Well…a LOT, really. New album, new video, new resources, and more.
The new Origin Records album by the Mike Dana Jazz Orchestra, Farther (still), is out on September 18. You can watch a video, pre-order, or read the first 5-star review below.
Composers will enjoy watching Mike’s Jazz at the Library presentation “Under the Hood.” He talks about the creative beginnings, compositional processes, and inside scoops of eight of his popular charts. Each chart is then performed by the Jazz Composers Orchestra.
Starting a combo? Wondering about good rep for your band? Need proven warmups? Interested in free clinics—yes, FREE!—anywhere in the U.S. for your jazz band? Of course you are. 🙂 The Educators Toolbox is just what you’re looking for.
And if you’d just like to follow Mike’s musical journey, check out his page on All About Jazz.
Jazz Band Directors and Guitarists: I just uploaded TWO new videos: one on getting a great jazz guitar sound, and another on jazz guitar comping. Just cruise over to the Educators, Students, or Guitarist tabs in the main menu. Or, just hit the button 🙂