Jason explains how jazz musicians and baseball players are more alike than you would think, and helps you understand how musicians communicate during a performance.

HD: Watching Jazz (in High Definition)

Apr 12th, 2013 1m 39s

Jason explains how jazz musicians and baseball players are more alike than you would think, and helps you understand how musicians communicate during a performance.

The Jazz Audience (in Standard Definition)

Apr 5th, 2013 2m 34s

What are your musical “tastes?” Jason talks about what the responsibility of the audience is, and gives some tips about how to enjoy a jazz performance.

HD: The Jazz Audience (in High Definition)

Apr 5th, 2013 2m 34s

What are your musical “tastes?” Jason talks about what the responsibility of the audience is, and gives some tips about how to enjoy a jazz performance.

Vamping (in Standard Definition)

Mar 27th, 2013 5m 12s

Jason and the band improvise and vamp using the classic “Ain’t Misbehavin’” by Fats Waller. Make sure to pay attention to Jason’s new headwear.

HD: Vamping (in High Definition)

Mar 27th, 2013 5m 12s

Jason and the band improvise and vamp using the classic “Ain’t Misbehavin’” by Fats Waller. Make sure to pay attention to Jason’s new headwear.

Evidence (in Standard Definition)

Mar 22nd, 2013 5m 32s

How is Jazz like a football play? Jason explains “hits” in jazz—and how players know how to navigate the music. The band then plays “Evidence” by Thelonious Monk to illustrate the point.

HD: Evidence (in High Definition)

Mar 22nd, 2013 5m 32s

How is Jazz like a football play? Jason explains “hits” in jazz—and how players know how to navigate the music. The band then plays “Evidence” by Thelonious Monk to illustrate the point.

Improvisation (in Standard Definition)

Mar 20th, 2013 3m 29s

Using the metaphor of “Harold and the Purple Crayon,” Jason explains what jazz means and how it works.

HD: Improvisation (in High Definition)

Mar 20th, 2013 3m 29s

Using the metaphor of “Harold and the Purple Crayon,” Jason explains what jazz means and how it works.

Infospace (in Standard Definition)

Mar 15th, 2013 3m 45s

While listening to a recording of a financial report, Jason creates a new composition using the sound of the reporter’s voice as his inspiration

HD: Infospace (in High Definition)

Mar 15th, 2013 3m 45s

While listening to a recording of a financial report, Jason creates a new composition using the sound of the reporter’s voice as his inspiration.

Ringing My Phone (in Standard Definition)

Mar 13th, 2013 3m 47s

Jason talks about the musicality of language, and then plays his original composition, "Ringing My Phone."

HD: Ringing My Phone (in High Definition)

Mar 13th, 2013 3m 47s

Jason talks about the musicality of language, and then plays his original composition, "Ringing My Phone."

Skateboarding (in Standard Definition)

Mar 6th, 2013 4m 28s

The Kennedy Center’s Artistic Advisor for Jazz Jason Moran introduces himself and shares his thoughts on innovation and creativity—through the lens of skateboarding and Jazz.

HD: Skateboarding (in High Definition)

Mar 6th, 2013 4m 28s

The Kennedy Center’s Artistic Advisor for Jazz Jason Moran introduces himself and shares his thoughts on innovation and creativity—through the lens of skateboarding and Jazz.

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