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Kelly Dean is the editor of JazzHouston and an active member of the Houston Jazz community.
In addition to working as a sideman saxophonist, he also fronts several groups including TK Oh!, a powerhouse funk machine. Kelly has been involved with JazzHouston since 1997.
Did I mention that he's got three kids, a beautiful wife, a house, a couple cars, leads several bands, teaches half the aspiring horn players in Houston, works every night, mows the grass WITH a riding mower, has more CD's than Tower Records, love Macs and um.... well you get the picture!
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Aug 4th, 2008
Originality vs. Self Expression
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"I believe that originality for the sake of originality is inherently unmusical..."
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Jul 22nd, 2008
Cut and Paste Arranging
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What's wrong with cut and paste arranging?
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Jul 14th, 2008
Virtual Garage Sale
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The Dean Family offer up their treasures at prices so low, you'll feel guilty...but you'll snap 'em up anyway....
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Mar 15th, 2008
WAVE Goodbye
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 Smooth jazz stations are disappearing from the airwaves faster than the new Britney Spears record. Is the format dying?
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Dec 5th, 2007
How Is Jazz Like Chess?
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How is jazz like chess? A different take on an old idea.
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Jul 27th, 2007
Austin Biel's Farewell Blog
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As the multi-talented pianist/singer packed up for the move to Florida last week, he documented his farewell gig at Ruggles.
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Aug 25th, 2006
Memories Of Maynard
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The death of Maynard Ferguson is a coda to an amazing career, leaving a big stamp on our writer's life...
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Dec 28th, 2005
iPod Accessories: Making A Beautiful Thing Beautifuller
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Did you get an iPod for Christmas? Looking for the coolest, most useful add-on's? Take a gander right here...
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Aug 28th, 2004
The Few. The Proud. The Houstonians.
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David Thompson & Randy Twaddle have captured lightning in a bottle with their controversial campaign, "Houston. It's Worth It."
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Feb 29th, 2004
Up, Periscope!
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Are we musicians coddled and shielded from the mean, dark world? Or has everyone else on earth lost their dang mind?
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