At North Texas, Slater is credited for having cultivated greater emphasis on small jazz combos and adding a master's degree in jazz, which, according to music journalist John Morthland, improved the overall quality of the lab bands.
Slater is credited for having cultivated greater emphasis on small jazz combos and adding a master's degree in jazz. This was at North Texas. Jazz improved the overall quality of the lab bands. This was according to music journalist John Morthland.