Dennis sandole s unique jazz pedagogy current research in jazz online journal dec 20 this article will investigate the jazz pedagogical literature of dennis sandole, a legendary philadelphiabased teacher, theorist, performer, and composer who is perhaps best known for having been john coltranes theory and improvisation teacher and mentor. A paperpresentation powerpoint on dennis sandole s unique jazz teaching and music delivered by thomas scott mcgill in 2012. View academics in jazz pedagogy, dennis sandole on academia. Benny golson introduction this paper will investigate the jazz pedagogical literature of dennis sandole, a legendary philadelphiabased teacher, theorist, performer, and composer who is perhaps most wellknown for having been john coltranes theory and improvisation teacher and mentor. Jul 22, 2016 the unique jazz pedagogy of dennis sandole thomas scott mcgill temple university american jazz theoristpedagogue dennis sandole 192000 was an exceptional and legendary composerteacher who taught such important jazz artists as john coltrane. Amazing because of the sheer quality and quantity and variety of the material. Jazz guitar studies with dennis sandole a unique look into the creative world of studying with legendary jazz teacher and theorist dennis sandole. Shortly thereafter he begins playing and recording with name. Unique because it is the record of a very okay, extremely serious students time with one of the great teachers in jazz, dennis sandole. Balan is a certified suzuki teacher with certifications through book 5. The unique jazz pedagogy of dennis sandole thomas scott mcgill temple university american jazz theoristpedagogue dennis sandole 192000 was an exceptional and legendary composerteacher who taught such important jazz artists as john coltrane, pat martino, james moody, art farmer, benny golson and many others. Matthew shipp born december 7, 1960 is an american pianist, composer, and bandleader.
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