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Terrific soundtrack for when you need to unwind and get a little work done

Ryan Welton March 21, 2022

The ‘Sunday Scaries’ are upon us, and a wave...

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For piano players: Tasty ending to Rodgers-Hammerstein’s ‘My Favorite Things’

Ryan Welton December 24, 2021

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays wherever you might be...

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My New Year’s Resolutions For 2021

Ryan Welton January 4, 2021

Resolutions. Do you make them? I’m 50 now, and...

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Best new contemporary jazz sound comes from sax player Justin Young

Ryan Welton January 20, 2018

This is a totally self-serving post. But if you...

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One dude’s opinion: Al Jarreau’s 5 Best Songs

Ryan Welton February 13, 2017

With the death of Al Jarreau today, another great...

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The Weeknd: A smooth jazz interpretation

Ryan Welton February 5, 2017

Since I re-started posting videos to YouTube late last...

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“Take Five,” a lesson in digital patience

Ryan Welton January 15, 2017 3

Learning to play this song, in all its 5/4...

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