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The Imperfect “Democracy”
Rational and Irrational Thoughts

The Imperfect “Democracy”

Posted on June 19, 2021 by Chris Fagan • 1 Comment

For you folks that are tuning in from Canada, Europe, and beyond, let me just say YES, I knew the United States was messed up, but not just how messed up until the unthinkable happened four years ago. Months after the nightmare has ended, I still give thanks every day that the democracy, imperfect as … Continue reading →

Herb Sherry Orchestra Tribute
Rational and Irrational Thoughts

Herb Sherry Orchestra Tribute

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Chris Fagan • 2 Comments

I was briefly involved with the Herb Sherry organization in the 80’s while trying to survive as a newcomer in New York City. Playing single engagements or “clubdates” was a way to make some low commitment money back then. Due to musicians being forced into lower echelon work by a collapsing music biz, I used … Continue reading →

It Rains Like Just About Every Day in Seattle During the Winter
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It Rains Like Just About Every Day in Seattle During the Winter

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Chris Fagan • Leave a comment

But I think it’s finally starting to stop Continue reading →

Ballads Are Love Songs, But….
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Ballads Are Love Songs, But….

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Chris Fagan • 2 Comments

…I find the mood of this tune so melancholy that it’s a helpful release for the heartbreak humanity constantly washes over itself. Continue reading →

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Good Times in the Northwest…

Posted on March 27, 2021 by Chris Fagan • Leave a comment

It was like being at the beach after cold, wet Seattle winter. Here’s to herd immunity so we can travel again… Continue reading →

Stand Alone Playing
Rational and Irrational Thoughts

Stand Alone Playing

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Chris Fagan • Leave a comment

Hey folks, I wanted to share this part of an ongoing avenue of my practice to develop “stand alone” solo playing of both standards and free tunes. This one is actually All the Things You Are with an extended variation on the traditional intro. The goal of course is for it to make compositional sense … Continue reading →

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New Obsession: drums

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Chris Fagan • Leave a comment

I started a covid project of learning “some drums” and thanks to all the fantastic learning tools available that talented folks have offered up on the internet, the project has turned into a full time obsession. Check out this fantastic tutorial on the Elvin groove on Night Has 1000 I’s Continue reading →

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Lizards Reunion Concert Live Stream

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Chris Fagan • Leave a comment

  Hey jazz friends, We got Ty Bailie back for a reunion concert at Jazz Clubs NW which was a real blast.  See the stream below where we play a ton of the album tunes from Our Modern Lifestyle and Freebird and Other Jazzy Things.   Unfortunately Dave Peterson could not join us but stay … Continue reading →

Cool Jazz Stuff

Innovations in jazz have been rhythmic ones

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Chris Fagan • 2 Comments

Peter Erskine has shared this amazing google docs spreadsheet with links to tracks from the planet’s best drummers along with brief commentary.  A true gift for anyone continuing their study of the tradition and what it has meant to art and American culture.  Enjoy Continue reading →

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Giant Steps by John Coltrane….the covid19 quarantine edition

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Chris Fagan • Leave a comment

AND PLEASE DO VISIT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR REGULARLY ADDED VIDEOS!! https://www.youtube.com/user/jazzpocalypse Continue reading →

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