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TRADING 4s Drs Modeste and Wes

TRADING 4s with Drs. Modeste & Wes

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What can the jazz process tell us about life: education, democracy, business, government, culture? Get in on the rhythm as Jackie Modeste, Ph.D. and Wesley J. Watkins, IV, Ph.D. trade fours on topics beyond the bandstand with special guests from around the globe. Dr. Modeste is an educator and founder of The Global Roundhouse, a boutique consulting firm that specializes in educational products. (http://theglobalroundhouse.com). “Dr. Wes” is Founder of The Jazz & Democracy Project® (http://www.jazzanddemocracy.com). Opening music: “Creole” by Etienne Charles from the album “Creole Soul” https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/creole/id660418377?i=660418379 Closing music: “The Folks” by Etienne Charles from the album “Creole Soul” https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-folks/id660418377?i=660418380 More at www.etiennecharles.com

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Did you know Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington traveled overseas in the early 1930s? Did you know jazz was used as a diplomatic tool during the Cold War? On Monday, August 5, 2013, we traded fours with Percussionist La Frae... more
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Classically trained but driven to jazz? How does jazz help us assert identity? What is it about swing that makes it so useful in collaborating? On Wednesday, August 14, 2013, we'll trade fours with pianist and composer Aaron Diehl. Call... more
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What makes the blues so special? What do you have to know in order to improvise? Can you create new sounds on a traditional instrument? On Tuesday, August 13, 2013, we'll trade fours with trombonist Wycliffe Gordon. Call in to... more
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What does the African influence around the globe tell us about integration, resilience, and community building? What can diasporic communities teach us about globalization? How does culture adapt to new geographies? Join us on... more
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What did Stacy Dillard have to say about standards, tradition, and innovation? What did he say about "Grooves" ? On Friday, August 9, 2013, we'll re-broadcast Stacy's show. Join us and... "Get in on the Rhythm"
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What did we learn this week? How did our discussions about jazz, education, business, and leadership influence our thinking? Join us on Thursday, August 8, 2013 with any questions, comments, and insights. Grow your brain and... "Get in... more
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How do the emotions of music form communities? How can the emotions of music help shape behavior? Can emotions generated through music connect or divide people? On August 7, 2013, we'll trade fours with Sven "Oliver" Muller,... more
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What life lessons are learned through jazz? What's jazz tell us about leadership, resilience, and teamwork? Can we learn to assert ourselves through jazz? What can jazz tell us about US identity? On Tuesday, August 6th we'll trade fours... more
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Did you know Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington traveled overseas in the early 1930s? Did you know jazz was used as a diplomatic tool during the Cold War? On Monday, August 5, 2013, we trade fours with Percussionist La Frae Sci... more
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