“Excellent, thanks!”

“This masterclass was a gift!”

“Loved his II-V-I demos & embellishments!”

“Thanks so much! A great day in JazzHeaven!”

“Good reminder to remember the importance of relaxing!”

[00:00:00]: Intro: NY, Cassandra Wilson, Metheny & Toots
[00:02:51]: First Subject: Letting Go of Ego
[00:03:17]: In a Sentimental Mood (Performance)
[00:05:19]: Be About the Sound: Lesson from Herbie
[00:06:50]: Harmonica Tips: Connect with Instrument
[00:09:01]: Use Harder Instruments to Master Sound
[00:10:06]: Long Tones & Dynamic Control
[00:11:46]: Practicing Scales Slow & Relaxed
[00:14:16]: Inverting Major/Minor Scales Exercise
[00:16:26]: “Prayer” with Federico González Peña
[00:17:39]: “Prayer” Performance (feat. Mark Kibble of Take 6)
[00:25:36]: Reflecting on “Prayer” – Vibe Over Chops
[00:26:31]: How “Prayer” Was Composed
[00:29:51]: [Q&A] Sound vs. Tone
[00:32:25]: Second Subject: Playing Slow & Ballads
[00:35:50]: Ballad Performance Demo
[00:37:14]: In the Moment – Nothing to Prove
[00:39:26]: Music as Color & Painting
[00:40:51]: Freedom & Multiple Paths in Music
[00:42:58]: It’s All about How You RESOLVE & the Vibe
[00:43:29]: Wayne Shorter: Understanding of the Moment
[00:45:19]: Strong Groove/Pulse: Tain, Marcus Miller, Herbie
[00:49:38]: “Americana” Improv with Romain Collin & Frisell
[00:54:01]: The Power of Taking Your Time
[00:54:59]: Coltrane Tune Demo
[00:59:32]: [Q&A] Groove Tips: Michael Jackson Practice
[01:02:05]: Practice with Metronome & Recordings
[01:03:10]: Learning Freddie Hubbard’s “Birdlike”
[01:04:35]: [Q&A] Practical Ear Training Exercises
[01:05:42]: [Q&A] Tone: Herbie, Jarrett, Metheny, Frisell
[01:08:09]: [Q&A] Chick Corea & II-V-I Embellishments
[01:11:29]: [Q&A] Playing with Lyle Mays’ Genius
[01:13:21]: On Playing with Kenny Werner: Letting Go Even More
[01:14:50]: Closing Thoughts
[01:15:10]: Final Performance