Simply put, a “fake book” is a book of lead sheets Lead-sheets are a basic musical skeleton of a tune with the melody and chords and lyrics (if any)...

The Deans are one of the finest bands in all of Ireland, they are entertaining and the soulful trio are really building up their pedigree even as you read this they are practicing and are displaying a fantastic ability to create original music that is wowing crowds all across the continent of Europe...

Joe’s Great Jazz CDs had a rough start, but Joe was pleased that after 15 years, his business was doing quite well...

1 Walk Along Beautiful Bayshore Boulevard If the shore and walking is something that you enjoy, this is one peaceful thing to do in Tampa...

All industries, including the motor trade, have been affected by economic recession Manufacturers have kept stock that is surplus to requirements and took advantage of the new scrap page scheme of the government just to give consumers good deal on new car...

Dancing is a great activity that may help people stay in shape There are many different types of dance and it is difficult to describe all their peculiarities even in a bulky manual...

How the largest of the ABC islands emerged from musical obscurity For jazz aficionados, the Caribbean has long been a popular tourist destination, as its entrenchment in the history of the music genre draws visitors from several countries each year...

The piano has been an integral part of jazz bands since the origin of jazz The best thing about it is that you can play jazz music as a soloist or as part of the band and thus the piano is also the most flexible musical instrument in a jazz band with its myriads of playing techniques...

Think of the southern states of the United States and the civil war springs into mind The south has always been big on revolutions including a musical one...

Even after all these years, jazz has remained one of the most popular musical styles in the world and each year sees new fans taking up an interest in it...

Jazz can be a very demanding style of dance, and it requires every dancer to push their body to perform well...

Cape Town’s musical pace is pretty laid back and leisurely compared to the wild and woolly music scene of Johannesburg...

The most important question to be answered is: What kind of music we wish to play The answer could be: Classical, Jazz, Pop or All and based on your answer the horn mouthpiece should be selected...

Body Of People Jazz Theatre Company in association with The Cochrane Theatre presents 'MILES AHEAD' The Cochrane Theatre, Southampton Row, Holborn, London WC1B 4AP Performance Dates - 16th & 17th September 2011 An evening of exciting & spirited Jazz Theatre not to be missed...

On a flying visit, sightseeing New York usually involves exploring some of the more iconic city landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building...

Jazz Guitar is one of the most challenging styles to learn It's improvisation techniques, unique and often abstract chords together with crazy scales makes studying jazz guitar a lifelong process...

Chicago is one of the most underrated cities in America and the world It is difficult to imagine that any city has contributed more to the American way of life than Chicago...

Since you are reading this article, it's clear to me that you are interested in exploring jazz Let me guess if you are one of the following...

Kyrenia holidays are about more than just pretty scenery, swimming in the sea and lying on the beach...

Jazz has largely remained a narrow and neglected genre in music, while pop and rock overshadow it But Chick Correa, one of jazz’ true legends, had managed to both maintain a steady reputation within his own field as well as crossing over and appealing to rock fans...

Mysterious, beguiling Havana has been charming visitors for decades, and remains the one essential place to visit on a Cuba holiday...

Every day we’re told the world is becoming more Americanised, but that, as all the best things are from America this is no bad thing...

Have you ever wondered why the Utah Jazz is named as such New Orleans, Louisiana was the birthplace of jazz, right...

Several music festivals have popped up throughout the Caribbean in recent years One of the best of these new festivals is the Cayman Jazz Fest held on Grand Cayman...

Jazz lovers in Toronto are spoilt for choice given the numerous jazz clubs in the city Compared to other cities such as Mississauga, Markham, Niagara Falls, Brampton and Toronto, Ontario has its fair share jazz clubs and frequent jazz concerts attended by leading jazz artists...

Alcohol abuse, America’s number one substance abuse problem, doesn’t play favorites For every person who needs a successful alcohol and drug rehab program, there are millions who never get started...

So you have decided that you want to be a drummer but is at a loss as to which genre of playing style you want to master...

Briefly, for those readers that do not know about The Secret, it’s about creating pictures in your head that direct your life...

The piano is an important musical instrument for jazz bands since the origin of jazz music and it can be played in the style of a solo performance or as part of a band...

In 2005, Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans hard and the subsequent flooding caused immense disruption to the city and its people...