Category Archives: summer

The Things We Did Last Summer

Posted on September 1, 2009 by

When I was in grammar school (many years ago) it was customary for the teacher to ask us to write a composition called “How I spent My Summer Vacation”. With this in mind, it certainly seems appropriate that the last … Continue reading →

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The Summer Knows (Theme from The Summer of ’42)

Posted on August 25, 2009 by

Is this piece in a major key or is it in a minor key?  This is a question that I will often ask my students. Whether the selection is a classical composition or a standard song, knowing the answer to … Continue reading →

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Summer Samba (So Nice)

Posted on August 18, 2009 by

After a rather rainy and cold month of July here in the Northeast, August arrived with sunny days, warmer temperatures and plenty of humidity. So returning to my summer series of blog posts after a six week break seems apropos. … Continue reading →

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Summer Wind, Swingin’ Sixties Sinatra Standard

Posted on June 30, 2009 by

The year was 1966 and by then I was thoroughly into jazz. Although my mother had been encouraging me to focus on playing the standards long before this major stylistic shift, I simply had to find my own timetable. Fortunately … Continue reading →

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Summer in Central Park Brings Memories of Great Music

Posted on June 23, 2009 by

Many of us have people in our lives who have given us a special gift that keeps on giving. When I was about 16 and had just become an avid jazz fan, a friend of my parents took note of … Continue reading →

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