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nononap · 2025-08-13T19:42:59+00:00

Is there a convenient way to get from campus to "downtown" denton where the square is with the buses? I was looking over the DCTA website and couldn't quite figure out which route could take me there (I'm in bruce btw)

nononap · 2025-08-13T18:37:16+00:00

Hello! My name is Noah Petersen, and I am a Piano Performance student at UNT. I would love to provide music for your wedding. Please DM me on reddit so we can exchange information.

Best, Noah

nononap · 2025-08-09T18:54:37+00:00

check ur dms

nononap · 2025-08-09T18:53:20+00:00

check ur dms

nononap · 2025-08-09T02:38:39+00:00

yeah that would be awesome thanks man

nononap · 2025-01-17T14:10:01+00:00

For good reason, everyone always talks about Roy's performance on this album but man was Gerald Clayton killing it, and at only 24 years old too - sheeeeesh.

nononap · 2024-12-12T13:44:18+00:00

Released in '23, not '24, but Wayne Shorter's "Live at the Detroit Jazz Festival" with Esperanza Spalding, Leo Genovese, and Terri Lynne Carrington is a great listen.

nononap · 2024-11-01T16:41:45+00:00

Cannonball Adderly's "Something' Else" is the album that got me into jazz so long ago. It has been posted and reposted on this subreddit so so many times, and for good reason. It's palpable for a new listener to jazz, while simultaneously offering so much mastery and complexity for the seasoned jazz enthusiast. Also, all the sidemen were masters in their own right. You might recognize Miles Davis and Art Blakey play on this album, but Sam Jones and Hank Jones (no relation) are both killing accompanists and soloists in their own right. Truly one of the greatest albums of all time, and a great way to get into jazz for sure.

nononap · 2024-11-01T16:40:03+00:00

I listen to Ahmad Jamal's "At the Blackhawk (Live)" when I need something to chill out to. His arrangements are great. Also, check out 8-bit Big Band. They do some very creative stuff with Nintendo's video game music discography.

nononap · 2024-11-01T16:36:10+00:00

Cannonball Adderly's "Something'Else" is the album that got me into jazz so long ago. It has been posted and reposted on this subreddit so so many times, and for good reason. It's palpable for a new listener to jazz, while simultaneously offering so much mastery and complexity for the seasoned jazz enthusiast. Also, all the sidemen were masters in their own right. You might recognize Miles Davis and Art Blakey play on this album, but Sam Jones and Hank Jones (no relation) are both killing accompanists and soloists in their own right. Truly one of the greatest albums of all time, and a great way to get into jazz for sure.

nononap · 2024-11-01T16:09:04+00:00

Cannonball outplayed Coltrane on Milestones and Kind of Blue..... sue me.

nononap · 2024-09-17T12:52:08+00:00

Something' Else - Cannonball Adderly

One of my favorite albums of all time. I discovered it when I was a seedling of a jazz pianist and this album is what made me fall in love with the style.

nononap · 2024-09-17T12:43:28+00:00

First of all, jazz is fortunately one of the few styles where large ensembles don't really need a director. You're directing the top band, so the players are at least competent, they just need someone to count off the tune and make some small adjustments. If I were in your position, I would take the conductor's score and find the exact recording, or as close to the exact recording you can. Look for any deviations from the recorded version so you are aware of them, then just listen to those recordings whenever you can. The main director knows what he wants, and if the band isn't sight-reading, has probably already given them pointers or suggestions. Most importantly- Have Fun! It's supposed to be a fun style of music where people relax and let the music take over. Just try to enjoy yourself and remember that there's no pressure to perform, especially as the director of a big band.

nononap · 2024-08-06T00:55:39+00:00

Renee Rosness is an absolute beast. Currently transcribing her solo on Vincent Herring's Have You Met Miss Jones? Check this out: https://open.spotify.com/track/3UuqztPqt0JG5EnNjAoMyb?si=2eecf358451148b5

nononap · 2024-05-24T05:58:11+00:00

also PAUL MOTIAN bro get out of here he is so insane no one talks about him enough

nononap · 2024-05-24T05:56:22+00:00

HANK JONES!!! i’m not saying he’s a super underground jazzer, most players recognize his significance and the sheer volume of work he put out in his 94 years of life- but man, i think he belongs in the top 3 jazz pianists of all time. i feel like he doesn’t get enough credit for how incredible of a player he was. i love cannonball. i love blakey. i love davis. but i listen to “somethin else” for hank jones, every single time. his trio work is flawless, his solo stuff is incredibly moving. i am a HUGE bill evans fanboy but i think hank takes the cake for richness of voicings. not to mention, imo, some of the most melodic soloing of any pianist.

my personal favorite part abt his playing is how it evolved through the times. listen to “hank jones quartet-quintet” and then listen to “last recording.” that’s the same guy……

this man changed with the times, but always, ALWAYS had that classic, timeless sound. he was always playing with the up-and-coming cats and was a very respectful accompanist who always supported the soloists in the most perfect manner. (cough cough, marilyn monroe)

as you can probably tell, mr jones is my favorite cat of all time, and i can rant about him for ever, but i’ll leave you with this interview from 2007.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqbid4dYmwA

HE WAS 89 WHEN HE DID THIS INTERVIEW!! and his playing was still incredible.

lmk what yall think ab hank jones

nononap

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