

John Coltrane: A Spiritual Journey Through Music
More music and more teaching... Next week I will be leading a special five-part class at The Juilliard School Extension Division. This one is dedicated to the profound artistry of John Coltrane. Wednesdays 5:30-7pm EST October 20-Nov 17 Online only www.juilliard.edu-beyond/juilliard-extension


Q performs with music royalty
One thing a relocation has constantly reminded me is that there is always more to learn, more people to meet and the road of excellence is a life-long journey. I recently had the had opportunity to work with legendary singer/actress, Ms. Freda Payne. Though many people know her from her 1970 hit "Band of Gold", she has deep Jazz roots including her first recording released in 1963 that features the likes of Phil Woods, Zoot Sims, Hank Jones and more. She released a new reco