Monthly Archives: June 2014

Blindfold Test: First Attempt

Posted on June 27, 2014 by jschott

     I have always enjoyed the DownBeat “Blindfold Test” feature in each issue, in which a famous or up-and-coming jazz musician is played one track each from several Jazz albums with no information, asked to guess the musicians and … Continue reading →

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John Schott interviews John Schott about Dream Kitchen

Posted on June 21, 2014 by jschott

On the occasion of Dream Kitchen re-uniting to play at Jupiter in Berkeley on June 28, I sat down for a chat with bandleader, guitarist and vocalist John Schott.  John Schott: You’ve spoken several times in therapy sessions of your … Continue reading →

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Guitar Player Reader’s Poll

Posted on June 17, 2014 by jschott

       Now, I don’t want to beat up on ol’ Guitar Player magazine, which I’ve read since I was a kid, and still read today at the library. They publish great things, and naturally, some less than great … Continue reading →

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