John Kocur and Jazz Improvisation

Shawn Purcell and Jazz Composition

How do jazz composers balance the technical capabilities of an instrument with the specific creative strengths of the performer? How does a jazz musician move through the stages of imitation and assimilation to reach innovation? In this episode of the Research Remix, Shawn Purcell invites listeners into a conversation about the creative research behind his latest album, the process of transcribing his own improvisations, and how performance and pedagogy inform one another. Don't forget to check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠companion playlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://spoti.fi/3Zgsg6O](⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3Zgsg6O⁠⁠⁠ [https://spoti.fi/3Zgsg6O]) and follow us so you never miss an episode! Download episode transcripts and resources for this season at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/remix-season-4⁠⁠⁠ [https://bit.ly/remix-season-4].

John Kocur and Jazz Improvisation

How do structured practice and music theory provide the foundation for a spontaneous jazz performance? Can improvisation be taught and learned as a universal skill? In this episode of the Research Remix, John Kocur invites listeners into a conversation about the cultural histories behind famous jazz tunes, the hidden spiritual legacy of Jamey Aebersold, and how rigorous research provides the foundation for creative liberty. Don't forget to check out our ⁠⁠⁠companion playlist ⁠⁠⁠ [https://spoti.fi/3Zgsg6O](⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3Zgsg6O⁠⁠ [https://spoti.fi/3Zgsg6O]) and follow us so you never miss an episode! Download episode transcripts and resources for this season at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/remix-season-4⁠⁠ [https://bit.ly/remix-season-4].

Darden Purcell and Jazz Performance

What creative research goes into the process of putting on a student jazz ensemble? How does jazz show up on a global stage? In this episode of the Research Remix, Darden Purcell invites listeners into a conversation about the rigors of creative research, the international language of jazz, and the discipline required to create something bigger than oneself. Don't forget to check out our ⁠⁠⁠companion playlist ⁠⁠ [https://spoti.fi/3Zgsg6O]⁠(⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3Zgsg6O⁠ [https://spoti.fi/3Zgsg6O]⁠) and follow us so you never miss an episode! Download episode transcripts and resources for this season at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/remix-season-4⁠ [https://bit.ly/remix-season-4]⁠.

Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera and Transnational Organized Crime

How do hidden "shadow networks" influence human smuggling and drug trafficking along the U.S.-Mexico border? Why is a mixed-methods approach essential for studying illicit trade? In this episode of the Research Remix, Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera invites listeners into a conversation about the intersection of trade and security, the geopolitical forces shaping migration policy, and the power of narratives in transnational organized crime. Don't forget to check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠companion playlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://spoti.fi/3Zgsg6O](⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3Zgsg6O⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://spoti.fi/3Zgsg6O]) and follow us so you never miss an episode! Download episode transcripts and resources for this season at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/remix-season-4⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bit.ly/remix-season-4].

Kimberly Meltzer and Journalism, Adaptation, and Information

How do journalists adapt to modern technologies and challenges? How can information literacy and open conversations improve the information landscape? In this episode of the Research Remix, Kimberly Meltzer invites listeners into a conversation about journalistic adaptation to change and key skills for navigating a modern information environment. Don't forget to check out our ⁠⁠companion playlist ⁠⁠ [https://spoti.fi/3Zgsg6O](⁠https://spoti.fi/3Zgsg6O⁠ [https://spoti.fi/3Zgsg6O]) and follow us so you never miss an episode! Download episode transcripts and resources for this season at ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/remix-season-4⁠ [https://bit.ly/remix-season-4].