Nick Finzer Music Blog
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Nick Finzer is one of the most dynamic musicians of the millennial generation. An award-winning composer, producer, entrepreneur, educator, and trombonist, Finzer is bringing the joy and power of Jazz to traditional fans and the most modern 21st-century audiences. He's on a mission to be a passionate voice defining the sound of Jazz in this age.
Nick Finzer Music Blog
3M ago
Trombonist Nick Finzer celebrates jazz legend JJ Johnson’s centennial with “Legacy”, an album that honors the icon’s past and commemorates his still-living legacy, brought to life by Johnson’s own longstanding band members
NEW YORK, N.Y. - The year 2024 marks something special for many jazz musicians and trombonists alike: the centennial of JJ Johnson, one of the genre’s profound luminaries and all-time most influential trombonists. In honor of this magnanimous moment in jazz history, trombonist, composer, educator, and Outside in Music label CEO Nick Finzer has programmed a series of festivi ..read more
Nick Finzer Music Blog
5M ago
Happy Holidays everyone! I’ve got a new single out: “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”!
Featuring a great band:
Liya Grigorian - Piano
Raul Reyes - Bass
Gary Kerkezou - Drums
More to come from this session…
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Nick Finzer Music Blog
5M ago
I’m so honored to be on Downbeat Magazines 2023 Trombonist of the year list! Some great company on this list… many of my teacher and mentors and hero’s ..read more
Nick Finzer Music Blog
5M ago
Big thanks to DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE for highlighting my latest release, DREAMS VISIONS ILLUSIONS in their JUNE 2023 Issue! 4.5 stars is a personal best across all my albums so far from them ..read more
Nick Finzer Music Blog
5M ago
I’m so excited! My band Hear & Now is making our debut at Dizzy’s Club in New York City!
TICKETS!
“DREAMS, VISIONS, ILLUSIONS” BY NICK FINZER AND “HEAR AND NOW” IS A CHAMBER MUSIC AMERICA NEW JAZZ WORKS COMMISSION FUNDED THROUGH THE DORIS DUKE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
I so hope you can join us for this debut performance, and World Premiere of my new piece “Dreams, Visions, Illusions” for my band - Hear & Now!
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Nick Finzer Music Blog
5M ago
My new book, Create, Connect, Repeat is finally out!
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Nick Finzer Music Blog
5M ago
Thanks to Downbeat Magazine for this wonderful review of Out of Focus (4 stars ..read more
Nick Finzer Music Blog
5M ago
I’m excited to announce that I am a recipient of a NEW JAZZ WORKS Grant from Chamber Music America! I’m excited to follow up my last release “Cast of Characters” with a brand new work for my jazz sextet!
Look out for the new music in Summer 2022!
NEW JAZZ WORKS
Funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
A total of $493,000 was awarded to 15 jazz ensembles through the New Jazz Works program, which supports the creation of new works by professional U.S.-based composer-led jazz ensembles and helps assure that these compositions will be heard through live performances and recordin ..read more
Nick Finzer Music Blog
5M ago
Grab the full PDF or Hard Copy of "Get To It" my new etude book!
GET TO IT
Get the files to enter the challenge by clicking the button below
Open from August 11 to August 25, 2021
Make sure to use the hashtag #GETTOIT and/or send it to me via DM, Messenger of Email! so I can make sure that I see your entry!
THREE WINNERS to be announced!
Hard Copy of GET TO IT Book
30-minute Zoom Lesson with me!
Can't wait to hear your entries!
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Nick Finzer Music Blog
5M ago
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If you want to be a better improviser, you'll want to study composition!
What makes a composer a better improviser?
Well, the devil is always in the details... Taking a dive into the world of composition gives you the chance to learn more about the language of jazz, the process of creating great melodies, and why certain musical choices are more effective than others!
In this course, you'll learn to compose:
Traditional/Riff Blues
Jazz Blues
Rhythm Changes
Contrafacts
Original Tunes in a Songbook Style
Each lesson will help you to think more about your musical choices ..read more