In our second episode with saxophonist Daniel Rotem, we discuss how he approaches composition, production, and delve further into his life at the monk institute. Stay tuned to learn about his upcoming Coltrane tribute album as well as his opinions on streaming. 

Bandcamp:
https://danielrotem.bandcamp.com/

Website:
https://www.danielrotem.com/

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6GCr7w4KotyKmm7JeFPRfQ?si=lb-B8crJSOK6jOPmNRvXWA

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/danielrotm/

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCutYv38EmIm7CW0B4zH304w

In this episode, we have pianist and composer Miro Sprague! We talk about his musical upbringing and how that led him to the Herbie Hancock Institute. We also discuss the album he has in the works and how he's handling that amidst the current pandemic. Don't forget to check out the links below!

Help out the Equal Justice Initiative
https://eji.org/criminal-justice-reform/

Support Miro Sprague

Private Lessons!
https://www.mirosprague.com/teaching
https://www.mirosprague.com/contact

Website
https://www.mirosprague.com/music

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/mirosprague/

Soundcloud
https://soundcloud.com/user-924886949

Rei and Antonio dive into the creative and hilarious mind of Keyboardist Jacob Mann. We go through his background in music and how that led to him playing in LA and creating his rather famous youtube channel. We also take an in-depth look at his process of creating his albums Greatist hits vol. 1 & Greatist hits vol. 2.

PRE-ORDER HIS UPCOMING ALBUM HERE: https://jacobmann.bandcamp.com/album/106

Support Jacob Mann

Band Camp
https://jacobmann.bandcamp.com/music

Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC87jzzbvWiVgdXlOd-95coQ

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6cM1vbrKTztN2uNjH8ub6F?autoplay=true

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/jacobmannmusic/?hl=en

Twitter
https://twitter.com/jacobmannmusic?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

1 Minute Jazz Orchestra/
https://oneminutejazz.bandcamp.com/

If you want to see Jacob Mann do more 1 Minuet Jazz Orchestrations follow these instructions! 

To make a video submission:
1. Email your video to [email protected]
2. Send a $20 venmo to @jacobmannmusic (OR Paypal $20 to [email protected])

Youtube links

Pete Wheeler
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6OoiJMgo48

Salmon Cannon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2z3ZyGlqUkA

Shrek Live
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMZ-2mUrkPI

In this episode, we invite saxophonist and activist Caroline Davis! We talk about her history with music, psychology, and how she combines the two mediums into her music. We also discuss the lack of representation of women and other minority groups within jazz culture. (Photo credit: Jacob Hand) 

Be on the lookout for a date for Jazz for Jalil! They are currently deciding on a later date for the event. 

Wikipedia's list of women in Jazz

She is playing a virtual event for the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music on August 19th from 7-8pm est. She'll be performing a piece by Mary Lou Williams, as well as speaking on the study of Jazz & Gender with Sarah Elizabeth Charles!

Caroline Davis Website
Caroline Davis Bandcamp
Caroline Davis Youtube
Caroline Davis Instagram
Caroline Davis Twitter

Daniel Rotem, pleasant human, arranger, composer, Berklee/ Herbie Hancock institute graduate, music enhancer, and tenor saxophonist shares tidbits on his journey as a musician and his thoughts on jazz education.

Check out his Bandcamp
https://danielrotem.bandcamp.com/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/danielrotm/
Website
https://www.danielrotem.com/about

Join Antonio Navarrete and guest Bobby Grigas as they deep dive into the LA scene and Bob's work as a musician and as an educator.

Rei and Antonio interview their first guest Danilo Gutierrez! A classmate and friend of the two, Danilo discloses his history with music and how he got to where he is now. Join us as we pick the mind of a fellow jazz student.

Follow his Instagram: @danii.gtrz

Rei and Antonio discuss motivation and how it can affect the creative process.

Rei and Antonio disclose their origins on music and how they came to play the Alto Saxophone.