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Month: October 2026

From Rumba to the Bandstand: The Influence of Secular Cuban Dance Forms on Jazz

October 1, 2026 | Jazz Styles | Billy M. Spikes

An exploration of how secular Cuban dance traditions, from the street-level energy of Rumba to the sophisticated structures of Danzón, fundamentally reshaped the rhythmic architecture of American jazz.

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The Art of Comping: How Jazz Pianists Support the Soloist

October 1, 2026 | Instruments & Sound | Billy M. Spikes

An exploration of ‘comping’—the sophisticated art of accompanying in jazz. From the sparse elegance of Count Basie to the dense modal textures of McCoy Tyner, this guide analyzes the harmonic and rhythmic strategies used to elevate the soloist.

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