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Calendar of Events
November 18, 2012
Meet the Author! Paul de Barros’ Marian McPartland Biography Book Signing
Book Signing for Paul De Barros’ Shall We Play That One Together? The Life and Art of Jazz Piano Legend Marian McPartland
Marian McPartland is a living legend in the world of piano jazz. In a field dominated by men, the Grammy Award-winning McPartland distinguished herself as one of the greatest jazz pianists of her age. With Shall We Play That One Together?: The Life and Art of Jazz Piano Legend Marian McPartland jazz critic Paul de Barros provides a riveting portrait of a woman who was born in the UK and taught to play classical piano as a young girl, but who was nevertheless passionately attracted to the soulful rhythms of American jazz. The Jazzschool is honored to host this special book-signing event for an important new biography of a true jazz legend.
About Marian McPartland:
In 1944, donning combat boots and a helmet, Marian waded ashore at Normandy Beach as part of a USO unit sent to entertain troops on the front lines. Traversing through the grim landscape of late WWII, Marian arrived in Belgium where fate allowed her to cross paths with her future husband, Jimmy McPartland, a cocky young trumpet player from Chicago who was the protégé of the great Bix Beiderbecke. They were married and, together, made jazz history. Moving from Chicago to New York, Marian’s classical technique coupled with perfect pitch and a very personal sense of how to “swing” a tune made her appearances a must for the likes of Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, Ben Webster and other jazz luminaries. From there she went on to triumphs at places like the Umbria Jazz Festival and her greatest accomplishment, the revered NPR show “Piano Jazz” which she started in 1979. PAUL DE BARROS’S account of McPartland’s life is a history of an age when jazz was a vital art form played in beatnik cafes, Carnegie Hall and everywhere in between. Just as inviting as Marian’s signature question on “Piano Jazz”, SHALL WE PLAY THAT ONE TOGETHER? is an invitation to readers everywhere to listen to the score of a bygone age.
About the Author:
Paul de Barros covers jazz and world music for the Seattle Times and is a noted freelance jazz critic.
FREE Event
Fay Victor
Who is Fay Victor?
Vocalist, lyricist, composer and educator Fay Victor has been hailed by the New York Times as “artistically complete” for her unique vocal approach to the blues, jazz, free improvisation and her own original material. Starting from the jazz tradition, Victor has gone on to encompass a multi-genre approach to music, lyrics and song called “freesong.” Victor has released seven critically acclaimed recordings as a leader. In addition to an international performing career (performances throughout Europe as well as Japan, India, Russia, Mexico and more), Ms. Victor has been teaching voice for over 13 years to groups and private students, hosted workshops on the vocal confidence and connection, most recently leading the Master Class in Rostov-on-Don, Russia for 40 Jazz Vocal instructors as well as the Jazz Vocal 4-Day Summit at the New York Jazz Workshop for the 3rd year in a row. Students have called Fay’s teaching “inspiring” “uplifting” ‘thought provocative” and “a clear vision to open new vistas while sounding like oneself.” Learn more at www.fayvictor.com
SF Chronicle Feature: Fay Victo
NY Times, Abbey Lincoln: Fay Victor
This workshop has been cancelled.
Upper Structures and their Application
Upper Structures and their Application
Learn how to construct and apply upper structure harmony (triads overtritones). Prerequisites: Knowledge of major and melodic minor scales and basic proficiency at the piano.
$20 advance purchase/$35 day of the workshop
Ruthie Dineen
Sonoma State Faculty Ensemble
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he SSU Faculty Jazz Ensemble, co-led by drum instructor George Marsh and program director Doug Leibinger, explores the intersections of jazz and free improvisatory music. The group uses improvisatory games and schema to inform and augment standard jazz tunes and original compositions. Featuring some of the Bay Area’s finest musicians, including Dave Scott, trumpet; Kasey Knudsen, saxophone; Randy Vincent, guitar; Ken Cook, piano; Cliff Hugo, bass; and Will Johnson, prepared piano.
Vocal Jam Session
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. Please arrive by 6:30 pm to sign up. $5 – $10 Sliding Scale