies from the eminent educator and saxophonist.
April 10, 2026
The DIVA Jazz Orchestra leader on technique, teaching, gear and why stuffing a blanket inside your bass drum isn’t the answer. Plus: the 5 common pitfalls for developing big-band drummers.
December 10, 2025
Now 80, the legendary trumpeter talks about his practice regimen, classic sessions with Steely Dan, Paul Simon and other icons, and that time he bonded — briefly and weirdly — with Miles Davis over wah-wah pedals.
