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Dr. Will Smith's Playlist: Entertainment Attorney James Walker Visits My Music Business Class

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Saturday, April 18, 2015. Entertainment Attorney James Walker Visits My Music Business Class. This past Tuesday entertainment attorney James Walker came by my music business class and “schooled” the students on numerous aspects of the entertainment industry that his firm and many other attorneys handle. His presentation was fantastic and the students were thoroughly inspired. Thank you James for sharing your expertise and presenting it in a fun and engaging way. Labels: Bowie State University. Aside from...

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Dr. Will Smith's Playlist: May 2014

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Thursday, May 29, 2014. Cynda Williams Interview at Bowie State University. Monday, May 26, 2014. My Favorites (Jazz): "Straight No Chaser" – Miles Davis. In honor of Miles Davis’ birthday here is a review of another one of my favorite Miles Davis’ recordings:. When I first started to learn the blues one of the albums I went to was the Milestones. Album my parents had. I listened to “Straight No Chaser” I don’t know how many times and was blown away by all of the solos on this recording. I kept rewinding...

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Dr. Will Smith's Playlist: August 2014

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Friday, August 29, 2014. Charlie Parker: It’s Not What You Play But How You Play It. In honor of the birthday of Charlie “Bird” Parker I want to talk about his unmatched rhythmic approach and melodic phrasing. Aside from his wide interval skips between notes in his phrases, he has a way of creating space which elongates time and then cramming notes in a short amount of space at lightning speeds which shortens time. He is exhaustively exploring the extremes of time, harmony, rhythm and melody. If you watc...

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Dr. Will Smith's Playlist: September 2014

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Thursday, September 18, 2014. I was just featured in a wonderful blog about the music business www.recordingproject101.com. The article talks about some of my production work, teaching and television credits. I want to thank Changamire for reaching out to me and writing the article. You can read the article hear and also check out her blog as well. She has some great information about getting into the music business. Wednesday, September 17, 2014. Was one of the hosts. And drummer McClenty Hunter. I also...

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Dr. Will Smith's Playlist: Favorites

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This is a list of some of my favorite recordings that have shaped my musical tastes over the years:. Duke Ellington - "Satin Doll" 70th Birthday Concert. Dexter Gordon – “I Was Doing All Right”. John Coltrane - "Transition". Brian Blade Fellowship - "Crooked Creek". Sonny Stitt - "Ringin' In". Johnny Griffin - "The Way You Look Tonight". Joe Williams with Count Basie Orchestra - "That Kind of Woman". Miles Davis - "All of You". Charlie Parker - "Just Friends". Charlie Parker - "In the Still of the Night".

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Dr. Will Smith's Playlist: June 2014

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Thursday, June 26, 2014. Count Basie, Michael Jackson, the Blues and Pop Music. Many of these bands came through Kansas City because the corrupt politician Tom Pendergast who ran the town, had relaxed restrictions on liquor, gambling and prostitution. Music of course was a necessary accompaniment to this entertainment and jazz bands flocked to the town. Section (Italian for “all”) where the whole band would come back in for a grand ending. Count Basie – “One O’Clock Jump”. This actually sets the stage fo...

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Dr. Will Smith's Playlist: Remembering Ornette Coleman

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Thursday, June 11, 2015. Coleman’s album (which had Charlie Haden playing bass, another luminary who just passed last July) led the way for many in that style and his approach will be studied for years to come. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). New Jazz Improvisation Course. Follow us on Twitter:. Join us on Facebook:. Https:/ www.facebook.com/groups/drwillsmithsplaylist/. Making Money In the Music Biz. Great media music.com. Compose and Produce Music Like a Pro. Jazz as a Language. And How to Be an MC.

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Dr. Will Smith's Playlist: May 2015

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Friday, May 15, 2015. Tribute B.B. King. Whenever I told my sax students to learn how to play the blues I would tell them to listen to B.B. King. His phrasing and language encapsulated many of the important lines blues players played and besides the notes his expression was genuine and you felt like he was talking to you through the guitar. Pick any song any record and you’ll learn something about playing the blues. The Thrill is Gone – B.B. King. Labels: b.b. king. The thrill is gone. Harmony is built o...

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Dr. Will Smith's Playlist: June 2015

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Thursday, June 18, 2015. Coltrane’s “Alabama”: A Dedication to South Carolina. The journey to peace and harmony has been long. From slavery and voting rights to civil rights and now human rights, I do believe that we will get there some day. May those affected by the tragic shooting at the church in South Carolina yesterday, find peace and comfort at this time. Wednesday, June 17, 2015. Is there an unwritten code of what to sample and what not to sample? Being the music business teacher that I am, my fir...

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Dr. Will Smith's Playlist: April 2015

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Saturday, April 18, 2015. Entertainment Attorney James Walker Visits My Music Business Class. This past Tuesday entertainment attorney James Walker came by my music business class and “schooled” the students on numerous aspects of the entertainment industry that his firm and many other attorneys handle. His presentation was fantastic and the students were thoroughly inspired. Thank you James for sharing your expertise and presenting it in a fun and engaging way. Labels: Bowie State University. In R&B the...