Sun. 9/20, 2–4 pm
| Age | Adult |
| Event Type | Workshop |
| Department | Theory and Improvisation |
| Day | Sun |
| Instructor | Oz Ezzeldin |
| Status | inperson event |
This workshop introduces a collection of original warm-ups developed by pianist, composer, and educator Oz Ezzeldin for practicing jazz harmony and odd meters in an integrated, musical way. Open to musicians of all levels and instruments, the session offers a practical method for strengthening rhythmic awareness, harmonic understanding, and instrumental fluency.
Through hands-on exercises, participants will explore ways to combine harmonic structures, odd meters, and polyrhythmic ideas within a focused daily practice. The exercises are designed to build confidence, deepen musical understanding, and help players develop a more personal and sustainable approach to practicing jazz.
About Oz Ezzeldin
Oz Ezzeldin is a North African American pianist, keyboardist, composer, producer, and educator based on the West Coast. A largely self-directed jazz musician, he has developed a wide-ranging musical voice spanning jazz, fusion, R&B, Afro-Cuban music, orchestral writing, arranging, and film scoring.
Oz came to the United States at age 20 to pursue music, settling in New York in 2000. At age 29, he received a full scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music. His work has earned recognition from guitarist and composer John McLaughlin, and he has presented workshops and teaching sessions at UC Berkeley, the Jazzschool, and Berklee College of Music.
Oz has performed and recorded with musicians including John McLaughlin, Billy Cobham, Dave Weckl, Randy Brecker, Giovanni Hidalgo, Larry Coryell, Stanley Jordan, Will Lee, Zakir Hussain, and others.