I love Steve Nelson. He has played a lot(and think he still does) with Dave Holland's band.
Check Nelson on Wikipedia:
Things to do with Rhythm, time and Swing. This is the chapter, when I complete some lessons for this section they will appear here!
John Piper's essay on swinging.
Here's something I'm posting that I think helps students to understand how different keys relate to each other (modes, major keys, relative minor etc). It also helps teachers when teaching it.
Unbelievable! His hands, the rolls. He's incredible. I'm moving to Thailand. Later!
Here's the lead sheet to the Vince Guaraldi tune. It's not the etude, but this is what I'd hand the band and we'd follow it. It's the simplest breakdown of the tune and then everyone adds whatever they want. You know just like the Real Book tunes.
This is a multi part lesson. In here is also a lesson plan with all the parts together.
Check out this video!!! Two giants!! Amazing!!
Joe Locke is not only a great player, but a real spokesman for the instrument. He travels all around the world and and has a great stage presence. Check him out!
This section will cover articles on maintaining the vibes.