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Veteran trumpeter Terence Blanchard leading younger bandmates

Jazz: The Mentorship Model for Aspiring Younger Musicians Has Changed

One of the great things about jazz is that it bridges generations. Because it relies on interactive improvisation and live performance, and thus can’t be completely taught in a classroom or with a book, aspiring younger musicians seek the direct guidance of older, wiser ones. And more experienced musicians have plenty of reasons to take [...]