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Vocal Jam Session
Double Bill! The Holly Martins/Adam Shulman & Katy Stephan
Double Bill! The Holly Martins/Adam Shulman & Katy Stephan
October 5, 2012 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Named after the main character in the classic postwar film “The Third Man,” The Holly Martins is a trio of Bay Area musicians dedicated to exploring the boundaries of jazz-infused…
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Double Bill! The Holly Martins/Adam Shulman & Katy StephanDouble Bill! The Holly Martins/Adam Shulman & Katy Stephan
Improvising on Chord Changes
Improvising on Chord Changes
October 6, 2012 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm
Visiting artist Greg Abate covers essential techniques for improvising over standard jazz chord progressions. Topics include recognizing and soloing over key areas in various II-V progressions, effective use of chord…
Kim Nalley
Kim Nalley
October 6, 2012 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Equipped with a 3½-octave range and the ability to switch from operatic flghts to gritty blues, Kim Nalley has an international reputation as one of world’s best jazz and blues…
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Language Skills for Jazz Improvisation
Language Skills for Jazz Improvisation
October 7, 2012 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Vibraphonist Mark Sherman’s method guides students through learning the II-V-I progression in all keys using various drills for voicing and mastery of the chords. Utilizing major scales and diminished scales,…
BrainScripting:Transforming Performance Anxiety Into Peak Performance/Flow
BrainScripting:Transforming Performance Anxiety Into Peak Performance/Flow
October 7, 2012 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
This workshop introduces new techniques for reducing performance anxiety and installing peak performance “scripts” that can be drawn upon in performance. Participants learn about the psychology of performance through traditional…
Composer Workshop Series with Maye Cavallaro – Cole Porter
Composer Workshop Series with Maye Cavallaro – Cole Porter
October 7, 2012 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Easy to Love: The Music of Cole Porter
“I Get a Kick Out of You,” I’ve Got You Under My
Skin,” Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye,” “Get Out of
Town,” and “I Concentrate…
Sonya Jason’s TIGRESS
Sonya Jason’s TIGRESS
October 7, 2012 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Saxophonist Sonya Jason’s TIGRESS band celebrates the innovative jazz fusion artists of the ’70s and ’80s, performing the music of David Sanborn, The Yellowjackets, Grover Washington Jr., Spyro Gyra, Chuck…
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Sonya Jason’s TIGRESS
Frankye Kelly-CANCELLED
Frankye Kelly-CANCELLED
October 12, 2012 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
One of the Bay Area’s premier jazz vocalists, Frankye Kelly is known for her classical interpretation of jazz standards and haunting way with down home blues. Ms. Kelly has performed…
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Developing a Personal Voice as an Improviser
Developing a Personal Voice as an Improviser
October 13, 2012 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm
New York City-based saxophonist Adam Kolker introduces a variety of techniques and exercises designed to help instrumentalists develop a personal voice as an improviser. Exercises focus on ear training, melodic…
Darren Johnston Quintet
Darren Johnston Quintet
October 13, 2012 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Trumpeter and composer Darren Johnston creates a unique balance of melody and texture in his original music, combining passages of simple, spacious beauty with dense improvisation. Johnston returns to the…
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Vocal Improvisation with Stephen Saxon – The Blues
Vocal Improvisation with Stephen Saxon – The Blues
October 14, 2012 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The Blues — The blues is where most jazz players start
their journey into improvisation. Whether it’s a rock-blues
jam, a basic 12-bar swing blues, an 8-bar gospel blues,
or a more complicated…
Ben Stolorow Trio
Ben Stolorow Trio
October 14, 2012 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Pianist and Jazzschool faculty Ben Stolorow has played an active role in the Bay Area jazz scene for over 10 years and is now one of the most in-demand pianists…
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Ben Stolorow Trio
Ian Faquini
Ian Faquini
October 19, 2012 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Guitarist, composer and vocalist Ian Faquini presents an evening of Brazilian music: choro, samba and bossa nova alongside original compositions.
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Erik Jekabson Plays Chet Baker
Erik Jekabson Plays Chet Baker
October 20, 2012 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Trumpeter Erik Jekabson leads a quintet in exploration of the repertoire and influence of the legendary jazz trumpeter/vocalist Chet Baker.
Featuring Erik Jekabson, trumpet/vocals; Smith Dobson, tenor sax/vocals; Jon
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Mili Bermejo — Vocal Workshop
Mili Bermejo — Vocal Workshop
October 21, 2012 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Mili Bermejo explores the Latin American song as a vehicle for interpretation and improvisation, communicating the universal values of music — melody, harmony, and rhythm. This workshop explores various improvisation…
DUO: Mili Bermejo and Dan Greenspan – CANCELLED
DUO: Mili Bermejo and Dan Greenspan – CANCELLED
October 21, 2012 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Vocalist Mili Bermejo and bassist Dan Greenspan have developed a rich, multi-cultural sound that blends jazz, Latin American and classical. With a repertoire that includes the works of contemporary composers…
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DUO: Mili Bermejo and Dan Greenspan – CANCELLED
Pepper Adams Celebration with The Ron Marabuto Quartet
Pepper Adams Celebration with The Ron Marabuto Quartet
October 27, 2012 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
As part of the international celebration of Pepper Adams, drummer Ron Marabuto has assembled a stellar quartet to perform the music of the legendary baritone saxophonist. Marabuto played extensively with…
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Stage Presence for Vocalists with Lisa Lindsley
Stage Presence for Vocalists with Lisa Lindsley
October 28, 2012 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Stage Presence for Vocalists
You’ve got the voice, you’ve got the band, but do you
have stage presence? That is more important than all
the tea in China…okay, maybe not all the tea…
Music Transcription Techniques
Music Transcription Techniques
October 28, 2012 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Transcribing music from recordings is an essential practice with many benefits for aspiring musicians. In this workshop, students are introduced to traditional transcription techniques and also the various notation and…
Jeff Chambers
Jeff Chambers
October 28, 2012 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Bassist Jeff Chambers is known for his impeccable timing and improvisational dexterity. With his distinct touch, smooth sound and innovative sensibility, he travels the vast tradition of rhythm-fueled bass playing,…
Vocal Jam Session
Vocal Jam Session
October 28, 2012 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Jazzschool Vocal Department presents a monthly jazz vocal jam session, hosted by Ms. Angharad Jones. All are welcome! Singers should bring three copies of their song for the band.…
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