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Beyond the Bandstand: Jazz And Lessons From A Life In Motion

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Weekly stories that provide an insider's view of a veteran jazz musician's musical and life experiences on the bandstand, in concert halls, on the road, in the studio, and in the practice room, illuminating the more significant life lessons learned.

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  • Read a weekly blog post with limited access to substantial archived posts.

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  • Read a weekly blog post with full access to substantial archived posts. Annual subscribers save $21!
  • Periodic recordings from my personal archive of nearly 100 interviews I have conducted with well-known jazz musicians.
  • Occasional videos of myself riffing on subjects related to jazz or perhaps some in free-association about virtually any topic on my mind. Fasten your seatbelt!!

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About Todd Coolman

Author of weekly blog, โ€œBeyond The Bandstand.โ€

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