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How Classical, R&B, and Jazz Musicians Play Differently

Season 1 Episode 13

Adam Neely joined LA and Nahre in the studio for an improvised jam session. Adam comes from a jazz and rock background, while Nahre comes from a classical background, and LA comes from a gospel and r&b background. Together they talk about the differences in how they approach music.

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