WHY JAZZ MUSIC?

WHY JAZZ MUSIC?

Fifty years ago I began playing the alto saxophone in my fifth-grade band.  I haven’t stopped playing since.  I grew up during the 60’s and 70’s.  This was the era of the Beatles, Rolling Stones,  Jimi Hendrix, Simon & Garfunkel and Bob Dylan.  It was also the...
WHY DO WE CALL OURSELVES JAZZ BY DESIGN COMBO?

WHY DO WE CALL OURSELVES JAZZ BY DESIGN COMBO?

Jazz is a great American art form that has long been the go-to for live entertainment. Jazz music is the perfect genre to provide a background to allow people to talk and have fun. The essence of jazz allows it to be creative and flexible.  The word “Design” signifies...