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Heroes and Influences
Shelton Berg
Shelton Berg is a Professor of Jazz Studies at the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music. He is a jazz pianist, composer, and arranger, who in addition to recording and releasing his own work has done arrangements for KISS, Richard Marx, and Elliot Smith, among others. He has recorded or appeared with world-class jazz musicians like Woody Herman, Louis Bellson, Freddie Hubbard, and Randy Brecker. |
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Description: Shelly Berg, Professor of Jazz Studies at the University of Southern California, lists some of his heroes such as Oscar Peterson, Art Tatum, Herbie Hancock, and Hank Jones. Berg also shares the importance having a hero, especially when starting out. It's a benchmark. He suggests to jazz band directors to have the same song playing each day to help students gain a deeper understanding of the piece. There is a correlation between that and a hero.
Shoot Date: Nov-05 |
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