Introduction: In the realm of jazz, where notes dance and melodies weave tales, neurodivergent adult learners embark on a unique musical journey. Drawing inspiration from Wynton Marsalis, renowned jazz trumpeter and advocate for music education, this blog post amalgamates his insights with practical tips to empower neurodivergent individuals in mastering the art of jazz trumpet […]
Jazz, as an art form, has long been recognized for its ability to convey deep emotions and transcendental experiences. It has an inherent spirituality that touches the souls of both musicians and listeners alike. In relation to the project on “Zadok the Priest,” exploring the spirituality in jazz can provide a fascinating parallel. The spiritual […]
We are proud to announce that Angeleisha L. Rodgers has been named the new artistic director for the Nokuri Arts Society. Angeleisha L. Rodgers is rapidly making her mark as one of today’s most sought after trumpet players in New York City. A native of Virginia, she recieve her undergraduate degree Virginia State University, where […]
New Legacy: My Most Memorable Musical Experience Charmaine M. Nokuri At that tender age of nine, when I started playing the trumpet, I didn’t know how the selection of this instrument would shape my journey as an African American female and the valuable lessons about perseverance I would learn as I grew as a musician. […]
[draft] Why Girls Should Learn CODE & JAZZ hose up ? S/O to all my favorite Poets aka Dunbar you can come hang at my house & shed if you stir crazy. Party at my house inbox me if you down. I have limited space so only a few can come. 4:20 my house will […]
PREFACE So I have insomnia super bad & my fibroids have me in pain, trying to self soothe with some meditating & writing. Here is my thesis about the Corona Virus based on tracking its growth & looking at various outcomes through news, history & predictive analytics graphs. Democracy may die in the darkness like […]
I can remember one day on Facebook being castigated by this white jazz vocalist as not being a serious student of jazz because I didnt like Louis Armstrong. I also remember wanting to rip out this white jazz trumpet teacher’s tongue when he said John Coltrane was the same as Louis Armstrong because “its all […]
I’ve been wondering about this. There are so many variables involved with tone production in brass playing I wonder if being highly analytical is sort of a requirement in order to be a great trumpet player. (Really mastering anything requires analysis but I play the trumpet so that is my focus). Like I had this […]