The other day I was listening to the “You’ll Hear It Podcast” with Peter Martin and Adam Maness (great podcast! If you’re not hip, check it out) and the episode was on Miles Davis’ “Someday My Prince Will…
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Sep 27, 2025
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Dawson Street Strut - Don Aliquo Transcription
My history with Nashville saxophonist Don Aliquo goes back over thirty years to our days in Pittsburgh. Don Jr. if you’re from the Burgh (His father, legendary saxophonist Don Aliquo, Sr. is still gigging and playing beautifully at age 96!!!)…
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Sep 16, 2025
A Masterclass in Shuffle | Gene Harris Trio Plus One
Probably two years ago or so I scribbled Gene Harris Trio + 1 on the piece of scratch manuscript paper attached to the clipboard on my desk. Someone I respect must’ve mentioned it in an interview or something. Fast forward…
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Sep 16, 2025
Sidesjunkie
Welcome to the blog! This space is mostly going to be about what I’m listening to. Back in college I got to study with saxophonist John Ellis for a year and would always show up to my lesson asking if…
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