Engaging Different Learning Styles in Jazz Education

Rod Pierson
Dennis Green

November 19, 2010
Iowa All State Music Festival

Rod Pierson and Dennis Green's breakout session discussed different ways to engage students in learning about jazz, both highly engaged, experienced players as well as beginners.

The videos below are some examples, running the gamut from simple concepts to intricate playing. A more detailed explanation and recommendations for incorporating into curriculum can be found in the presentation notes.

How The Pros Look

Miles Davis & Gil Evans, "New Rhumba

 

Chris Botti - "My Funny Valentine"

 

John Coltrane - "Impressions"

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Phil Woods & David Sanborn - "Seńor Blues"

 

 

Then and Now - Making Jazz out of Rock Standards

"Smells Like Teen Spirit"

Nirvana

The Bad Plus

"Rehab"

Amy Winehouse

Jeff Lorber

"Won't Get Fooled Again"

The Who

CSI Miami

Wave Mechanics Union

Stefon Harris, Autotuned!

 

Fantasia Barrina, "Summertime"

 

Chris Botti & Katherine McPhee "I've Got You Under My Skin"

 

Weather Report & Manhattan Transfer "Birdland"

 

Kurt Elling & Al Jarreau "Take Five"

 

 

Coldplay like you've never heard them before:

 

The Birth of Pop Culture?

Using Video to Illustrate Basic Jazz Concepts:

Wynton Marsalis "Happy Birthday"

 

Oscar Peterson gives Dick Cavitt a piano lesson

 

Duke Ellington "Model of Leadership"

 

Lewis Nash & The MVP Mindset

 

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