Philadelphia's Jazz Scene to Benefit from Faulkner's Grammy Nomination
Justin Faulkner, a 34-year-old drummer with the Branford Marsalis Quartet, is set to receive another Grammy nomination alongside his peers. This time, it's for his latest album 'Belonging', which was released in collaboration with Marsalis and features tracks originally by jazz pianist Keith Jarrett.
As Faulkner navigates this recognition, he also continues to nurture the next generation of jazz musicians at the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute. His own journey into jazz music began when he was 13 years old, growing up listening to a variety of genres in his family home but initially hating the genre before being drawn to it later.
Faulkner's teaching style emphasizes 'entry points' for his students, often incorporating performances at local venues like Chris's Jazz Cafe and the Kimmel Center. He also utilizes YouTube as part of his educational syllabus, having recently prepared video lessons on jazz pianist Gil Evans.
While Faulkner acknowledges that every student develops differently when it comes to catching the 'jazz bug', he remains committed to providing exposure for those who may not have discovered the genre through other means. Despite a changing local jazz scene over the past two decades, Faulkner still appreciates the community-driven nature of Philly's music, citing its emphasis on storytelling and community.
As the music world continues to grow, individuals like Faulkner play crucial roles in passing down their passion for genres like jazz.
Justin Faulkner, a 34-year-old drummer with the Branford Marsalis Quartet, is set to receive another Grammy nomination alongside his peers. This time, it's for his latest album 'Belonging', which was released in collaboration with Marsalis and features tracks originally by jazz pianist Keith Jarrett.
As Faulkner navigates this recognition, he also continues to nurture the next generation of jazz musicians at the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute. His own journey into jazz music began when he was 13 years old, growing up listening to a variety of genres in his family home but initially hating the genre before being drawn to it later.
Faulkner's teaching style emphasizes 'entry points' for his students, often incorporating performances at local venues like Chris's Jazz Cafe and the Kimmel Center. He also utilizes YouTube as part of his educational syllabus, having recently prepared video lessons on jazz pianist Gil Evans.
While Faulkner acknowledges that every student develops differently when it comes to catching the 'jazz bug', he remains committed to providing exposure for those who may not have discovered the genre through other means. Despite a changing local jazz scene over the past two decades, Faulkner still appreciates the community-driven nature of Philly's music, citing its emphasis on storytelling and community.
As the music world continues to grow, individuals like Faulkner play crucial roles in passing down their passion for genres like jazz.
. The fact that he's also teaching at the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute is just a way to cash in on his fame, if you ask me. And don't even get me started on how he's using YouTube as part of his education syllabus... like, who does he think he's fooling?
so philly's jazz scene is getting a boost from justin faulkner's grammy nom... about time, right? 
i mean, who needs that much exposure to an art form that's all about improvisation and stuffy old music critics judging you? but seriously, it's awesome that he's also giving back to the community by teaching the next gen. like, it's not just about him being a talented drummer, it's about keeping jazz alive in philly 
musician. I remember when I was younger and started getting into music, it was all about the local scenes – you know, jamming out at small clubs and venues with friends 
. It's great to see that Faulkner is carrying on that tradition in Philly, not just teaching kids how to play but also sharing his love for jazz 
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. The fact that he's using platforms like Chris's Jazz Cafe and the Kimmel Center to expose his students to live music is just brilliant 
. We need more people like Faulkner, sharing their passion with others and keeping the community spirit alive 
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– no one should ever feel pressured into learning something they're not interested in. As I've gotten older, I've realized how important it is to find what you love and run with it 
, and Faulkner's approach is spot on 
Justin Faulkner is an inspiration, not just as a drummer but also as a teacher and mentor. It's amazing that he's giving back to his community by nurturing the next gen of jazz musicians. Philly's jazz scene has always been special, you know? The way it's all about sharing stories and vibes, it's so unique! 
rich kids like Faulkner getting all the attention because they're part of a "big name" group... meanwhile, the real talent that's coming up through Philly's youth music program is probably still struggling to get noticed 
at least he's trying to give back to the community though, I guess some good will come out of it 
but we'll see if his Grammy nomination actually helps him stay true to his art or if it just goes to his head 
, i'm so hyped about justin faulkner getting that grammy nom! but what's even more inspiring is his work with the philly youth orchestra music institute - he's literally giving back to the community that nurtured him when he was starting out. and you know what's crazy? he's not just teaching the classics, he's also breaking it down for them in a way that makes sense 
but let's be real philly's jazz scene is already lit 
anyway, i'm glad to see folks like faulkner giving back to the community through teaching - gotta have more kids exposed to jazz, maybe they'll be the ones carrying on the tradition in 10 yrs 
. i mean, who doesn't love a good story and some sick beats? it's great to see people preserving the culture of music in philly & passing it down to the next gen 
. can't wait to check out faulkner's video lessons on gil evans 
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can't wait to check out his vid lessons on gil evans! 
. Philly's got an amazing music scene, and it's awesome to see people like Faulkner helping to keep it alive