I've signed up for a jazz band class at a local community college.
I have never before played in a band, I've just been taking private lessons at home. I have jammed a number of times with friends, but these were always very loose, unstructured things.
I'll be the fourth tenor in this band, which has around 25 members. I'll be sharing 2nd tenor duties with #3.
First real session will be Monday, and I finally got the music today (was supposed to get it last week). 11 tunes.
As a late bloomer and band newbie, I imagine there are many things that would be good to know of which I am as yet ignorant.
Any tips or advice for a first time jazz band participant?
Any things you learned along the way re playing in a band that you wish you had known from the outset?
I have never before played in a band, I've just been taking private lessons at home. I have jammed a number of times with friends, but these were always very loose, unstructured things.
I'll be the fourth tenor in this band, which has around 25 members. I'll be sharing 2nd tenor duties with #3.
First real session will be Monday, and I finally got the music today (was supposed to get it last week). 11 tunes.
As a late bloomer and band newbie, I imagine there are many things that would be good to know of which I am as yet ignorant.
Any tips or advice for a first time jazz band participant?
Any things you learned along the way re playing in a band that you wish you had known from the outset?