Simon Sammut

How yesterday’s improvisers are still colouring today’s hits Hi there, If today’s hits don’t sound like jazz, does jazz still matter? I think it does, because what survives is the approach , that is, improviser habits, micro‑timing, and harmony choices that make even loop‑based music feel alive. From New Orleans to now: the “DNA” that survived Jazz began as hybrid music, African rhythm, blues sensibility, European harmony, performed by people who bent rules on purpose. The one strand of DNA...

A simple 20, 40, or 60 minute routine Hi there, Some weeks are smooth. Others are a mix of rehearsals, juggling between different projects, admin, family, and surprises. On those weeks, a “proper” two‑hour practice can feel impossible, so we skip it. I’ve been there before and am going through it right now! What helps me is a short, clear plan I can follow in 20, 40, or 60 minutes. No overthinking. Open the case and start. Below, I’ll explain exactly what to do at each length and why it...

Real Talk About Performing—and What Helps Hi there, back again after a short summer break! Let’s get real, even after decades of...