The best music I have heard lately:

Check out this never released recording of Willie Thomas, recorded in 1963 by Vee Jay Records:

Malcolm McNab on his new CD entitled Exquisite. The Artistry of Malcolm McNab.

Joe Zawinul's new big band CD entitled Brown Street is fantastic.

My friend Michael Powers has a new CD entitled Cinco de Michael featuring Latin Jazz.

I'm loving the pianist Lang Lang's CD Beethoven: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 4

Check out Ingrid Jensen's Website and music at www.ingridjensen.com

Don't miss the new music from Terell Stafford at www.terellstafford.com

On my recent cruise to the North Sea Jazz Festival I was blown away by Michael "Patches" Stewart. You need to hear this guy play. patchesstewart.com/

Some of my favorite websites

David G. Monette Corporation.-I especially recommend the Monette Concepts link.

Jeff Helgesen's Homepage -This is a tremendous resource for jazz trumpet players.

IAJE-This is the International Association of Jazz Educators site.

Jay Lichtmann's Brass Sheet Music Downloads

I Was Doing All Right - Ear trainer. This a useful ear training tool for jazz musicians.