1. Gospel and ghosts. Ex. 1 is a Gospel-style rhythm piano part, and one I’ll use in pop music if the song calls for a little “church.”The basic feel is quarter-notes, but throwing in accented, dotted ...

This article was first published at All About Jazz in January 2002. Jazz piano and world music rhythm make an enchanting pair. With the popularization of world beat music, jazz musicians nurtured on ...

Editor’s Note: Music columnist Jim Ruggirello has the week off, but will be back next week. He had rhythm. He had music. Who can ask for anything more? Matt Catingub returned to Long Beach ...