Saxophonist Denis DiBlasio; Adapting and Thriving With Improvisation, Composing and Teaching, Ep 228

Denis DiBlasio is a saxophonist, flutist, composer, arranger, and Full Professor and Director of the Jazz Performance and Composition Programs at Rowan University. Denis was the Musical Director and composed and arranged for the Maynard Ferguson Band for 5 years. He is a published author of five texts on jazz improvisation, and a recording artist for Encounter and RadScape Records with 12 CDs under his name. His many compositions, arrangements, and articles are available through publishers such as Jamey Aebersold, Belwin, Hal Leonard, Kendor, and many others. He is also a clinician and educator for the Yamaha Music Corporation of America. You can catch his Bio, and all of his links on our website. In this episode, we talked about: 🎷 Being a director of Jazz Studies at Maynard Ferguson Institute of Jazz 🎷 The importance of listening 🎷 Teaching and learning–now vs then 🎷 Influence of the big band era 🎷 His past, current, and upcoming projects 🎷 And much more! Looking for pro saxophone tips from top players? Our Patreon supporters enjoy access to unique advice from the many saxophonists featured on our show. These gems are shared nowhere else! Show your support and get more info on our Patreon site.