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In jazz the tradition of mentorship runs deep, only relatively recently in the academy, so i dont really see playing and teaching as separate activities, but rather just different components of being a jazz musician. Jamey aebersold jazz does not accept liability for incorrect spelling, printing errors including prices, incorrect manufacturers specifications, or grammatical inaccuracies in any product included in the jamey aebersold jazz catalog or website. The ensembles also offer student composers and arrangers the chance to. Including sheet music, songbooks, methods, scores and exam pieces. Westlake jazz is committed to bringing quality performances and experiences to the westlake community.
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