There is an old Chinese saying. "When the student is ready the teacher will appear"
Courtney is riding his bike when he notices a poster. It advertises a gig by Johnny Hodges, a great saxophone player.
Johnny's nickname is The Rabbit.
As Courtney stares at the poster, he finds himself on stage.....
Courtney rides his chopper bike to the accompaniment of a Jazz Waltz
Using the CD:
- Listen to Rabbit1
identify, and mark, waltz time - Discuss how this is established on the drum kit (i.e.beat one is accented on snare drum and the weaker beats 2 & 3 are played on the ride cymbal)
- Create your own Jazz Waltz
Johnny 'The Rabbit' Hodges was also known as 'Jeep'. Johnny taught himself to play the saxophone. One day, the jazz musician ,Sidney Bechet, heard him playing. Sidney thought Johnny showed real talent, and gave him sax lessons. Johnny became a star performer at Sidney's jazz club. In 1928, Johnny was asked to join Duke Ellington's orchestra. He played with the Duke for over 40 years.