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Listen "EP 4: Neff Irizarry on Latin Jazz, Artistic Growth, and the Power of Transcriptions"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of The Guitar Journal, Latin jazz guitarist Neff Irizarry discusses his journey from Virginia to Berklee, his album Cambio, and the importance of mentorship, style fusion, and transcriptions in music. Neff reflects on artistic integrity and musical connections across generations.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Neff Irizarry and His Journey02:57 The Roots of Latin Jazz and Personal Influences05:52 Education and Mentorship at Berklee08:52 The Fusion of Cultures in Music11:51 The Importance of Mentorship and Learning14:58 Studying with Steve Kahn and Musical Development18:03 The Role of Elders in Music20:56 The Connection Between Musicians23:56 Recording and Reflecting on Performance26:58 The Creative Process and Composition30:02 'Cambio (Change)': The New Album and Its Inspirations33:59 The Creative Process of Composition40:38 Navigating Collaboration and Production43:57 Managing Expectations and Artistic Integrity45:22 The Importance of Transcription in Music51:28 Understanding the Legacy of Influential Musicians57:01 Personal Music Preferences and Influences
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