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The Horns The first three shows in this series have explained the basic structure of a jazz tune, introduced the concept of standards, and discussed the importance of the rhythm section in a jazz group. This week’s show is focused on horns and will wrap up what is now a two-part show about the main … Continue reading Radio Faux Show Volume 3, Number 5: Intro To Jazz (The Horns)
The Rhythm Section The first two shows in this series have explained the basic structure of a jazz tune and introduced the concept of standards. At this point, we’ve heard a variety of jazz tunes and started to gain a basic understanding of how jazz works and sounds. I think the next logical step is … Continue reading Radio Faux Show Volume 3, Number 4: Intro To Jazz (The Rhythm Section)
Jazz Standards If you have not read the last show of this series, Anatomy of a Jazz Tune, feel free to go back and read it. This Faux Show series is presented as an Intro to Jazz, especially created for those who want to begin an investigation into jazz. Introduction When we turn on the … Continue reading Radio Faux Show Volume 3, Number 3: Intro To Jazz (Jazz Standards)
The Anatomy of a Jazz Tune As I explained in my last announcement, the format of the Radio Faux Show is changing to one focused more on music education. How to start this new format was easy to decide because there is one type of music that I believe I am well versed in but … Continue reading Radio Faux Show Volume 3, Number 2: Intro To Jazz (Anatomy of a Jazz Tune)
Welcome to the new Radio Faux Show! After two years of making the Radio Faux Show and providing over eighty posts and playlists, I have decided to change the format. I may return to the old format now and then if the mood strikes me, but the regularly scheduled, regimented format of the old show … Continue reading Announcement: The New Radio Faux Show
This Week's Theme: Best of 2022 This week's Faux Show is a classic countdown list. I have included several different Best of the Year selections followed by a Top 20 albums countdown. This is the first show of the third year of Faux Shows, but it is also the last that will follow the original … Continue reading Radio Faux Show Volume 3, Number 1 (January 1, 2023): Best of 2022
This Week's Theme: Most Wonderful Time Of The Year This year's four-part holiday-themed Faux Show series wraps up with a selection of traditional holiday songs. This mix of carols, hymns, and standards presents what most people consider the music of the holidays. As always, the songs span across different genres and decades. If you are … Continue reading Radio Faux Show Volume 2, Number 46 (December 18, 2022): Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
This Week's Theme: Santa Claus Keeps Coming To Town Part three of this four-part, holiday-themed Faux Show series includes forty-two different versions of "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" by forty-two different artists. Every year at the Faux household, we select one holiday standard and make a massive playlist of as many versions as we … Continue reading Radio Faux Show Volume 2, Number 45 (December 11, 2022): Santa Claus Keeps Coming To Town
This Week's Theme: Happy Holidays As I wrote one year ago for the 2021 Happy Holidays Faux Show: Part two of this four-part, holiday-themed Faux Show series is focused on songs that aren't part of the holiday canon, but are full of holiday spirit. Unlike last week's show, this week's songs are clearly identifiable as … Continue reading Radio Faux Show Volume 2, Number 44 (December 4, 2022): Happy Holidays
This Week's Theme: Merry Xmas We have a tradition at the Faux household that requires a little bit of explanation. Before we met, Ms. Faux spent every holiday season singing - performing in small groups, choirs, churches, and public venues. She started as a child and continued to sing into her adulthood. Although I can't … Continue reading Radio Faux Show Volume 2, Number 43 (November 27, 2022): Merry Xmas
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