2013 SUMMER CATALOG COURSES WORKSHOPS CONCERTS
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL
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Table of Contents OVERVIEW About the Jazzschool Jazzschool Faculty Student Testimonials Support the Jazzschool Jazzschool Community Music School Introduction & Calendar
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ADULT PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLES Jazz Latin Blues Brazilian
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INSTRUMENTAL WORKSHOPS Jazz Bass Lines for Non-Bassists Motivic Development Blues & Soul Music Solo Jazz Piano Jazz Piano Harmony & Rhythm Secrets of Gypsy Jazz Guitar The Metronome is Your Friend La Clave Misteriosa Jazz Improvisation Going “In” to Go “Out” Brushworks Advanced Jazz Guitar Harmony Improvisational Skills Improv Concepts & Steve Lacy
SUMMER 2013 CATALOG PRODUCTION Creative direction Design Writing & editing Photography Photo research Printing
Mike Charlasch Poulson Gluck Design Mike Charlasch, Rob Ewing, Laurie Antonioli, Keith Johnson Hali McGrath, Scott Chernis and many others Sheryl Lynn Thomas FolgerGraphics
Theory & Improvisation Composition & Arranging
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ADULT VOCAL COURSES Introduction & Calendar Performance Technique Theory, Ear Training & Improv Composition & Arranging Vocal Mentor Program Vocal Jazz Performance for Teens
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VOCAL WORKSHOPS
ADULT INSTRUMENTAL COURSES Guitar Summer Guitar Intensive Piano & Keyboards Saxophone Harmonica Bass Drums & Percussion
THEORY, IMPROVISATION & COMPOSITION
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The Art of Singing Duets My Computer Plays Music Unsung Gems Summer Vocal Intensive
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YOUNG MUSICIANS PROGRAM Introduction & Calendar JYMP General Information Summer Youth Program High School Jazz Intensive Girls’ Jazz & Blues Camp JYMP Fall 2013 Auditions
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CONCERTS Rising Stars Concert Series
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FACULTY Jazzschool CMS Faculty
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GIFTS, GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS Individual Gifts Grants & Gifts In-Kind Scholarships
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BOARD, STAFF & ENROLLMENT Jazzschool Trustees & Staff Instructions & Application
Cover: Swami Iyer with the New Orleans R&B Ensemble, 2010. Photo: Hali McGrath.
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About the Jazzschool The Jazzschool is an innovative nonprofit organization dedicated to the study and performance of jazz — America’s indigenous art form — and related styles of music from around the world. Founded in 1997, the Jazzschool is located in the historic Kress Building at Shattuck and Addison, in the heart of the Downtown Berkeley Arts District. The Jazzschool is part of a vibrant East Bay arts community that includes the Freight & Salvage, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Aurora Theatre, East Bay Media Center and renowned Cal Performances at the University of California. Hailed as one of the nation’s most comprehensive centers for jazz studies, the Jazzschool offers instrumentalists and vocalists of all ages and skill levels a broad spectrum of performance ensembles, lectures, workshops and private instruction. Courses are designed for the professional musician, the serious student and the jazz aficionado seeking personal enrichment. A multi-faceted institution, the Jazzschool comprises several key components.
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JAZZSCHOOL INSTITUTE The Jazzschool Institute is a music conservatory offering the aspiring professional a comprehensive 4-year degree program culminating in the Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies. The Institute provides a challenging curriculum of performance, jazz theory and improvisation, ear training, composition, arranging, transcription and analysis, and music history courses, taught by professional artists and educators. Coursework also includes music business, music technology and financial planning, thoroughly preparing students for a fulfilling career in the performing arts.
JAZZSCHOOL COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL (JCMS) The JCMS provides music education and performance opportunities for people of all ages and levels of ability. Consisting of the JCMS Adult Music Program and the JCMS Young Musicians Program, the JCMS operates year-round on a quarterly basis and offers over 100 ensembles, courses and workshops to build all aspects of musicianship. Students are routinely featured in concert performances, open to the public. With a formidable faculty of renowned musicians and educators, the JCMS is a cornerstone of the Bay Area’s thriving music scene.
JCMS ADULT MUSIC PROGRAM The Jazzschool Adult Music Program offers life-enriching opportunities to learn about and play jazz and related styles of music from throughout the world. Courses are available for both instrumentalists and vocalists, and everyone from young adult to senior citizen is welcome. Instruction and performances occur primarily in late afternoons, evenings and on weekends, making the program easily accessible to the working professional.
JCMS YOUNG MUSICIANS PROGRAM The Jazzschool Young Musicians Program offers middle and high school students of all skill levels a wide variety of combos, big bands and vocal performance courses throughout the entire year, as well as camps during the summer. Select ensembles participate in national competitions, and Jazzschool bands have routinely taken top awards from DownBeat, the Monterey Next Generation Jazz Festival and others.
WORKSHOPS Visiting artists and Jazzschool faculty lead fascinating and practical workshops, typically a single session of two or three hours in length and held on a Sunday. Content may focus on any specific aspect of jazz theory or performance, such as playing in odd time signatures or the art of vocal improvisation. Past workshops have been taught by prominent musicians from Bobby McFerrin to Dave Liebman, Janis Siegel, Peter Erskine, Sheila Jordan, Nguyên Lê and others.
CONCERTS The Jazzschool facility includes an intimate venue with seating capacity of 100. Throughout the year, Jazzschool faculty and students perform for the public, providing a real-world incubator for developing new concepts and gaining audience exposure in the competitive Bay Area environment. High-profile artists have performed at the Jazzschool, including Terence Blanchard, Art Lande, Kim Nalley, Taylor Eigsti, Sachal Vasandani and many more.
JAZZCAFFÈ Located within the Jazzschool facility, the Jazzcaffè serves up delectable fare for students and visitors to enjoy a convenient bite to eat. A changing menu features house-made soups, salads and sandwiches, as well as beer, wine, espresso and desserts. Drop by for a great meal to match the great music!
TRANSPORTATION JAZZSCHOOL BOOKS & RECORDS The Jazzschool’s in-house retail store is a treasure trove of jazz-related reading and listening materials. It provides students, teachers and the public with convenient access to extraordinary books, recordings, videos and accessories.
The Jazzschool is easily accessible by car and public transportation. The downtown Berkeley BART station and AC Transit bus stops are within a block. There is a public parking garage just a few steps away on Addison, in addition to metered street parking throughout the neighborhood.
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Jazzschool Faculty A distinguished faculty of renowned musicians and music educators leads all instruction, imparting practical knowledge and skills gained in the studio and on the bandstand. Our teachers have performed and recorded with a truly mind-boggling array of jazz, blues, R&B, pop and world music legends including those listed here and many others. See Community Music School faculty descriptions on pages 54–59.
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Student Testimonials Perhaps the best measure of our impact is found in the very favorable student remarks among virtually all course evaluations. Here are just a few examples of the praise routinely earned by the esteemed Jazzschool faculty.
“THE JAZZSCHOOL HAS REALLY HELPED MY PLAYING. I CAN’T RECOMMEND IT ENOUGH. THE SCHOOL IS A GREAT VALUE! YOU CAN’T GO WRONG.” — MICHAEL MENDUNO
“This school is truly a blessing. You aren’t just taught by professional teachers who play music, you’re taught by professional musicians who teach!” — DYLAN HABEGGER
“ Glenn Richman is not only a great instructor and musician, he makes the class fun and very enjoyable. His knowledge and experience are amazing.” — GREG YIM
“Rob Ewing took inert lumps of clay, molded them into musician-shaped figurines, breathed life into them, and now they can play music together in a group — a feat nothing short of miraculous. I stand in awe.” — ANONYMOUS
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“The depth of experience and knowledge we gain from weekly interaction with these incredible players cannot be gained any other way.” — ANDREA CLABURN
“I’ve really loved the class and will be bummed out when it’s over!” — MIKE GOLDSTEIN
“This semester was the ultimate for me, to have two master professionals teaching. The class was extremely well organized and structured.” — MICHAEL BETTINGER
“Can you clone Mimi Fox? She’s the best: great expertise, great communicator, great attention to each and every student!” — TRACY TONDRO
“I had an extremely good time this past semester, as I have had for many semesters. I continue to learn a lot from David Belove.”
“It is wonderful to be at the Jazzschool, surrounded by musicians – inspirational!” — KAREN KLEIN
— MICHAEL BETTINGER
“I consider the Jazzschool a Bay Area treasure – one that feeds my mind, heart and soul!” — ANONYMOUS
“ This has been a fantastic experience for me. Seward McCain has been very helpful, very supportive… It was lots of fun too.” — LYNNE CLENFIELD
“Peter Horvath is a phenomenal jazz pianist and an excellent teacher. I feel very fortunate to be learning from such a sophisticated player.”
“This is one of the best classes I’ve ever taken.” — ANONYMOUS
— LENA JOHNSON
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Support the Jazzschool The Jazzschool is a unique nonprofit institution, bringing immense joy to young people and adults of all musical interests and skill levels. The Jazzschool has served thousands of Bay Area music students, from the hobbyist to the aspiring professional, and is a creative environment where there’s something for everyone.
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• Large and small ensembles in our Young Musicians Program are routinely recognized by DownBeat magazine and the Monterey Next Generation Jazz Festival. National competitions provide gifted students with the opportunity to become jazz masters of the future.
• Many of the musicians in our adult ensembles have full-time occupations and hectic family lives. Jazzschool courses provide convenient touchpoints with the music that’s close to their heart. Students frequently remind us how important the Jazzschool is to them, providing enrichment and a sense of purpose.
• Workshops, led by visiting artists and Jazzschool faculty, allow for intensive, short-term focus on specific aspects of music theory and performance. Only the Jazzschool offers a year-round schedule and such an array of learning options.
• The Jazzschool Institute’s four-year degree program is designed to train the aspiring professional jazz musician. The Institute proudly graduated its first class with the Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies in fall 2012. Now in our fifth year, we are working steadily to build our reputation as one of the country’s top music schools.
With the help of people like you, we keep all our fees and prices affordable so we can serve the widest variety of students from all backgrounds. When you decide where to spend your contribution dollars, remember that the Jazzschool is the organization most clearly dedicated to the preservation and growth of jazz — America’s indigenous art form, heard around the world. To make a tax-deductible gift to the Jazzschool, please visit jazzschool.org and click on the “Support” tab. Or, contact Susan Muscarella at susan@jazzschool.org and 510.845.5373.
• With seating for 100, the Jazzschool contains an intimate concert venue where you can hear high-caliber performances from guest artists, faculty and students at affordable prices.
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Jazzschool Community Music School The Jazzschool Community Music School (JCMS) is dedicated to the study and performance of jazz and related styles of music from around the world. There are dozens of exciting and fun options for both instrumentalists and vocalists of all ages and skill levels. The JCMS operates year-round on a quarterly basis, normally ten weeks during fall, winter and spring, and six weeks in summer. Performance Ensembles JCMS performance ensembles delve into a wide range of styles including jazz (standards, hard-bop, post-bop, fusion), Latin jazz, Brazilian, blues, R&B, funk and even Balkan (eastern European). Ensembles are available for instrumentalists and vocalists at the beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. Groups range in size from the trio to the big band. A placement audition is required.
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Instrumental Courses JCMS instrumental courses provide study of a specific instrument in a group setting. Courses are available for saxophone, harmonica, piano/keyboard, guitar, bass and drums/percussion. Instruction is available for beginners (covering basic technique and instrumental skills) and also for more advanced players (focused on jazz style, harmony, improvisation and more). Theory, Improvisation and Composition Instrumentalists and vocalists are encouraged to take courses in theory, improvisation, ear training, composition and arranging, music production, music business and others. Vocal Courses JCMS vocal courses provide an opportunity for singers at all levels to improve style and technique in a group setting. Performance courses are offered in jazz, Latin, blues, R&B and pop genres. Complete beginners, singers returning to music, and more advanced vocalists can each find courses appropriate for their interests.
Jazzschool Young Musicians Program The JYMP offers a range of courses for middle and high school students. JYMP ensembles are available for beginning, intermediate and advanced instrumentalists. The program includes small groups focused on improvisation and big bands that delve into style and repertoire. JYMP ensembles have repeatedly taken DownBeat student music awards and been honored at prestigious jazz festivals in the US and abroad. A placement audition is required. Workshops For instrumentalists and vocalists who prefer a short-term commitment, JCMS Workshops provide intensive instruction in a single two- or three-hour session. Led by visiting artists and Jazzschool faculty, workshops typically focus on a specific aspect of jazz, such as music transcription techniques or the art of vocal accompaniment. Prominent musicians including Richie Beirach, Gretchen Parlato, Taylor Eigsti, Mike Clark and others have taught past workshops.
Faculty A distinguished faculty of professional musicians and educators leads JCMS courses and workshops. Our educators have played with some of the music world’s biggest names, including Sting, Pat Metheny, Joe Henderson, Ray Charles, Dave Liebman, Carlos Santana, McCoy Tyner, Pete Escovedo, Diana Krall, Eddie Palmieri, Herbie Hancock, Branford Marsalis, Joey DeFrancesco, Bobby Hutcherson, John Mayer, Stevie Wonder and countless others. Enrollment JCMS class size is limited and all courses are available on a first-comefirst-served basis. We encourage you to register early and guarantee your spot! You can enroll online at jazzschool.org or call 510.845.5373. An application form also appears on page 67.
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Introduction & Calendar Celebrating 15 years and looking forward… It’s hard to believe that it has been 15 years since the Jazzschool first opened its doors in Downtown Berkeley. There is much to celebrate! The Jazzschool began as a community music school whose initial enrollment was around 130 students. We built it, and fortunately, they came. Since then, our esteemed faculty has attracted roughly 500 students each quarter. In 2009, we added a second program, the Jazzschool Institute, offering a four-year Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies. The Institute program proudly graduated its very first class in December 2012. Who is at the center of our mission to promote the study and performance of jazz and related styles of music? You: the middleschooler playing jazz for the very first time; the high-schooler preparing for music school; the college student aspiring to be among the next generation of jazz masters; and the adult of any age seeking a memorable and enriching experience. You, and all of the students enrolled in the institution’s wide-ranging programs, are our primary focus. We strive to create an inspiring environment, inclusive of students from all walks of life. So, come one, come all for our fun-filled six-week summer session of courses, workshops and concerts! Yours in jazz,
Susan Muscarella Executive Director The Jazzschool
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Mixing it up! We’re excited to offer a range of new courses at the Jazzschool this summer! With a variety of ensembles, you can play the music of jazz masters Charlie Parker, Lee Morgan, Thelonious Monk, Joe Henderson, Wayne Shorter, Charles Mingus and Dave Brubeck. Or, study Latin jazz with David Pinto, Brazilian jazz with Marcos Silva, jazz funk with bassist Marc van Wageningen and soul jazz with saxophonist Howard Wiley. We always offer opportunities for you to play in an ensemble for the very first time. We’re pleased to debut a new course called “The Basics: Music Theory and Fretboard Knowledge for Guitar.” This course is for guitarists who want to play jazz but haven’t yet formally studied the instrument. (It’s excellent preparation for those who will take the Jazz Guitar 1 course with Mimi Fox this fall.) We also have a new introductory level Acoustic Blues Guitar course covering the basics of slide guitar and open tuning (e.g., Muddy Waters and Robert Johnson). This summer’s Guitar Intensive, directed by Mimi Fox, features Concord recording artist Howard Alden. Meanwhile, our weeklong Vocal Intensive is led by Laurie Antonioli and features the Grammy-nominated song stylist Theo Bleckmann! The Jazzschool workshop series welcomes fantastic visiting artists including Scotty Barnhart (trumpeter with the Count Basie Orchestra), the great drummer Clayton Cameron (Tony Bennett), percussion master John Santos, and guitar virtuoso John Stowell, among many others. Young Musicians are invited to join one of our summer camps, including the Jazzschool Summer Youth Program, the High School Jazz Intensive, and the Girls’ Jazz and Blues Camp. At the Jazzschool, there is truly something for everyone!
Rob Ewing, Director, Jazzschool Community Music School
SUMMER 2013 CALENDAR Jazzschool Community Music School Summer Quarter July 8 – August 18 (6 weeks) Summer Quarter Ensemble Placement Auditions Ongoing! Contact rob@jazzschool.org for more info. ummer Youth S Program June 17 – 28
High School Jazz Intensive July 22 – 26
Girls’ Jazz & Blues Camp August 5 – 9
Guitar Intensive August 12 – 16
Vocal Intensive August 12 – 17
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Adult Performance Ensembles The Jazzschool Community Music School (JCMS) offers numerous performance ensembles for beginning, intermediate and advanced instrumentalists and vocalists. Students are placed in ensembles by audition and requirements may include the following: playing selected scales; playing and/or improvising over a piece of your choice; improvising over a 12-bar blues or other pieces provided at the audition; and sight-reading. Drummers are asked to play various grooves and solo; bassists are asked to play bass lines. For more information please contact JCMS Director Rob Ewing at rob@jazzschool.org or 510.845.5373 x14. You can schedule an audition online at jazzschool.org/ensemble.
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JAZZ BEGINNING JAZZ ENSEMBLE An introductory ensemble focused on learning jazz standards, developing improvisation skills and putting jazz theory into practice. Students develop familiarity with various jazz feels and learn to improvise over common chord progressions. This is the place to get started! Thursdays 6:30 – 8pm 7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks) Rob Ewing • $275
JAZZ STANDARDS FOR GIGS This ensemble helps develop the skills and repertoire needed for typical jazz gigs. Repertoire, intros, endings, interludes and tags are covered. Various jazz styles including swing, bossa, jazz waltz and ballads are studied and played. Class time is also dedicated to the study of jazz harmony, as applied to selected standard repertoire. Instructor also provides tips for soloing. Section I: Thursdays 6:30 – 8pm 7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks) Section II: Saturdays 10 – 11:30am Section III: Saturdays 11:45am – 1:15pm Section IV: Saturdays 1:30 – 3pm 7/13 – 8/17 (6 weeks) Glenn Richman • $275
“I loved being at the Jazzschool — seeing other musicians (and aspiring musicians) of all ages, hearing the sounds of jazz wafting through the space.” — BEN GOLVIN
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JAZZ FUNK ENSEMBLE
An intermediate ensemble focused on compositions by jazz masters including John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Wayne Shorter and others. Emphasis is on understanding and internalizing a variety of essential grooves. Class time is also dedicated to the study of jazz harmony, as applied to select repertoire. Instructor provides guidance for soloing.
This intermediate to advanced ensemble provides a hands-on survey of jazz-funk (and funky jazz) repertoire from the 1960s to the present. Selections range from the post-James Brown funk-influenced boogaloo style of the ’60s and ’70s (e.g., Grant Green, Idris Muhammed) to the later electrified styles of Herbie Hancock, John Scofield and Medeski, Martin & Wood.
Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks) Glenn Richman • $275
Mondays 6:30 – 8pm 7/8 – 8/12 (6 weeks) Marc van Wageningen • $275
SOUL JAZZ ENSEMBLE
MODAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE
An intermediate ensemble that delves into the groove-based repertoire of Lee Morgan, Cannonball Adderley, Eddie Harris, George Benson and others. Starting in the mid-60s, these musicians combined the popular vocabulary of funk, boogaloo and bossa nova with stripped-down harmonic progressions drawn from gospel and the blues — linking them together with memorable instrumental melodies. Repertoire includes “The Sidewinder” (Lee Morgan), “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy” (Joe Zawinul) and “Listen Here” (Eddie Harris).
For intermediate to advanced students, this ensemble covers the modal approach to jazz composition. From the 1950s experiments of Miles Davis (e.g., Kind of Blue, Milestones), George Russell and others, through further developments in the ’60s by John Coltrane (A Love Supreme), McCoy Tyner (“Passion Dance”) and Herbie Hancock (“Maiden Voyage”), modal music is now a core element of the jazz genre.
Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) Howard Wiley • $275
Tuesdays 6:30 – 8pm 7/9 – 8/13 (6 weeks) Ben Stolorow • $275
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Adult Performance Ensembles
MUSIC OF CHARLIE PARKER AND LEE MORGAN This intermediate to advanced small ensemble surveys the compositions of two of the most influential jazz horn players of the bop and post-bop eras. In addition to Charlie Parker’s highly influential approach to line playing, his tunes have become an essential part of the jazz repertoire, including jam session standards like “Au Privave,” “Blues for Alice,” “Anthropology” and “Yardbird Suite.” Lee Morgan’s fiery virtuosity helped usher in the hard-bop era of the late ’50s and ’60s. Morgan’s well-known compositions include “Ceora,” “Mr. Kenyatta,” “The Sidewinder” and “Search for the New Land.” Mondays 6:30 – 8pm 7/8 – 8/12 (6 weeks) Kasey Knudsen • $275
MUSIC OF THELONIOUS MONK AND JOE HENDERSON An intermediate to advanced small ensemble focused on two jazz giants of the bop and post-bop eras. Pianist Thelonious Monk’s songbook has become one of the most widely performed collections in all of jazz, with pieces including “Round Midnight,” “Evidence,” and “Straight, No Chaser.” Tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson recorded a number of influential albums for both Blue Note and Verve Records. Many of his tunes have become post-bop standards including “Inner Urge,” “Black Narcissus” and “Serenity.” Mondays 8:15 – 9:45pm 7/8 – 8/12 (6 weeks) Kasey Knudsen • $275
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wayne shorter MUSIC OF WAYNE SHORTER Material from towering saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter (Art Blakey, Miles Davis, Weather Report) is the subject of this intermediate to advanced ensemble. Shorter’s classic 1960s Blue Note albums as a leader, including Speak No Evil, JuJu, Night Dreamer and Adam’s Apple, will be explored. Wednesdays 6:30 – 8pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) Howard Wiley • $275
MUSIC OF CHARLES MINGUS Bassist and composer Charles Mingus brought his very personal voice to jazz, introducing deeply expressive melodic and emotional elements in compositions like “Fables of Faubus,” “Goodbye Pork Pie Hat” and “Jump Monk.” His unique melodic and harmonic approach is the subject of this intermediate to advanced ensemble. Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45pm 7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks) Rob Ewing • $275
Adult Performance Ensembles
MUSIC OF DAVE BRUBECK Drawing upon material from Time Out and other popular Brubeck albums, this intermediate to advanced ensemble places emphasis on the “classic” Brubeck quartet with Paul Desmond, Eugene Wright and Joe Morello. Note: This ensemble is open to all instruments and is not strictly modeled after the instrumentation of the Brubeck quartet. Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45pm 7/9 – 8/13 (6 weeks) Ben Stolorow • $275
PIANO TRIO This hands-on performance course for intermediate to advanced pianists examines how to play most effectively in the traditional jazz piano trio format. Maximum class size is four pianists, plus one drummer, with accompaniment to be provided by a professional bassist. Prerequisites: ability to play and improvise over a jazz tune in time. Section I: Mondays 5 – 6:30pm Section II: Mondays 6:45 – 8:15pm Section III: Mondays 8:30 – 10pm 7/8 – 8/12 (6 weeks) Peter Horvath • $295 Section IV: Fridays 1:30 – 3pm Section V: Fridays 3:15 – 4:45pm 7/12 – 8/16 (6 weeks) Debbie Poryes • $295
LATIN SALSA WORKSHOP I An introductory salsa performance ensemble. Repertoire is selected from the music of Tito Puente, Cal Tjader, Eddie Palmieri and others. Horn players and vocalists welcome! Prerequisites: facility
on an instrument and basic reading skills. Pianist: ability to play basic montunos. Bassist: ability to play tumbaos. Tuesdays 6:30 – 8pm 7/9 – 8/13 (6 weeks) David Belove • $275
SALSA WORKSHOP II An intermediate to advanced salsa performance ensemble, this course is linked to the Salsa Singing course taught by Edgardo Cambón (see page 37). Students in each of these two courses learn the same material and combine halfway through the quarter to continue together. Horn players welcome. Prerequisites: facility on an instrument and basic reading skills. Pianists: ability to play montunos; bassists: ability to play tumbaos; percussionists & drummers: ability to hold time and play Afro-Cuban grooves such as mambo and cha-cha-cha. Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45pm 7/9 – 8/13 (6 weeks) David Belove • $275
LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE An ensemble fusing basic rhythmic patterns from traditional Latin music, including Afro-Peruvian (festejo, landó, zamacueca and panalivio), Afro-Cuban, Afro-Venezuelan, Afro-Colombian and other styles. Repertoire includes classics by vocal diva Susana Baca, plus Latin and jazz standards. Students learn basic Latin grooves and their relationship to syncopated jazz melodies and harmonies. Prerequisite: none, open to all instrumentalists and singers. Mondays 8:15 – 9:45pm 7/8 – 8/12 (6 weeks) David Pinto • $275
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BLUES
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BLUES AND GROOVE WORKSHOP
BRAZILIAN ENSEMBLE
A performance ensemble focusing on the blues and blues-related styles. Emphasis on the groove as found on recordings of Charlie Christian, T-Bone Walker, Albert Collins, Jack McDuff, Louis Jordan and other “jump” blues and New Orleans masters. Prerequisite: knowledge of 12-bar blues.
A 4- to 8-piece ensemble focused on Brazilian repertoire by noted composers including Ivan Lins, Dori Caymmi, Toninho Horta, Marcos Silva, Antonio Carlos Jobim and others. Emphasis on listening and performing in the traditional Brazilian style. Vocalists welcome! Audition required.
Saturdays 1:30 – 3pm 7/20 – 8/24 (6 weeks) Danny Caron and Anthony Paule • $275 Note late start date.
Section I: Tuesdays 6:15 – 7:45pm Section II: Tuesdays 8 – 9:30pm 7/9 – 8/13 (6 weeks) Section III: Wednesdays 6 – 7:30pm Section IV: Wednesdays 8 – 9:30pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) Section V: Thursdays 2:15 – 3:45pm 7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks) Section VI: Fridays Noon – 1:30pm 7/12 – 8/16 (6 weeks) Marcos Silva • $275
“Marcos is an excellent instructor. He took time with each member of the ensemble to point out fundamental issues each of us needed to work on, which greatly improved our playing and general musicality.” — STEVE RAPHAEL
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“Danny Caron is an excellent teacher, especially for beginners. His instruction is clear, concise and energetic. Most important, he motivated us to excel and move forward every week. He is the BEST.” — SKYE WARD
Adult Instrumental Courses GUITAR BEGINNING GUITAR An introductory course covering the basics, including: • Tuning the guitar • Understanding the fretboard • Using proper hand positions • Fingerings for major scales • Triads and seventh chords • Playing simple pieces • Reading music Required text: Modern Guitar Method Vol. One, Mel Bay (available at Jazzschool Books & Records). Saturdays 10 – 11:30am 7/20 – 8/24 (6 weeks) Danny Caron & Anthony Paule • $275 Note late start date.
MUSIC THEORY AND FRETBOARD KNOWLEDGE FOR GUITAR This course covers the basics of music theory as applied to guitar, for those interested in playing jazz. Students develop familiarity with the fretboard through chord, scale and arpeggio practice. Topics include: • Overview of chord and scale types and where they are located • Chord progressions commonly used in jazz and related styles • Comping patterns • Scale and arpeggio practice in various positions • Reading charts and standard notation (treble clef) • Transcribing music from recordings • Basics of melodic improvisation For students with some playing experience, knowledge and facility, but who have never seriously practiced or studied music theory or guitar. Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) Danny Caron • $275
danny caron ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR A hands-on introduction to traditional acoustic blues guitar style and technique, covering slide playing, open tunings, fingerstyle and more. Learn the techniques used by such greats as Muddy Waters, Lightnin’ Hopkins and Robert Johnson, plus contemporary masters like Taj Mahal and Ry Cooder. Wednesdays 6:30 – 8pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) Danny Caron • $275
BLUES AND SWING GUITAR Designed for guitarists with basic technical facility, this course focuses on the blues form. Students learn chord voicings, fingerboard harmony and techniques of single-string soloing. A variety of styles will be covered, from the urban blues of B.B. King and Albert Collins to the more complex swing of Charlie Christian and Aaron “T-Bone” Walker. Alternate chord cycles and rhythm playing are included. Students work with transcriptions to develop strong melodic solos. Prerequisites: familiarity with the 12-bar blues progression, ability to play bar chords in several shapes, basic knowledge of the minor pentatonic scale, some picking facility. Saturdays 11:45am – 1:15pm 7/20 – 8/24 (6 weeks) Danny Caron & Anthony Paule • $275 Note late start date.
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JAZZSCHOOL SUMMER GUITAR INTENSIVE August 12 – 16, 2013
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An all-day, weeklong intensive for aspiring professionals directed by internationally acclaimed jazz guitarist and educator Mimi Fox. This year we are pleased to welcome special guest guitar instructors Howard Alden and David Gutierrez! Includes daily master classes, jam sessions and a student concert at the Jazzschool. Howard Alden has been a Concord Jazz recording artist for over 20 years. Highlights of his recorded output include Thirteen Strings, a duo recording with master guitarist George Van Eps, and additional duo recordings with Ken Peplowski and Frank Wess. Alden also recorded the soundtrack for the Woody Allen film Sweet and Lowdown. He has been named in several JazzTimes and DownBeat critics’ polls. David Gutierrez has studied flamenco guitar since 1973 in the US and Spain under several traditional and modern masters of the style. He has performed with a range of leading Bay Area flamenco music and dance groups and is a co-founder of Flamenco Vivo. Summer Guitar Intensive director Mimi Fox has been named a winner in six consecutive DownBeat international critics polls. She has performed with Joey DeFrancesco, Branford Marsalis and Diana Krall, among many others. Rhythm section guests will include Jason Lewis, drums and John Shifflett, bass.
DAILY SCHEDULE (MONDAY – FRIDAY) 9 – 10:30am 10:45am – 12:45pm 12:45 – 1:15pm 1:15 – 2:15pm 2:15 – 3:15pm 3:30 – 4:30pm
Master class with Howard Alden Rhythm section workout with Jason Lewis and John Shifflett Lunch break Jazz guitar masters transcription class with Mimi Fox Solo guitar mastery with Mimi Fox Flamenco guitar with David Gutierrez
Student/Faculty concert Friday August 16, 8pm Tuition • $750 Learn more at info@jazzschool.org and 510.845.5373 The Jazzschool Summer Guitar Intensive is made possible in part by generous contributions from Steve Saperstein, Blue Note Music, and True Fire.
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PIANO & KEYBOARDS PIANO I This entry-level course for beginners guides students through a comprehensive, gradually paced introduction to the piano, focusing on technique and reading. Concurrent enrollment in the Introduction to Music Theory course is suggested. Required texts: Mastering Piano Method 1A, Mastering Theory 1A, Janet Vogt (available at Jazzschool Books & Records). Saturdays 10 – 11:30am 7/13 – 8/17 (6 weeks) Katherine Westine • $275
PIANO II A continuation of Piano I, this beginning to intermediate course focuses on technique and reading. Instructor also covers basic functional harmony with an emphasis on scale and chord theory, providing students with a solid harmonic foundation. Required text: Bastien Piano for Adults II (available at Jazzschool Books & Records). Prerequisite: Piano I or equivalent. Saturdays 11:45am – 1:15pm 7/13 – 8/17 (6 weeks) Katherine Westine • $275
APPLIED KEYBOARD HARMONY Through innovative and fun exercises, this hands-on course acquaints students with playing tonic-dominant, basic turnarounds and chord inversions in all keys. Students then play standard tunes using those basic progressions, in lead sheet format. The course prepares students for Jazz Piano I and is particularly useful for pianists with a classical background interested in learning how to interpret lead sheets and improvise. Handouts provided. Prerequisite: basic keyboard knowledge.
JAZZ PIANO I A hands-on course covering basic jazz chord voicings and improvisation techniques. Students learn to how to effectively interpret (and improvise on) lead sheets, play jazz standards, play the 12 bar blues and work with other common song forms. Prerequisites: basic piano proficiency, knowledge of major scales, ability to play root-position major, minor, and dominant 7th chords, ability to read treble and bass clefs. Section I: Wednesdays 8 – 9:30pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) Bob Karty • $275 Section II: Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45pm 7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks) Ben Stolorow • $275
JAZZ PIANO II A continuation of Jazz Piano I, covering a variety of soloing and comping techniques. This course provides a hands-on overview of more advanced chord voicings (altered left-hand voicings, fourth voicings, drop 2, upper structures, etc.) and soloing techniques. Standard reharmonization techniques are also presented. Prerequisites: ability to play 3-note voicings with proper voice leading through a jazz standard (e.g., “All The Things You Are” or similar), ability to improvise on a 12-bar blues in time, playing 3rds and 7ths in the left hand. Thursdays 6:30 – 8pm 7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks) Ben Stolorow • $275
Saturdays 1:30 – 3pm 7/13 – 8/17 (6 weeks) Jeanne Walpole • $275
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SALSA PIANO An in-depth introduction to salsa and Afro-Cuban piano. In an interactive, ensemble-like setting, students learn montunos, Latin bass lines and percussion rhythms, and how they fit together and relate to the clave. Students gain a deeper awareness of rhythm, helpful for playing in any style. Course concludes with a jam session with the members of the Latin Percussion class! Prerequisites: functional piano technique and knowledge of basic triads and 7th chords. Wednesdays 6:15 – 7:45pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) Bob Karty • $275
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BEGINNING BLUES PIANO A well-rounded introduction to solo blues piano, for beginning to intermediate players. Bass lines, licks, a survey of the classic tunes and the great players, intros and endings, 12- and 8-bar forms are covered. Students learn how to get the “bluesy sound” into their playing. All materials provided. Tuesdays 6:30 – 8pm 7/9 – 7/30 (4 weeks) Jennifer Jolly • $160
BOOGIE-WOOGIE BOOT CAMP A fast-paced survey of boogie-woogie piano, for intermediate players or above. Bass lines, licks, rhythm and two-handed coordination, classic tunes, the great players, improvisation, techniques for playing without strain, additional resources. Each class session will start with fun boogie warm-ups and drills to get you into shape! All materials provided. Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45pm 7/9 – 7/30 (4 weeks) Jennifer Jolly • $160
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An introduction to the saxophone covering fingering, sound production and reading music. Students play simple saxophone ensemble arrangements and all saxophones are welcome! Mondays 6:30 – 8pm 7/8 – 8/12 (6 weeks) Bill Aron • $275
HARMONICA BEGINNING DIATONIC HARMONICA Diatonic harmonica is the small harmonica used in blues, rock, folk — and even in jazz. In this intro-level course, students learn how to hold the instrument, breathe, play chords and single notes, and the rudiments of note bending. Students also learn song forms such as 12-bar blues and 3-chord folk, rock and country tunes. Required text: Harmonica for Dummies. Prerequisite: Bring a 10-hole diatonic harmonica in the key of C (contact winslow@jazzschool.org for info). Saturdays 10 – 11:30am 7/13 – 8/17 (6 weeks) Winslow Yerxa • $275
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BASS BASS I An intro-level course for both upright and electric bass, covering the fundamentals of bass technique, applicable to all styles of music. Topics include: • Tuning • Getting a good sound • Left and right hand technique • Familiarity with the fingerboard • Music reading fundamentals • Introduction to walking bass lines • Equipment (basses, strings, amps) Prerequisite: none. Students must bring a bass to class. Required text: New Method for the Double Bass, Simandl (available at Jazzschool Books & Records). Tuesdays 6:15 – 7:45pm 7/9 – 8/13 (6 weeks) Glenn Richman • $275
BASS II A continuation of the Bass I course, for upright and electric bass. Topics include: • Increased familiarity with the fingerboard • More advanced reading exercises • Rhythmic concepts, e.g., swing feel • Rhythmic anticipations • Blues and jazz standards • Basics of soloing over chord changes Prerequisites: Bass I or equivalent. Students must know how to read in bass clef. Required text: New Method for the Double Bass, Simandl (available at Jazzschool Books & Records). Thursdays 4:45 – 6:15pm 7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks) Glenn Richman • $275
BASS III — JAZZ BASS Building on the techniques covered in Bass II, this course introduces a variety of techniques essential to constructing strong jazz bass lines, and also introduces improvisation techniques for soloing.
Students construct bass lines on blues, jazz standards in 4/4 and 3/4, modal tunes, rhythm changes, and ballads. New bass line and soloing techniques are introduced each week and are applied to selected tunes. Students perform their own bass lines in class each week with piano accompaniment provided by the instructor. Recommended for upright and electric bassists interested in participating in the Jazzschool’s ensemble program. Prerequisites: Bass II or equivalent and some reading ability. Required text: New Method for the Double Bass, Simandl (available at Jazzschool Books & Records). Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45pm 7/9 – 8/13 (6 weeks) Glenn Richman • $275
ELECTRIC BASS TECHNIQUES — FUNK AND R&B This course is a hands-on survey of the signature bass lines and techniques of funk and R&B. Material covered ranges from the early funk pioneers of the James Brown rhythm sections (e.g., Bootsy Collins) and Motown (James Jamerson) to the techniques and lines of later players including Verdine White (Earth, Wind & Fire), Larry Graham (Sly and the Family Stone), Rocco Prestia (Tower of Power), Marcus Miller and others. This unique course is co-taught by a professional bassist and drummer. Instructors alternate, with substantial class time spent developing groove and feel by playing in a rhythm section with the drum instructor. Concludes with a jam session with the members of the Funk and R&B Drum Set course. Prerequisite: functional electric bass technique. Mondays 8:15 – 9:45pm 7/8 – 8/12 (6 weeks) Marc van Wageningen (bass) and Joe Bagale (drums) • $275
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DRUMS & PERCUSSION BEGINNING DRUM SET An introductory course for beginners. Students gain a strong technical foundation, learn how to most effectively hold the drum sticks and are introduced to a range of simple and effective sticking techniques. Class covers rhythm reading, drum set notation, single and double stroke rolls and rudiments, and a variety of grooves and fills. Basic four-limb coordination exercises are also covered. Prerequisites: None, but bring a pair of drumsticks! Required text: Learn to Play the Drumset, Pete Magadini (available at Jazzschool Books & Records). Mondays 6:30 – 8pm 7/8 – 8/12 (6 weeks) Joe Bagale • $275
DRUM SET TECHNIQUES — FUNK AND R&B A hands-on survey of the signature drum grooves and techniques of funk and R&B. Material covered ranges from the early funk pioneers of the James Brown rhythm section (Clyde Stubblefield, Jabo Starks) to later players including James Gadson (Bill Withers), Steve Gadd (Chick Corea), David Garibaldi (Tower of Power), Mike Clark (Herbie Hancock) and young masters like Stanton Moore (Galactic). This unique course is co-taught by a professional drummer and bassist. Instructors alternate, with substantial class time spent developing groove and feel by playing in a rhythm section setting with the bass instructor. The course concludes with a jam session with the members of the Funk and R&B Electric Bass course. Prerequisite: functional drum set technique. Mondays 8:15 – 9:45pm 7/8 – 8/12 (6 weeks) Marc van Wageningen (bass) and Joe Bagale (drums) • $275
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brian blade at the jazzschool, april 2013 JAZZ DRUM SET This course covers essential skills for jazz drumming. Topics covered include time and feel, idiomatic grooves, ride cymbal technique, rudiments as applied to jazz drumming, brush playing, limb independence exercises, and soloing. Recommended for drummers interested in developing and refining the skills necessary to become well-rounded and in-demand. Prerequisite: Beginning Drum Set course or the equivalent. Tuesdays 6:30 – 8pm 7/9 – 8/13 (6 weeks) Jon Arkin • $275
STICK CONTROL AND SNARE DRUM RUDIMENTS This hands-on course for all drummers provides a range of practical techniques for developing hand speed, endurance, and dynamic control. Class time is spent in intensive guided workout sessions, using practice pads. Topics covered include grip (matched & traditional), effective warm-ups, essential rudiments (rolls, diddles, flams), accent studies and more. Prerequisite: Some technical facility. Beginners should first take Beginning Drum Set. Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45pm 7/9 – 8/13 (6 weeks) Jon Arkin • $275
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LATIN PERCUSSION This course provides musicians with a solid foundation on all of the primary Latin percussion instruments. Students learn effective techniques on congas, bongos, timbales, bells, and additional auxiliary percussion instruments. Covers many of the main Latin grooves typical of son, salsa, and Latin jazz. Soloing techniques and typical breaks and song forms are discussed. Open to all. Course concludes in a jam session format with members of the Salsa Piano course! Wednesdays 6:15 – 7:45pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) Omar Ledezma • $275
LATIN RHYTHMS APPLIED TO THE DRUM SET In this challenging course, Danilo Paiz provides step-by-step instructions on how to incorporate the sounds of congas (played on bongos tuned down), timbalitos, and mambo bell into the standard trap drum kit. This setup, developed by the instructor, allows drummers to play salsa, samba and other Latin rhythms, in addition to swing and funk — functioning as a one-person percussion section! For intermediate and advanced drummers familiar with the basics of Latin percussion. Saturdays 1:30 – 3pm 7/13 – 8/17 (6 weeks) Danilo Paiz • $275
This course provides an overview of concepts and techniques for soloing on the drum set. These techniques are applicable to a range of styles, from rock, funk, straight-ahead jazz and fusion to various world styles (Brazilian, Afro-Cuban), and non-idiomatic free improvisation. Students develop solo vocabulary drawn from rudimental and other sources, developing 4-limb independence through improvisation over various ostinato patterns. Topics include trading fours and an introduction to polyrhythmic drum set applications. Prerequisite: functional drum set technique. Thursdays 6:30 – 8pm 7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks) Alan Hall • $275
ESSENTIAL DRUM SET GROOVES FROM AROUND THE WORLD Working drummers are expected to be familiar with a range of grooves drawn from various musical traditions and styles. This course provides a practical overview of drum set grooves including the various important North American grooves (shuffles, swing, rock, funk), the Caribbean (calypso, mambo, reggae, bolero, 6/8 Afro-Cuban), Brazil (samba, bossa nova, baião, partido alto) and South America (cumbia, tango). Less common world grooves are also covered. Recommended for drummers interested in expanding their versatility and learning some great new grooves! Prerequisite: functional drum set technique. Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45pm 7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks) Alan Hall • $275
“Alan has a laid-back style but still makes you want to work hard.” — ANONYMOUS
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Instrumental Workshops INSTRUMENTAL WORKSHOPS JAZZ BASS LINES FOR NON-BASSISTS with Rob Ewing A step by step approach to constructing effective walking bass lines over standard jazz harmony. Recommended for pianists, arrangers, and anyone who would like to gain a better understanding of the function of the bass in the jazz rhythm section. Open to all, no bass playing experience required! Sunday June 30, 11am – 1pm $30 advance • $45 day of workshop Trombonist and educator Rob Ewing is the director of the Jazzschool Community Music School. He actively works with several Bay Area jazz groups including the Marcus Shelby Orchestra and Disappear Incompletely — The Radiohead Project.
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MOTIVIC DEVELOPMENT with Billy Buss This workshop covers ways to derive and develop extensive compositional and improvisational language from simple melodic themes. Concepts to be discussed include advanced modal harmonies, positive and negative harmony, numerology, tonal magnetism, melodic contour/ shape, serialist techniques such as retrograde, inversion and chromatic and diatonic “spirals.” Additionally, students dissect original compositions of the instructor’s and others, considering the questions: where does the melody originate, how is it developed and where can it go? An informational packet outlining these concepts will be distributed. Monday, July 1, 6 – 8pm $30 advance • $45 day of workshop New York City-based trumpeter Billy Buss received a B.A. from the Berklee College of Music and a M.M. from the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz.
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rick estrin BLUES AND SOUL MUSIC with Rick Estrin and Buddy Akacic Discussion and demonstration of the technical and emotional components of blues musicianship as a basic precept for effective performance across genres, from blues and gospel to jazz and beyond. For musicians interested in developing their groove and expression. Also for non-musicians interested in developing a deeper appreciation for the inner workings of the blues and the poignant human feelings found in all soul music. Musicians, bring your instruments!
with Dan Zemelman This workshop provides a range of ways for jazz pianists to expand their creativity through the study of new harmonic and rhythmic possibilities. Topics covered include voicings and voice leading, moving voices within a chord, using voicings to go in and out of the key, exercises for developing left and right hand independence, rhythmic groupings and much more. Sunday, July 21, 2 – 4pm $30 advance • $45 day of workshop Dan Zemelman is a leading Bay Area-based jazz pianist, composer and teacher. He has performed throughout the U.S. with Marcus Shelby, Richard Davis, Mads Tolling and others, in addition to leading his own trio.
Sunday, July 14, 2 – 4pm $30 advance • $45 day of workshop Directed by Rick Estrin, blues harmonica virtuoso and Alligator recording artist, with organizational support from Buddy Akacic.
SOLO JAZZ PIANO with Dan Zemelman A hands-on masterclass on the art of playing solo jazz piano. Participants play for each other and receive feedback from the instructor. Topics covered include: left hand techniques (walking bass lines, comping), developing the ability to play convincingly in various styles, harmonic options (playing “in” and “out,” chord substitutions, diminished harmony), melodic interpretation and more. Sunday July 14, 2 – 4pm $30 advance • $45 day of workshop
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SECRETS OF GYPSY JAZZ GUITAR with Paul Mehling This workshop focuses on various aspects of Gypsy guitar in the tradition of the legendary Django Reinhardt. Topics include rhythm, picking, scales, arpeggios, chords, soloing, and more. One-on-one evaluation is available to all attendees, with a directed jam at the conclusion of the workshop, time permitting. Bring your instrument, recording device (or paper and pencil) and questions! Sunday, July 21, 11:30am – 1:30pm $30 advance • $45 day of workshop
THE METRONOME IS YOUR FRIEND with Paul Mehling Returning with his popular workshop for musicians and singers of all levels, Mehling demonstrates a range of practice techniques making creative use of the metronome. Improve your productivity and increase your musicianship! Open to all. Sunday, July 21, 2 – 4pm $30 advance • $45 day of workshop Guitarist Paul Mehling is the leader of the Hot Club of San Francisco.
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john santos LA CLAVE MISTERIOSA with John Santos A workshop to demystify the often-elusive clave rhythm, concept and instrument that is at the heart of so much African-derived musical expression. Five-time Grammy nominated producer, composer, band leader and percussionist John Santos has spent a lifetime performing clave-based music and is internationally recognized as one of the top interpreters of this profound musical tradition. Over a dozen variations of the clave will be played, written, and analyzed with recorded musical examples to place each one in context, with Q&A throughout. Sunday, August 4, 2 – 4pm $15 Co-sponsored by LP, Remo, Sabian and the Jazzschool.
“Santos has generally been a sparkplug for a wave of musical invention at the vortex where jazz, Latin and other ideas meet.” — JAZZTIMES
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JAZZ IMPROVISATION
GOING “IN” TO GO “OUT”
with Scotty Barnhart Longtime trumpeter with the Count Basie Orchestra, Scotty Barnhart provides a historical overview of the jazz tradition, demonstrating each of the major styles and how they relate to one another. He explains how musicians can use various rhythmic and harmonic elements of each style as a basis for improvisation, creating a coherent and well thought-out solo that’s anchored in the history of the idiom. Please bring your instrument!
with Grant Stewart “In my many years of teaching privately to professionals and university students in NYC, one of the most common problems I’ve come across is a lack of command of the basics of harmony. This weak foundation is usually the root of most musicians’ problems. Whether you play standards or modal/modern jazz, a solid foundation is crucial to playing well in any style. In this workshop I’ll help you tighten up some of the basics, strengthen your playing and get you back on track.” — Grant Stewart
Grammy-winning trumpeter Scotty Barnhart has been a featured soloist with the Count Basie Orchestra for the past 20 years. He is also the author of The World of the Jazz Trumpet — a Comprehensive History & Practical Philosophy (Foreword by Clark Terry & Freddie Hubbard, 2005). Saturday, August 10, 3:15 – 5:15pm $30 advance • $45 day of workshop
Since moving to New York City at the age of 19, saxophonist Grant Stewart has studied with Donald Byrd, Barry Harris and Joe Lovano and performed with Curtis Fuller, John Hendricks, Clark Terry and many others. Saturday, August 10, 3:15 – 5:15pm $30 advance • $45 day of workshop
BRUSHWORKS with Clayton Cameron Grammy-winning drummer Clayton Cameron is best known for his long working relationship with legendary vocalist Tony Bennett. In 2003, Cameron released Brushworks, a book and DVD on the art of brush drumming. A faculty member in the jazz studies program at UCLA, Cameron is widely regarded as one of world’s greatest authorities on jazz brushes.
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Saturday, August 10, 3:15 – 5:15pm $30 advance • $45 day of workshop
Evening Concert, Saturday, August 10, 8pm The Clifford Brown/Max Roach Tribute Quintet with Scotty Barnhart, Grant Stewart and Clayton Cameron
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At Piedmont Piano 1728 San Pablo Avenue $20 at the door
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ADVANCED JAZZ GUITAR HARMONY with John Stowell Modes of the melodic and harmonic minor and triad substitutions are clearly explained and demonstrated in the context of developing an extended harmonic vocabulary. Students get hands-on experience locating new sounds and with ear training in the context of specific sounds, chords, progressions and songs. Please bring your guitar and note paper. Recording the workshop is recommended but not required. A 40-page pdf file with workshop material will be emailed to all participants. Prerequisite: for intermediate to advanced level guitarists. Portland-based guitarist John Stowell has 35 years of international playing and teaching experience and has recorded and/or performed with Milt Jackson, Lionel Hampton, Art Farmer, Conte Condoli, Herb Ellis, Bill Watrous, Mundell Lowe, George Cables, Billy Higgins, Billy Hart, Richie Cole, Paul Horn, Tom Harrell, Don Thompson, Dave Liebman and many others. He has also published several instructional books and videos. Sunday August 25, Noon – 3pm $30 advance • $45 day of workshop
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“John Stowell plays jazz, but he doesn’t use any of the clichés; he has an incredible originality. John is a master creator.” — LARRY CORYELL
“More guitarists would play like John Stowell if they knew how.” — HERB ELLIS
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IMPROVISATION SKILLS with Jorrit Dijkstra This workshop helps develop skills that are often overlooked, such as how to respond to fellow musicians, train your musical reactions and generate original improvised ideas. Activities in this exciting, interactive workshop include ear training exercises, musical games and a variety of short improvisation assignments. Recommended for all musicians interested in developing a fresh approach to improvisation in any style of music. July 28, 2 – 4pm $30 advance • $45 day of workshop
IMPROV CONCEPTS IN THE MUSIC OF STEVE LACY with Jorrit Dijkstra Saxophonist Steve Lacy’s music was never just a nice melody or harmony — his pieces were always “about something” and their performance requires research into the possibilities of your instrument and the interaction between ensemble members. Jorrit leads participants through some of Lacy’s more conceptuallyoriented pieces, exploring a range of mind-expanding strategies for solo and group improvisation. Bring your instrument! August 25, 2 – 4pm $30 advance • $45 day of workshop Saxophonist and composer Jorrit Dijkstra’s current projects include The Whammies play the Music of Steve Lacy, with leading Chicago, Boston and Amsterdam improvisers, and an electro-acoustic duo with celebrated drummer/composer John Hollenbeck. He has released 12 albums as a leader and collaborated with many top European and American musicians including Tony Malaby, Gerry Hemingway, Herb Robertson, Barre Phillips, John Butcher, Willem Breuker and Han Bennink. Dijkstra is currently on faculty at Berklee College of Music and the New England Conservatory in Boston.
“A highly accomplished musician, he is a cerebral improviser who nevertheless plays with warmth and rhythmic excitement.” — THE BOSTON GLOBE
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Theory, Improvisation and Composition THEORY & IMPROVISATION BEGINNING THEORY AND IMPROVISATION Never improvised? Comfortable with the blues scale but insecure with chord changes? Want to learn or solidify your knowledge of basic jazz theory? This hands-on course provides students with a friendly, supportive atmosphere in which to practice improvising. Starting with the blues, students progress to jazz standards, learning major, minor and dominant scales and chords, playing at every session, trading licks, learning patterns and building solos. Students learn to identify song forms and common chord progressions. Ideal for classical players or anyone aspiring to jam or perform with a jazz ensemble. Open to all melodic instruments, including pianists who want to focus on right-hand soloing, and vocalists are welcome! Required text: Jazz Improvisation: A Pocket Guide by Dan Haerle (available at Jazzschool Books & Records). Prerequisites: Facility on an instrument and ability to play all major scales from memory. Wednesdays 6:30 – 8pm 7/10 – 8/14 Dave Scott • $275
“Dave Scott is an exceptionally gifted teacher who brings knowledge, experience and joy to his students. I hear music with new excitement now and feel lucky to have studied with such a talented educator.” — ANONYMOUS
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INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC THEORY An intro-level course covering the basic skills needed to begin any serious study of music. Topics include: music notation, time signatures, key signatures, rhythmic training, major scales, intervals, transposition, chord structure, harmonic progression, ear training and an introduction to musical form and composition. Prerequisites: None, open to all instrumentalists and vocalists. Required texts: Practical Theory Complete by Sandy Feldstein and Jazz Improvisation: A Pocket Guide by Dan Haerle (available at Jazzschool Books & Records). Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45pm 7/10 – 8/14 Dave Scott • $275
PLAYING CHANGES AND TELLING A STORY — IMPROVISING ON THE 12-BAR BLUES This course guides aspiring jazz musicians through a process of becoming more confident improvising on chord changes, while developing the ability to “tell a story” with compelling, engaging and memorable improvised solos. Using the 12-bar blues as a starting point to focus on these techniques, students are introduced to a range of variations on this most commonly used song form. For all melodic instruments. Prerequisites: functional instrumental technique, knowledge of major scales and major and minor arpeggios, some knowledge of basic jazz theory. Thursdays 6:30 – 8pm 7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks) Kasey Knudsen • $275
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COMPOSITION & ARRANGING REHARMONIZATION TECHNIQUES APPLIED TO STANDARD TUNES The interpretation of standard tunes continues to be one of the central elements of jazz performance, practice and tradition. Reharmonization techniques provide performers and arrangers with tools to contextualize, update and personalize this repertoire. Developing familiarity with reharmonization techniques is also beneficial to improvisers in better learning to hear and respond to the ways pianists, guitarists, bassists and other accompanists revise the harmony of a given chord progression in performance from moment to moment. A broad range of techniques is introduced in the context of weekly arranging assignments. Open to both instrumentalists and vocalists. Prerequisite: functional knowledge of basic jazz harmony.
SONGWRITING Students explore melody writing, basic harmony, more adventurous chord progressions, song form, rhyme schemes, and cultivate the instrumental component of songwriting — all with the purpose of honing each student’s unique songwriting voice. In-class and at-home composition and listening exercises are assigned each week, while students begin the daily practices of “morning pages” and transcription of melody and harmony. Most important, students develop two or three songs over the course of the six-week session, to be presented and refined in real time. Saturdays 11:45am – 1:15pm 7/13 – 8/17 (6 weeks) Rachel Efron • $275
Mondays 6:30 – 8pm 7/8 – 8/12 (6 weeks) Adam Shulman • $275
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Greetings, Summer Songbirds! For the third year we are thrilled to offer our weeklong Vocal Intensive with Jazzschool artist-in-residence, Grammynominated Theo Bleckmann. One of the world’s most creative singers, Theo is also an educator who will inspire a quantum leap for ten lucky students. The six-day workshop culminates with a Saturday night performance, open to the public. This intensive is designed for intermediate to advanced level singers, but there many other courses for beginners. So why not take the plunge? There’s “Everything You Wanted to Know About Music Theory” — just for singers — as well as technique and ear training. This summer you’ll notice a shift with more pop, R&B and singer-songwriter offerings. Raz Kennedy oversees our new R&B division with two courses, beginning and intermediate/advanced. “The Beatles Choir” and “Singer-Songwriter Repertoire” courses are running for just three weeks. “Singing for Fun” and “For the Love of Singing” are back. “Latin Standards” and “Salsa Singing” will continue through the summer as well as “The Definitive Jazz Singer” and our “Jazz for Teens” class. We also offer a cool course for vocalists who are ready to step out and get “Ready for the Gig” as well as courses on arranging, songwriting and a new improvisation class called “Don’t Say A Word.” Seattle singer Greta Matassa visits for a concert and workshop, while Maye Cavallaro continues her composer repertoire series with “Unsung Gems from The Great American Songbook” — plus a special oneday intensive on music software. Detailed descriptions follow and you can enroll online, but please don’t hesitate to contact me at laurie@jazzschool.org to consult about what’s right for you. We look forward to hearing your voice!
Laurie Antonioli Director, Jazzschool Community Music School Vocal Program
SUMMER 2013 CALENDAR Jazzschool Community Music School Summer Quarter July 8 – August 18 (6 weeks) Summer Quarter Student Consultations Ongoing! Contact laurie@jazzschool.org for more info. Vocal Intensive August 12 – 17
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Adult Vocal Courses PERFORMANCE jazz BEGINNING VOCAL JAZZ PERFORMANCE An introductory course for singers who would like to develop a fearless approach to improvisation and interpretation. Vocal technique, repertoire development and stage presence are addressed in a safe and creative environment. Students should bring songs of their choice to work on with the instructor and a professional accompanist. Open to all. Section I: Tuesdays 6:30 – 8pm 7/9 – 8/13 (6 weeks) Andrea Claburn • $295 Section II: Wednesdays 6:30 – 8pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) Ellen Johnson • $295
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SINGING FOR FUN Singing is one of the first things we do as human beings, and sometimes in the course of “learning” to sing we forget how natural and joyful it can be. Whether you are an experienced singer or just getting started, this course is a low-stress, judgment-free opportunity to express yourself musically and explore what your voice can do. Designed for all levels and accompanied by a professional pianist, participants sing together and individually while working on favorite songs and building skills that enhance the singing experience. Give yourself a treat and come sing for fun! Open to all. Thursdays 6:30 – 8pm 7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks) Kathy Blackburn • $295
FOR THE LOVE OF SINGING Students learn breathing and vocal techniques and apply them to songs of their choice, making friends with the microphone and learning basic performance skills in a safe and supportive environment. This course is particularly suited for those who may have temporarily put aside their vocal dreams due to education, career or family obligations. Open to all. Saturdays 10 – 11:30am 7/13 – 8/17 (6 weeks) Faith Winthrop • $295
“Faith is the best! Amazing teacher, amazing voice! A privilege to be her student.” — ANONYMOUS
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THE DEFINITIVE JAZZ SINGER A course for intermediate to advanced singers who want to increase their knowledge of jazz vocabulary and performance skills. This course incorporates vocal warm-up exercises to promote healthy vocal technique, ear training to assist in hearing chord progressions, improvisational skills, preparing lead sheets (charts), transcriptions and effective microphone technique. A professional rhythm section will be available to reinforce the craft of directing and communicating effectively with multiple musicians on stage. Students build repertoire while preparing songs in contrasting jazz styles. Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) Ellen Johnson • $295
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“Superior jazz singing by an artist of the highest quality who deserves to be heard much more widely…” — JAZZ JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL on Ellen Johnson
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Preparation for a public performance involves tending to a list of details in order to make the gig go smoothly. When you perform for an audience, you want to think about singing, and not be distracted by the many variables that can interfere with your focus. In this course students learn how to prepare for a show, covering topics such as making a set list, having great charts, hiring a band, talking to your audience, even dealing with the pre-gig jitters. Singers will also perform for one another in class, and we’ll see exactly how all of these issues can be dealt with in a way that liberates the creative part of performing. Open to all. Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) Stephanie Bruce • $295
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A MODERN APPROACH TO SINGING LATIN STANDARDS
R&B VOCAL PERFORMANCE
A course for intermediate and advanced vocalists interested in developing a repertoire of Latin American folk songs. Students sing lush boleros, cha-cha-chas, guarachas, son, milongas, Argentinian zambas, and other Latin American classics made famous by vocalists including Omara Portuondo and Eliades Ochoa from the Buena Vista Social Club. Focus is on phrasing, interpretation, melodic alternatives, lyrics, emotional and creative expression, as well as ensemble and individual singing. Trio accompaniment provided. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Mondays 6:30 – 8pm 7/8 – 8/12 (6 weeks) Maria Marquez • $295
SALSA SINGING This course introduces a basic repertoire of songs for singers of all levels to learn the style, rhythm and technique of salsa vocal music. All songs are in Spanish but fluency is not required to participate. Students also learn to play some basic percussion while singing and the instructor provides instruments like guiro, maracas and claves to use each week. An accompanist on piano or guitar works with students to learn the songs. Later in the quarter, the class joins up with the Salsa II instrumental ensemble (see page 17), and works toward a combined performance at the Jazzschool. Songs include “Tres Días de Carnaval” (Celia Cruz), “La Rebelión” (Joe Arroyo) and “Brujería” (El Gran Combo), providing a great foundation. Open to all.
This exciting new vocal performance course delves into the music of old-school Motown, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin and contemporary young artists like Adele and Beyoncé. Instructor Raz Kennedy (of Bobby McFerrin’s Voicestra) draws from a selection of R&B and pop material to work on solos, harmonies and overall vocal expression. Students are also welcome to bring in their own songs to work on. Strengthen your voice and energize your performances by learning specific techniques to expand dynamic range and increase vocal resonance. Learn to “belt” without tension and to sing freely with a safe vocal method, developed through Kennedy’s professional experience in high-energy musical theater and largescale pop and swing bands. Section I (Beginning): Mondays 6:30 – 8pm Section II (Intermediate/Advanced): Mondays 8:15 – 9:45pm 7/8 – 8/12 (6 weeks) Raz Kennedy • $295
Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45pm 7/9 – 8/13 (6 weeks) Edgardo Cambón • $295
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TECHNIQUE VOCAL TECHNIQUE ESSENTIALS
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A course on vocal conditioning, stamina and maintenance, along with ear training and placement for pitch accuracy. Students work on specific exercises to increase both vertical and horizontal ranges and learn to implement dynamics, tone color, vibrato and straight tone. Learn how to utilize the break in your vocal range and sing with a full voice connection to enhance style and interpretation. Open to all. Tuesdays 4:45 – 6:15pm 7/9 – 8/13 (6 weeks) Raz Kennedy • $275
THE BEATLES CHOIR Sing the timeless music of the Beatles with other singers in 2, 3 and 4-part harmony and enjoy the songs in a whole new way. Work from written choral arrangements and learn harmony parts to different Beatles tunes each week, in addition to learning to create your own harmonies. Let’s have fun! Pianist provided, open to all. Thursdays 6:30 – 8pm 7/11 – 7/25 (3 weeks) Ellen Robinson • $140
SINGER-SONGWRITER REPERTOIRE FOR JAZZ VOCALISTS For jazz vocalists interested in updating their repertoire, this 3-week course focuses on the music of popular singersongwriters from the early ‘70s through the present, including Leonard Cohen, James Taylor, Carole King, Paul Simon, Adele and Alicia Keys. Students learn and perform two tunes each week and go home with the charts! Healthy vocal technique and elements of style are covered. Pianist provided, open to all. Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45pm 7/11 – 7/25 (3 weeks) Ellen Robinson • $140
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EAR TRAINING FOR VOCALISTS This course enhances the listening and singing skills of participants, by developing the capacity to recognize, identify and sing a variety of scales, intervals, chords, melodic and harmonic patterns. Through a series of fun and informative exercises, in both group and individual settings, students learn how to apply their voices to these essential musical concepts. Really being able to hear what you sing and sing what you hear, and identify how it relates to a song, strengthens a singer’s overall musicianship and creates more enjoyment and confidence. Prerequisite: minimum two years singing experience.
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THEORY, EAR TRAINING & IMPROVISATION MUSIC THEORY BASICS FOR SINGERS This is the place to ask and get answers! Pianist Lee Bloom covers many of the basics that a singer needs to know, from key signatures and transposing, song forms and chord changes, to basic rhythmic feels (e.g., swing, bossa nova, straight-eighth) — and some rudimentary piano skills. Basic ear training includes singing intervals, scales, identifying chords and singing in harmony. Vocalists are often intimidated by the lingo and knowledge necessary to function as a bandleader, yet it’s often the vocal artist who must lead the band. A basic understanding of these concepts helps singers gain confidence and freedom. Then the real fun begins! Open to all.
Tuesdays 6:30 – 8pm 7/9 – 8/13 (6 weeks) Raz Kennedy • $275
WORDLESS VOCAL IMPROVISATION Leave your words at the doorstep as we leap into the world of traditional and contemporary approaches to wordless vocal improvisation. Special emphasis is placed on group improvisations (circle singing) and improvisational approaches to repertoire from the Great American Songbook. Bring an open mind and a song you’d like to sing! Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45pm 7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks) Carl Oser • $275
Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45pm 7/9 – 8/13 (6 weeks) Lee Bloom • $275
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COMPOSITION & ARRANGING A NEW COAT OF PAINT Arranging for Solo Singers Contemporary jazz singers are becoming increasingly creative in their choice and presentation of the tunes they love to sing. Whether the staples of your book were penned in the Tin Pan Alley period, or you’ve moved forward a few decades into the popular tunes of the 1960s, ’70s and beyond, putting your own spin on a song is exciting for you, your band, and your audience. If you are not a songwriter, arranging is a great option. In this course, students learn how to re-imagine a familiar piece of music using the components of harmony, rhythm, form, and concept. Come to class with a few tunes you’d like to work with, and you’ll walk away with some new charts for your book. Wednesdays 6:30 – 8pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) Stephanie Bruce • $295
rachel efron SONGWRITING Students explore melody writing, basic harmony, more adventurous chord progressions, song form, rhyme schemes, and cultivate the instrumental component of songwriting — all with the purpose of honing each student’s unique songwriting voice. In-class and at-home composition and listening exercises are assigned each week, while students begin the daily practices of “morning pages” and transcription of melody and harmony. Most important, students develop two or three songs over the course of the six-week session, to be presented and refined in real time. Saturdays 11:45am – 1:15pm 7/13 – 8/17 (6 weeks) Rachel Efron • $275
“This place is the best. I love it and we’re all SO lucky that the Jazzschool exists.” — ANONYMOUS
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CONCERT PREPARATION AND PERFORMANCE FOR VOCALISTS A mentor program offering a unique opportunity for aspiring professional singers to create and present a concert at the Jazzschool. This individually customized course is designed to guide singers from concept to performance. Concert dates are available throughout the year. Includes the following: • A concert in the Jazzschool Concert Series • A professional sound technician and quality live recording of your performance • Guidance in marketing and promotion, including how to prepare publicity materials • Advertising and marketing in Jazzschool media outlets used for Jazzschool performances, and preparation and printing of in-house publicity • Students receive a percentage of the door/ticket sales
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Contact mcavallaro@jazzschool.org for additional information. Maye Cavallaro • $850
“Maye always pushed us beyond our comfort zone, which I really appreciated. I learned something new every week.” — ANONYMOUS
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VOCAL JAZZ PERFORMANCE FOR TEENS A course designed specifically for high school age singers who are interested in exploring the world of jazz vocals. Ideal for singers preparing for college auditions and summer jazz programs! Topics covered include:
• Warm-ups For the development of vocal flexibility, jazz vocabulary and healthy use of the singing voice.
• Repertoire Each singer learns a number of jazz tunes.
• Working with instrumentalists Opportunity to sing with a professional pianist and learn communication skills with instrumentalists, including countoffs, basic arrangements and cued endings.
• Vocal jazz history Focus on one or more important jazz vocalists, exploring their approach, in order to help develop each student’s individual style. Wednesdays 4:45 – 6:15pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) Ellen Johnson • $295
• Interpretation Students develop a personal approach to interpretation and phrasing.
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Vocal Workshops THE ART OF SINGING DUETS with Greta Matassa A workshop for jazz vocalists who have wondered how to make a duet with a fellow singer really work and be as fun and spontaneous as the “pros” make it look on stage! Many of you are gigging now and occasionally may want to pair up with another singer to share the fun, the band, the expenses and to benefit from a shared audience. You can enroll as a pair, or Greta will pair you off during the workshop. Topics covered include:
• Finding compatible keys • Sharing the song form • Harmonizing with each other • Unison • Call and response • Scatting together • Finding good songs for duets Greta Matassa is one of the most talented singers working in jazz today. She has been voted “Northwest Vocalist of the Year” by Earshot Jazz six times in 15 years. Greta’s latest album I Wanna be Loved (Resonance Records) remained on the national jazz airplay charts for three months. Greta has been a mainstay on Seattle’s jazz stages for many years and with recent dates at New York’s Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola (Lincoln Center) and tours of Russia, Singapore, Hawaii and Japan, her sound is reaching a wide audience. Sunday June 30, Noon – 3pm $50 advance • $65 day of workshop
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“Greta’s scatting is as confident, nimble and energetic as Ella’s and her phrasing is hip like Nancy Wilson’s.” — EARSHOT JAZZ
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MY COMPUTER PLAYS MUSIC with Maye Cavallaro Many computer programs are available that make practicing fun and easy. Suitable for both vocalists and instrumentalists, this workshop will survey a few of them, focused on Band in a Box and GarageBand. Participants will learn how to input chords from lead sheets into Band in a Box and prepare backing tracks, change keys, “feels” and print out simple chord charts. Then we’ll import these backing tracks into GarageBand and learn how to record ourselves and listen back to our tracks, make a simple mix and share these as mp3s or burn them on to a disc to share with others. All levels welcome. Sunday, July 7, Noon – 3pm $50 advance • $65 day of workshop
UNSUNG GEMS FROM THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK with Maye Cavallaro The Great American Songbook is a collection of tunes written from 1930 to 1950 and is a vital part of the repertoire of jazz musicians. While many songs by the Gershwins, Harold Arlen, Cole Porter and Irving Berlin are well known, there are countless other composers and lyricists whose songs are not performed as often. This 3-part workshop focuses on these less frequently performed pieces. Workshop time includes listening to re– corded examples by jazz greats to develop ideas for new arrangements. Instructor Maye Cavallaro provides 10 lead sheets for songs including practice-backing tracks. An accompanist joins the group during the third session, for students to perform arrangement ideas. 3 Sundays — July 14, 21 and 28, Noon – 3pm $220 advance • $235 day of workshop
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“Maye is very prepared, organized and the musicians she brings in are excellent and wonderful to work with.” — CATHERINE STERN
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JAZZSCHOOL SUMMER VOCAL INTENSIVE
From Student to Artist A Five-Day Intensive Workshop with Theo Bleckmann and Laurie Antonioli August 12 – 17, 2013 10am – 4:30pm Culminates with a Performance in the Jazzschool Concert Series Saturday, August 17, 8pm A weeklong program designed to help singers define, create and perform in a distinctive and authentic style. Jazz singing is like a tree that can grow branches in many genres; with roots firmly grounded, this unique intensive emphasizes the technical, creative and spiritual aspects of singing and serves as a catalyst for artistic growth no matter where your path leads. The performance on Saturday, August 17 is open to the public and takes place in Hardymon Hall at the Jazzschool.
Limit: 10 students Open to intermediate to advanced singers. Tuition • $850 Note: Jazzschool Institute students can receive one elective credit For more information about the Jazzschool Vocal Intensive, contact Laurie Antonioli: laurie @ jazzschool.org
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Young Musicians Program
Dear students & parents, This summer the Jazzschool Young Musicians Program (JYMP) is pleased to offer a number of options for middle and high school students interested in continuing their music study over their school break. First up, the 12th annual Jazzschool Summer Youth Program runs from June 17 – 28 (two 5-day sessions) and welcomes instrumentalists entering grades 7 – 10. This program offers extensive opportunities for ensemble performance and private instruction and includes guest appearances by nationally renowned guest performers and clinicians. Next, the High School Jazz Intensive runs from July 22 – 26 and offers higher level jazz instruction to a select group of advanced high school students. The weeklong program is directed by saxophonist Dr. Michael Zilber, director of the Jazzschool’s multiple DownBeat award-winning Advanced High School Jazz Workshop. Finally, the Jazzschool Girls’ Jazz & Blues Camp runs from August 5 – 9 and provides an opportunity for female instrumentalists and vocalists in grades 6 – 12 to have fun and develop self-confidence while honing improvisational, technical and ensemble skills. This program is directed by Jean Fineberg and Ellen Seeling, from the Montclair Women’s Big Band. In addition to these three camps, we offer a weekly Vocal Jazz Performance for Teens course on Wednesday afternoons, led by Ellen Johnson. Our extensive school-year ensemble program for middle and high school students at all skill levels starts up again in September with placement auditions scheduled for late August. Please see the calendar below and audition information on page 51 for how to get involved in our ensembles this fall. Wishing you all a great summer!
Keith Johnson, Director, Jazzschool Young Musicians Program
SUMMER 2013 CALENDAR Summer Youth Program • June 17 – 28 (two 5-day sessions) High School Jazz Intensive • July 22 – 26 Girls’ Jazz & Blues Camp • August 5 – 9 General Youth Ensemble Auditions (for Fall 2013) • August 24 – 25 Studio Band Auditions (for Fall 2013) • August 17 – 18 Advanced High School Jazz Workshop Auditions (for Fall 2013) • August 25
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Jazzschool Young Musicians Program
The Jazzschool Young Musicians Program is a year-round compre hensive music education and performance program designed for instrumental and vocal students between the ages of 11 and 18. The Young Musicians Program has been at the center of the Jazzschool’s educational and artistic goals since 1997. Its curriculum provides students with the opportunity to work with professional jazz artists and educators, strengthening performance skills, expanding knowledge of jazz theory and improvisation, and learning more about the foundations of jazz and related styles of music. Students participate in afterschool classes, master classes with nationally known jazz artists, and are featured in public performances in venues throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.
“It’s the only place I know of that offers such high level jazz ensembles for middle and high school students.” — ANONYMOUS
alonzo henderson PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (2013 – 2014) JYMP ensembles require a commitment of three quarters (fall, winter and spring). Students unable to commit to a full school year are still encouraged to audition, however priority will be given to those who can remain in the program for the entire school year. Students wishing to audition mid-year will be placed in the program based on availability of open spots in ensembles and the student’s ability level. Please note that we may not be able to accommodate all students but it is our mission to find a place for everyone if at all possible.
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JAZZSCHOOL SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM 2013 June 17 – 21 and June 24 – 28
Two Five–Day Sessions! Monday – Friday 9:30am – 3pm With a student performance each Friday evening at 6pm! Now accepting applications for the 12th Annual Summer Youth Program. Open to instrumentalists entering grades 7, 8, 9, and 10 for all winds, strings, piano, guitar, vibes, bass and drums. All students attend a variety of daily ensembles (jazz, Latin, groove), private lessons, workshops and performances with visiting guest artists, and put on a concert to conclude each 5-day session. Tuition • $400 per week or $760 for both weeks For additional information please contact Jazzschool Summer Youth Program Director Rob Ewing at 510.845.5373 x 14 or email rob@jazzschool.org. Also, please see jazzschool.org/jsyp for faculty information.
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HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ INTENSIVE July 22 – 26, 2013 10am – 4pm
A Five-Day Intensive for Advanced High School Jazz Instrumentalists! Michael Zilber, Artistic Director
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Six to eight advanced high school musicians are selected to work closely with top Bay Area jazz artists for a week of rehearsals, master classes and private lessons. Concludes with a performance at the Jazzschool. A departure from the typical one-instructor-to-an-ensemble model, the student group meets daily with a complete ensemble of seasoned professional musicians working to develop improvisation and arranging/composition skills in an intensive rehearsal format. Each participant receives a professionalquality recording of the concert! Openings for all rhythm section instruments and horns. See jazzschool.org/hsji for a daily schedule of events. Audition date: May 12 Tuition • $775 For more information and audition pre-screening, please contact the Jazzschool at 510.845.5373. Dr. Michael Zilber is the director of the Jazzschool’s multiple DownBeat award–winning Advanced High School Jazz Workshop.
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2013 GIRLS’ JAZZ & BLUES CAMP August 5 – 9, 2013 Monday – Friday 9:30am – 3pm Enrollment open through August 5 All-camp performance Friday, August 9 A supportive musical environment where girls have fun and develop selfconfidence while honing improvisational, technical and ensemble skills. Open to all instrumentalists and vocalists grades 6 – 12. Directed by Jean Fineberg & Ellen Seeling, with an all-woman faculty from the Montclair Women’s Big Band.
• Jazz Combo • Blues/Soul Group • Latin Ensemble • Pop Vocal Group • Roots Music Choir • Songwriting
• Percussion Ensemble • Improvisation Workshop • Big Band • Lunchtime Open Jam • One private lesson during the week
Tuition • $450 ($475 after June 1) Some financial aid available. For program information: girlscamp@jazzschool.org or 510.758.2200 Registration: jazzschool.org/girlsreg or call 510.845.5373
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JAZZSCHOOL YOUNG MUSICIANS PROGRAM PLACEMENT & AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – FALL 2013 AUDITION MATERIALS Entering musicians are asked to prepare two skill-level appropriate jazz standards, improvise over a 12-bar blues (optional) or rhythm changes (for high school students only) and sight-read.
HOW TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION To schedule an audition, please fill out an application online at jazzschool.org/youth_auditions. After your application is received, you will be contacted within 1–2 weeks with an audition time. Auditions are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis and will be scheduled at the earliest available time. Students will be contacted with placement information following the audition.
AUDITION BY VIDEO (OPTIONAL) Students have the option of submitting an online video audition rather than scheduling an in-person audition. Students submitting their audition online are still required to fill out an online application (see above). On the application form, please select live audition or video submission. Please note: online video submissions are not available for the Studio Bands or Advanced High School Jazz Workshops.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ONLINE VIDEO SUBMISSIONS
• Student should be clearly visible (and audible) on the video.
• Perform two skill-level appropriate jazz standards. Please state the name of each piece before you play it.
• Download one of the two improvisation tracks at jazzschool.org/youth_auditions for the improvisation portion of your audition. Two choruses required. • On the video, it is important that your playing is heard louder than anything else, including any accompanying tracks.
PIANO AND GUITAR PLAYERS Follow the above instructions with only one change: after improvising, please demonstrate comping/voicings on a blues or rhythm changes.
DRUMMERS Please demonstrate the following styles: • swing, bossa nova, funk/rock. • Demonstrate each style at various tempos (i.e. slow, medium, fast) • On each style/tempo please “trade fours” with yourself (4 bars of time, 4 bars of solo, etc.) After you have completed your video, upload your audition to YouTube and title the video with your name (Example: John Smith Jazzschool Audition). You should make this a private video (unless you don’t mind it being available to the public). Once the video is uploaded, send a link to youngmusicians@jazzschool.org. You may also upload the video to a private website and email a link. Please do not email audition videos as attachments. For more information about the JYMP placement process, please visit jazzschool.org/youth_auditions or contact us at youngmusicians@jazzschool.org and 510.845.5373.
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Rising Stars Summer Concert Series Summer Concert 2013Series 2013 CHECK OUT WHAT’S BUBBLING UP WITH A WIDE RANGE OF CONCERTS FROM JAZZSCHOOL STUDENTS AND OTHER RISING STARS!
JULY 5
Fri 8pm
XD 7 ($10)
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Spiral Bound at the Fillmore Jazz Festival (free)*
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Lisa Lindsley / Sue Jewell ($15)
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Richard Greig Trio / Holly’s Hounds Duo ($15)
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Denise Kidder ($10)
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Andy Clausen ($10)
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Blues Jam Session hosted by Pamela Rose ($5-10 sliding scale)*
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Emily Onderdonk & Out of Bounds Quartet ($10)
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Malachi Whitson ($10)
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Janeare Ashley ($15)*
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High School Jazz Intensive Performance ($10)
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Grant Milliken ($10)
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Sun 4:30pm
J3 Trio / Yehudit ($15)
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Vocal Jam Session hosted by Angharad Jones ($5-10 sliding scale)*
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Fri 8pm
Lu Salcedo / Christian Sullivan ($15)
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Sat 8pm
Craig Browning / Grooveyard Shift ($15)
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Michael Orenstein ($10)
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Fri 6pm
Girls’ Jazz & Blues Camp Performance (free)
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Sat 8pm
Suzanna Smith ($10)
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Sun 4:30pm
Landry / Acrobatas ($10 sliding scale)*
AUGUST
11 Sun 7pm
Blues Jam Session hosted by Pamela Rose ($5-10 sliding scale)*
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Guitar Intensive Performance ($10)
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Vocal Intensive Performance ($10)
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Tristan Norton / Feelosophy ($15)
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Tiffany Austin & the Marcus Shelby Ensemble ($10)
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Mike Sweetland Quartet / Sulu Y Sus Rebeldes ($15)
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Sun 4:30pm
Gael Alcock / Alex Shapiro Romano ($10)
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Vocal Jam Session hosted by Angharad Jones ($5-10 sliding scale)*
info & tickets at jazzschool.org This series is made possible in part by a generous gift from David and Beth Sawi. *Note: indicates events outside of the Rising Stars Summer Series
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Jazzschool CMS Faculty Laurie Antonioli (voice) Studied at Mt. Hood College and Cal State Long Beach. Student of Joe Henderson, Mark Murphy; Professor, Vocal Jazz Studies, Kug U., Graz, Austria; Nabel Records recording artist; international performing and recording artist and clinician; performed and recorded with George Cables, Bobby McFerrin, Richie Beirach, Joe Bonner; bandleader, Foreign Affair; lyricist of Pauer – Antonioli Songbook. www.laurieantonioli.com Jon Arkin (drums) B.A. in Jazz Performance, U. of Miami. Faculty, Stanford Jazz Workshop. Performance credits include Ira Sullivan, Grady Tate, Taylor Eigsti, Vusi Mahlasela, Dayna Stephens, Julian Lage, Meklit Hadero, Stew & TNP, Gene Perla. Festival and venue highlights include Yoshi’s, Montreal Jazz Festival, IAJE Convention, Healdsburg Jazz Festival, North Beach Jazz Festival, High Sierra Music Festival, Sleep Train Pavilion. www.jonarkin.net Bill Aron (saxophone) M.M. in Performance, SF State; B.A. in Music, UC Berkeley. Professional musician and music educator for 42 years; specializing in classical saxophone playing with the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet and San Francisco Symphony among others. Joe Bagale (drums) Eastman School of Music (1.5 years) currently lead vocalist, keyboardist, guitarist with Mickey Hart Band. Leads Joe Bagale band, performs with Jazz Mafia, Hot Einstein, Disappear Incompletely. www.joebagale.com David Belove (bass) Studied at SF State and San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Recorded or performed with Pete Escovedo, John Santos and The Machete Ensemble, Danilo Perez, Tito Puente, Francisco Aguabella, Rebeca Mauleon, Ray Obiedo, Marcos Silva, Joe Henderson, Max Roach, Blue Mitchell, Eddie Harris, Mark Levine, Pat Metheny, Larry Coryell and Zakir Hussain. Kathy Blackburn (voice) B.Mus. in Jazz Studies (in progress) Jazzschool Institute, M.B.A. St. Mary’s College; B.A. and K-12 Teaching Credential San Jose State U. Principal vocalist with Cooltones big band, Lafayette Studio Big Band, and Four and More jazz combo. Awarded the Jazzschool Institute’s Mark Murphy Vocal Jazz Scholarship. Theo Bleckmann (voice) National and international performing and recording artist and educator. Performed with Laurie Anderson, Anthony Braxton, Steve Coleman, Dave Douglas, Philip Glass, Meredith Monk, Michael Tilson Thomas, John Zorn and the Bang On A Can All-Stars. Featured soloist with the Albany
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Symphony, San Francisco Symphony Chorus, Estonian Radio Choir, Merce Cunningham Dance Company and Mark Morris Dance Group. Currently on faculty at Manhattan School of Music. Previously on faculty at New York University, The New School and Queens College. Teaches voice privately and in workshops and master classes worldwide. ww.theobleckmann.com
Lee Bloom (piano) B.Arch., University of Cincinnati. Jazz studies at Cincinnati Conservatory with Tim Hagans, Phil DeGreg, Pat Harbison and Frank Vincent. Further study with Barry Harris, Jerry Coker, Dan Haerle. Licensed, published architect interested in overlap between music and visual phenomena. Extensive playing experience in jazz, R&B, funk and pop styles. Pianist with saxophonist Hal Stein 2001– 2008. Performances with Mary Stallings, Jamie Davis, Pete Escovedo, Dan Hicks. Recorded with Madeleine Peyroux, Elvis Costello and Rosanne Cash. www.leebloom.com Stephanie Bruce (voice, arranging) Studies with Joni Metcalf and Don Mock, Jane Sharpe, Cary Sheldon, Allaudin Matthieu, and Mark Levine. Has recorded three albums of original songs and arrangements, and performed extensively in the Bay Area, Europe and Asia. www.stephaniebrucemusic.com Edgardo Cambón (percussion, voice) Bandleader for 26 years of the renowned salsa band “Edgardo & Candela.” Toured throughout South America, Europe, and Africa since 1986. LP (Latin Percussion Co.) endorser. Performed or recorded with Jesús “Chucho” Valdés (Irakere), Eddie Palmieri, Carlos Santana, José Luis “Changuito” Quintana, Orestes Vilató, Salsa Romántica Stars Jerry Rivera and Eddie Santiago, Keith Terry and “Crosspulse,” Omar Sosa, Jeff Narell, Andy Narell, Sovosó (formerly Bobby McFerrin’s “Voicestra”) Mike Spiro, Karl Perazzo and Rebeca Mauleón. www.musicandela.com Danny Caron (guitar) B.A. in English and Music, Oberlin College and Conservatory; graduate of Howard Roberts Program, Guitar Institute of Technology, Los Angeles. Best known for being music director and guitarist for the legendary pianist and vocalist Charles Brown until his death in 2000. He has played and recorded with Van Morrison, Bonnie Raitt, Dr. John, Clifton Chenier, Donald Fagan, Hadda Brooks, Red Callender, and many others. www.dannycaron.com Maye Cavallaro (voice) Advanced degree in Education, UC Santa Barbara; B.A. in English Lit, UC Santa Barbara. Fellow NY Cabaret Symposium; faculty, Blue Bear School of
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Music; private coaching, 25 years; producer, 8 recordings; bandleader, recording artist; awarded Best of the Year in Jazz by the San Francisco Chronicle; visiting clinician, St. John’s U.; graphic artist, web designer. www.teachingjazz.com
Andrea Claburn (voice) B.A., high honors, UC Berkeley; vocal jazz and jazz studies at the Jazzschool Institute; classically trained in piano and violin. Studied with Laurie Antonioli, John Santos, Raz Kennedy, Mark Levine, Susan Muscarella, John Gove, Anthony Brown, Michael Zilber. Co-bandleader, Andrea Claburn/Jua Howard Septet; recipient of the JI Mark Murphy Vocal Prize. www.andreaclaburn.com Rachel Efron (songwriting) B.A., Harvard U. (extensive coursework in both writing and music). Studied jazz piano with faculty at Berklee College of Music. Released three albums of original music and toured on both coasts. Bandleader of Rachel Efron Ensemble, which has performed locally at such venues as Yoshi’s, The Plush Room, The Independent, Freight and Salvage and Cafe Du Nord. www.rachelefron.com Rob Ewing (trombone) Jazzschool Community Music School Director. Jazzschool Summer Youth Program Director. B.A., Naropa U.; 2 years, Berklee College of Music. Leader of Disappear Incompletely — The Radiohead Project. Performances with STS9, Marcus Shelby Orchestra, Vinny Golia, Latin Giants of Jazz, Ray Vega, Wayne Wallace, Graham Connah, Joe Bagale, The Barr Brothers, Les Gwan Jupons, John Schott’s Typical Orchestra, Jazz Mafia Symphony, Oakland Active Orchestra, Half of Half, Leslie Helpert, Rebecca Griffin, Naytronix. www.robewingmusic.com Jean Fineberg (saxophone, flute) M.Ed. in Secondary Education, B.S. in Science; B.A. in Arts & Sciences, Pennsylvania State U. Founder, leader of Deuce and Saxophunk; Assistant Director, composer, arranger, Montclair Women’s Big Band; toured and recorded with Melba Liston, David Bowie, Laura Nyro, Chic, Sister Sledge; consultant, San Francisco Arts Commission; NEA Jazz Fellow; recipient, ASCAP music composition awards, Meet The Composer grants; featured on Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz on NPR. Ben Flint (piano, voice) B.A., Berklee College of Music; M.A., USC. Student of James Williams, Cary Sheldon. Performed with Isaac Hayes, Ledisi, Mary Stallings, Cheryl Lynn, Nicolas Bearde. Currently serves as director of the Oakland Jazz choir. Teaches jazz history at Berkeley City College and Diablo Valley College. He also plays Hammond B3 and piano for church services at Second Baptist in Redwood City.
Mimi Fox (guitar) Advisor, Guitar Program. Five-time Downbeat Critics Poll Winner. Adjunct professor of Jazz Studies at NYU; guest clinician and artist in residence at Alaska Jazz Workshop, Britt Music Festival, Yale U., CalArts, Cornish College of the Arts, U. of Oregon, USC and Berklee College of Music; featured artist on Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz on NPR; featured artist, Kennedy Center. Performed with Charlie Byrd, Kenny Burrell, Branford Marsalis, David Sanchez, Joey DeFrancesco, Houston Person, Jim Hall, and Diana Krall. www.mimifoxjazzguitar.com Kyra Gordon (voice) B.Mus. (in progress) Jazzschool Institute. Vocalist/ keyboardist with hip-hop collective The Freeze. Performed on the soundtrack for the feature film, Owned. Dave Gregoric (trombone) Recorded with Pete Escovedo, Andy Narrel, Buddy Montgomery, Cab Calloway, Della Reese, and Ray Brown, among many others. An instructor for 16 years at Valley Christian Schools in San Jose, CA, Mr. Gregoric’s groups have received acclaim in many jazz competitions, including Reno, Monterey’s Next Generation, Folsom, San Jose, and Campana jazz festivals. Studied at Cal State Long Beach, the L.A. jazz workshop and graduated from William Jessup University with a B.S. in Theology with a minor in Jazz Performance. David Gutierrez (guitar) Private study with masters of the traditional flamenco style (Mario Escudero, Pedro Bacán and the nephews of Diego del Gastor) as well as the leading players of modern style flamenco (Manolo Sanlucar, Carlos Heredia and Jose Valle “Chuscales”). Began performing professionally with Los Flamencos de la Bodega and went on to perform with numerous Bay Area Spanish dance companies (including El Cuadro Flamenco, Teatro flamenco, Rosa Montoya’s Bailes Flamencos and Arte y Compás) and co-founded the group Flamenco Vivo. Alan Hall (drums) Advisor, Drum Program. Former assistant professor at Berklee College of Music; adjunct faculty at UC Berkeley; clinician; author; performed with Ernie Watts, Paul McCandless, Eddie Harris, Bruce Wilamson, Art Lande, Tom Coster, Kit Walker, Rebecca Parris, Kai Eckhardt, Stuart Hamm; artist endorsement with Zildjian Cymbals, Vic Firth Sticks, Aquarian Accessories. www.jazzdrumming.com.
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Peter Horvath (piano) M.A., Berklee College of Music; Bèla Bartôk Conservatory of Music, Budapest, Hungary; Vienna Conservatory of Music. Performed, toured, recorded with Victor Bailey Group, Bobby Hutcherson, Joe Henderson, Lalah Hathaway, Oakland Symphony, Bob Sheppard, Bennie Maupin, Richie Cole, Ray Obiedo, Lenny White, Randy Brecker, Marcus Miller, Bob Mintzer, Pee Wee Ellis, Arturo Sandoval, arranged and recorded for Aretha Franklin. www.peterhorvath.com Erik Jekabson (trumpet) M.A. in Composition, SF Conservatory of Music; B. Mus. in Trumpet, Oberlin Conservatory of Music. Toured with John Mayer, Illinois Jacquet and Galactic, and has composed for film and dance projects. Released several albums as a leader. Currently teaches at Berkeley City College and Los Medanos College. www.erikjekabson.com Ellen Johnson (voice) M.M. in Vocal Performance, SDSU; B.Mus. in Vocal Performance, American Conservatory of Music; Ph.D studies, Expressive Arts, UHS; music business, UCLA Extension; acting, Northwestern, U. Chicago Actors Center. Performed, recorded or studied with Sheila Jordan, Bobby McFerrin, Charles McPherson, Louie Bellson, Pete Christlieb, Roy McCurdy, Billy Drummond, Larry Koonse, John Stowell, Cameron Brown, Hugh Martin. Willie Pickens, John Clayton, Jay Clayton, Gene Aiken, Marni Nixon and Rick Helzer. Faculty at USD, CalPoly University Pomona, Old Globe Theatre’s MFA. www.ellenjohnson.net Keith Johnson (trumpet) M.M. in Music Education, CSU East Bay, B.A. in Trumpet and Music Education, San Jose State U. Founder and Director of the award-winning Jazzschool Studio Bands; Director of Bands at El Cerrito High School; Groups under his direction have won multiple awards including Downbeat Magazine’s Outstanding Large Ensemble Award and first place at the Next Generation Festival. His groups have performed at multiple jazz venues and festivals around the world. Jennifer Jolly (keyboards) Performer, educator, session musician, composer, arranger, choral/musical theater accompanist. Specialist in American roots styles (blues, boogie-woogie, New Orleans, R&B, soul, funk, country, improvisational rock), Caribbean, and African music. Current member of Baba Ken & the Afro-Groove Connexion and Big B & His Snakeoil Saviours; frequent performer with Tom Rigney & Flambeau. Previous performance credits include Phil Lesh (Grateful Dead), Zulu Spear, Barbara Dane, Hot Links, The Jolly Gibsons. Faculty instructor at Cazadero Family Camp. Bob Karty (piano) B.A., Biology, Reed College. Pianist, composer, recording engineer, producer. Performs with Ray Obiedo, Pete Escovedo, world-jazz sextet Tanaóra,
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Conjunto Karabalí (led by Michael Spiro & Santana percussionist Karl Perazzo). Founding member of Orquesta La Moderna Tradición, one of the few authentic charanga orchestras outside of Cuba, with whom he performed for over 15 years and recorded three albums. www.bobkarty.com
Raz Kennedy (voice) Founding member of Bobby McFerrin’s Voicestra; vocal coach for many Bay Area and internationally known artists including Adam Duritz of Counting Crows, Narada Michael Walden (producer for Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin and Mariah Carey), Los Tigres Del Norte, Hilary Duff, Lynn Asher, Spencer Day, Jasmine Guy, members of Metallica, Lavay Smith, James Nash of the Waybacks, Pollyanna Bush and many others. Kasey Knudsen (saxophone) B.A. Berklee, faculty member at Sonoma State U., Stanford Jazz Workshop, Lafayette Summer Music Jazz Workshop. Performs with her own sextet, The Holly Martins, The Knudsen-Arkin-Coleman Trio, has toured the world with Tune-Yards and can be seen performing with such bay area luminaries as Ben Goldberg, Fred Frith, Graham Connah, Adam Shulman, Ian Carey and more. www.kaseyknudsen.com Omar Ledezma Jr. (percussion, voice) Diploma, Performance, Berklee College of Music 2003. B.S., Law School, Santa Maria University, Caracas, Venezuela 1995. Active local performer, teacher, GRAMMY nominee and world class musician. Toured with renowned artists in USA, Europe, the Caribbean and South America. Has participated in more than 35 recordings, DVDs and books. PEARL PERCUSSION Artist. www.omarledezmajr.com Dave Lefevbre (saxophone) Recipient of an NEA Grant for Jazz Education. Dave has recorded 6 albums as a bandleader and has performed at many Bay Area Jazz Festivals and in Europe. Musicians who have recorded or performed in Dave’s group include Billy Childs, John Patitucci, Clay Jenkins, Dave Crigger, Eddie Marshall, Seward McCain and many others. Dave’s big band compositions have been performed by Freddie Hubbard, Richie Cole, and the BBC Big Band. www.jazzwest.com/davelefebvre Mark Levine (piano) B.A. in music, Boston U.; study in Cuba with Hilario Duran; Grammy nominee 2004; Latin Jazz Grammy nominee 2010; author, The Jazz Piano Book, The Jazz Theory Book, The Drop 2 Book (Sher Publications); producer of Jazzschool’s Bay Area Jazz Archives recordings. Performances with Woody Shaw, Mongo Santamaria, Joe Henderson, Willie Bobo, Bobby Hutcherson, Moacir Santos, Freddie Hubbard, Cal Tjader, Wallace Roney, Tito Puente, Milt Jackson, Francisco Aguabella, Harold Land, David Liebman. www.marklevine.com
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Maria Marquez (voice) Studied voice, composition and arranging for 5 years at Berklee College of Music. Performed and/ or recorded with Omar Sosa, Joyce Cooling, John Santos, Orestes Vilato, David Pinto, Edward Simon, Otmaro Ruiz, Frank Harris, Marcos Silva, Ricardo Peixoto, Brazilian Beat, Wild Mango. Taught at the Community Music Center in SF, UNO, Los Cenzontles Music Center & Jazz Camp. Produced her radio show at KRCB Santa Rosa, and continues to produce her world music radio show nationally in Venezuela. www.mariamarquez.com
Danilo Paiz (drums, percussion) Played with internationally known musicians such as Ray Baretto, Ruben Blades, Benny Velarde and his Super Combo, Andy Narell, Ray Obiedo, Dave Valentin, Dizzy Gillespie, and Cal Tjader. In addition to having released two albums of his own original salsa music, he has recently performed with Mary Wilson of the Supremes and Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead. Danilo and his band Orquesta Universal perform extensively in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. www.danilo-y-universal.com
Frank Martin (piano, keyboards) Music Director for Narada Michael Walden, Patti Austin, Angela Bofill; Carnegie Hall appearances with Sting, James Taylor, Elton John; Record producer/arranger for Al Jarreau, Turtle Island String Quartet, Joey DeFrancesco, Mimi Fox, Mary Jenson, Molly Holm, Deuce, Tuck & Patti, Karen Blixt; performed/recorded with John McLaughlin, Buddy Montgomery, Joe Farrell, Dizzy Gillespie, Larry Coryell, Herbie Hancock, Stanley Jordan, Stevie Wonder, Airto, Dori Caymmi, Dianne Reeves, Patrice Rushen, Trilok Gurtu, Richard Bona; Faculty, UC Berkeley Jazz Ensembles. www.frankmartinproductions.com
Anthony Paule (guitar) A.A. Degree from CCSF. Has toured and/or recorded with Maria Muldaur, Boz Skaggs, Charlie Musselwhite, Barbara Lynn, Earl King, Big Jay McNeely, Johnny Adams and many others. Released three solo albums, “Big Guitar” and “Hiding In Plain Sight” and “You Don’t Know Nothing” the latter with soul singer Frank Bey. Has performed at festivals including Monterey Jazz, Umbria Jazz, San Francisco Blues, Mississippi Valley Blues, Du Maurier Jazz, Waterfront Blues, S.F. Jazz, Atlanta Olympic Games. www.anthonypaule.com
Seward McCain (bass) Toured with Vince Guaraldi, Cleo Laine and John Dankworth, Mark Murphy, Diane Schuur, Jackie Cain and Roy Kral. Performed with Ernie Watts, Bobby Hutcherson, Kenny Barron, Herb Ellis, Jack Sheldon, Richie Cole, Tom Harrell, and Marshall Otwell. Currently with the Dick Hindman Trio with Colin Bailey on drums. Also on faculty of Stanford University. www.sewardmccain.com Susan Muscarella (piano) B.A. in Music Composition, UC Berkeley. Ph.D. candidate in Musicology, University of Évora, Portugal. Founder and Executive Director, Jazzschool Inc.; President and Dean of Instruction, Jazzschool Institute. Director, UC Jazz Ensembles program 1984 – 89; composer, arranger and recording artist; performances at major clubs and festivals including Yoshi’s, Keystone Korner, Great American Music Hall and the Lighthouse, and Monterey, Berkeley and Concord Jazz Festivals; featured on Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz on NPR; recipient of a 2008 “A Team” Award from the Jazz Journalists Association; member of the Board of Directors, Chamber Music America. Carl Oser (voice) Magna cum laude graduate of the USC Thornton School of Music (B.A. in Jazz Voice). Studies with Russell Ferrante, John Daversa, and Peter Horvath. Former visiting professor, U. San Francisco de Quito (Quito, Ecuador). www.carlosermusic.com
Ricardo Peixoto (guitar) Native of Rio de Janeiro, graduated from Berklee College of Music, studied with Pat Metheny. Also studied classical guitar with George Sakellariou at SF Conservatory. Adventure Music recording artist, composer, arranger, has performed nationally and internationally with Claudia Villela, Terra Sul, Carlos Oliveira, Airto, Flora Purim, Guinga, Dori Caymmi, Bud Shank, Dom Um Romão, Claudio Roditi. David Pinto (bass) Music Director for Afro-Peruvian diva Susana Baca (Grammy Award 2002). Has also performed with: Alex Acuña, Justo Almario, John Medeski, Marc Ribot, David Byrne, Arturo Sandoval, Armando Manzanero, Olga Guillot, Jeff Pocaro, Mike Stern, David Hidalgo of Los Lobos, Gilberto Gil, and Wayne Wallace. Member of Azesu, with master Latin percussionist Orestes Vilato and also leads David Pinto & Syncopated Colors. www.azesu.com Debbie Poryes (piano) National and international performing artist including Yoshi’s, Healdsburg Jazz Festival, Bim House and Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, New Morning in Paris, Quasimodo in Berlin, released several albums as a leader, studied at UC Berkeley and Hilversum Conservatory in the Netherlands: has a teaching credential in Jazz Studies, Netherlands; was a tenured faculty member for 7 years in 2 Dutch music conservatories, Hilversum and Arnhem; toured with John Clayton Big Band; 30 years private instruction in jazz piano and jazz/ classical theory. www.debbieporyes.com
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Joyce Pricco (voice) M.M. in Music Education, Boston University; B.M. in Music Education, San Francisco State University; Certificate of Completion in Multimedia Studies, Diablo Valley College. Classroom and private instructor since 1978. Performed professionally in the Bay Area since 1980 ranging from classical to popular singing styles — opera, oratorio and musical theater to jazz, gospel, and pop. Professor at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, CA, faculty at Bradley School of Music in Lafayette, CA, music director at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Concord, CA, private voice and piano instruction at Pricco Studios. Jackie Rago (percussion) B.A. music and arts institute of SF, artistic and musical director of the Venezuelan Music Project and a founding member of the VNote Ensemble (formerly The Snake Trio) bands which she travels and performs with in an ongoing basis. She was also a founding member of Altazor (Nueva Canción ensemble), Wild Mango (world beat music), Keith Terry & Crosspulse (world percussion) and Trio Altamira (contemporary Latin American music). www.jackelinerago.com Glenn Richman (bass) Mannes School of Music (1 yr); Berklee College of Music (2 yrs). Advisor, Jazzschool Bass Program; student of Buster Williams, George Mraz and Mike Longo; performed with Bobby Hutcherson, Jon Hendricks, Dave Liebman, Chet Baker, Benny Green, Dakota Staton, Chris Connor, Tom Harrell, Eddie Henderson, John Hicks, Mike Clark, Jack Wilkins, Billy Hart, Larry Willis, George Coleman and Mickey Roker; faculty, Brubeck Institute, UC Berkeley and Chabot College. www.glennrichman.com Ellen Robinson (voice) Singer, composer, arranger, recording artist, educator. B.Mus. (voice/piano) Ithaca College, NY; graduate studies at Bank Street College of Education, SUNY-Stony Brook, Hofstra University and C.W. Post; director of the Anything Goes Chorus; private vocal coach; musical theater director at Stagebridge; member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing; Jefferson Award Winner; international performing artist, performed and recorded with Harvey Wainapel, Paul Nagel, David Rokeach, Bud Spangler; bandleader of Don’t Wait Too Long, Mercy! Ellen Robinson Live, On My Way To You. www.ellenrobinson.com Pamela Rose (voice) B.A., UC Berkeley. Jazz and blues vocalist, songwriter, recording artist. Recent performances include Monterey Jazz Festival, SFJAZZ, Grammy Foundation, Copenhagen Jazz Festival, Cal Performances. Featured on NPR’s “All Things Considered.” Her latest project “Wild Women of Song” (highlighting the work of women jazz and
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blues songwriters) has Rose touring, speaking and performing at universities and performing arts centers nation-wide, and resulted in the publication of a book on the topic. www.pamelarose.com
Stephen Saxon (voice) Performed and/or recorded with American Conservatory Theater, Chet Baker, the Berkeley Symphony, Michael Brecker, Shlomo Carlebach, Clockwork, Chanticleer, Richie Cole, Jose Feliciano (Grammy winning album), The Klezmorim, KlezX, the Klezmer Conservatory Band, Abby Lincoln (Amenata Moseka), Phil Mattson, Bobby McFerrin, Mark Murphy, Gunther Schuller, the San Francisco Symphony (soloist), Kirby Shaw, the Spokane Symphony (soloist), Spokane Opera, Euterpe Opera Company, Buddy Tate, Jerry Watts, Where’s Gesualdo, Andy Williams, John Williams, and Frank Zappa, among others. www.saxon.com Dave Scott (trumpet) M.A. in Trumpet Performance, U. of Northern Colorado; B.A. in Instrumental Music, U. of Michigan. National performing and recording artist, jazz, classical idioms. Performs with: Glide Memorial Church Change Band; Brass Monkey Brass Band; TRUMPETSUPERGROUP (founder); Dave Scott Jazz Quartet. Currently adjunct faculty at: Sonoma State University (Instructor of Trumpet); Berkeley City College (Humanities Dept Jazz History); and San Francisco State University (Brass Methods, Jazz Arranging). www.davescott.org Ellen Seeling (trumpet) B.Mus. in Jazz Studies, Indiana U. Composer, arranger and recording artist. Founder and Director, Montclair Women’s Big Band; featured on Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz on NPR and Grammy Foundation; performed with Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Big Band, Joe Cocker, Ray Barretto, Patti LaBelle; consultant, San Francisco Arts Commission. Rumen Shopov (percussion) A Turkish Rom (“Gypsy”) from Bulgaria, Rumen Shopov is a multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, singer, dancer, and recording artist specializing in traditional and contemporary Balkan and Romani music. Rumen has performed and taught Balkan and Romani music throughout Eastern and Western Europe and North and South America. He has performed alongside Balkan music legends Yuri Yunakov, Teodossi Spassov, Ismail Lumanovski, and many others. www.eefc.org/Shopov.shtml Adam Shulman (piano) B.A. in Music from UC Santa Cruz. Studied privately with Smith Dobson. Performed/recorded with Willie Jones III, Larry Coryell, Paula West, Mark Murphy, Stefon Harris, Miguel Zenon, Luciana Souza, Bobby Hutcherson, Eddie Marshall, Dayna Stephens, Andrew Speight, Marcus Shelby and the Glen Miller Orchestra. www.adamshulman.com
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Marcos Silva (piano) Adviser, Brazilian Program. National and international performing and recording artist, composer, arranger, producer, educator; performed with Leny Andrade, Emilio Santiago, Marcio Montarroyos, Jon Lucien, Claudio Roditi; Music Director, arranger, keyboards for Flora Purim, Airto, Toninho Horta, Paquito D’Rivera, Bud Shank, Ricardo Silveira, Dori Caymmi, Nana Caymmi, Danilo Caymmi, Edu Lobo, Joyce; leader, Marcos Silva and Intersection. www.marcossilva.com Ben Stolorow (piano) B.A. in Music, UC Berkeley; Recipient, Hertz Traveling Fellowship from Berkeley to study jazz piano privately and at the Manhattan School of Music; studied in New York with Fred Hersch, Stanley Cowell, James Williams, and David Hazeltine; performed with Akira Tana, Craig Handy, Lorca Hart, Nasheet Waits, Danya Stephens, Andrew Speight, Vince Lateano, Bob Kenmotsu, Noel Jewkes, Michael O’Neill, and vocalist Kenny Washington; Also studied classical piano and the Taubman Technique. www.benstolorow.com Marc van Wageningen (bass) Electric bassist and recording artist specializing in funk, Latin and jazz. Performed with Diane Reeves, Tower of Power, Pee Wee Ellis, Maceo Parker, Steve Smith, Stan Getz, George Duke, Francisco Aquabella, Pete Escovedo, Eddie Marshall, Sheila E. and Andy Narell, among others. Recorded with Steve Winwood, Sheila E., Tom Grant, David Garibaldi, Pete Escovedo, Ray Obiedo, Linda Tillery, Cornelius Bumpus and Teresa Trull and Barbara Higby. Served as house band member for The Wayne Brady Show, But Can They Sing and The One. Marc has a debut recording out under the VW Brothers name titled Muziek on Patois Records. www.vwbrothers.com Wayne Wallace (trombone) National and international performing artist, composer, arranger, educator; faculty, San Francisco State U., Stanford Jazz Workshop, San Jose State U., UC Berkeley, Jazz Camp West; grants, N.E.A., Zellerbach Foundation, San Francisco Arts Commission, Creative Work Fund; recording artist, producer, arranger for Angela Bofill, Celine Dion, Con Funk Shun, Pete Escovedo, Chris Isaak, Santana, Sister Sledge; performed with George Duke, Joe Henderson Big Band, Earl “Fatha” Hines, Bobby Hutcherson, Irakere, Dr. John, Eartha Kitt, Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle, Tito Puente, John Santos and the Machete Ensemble, Sonny Rollins, The Temptations, James Taylor, McCoy Tyner Big Band, Los Van Van, Tony Williams, Dionne Warwick, Stevie Winwood and Stevie Wonder. www.walacomusic.com
Jeanne Walpole (piano) M.A. in Music Theory, San Francisco State U.; M.A. Studies in Piano Manhattan School of Music; B.A., Smith College: studied with Dick Hindman 1990–2003; Pianist, Nordstrom. Katherine Westine (piano) Post-graduate studies in Early Music, Norddeutsche Orgelakademie, Bremen, Germany; M.A. in Organ Performance, Lone Mountain College, San Francisco; B.A. in Music History, U. of Washington, Seattle. Co-producer, Florio Street Concerts. Howard Wiley (saxophone, drums) has released several albums as a leader, performs with Lavay Smith, the Marcus Shelby Orchestra, San Francisco Bourbon Kings, Faye Carol and many others. Cited in Downbeat critics poll. www.howardwiley.com Faith Winthrop (voice) Singer, songwriter, recording artist and educator; student of Clara Shear, Boston Conservatory. Performed as house singer at SF’s hungry i, NY’s Village Vanguard; international appearances include Paris, Sydney and Rio; Founding Director, Glide Memorial’s Soulful Glide Ensemble; students include Al Jarreau, Ben Vereen, Holly Near, Madeline Eastman, Lavay Smith, Jacqui Naylor and Paula West; faculty member, Mills College and San Francisco of Conservatory of Music. www.faithwinthrop.com Winslow Yerxa (harmonica) Author of Harmonica for Dummies, advice columnist at Bluesharmonica.com, and president of the Society for the Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica. Over 30 years experience in a wide variety of styles. Performs with SF Harmonica Ensemble and Tuula Tossavainen. www.winslowyerxa.com Michael Zilber (saxophone) Ph.D. in Composition, NYU; M.M. in Composition, Tufts U.; B.Mus. in Composition, New England Conservatory. Currently co-leads a quartet with guitar great John Stowell, and is completing a recording project in New York with Mike Clark, James Genus and Rachel Z. Co-led a group with drumming legend Steve Smith for 8 years. Has performed, toured or recorded with everyone from Dave Liebman to Dizzy Gillespie, including Miroslav Vitous, Bob Berg, Eddie Henderson, Fareed Haque, Geoffrey Keezer, Donald Harrison, John Handy, Dave Douglas, Barry Finnerty, Bruce Barth, and Clarence Penn. www.michaelzilber.com
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2012 – 2013 Individual Gifts
The Jazzschool wishes to thank the following individuals for their generous support enabling us to offer a comprehensive, high quality educational program and ensuring our future. (Gifts received from April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013.) SUSTAINING BENEFACTORS ($50,000 and above) Anonymous Jerry Fiddler & Melissa Alden Susan Muscarella & Robert Cole DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE ($25,000 – $49,999) Jamey Aebersold Edward & Camille Penhoet BENEFACTORS CIRCLE ($10,000 - $24,999) Susan & Jeffrey Brand Earl & June Cheit Jeffrey Goodby Sy & Bonnie Grossman J. Tyler & Melanie Johnston Amy & Eddie Orton Gregg Perloff of Another Planet Entertainment Jim & Ruth Reynolds Mike & Jill Rissi PATRONS CIRCLE ($5,000 – $9,999) Larry Dodge & Carol Shen Jacquelin Ewing Cecily Hudson Larry & Corinne Marcus Ernie Mieger David & Beth Sawi Ron Scudder Michael Yovino-Young & Alison Teeman Michael Zaninovich SPONSORS CIRCLE ($1,000 – $4,999) Anonymous (2) Tiffani Clarke Mary Ford Rita Hargrave Barbara Ivins Keith Johnson Eileen Keller & Craig Williams Eric & Simone Lang
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Stephanie Lee Donn Logan & Marcy Li Wong Bertram Lubin & Vivian Scharlach Keith & Leslie McDaniel Robert & Sue Mertens Ivan, Maris & Harry Meyerson Deborah O’Grady & John Adams John & Barbara Papini Chris & Lori Potter Neil Rudolph & Susan Cluff Dan Simpson FRIENDS CIRCLE ($500 – $999) Anonymous (2) Demetrios Agretelis Manuela Albuquerque & Christopher McKenzie Lori & Michael Ferguson Tom & Bonnie Herman Robert & Debra McFerrin Michael & Ann Parker Paul Radosevich & Elise Thomas Ron Rosano Dave Scott Laura Steinman & Willem Villet Andrew Stoloff Linda & Charlie Swift Katherine Westine & George Davis II Arden Wong Gordon & Evelyn Wozniak Steve Zieff & Elaine Leitner FRIENDS CIRCLE ($250 – $499) Anonymous (3) Lauren & Steve Adams Peter Anastos Bill & Rosie Aron Valerie Bach Dr. Margie Baker Thomas & Marcie Charlesworth
Leslie Crary Lawrence E. Crooks Blythe Danner Drs. Michael Darby & Toni Martin Kyle Davy & Karen Yencich Nicholas Dear Bartley Deamer Ernie Domondon Friends of Peter Eden — In Memoriam Margaret Eng Eva & Martin Ewing Paula Forney Lucia & David Gill Andrew & Sharon Gillin George Greenleaf Mark Klein Janice Lee & Marvin Wong Francisco & Masako Leon Michael Lucey Laura Mahanes & Steven Weissman Henry Markman & Laura Klein Merideth & Tom Marschak William McIntyre Sanjen Miedzinski Montclair Women’s Big Band Ruth & Barry Phillips — in honor of Susan Brand Debbie Poryes Stephane Prunet Jean Radford Carl Resnikoff Pamela Rose Jonathan Schiele & Christina Nypaver David & Lori Simpson Françoise Stone Amy Strage & Marvin Lamb Beth Ann Ward Jean & Jeffrey Weiss Mary Frances Whitnall David Wozniak & Rachel Alkire Michael Zilber
Individual Gifts
FRIENDS CIRCLE ($100 – $249) Anonymous (3) Marjorie Gelb & Mark Aaronson Paul Allrich Hans & June Andersen Richard & Nancy Anderson Sarah Anderson Dave Backenstoe Ted Bakowsky John Barron Jeffrey Briss Anthony Brown Brian Brockhouse Cherilyn Brunetti & Daniel Levine Dan Callaway Bert & Lois Carelli Kati & John Casida Norris & Diane Clement Margaret Coate Robert Couly Larry Cruz Troy Davis Phillip Dear Jim Dunbar Mary & Steve Filson Susan & Fred Fischer Mimi Fox Jonathan & Sally Francis George & Ann Gaebler Peter Garabedian & Samuela Evans Chuck Gee & Richard Baltzell Phyllis Goldsmith, John Link, & Eli Goldlink Mario Guarneri Dr. Rosemary Hallum — in memory of Omar Brubaker Jeffrey Hargreaves & Meg Levine Gina Harris Brad Haywood Adrienne Hirt & Jeffrey Rodman David Hodul & Angelica Stacy Steve & Angelita Holland Jenny Holland Edward & Lucretia Hom John Houghton Robert Howard Heather Huxley Bruce Kaldor Patricia Kates & Henry Brady Steven Katz Seymour Kaufman Raz Kennedy R. & L. Korsan Terry Kupers & Arlene Schmaeff Stephen T. Lemon Yehudit Lieberman
MaryHelene Lolli — in memory of B. J. Papa Todd Lorenz Janice & Aaron Low Judith & Stanley Lubman Susan Marinoff & Thomas Schrag Christopher Martinez Toni Mayer & Alan Lazere Greg McCall Thomas McHugh Bill & Suzanne McLean Michael Meehan Robert Mines John Molloy Richard & Susanne Monson Theresa Mullings Bob Murphy Huy Nguyen Max Nierlich & Tienne Lee Brad Niven Josh Novic Masanori & Hisako Oba Elisa Orlina Anthony & Marites Pagtalunan Lambros Paraschos John & Myrna Pawlicki Mario Pola Jane Purinton & James Donahue George Ray Florence Reinisch Ahni & Kit Robinson Joseph Romero Linda Rostoker Dan Schulman Ron Scrivani Sandra Seidlitz & David Orenstein Linda Shapiro Steven Shatz & Nina Rivkind Madeline Sheron — in memory of Peter Eden Caroline & Stephen Shiboski Tom Silva Jan Stevens Jill Suttie & Don Arbitblit Paul & Bonnie Swinderman Ruth Tabancay Tracy Tandy Joshua Taylor Leslie Tchaikovsky Sidney Tessler Merrilee Trost Deborah & Bob Van Nest Conrad & Cecilia Vitug Jeanne Walpole Wayne Wallace Howard Weiser Emery Wilkerson
Brian Wood John & Becky Xepoleas Jamie Zimmerman
FRIENDS CIRCLE ($50 - $99) Barbara Adamson Bayard & Nancy Allmond Michael Bettinger & Robert Goldstein Gloria Bowles Shanna Carlson Gary & Karen Crangle Henry Dear Maria Dear Madeline Eastman & Vince Lateano Joan Getz Judy & James Gillivan David Gutierrez Sam & Terry Hamilton-Poore Angharad Jones Frances Kalfus Caren Kane Emily Klion & George Brooks James Knox Stuart Lichter Doug MacKenzie Neil Maizlish Peter Meyer Janet Monfredini Katherine Montuori Kim Rossler Mike & Kim Schulist Neal Snyder Rae Ann Stahl Sharon & Christopher Tilley Greg Troll FRIENDS CIRCLE ($1 – $49) Anonymous Fred Booke Elaine Boynton Newell Canfield Art Ferranti Robert Hamilton John Herrera James Hillis Michael Katz Monte Meyers Teddy Milder Gerald Pearlman Ana Perez Tristan Saldana Susan Sharfman Tina Smelser Andrew Waage Janice & Lanny Weingrod Cindy York
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Gifts from Foundations, Corporations, and Government Agencies DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE ($25,000 – $75,000)
SPONSORS CIRCLE ($1,000 – $4,999)
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
The Gratitude Fund
BENEFACTORS CIRCLE ($10,000 – $24,999)
Students Rock Foundation
The Koret Foundation
FRIENDS CIRCLE ($100 – $999)
The Bernard Osher Foundation
Jennifer A. Maxwell Fund John S. Osterweis Philanthropic Fund
Suzanne Birk — Data Excellence, Inc.
William E. Robinson Foundation
Chevron Humankind Matching Gift Program
The Whitman Family Foundation
Choo Family Supporting Foundation Jesse Chow–Smith Memorial Fund
PATRONS CIRCLE ($5,000 – $9,999)
Forrest’s Music
City of Berkeley
Hereld & Ayres Architects
Zalec Familian & Lilian Levinson Foundation
Marshall Kirk McKusick & Eric P. Allman Foundation
Wells Fargo Foundation
Rosenblum, Silverman, Sutton, S.F. Inc.
The Brian & Patricia A. Herman Fund
Thomasians USA
Gifts in Kind (Received from April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013)
Marjorie Braasch
Bob Karty
Michael Chanowitz & Alice Supton
Michael Korman
Mike Charlasch
Dana Lewis
Hélène Côté
Stacey Michaels
Brent Donaldson
Poulson Gluck Design
Rob Ewing
Brian Rodvien
Brad Haywood
Bob Schleicher — Electronic Instrument Service
Jazzcaffè Christopher Johnson
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Gifts, Grants & Scholarships
JAZZSCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS THE ANGELO J. MONTESANO SCHOLARSHIP FUND
MARK MURPHY SCHOLARSHIP FUND FRIENDS CIRCLE ($1 – $49) Brian Rodvien
This scholarship fund has been established in memory of beloved Bay Area jazz aficionado Angelo J. Montesano.
PAUL VAN WAGENINGEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Richard & Michele Anthony Al & Mary Bronzini Hobart Brown Jeanette Bueno Lee & Billie Cherry Susan & Paul Doran Ken Esse Aileen Hillman HR Machinery, Inc. Janis Jacox Shohrab & Randa Khan Jennifer Lee Linda Lipsius Kenneth & Pricilla Martin Gayle McEntee Kenneth & Debra Montesano Eric Montesano Mark Montesano Vincent Montesano Susan Promes Thomas & Catherine Taylor Ann Watters
FRIENDS CIRCLE ($100 – $249)
FRIENDS CIRCLE ($250 – $499) Irene Moosen Chuck Gee & Richard Baltzell
DICK CONTE JAZZ PIANO SCHOLARSHIP FUND SPONSORS CIRCLE ($1,000 – $4,999) Art Lazanoff
FRIENDS CIRCLE ($500 – $999) Kathleen Lawton & Dick Conte
FRIENDS CIRCLE ($250 – $499) Rose Healy
EDDIE MARSHALL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Named in honor of legendary Bay Area drummer Eddie Marshall, the Eddie Marshall Memorial Scholarship is awarded to deserving drummers of all ages and levels based on a combination of merit and need.
FRIENDS CIRCLE ($100 – $249) Jack Kerns
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Jazzschool CMS Faculty
Jazzschool Trustees & Staff BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DIRECTORS EMERITUS Denny Abrams
Susan Brand, Chairman
Sherie Friedlander
Tyler Johnston, Vice Chairman
Vaughan Johnson
Richard A. Lyons, Secretary
James J. Keefe
Sy Grossman, Assistant Secretary
Amy Orton
Ernie Mieger, Treasurer
John Papini Walter Riley
Clifford Brown, Jr.
Danny Scher
Charles Charnas James Ellis
ADVISORY BOARD
Jerry Fiddler
Tom Carr
Rita Hargrave
Carole Davis
Bertram Lubin
Paula Forney
Larry Marcus
Benny Green
Susan Muscarella
Charles Hamilton
Gregg Perloff
Richard Hindman
Jim Reynolds
Stacey Hoffman
M. David Sherrill
Mark Levine
Kevin Whitman
Marian McPartland
Michael Yovino-Young
Jason Olaine
Michael Zaninovich
Patricia Phillips David Ring Jayne Sanchez Chuck Sher Bud Spangler Merrilee Trost Wayne Wallace Peter Williams
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JAZZSCHOOL PROGRAM & ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Susan Muscarella Executive Director President and Dean of Instruction, Jazzschool Institute Rob Ewing Director, Jazzschool Community Music School Laurie Antonioli Chair, Jazzschool Institute Vocal Program Director, Jazzschool Community Music School Vocal Program Keith Johnson Director Jazzschool Young Musicians Program Joshua Birch Director of Administration Registrar and Custodian of Records, Jazzschool Institute Dean Muench Operations Manager Manager, Jazzschool Books & Records
Jesse Rimler Program and Events Coordinator Herman Bosset, Mary D’Orazi, Erika Oba, Christian Sullivan & Marshall Williams Administrative Assistants Mike Charlasch Marketing Consultant Sheryl Lynn Thomas Digital Marketing Manager Terri Hinte Publicity Consultant Connie Woods Volunteer Coordinator Lauren Adams Development Consultant Valerie Bach Accountant Bill Aron Bookkeeper Lee Brenkman Sound Technician Robert Soper Piano Technician
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Instructions and Application To enroll in the JCMS Summer Quarter, please read these important instructions! For courses that don’t require an audition or consultation, sign up online at jazzschool.org or complete the application on page 67 and submit it along with full tuition plus a non-refundable quarterly registration fee of $25. One-day workshops do not require a registration fee. Students may register online, by phone (510.845.5373), mail, fax (510.841.5373) or in person. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be guaranteed without full payment. Students applying for courses that are full may be placed on a waiting list. The Jazzschool accepts checks (made payable to The Jazzschool), cash, VISA or MASTERCARD. Payment plans are available. To register in courses requiring a consultation or audition please call the Jazzschool at 510.845.5373 for assistance with placement.
PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLES Performance ensembles are open to students of all ages and at all levels. Admission is based on a confidential, friendly 20-minute placement audition to determine where students are best suited to play or sing. Placement auditions address students’ overall musicality, technical ability, stylistic preference(s) and availability. Please fill out the online ensemble application form at jazzschool.org/ensembles or call the Jazzschool to schedule an appointment (510.845.5373).
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Please note: With the exception of the fall quarter, students previously enrolled in a performance ensemble have the option of re-enrolling in that same course again on a consecutive quarterly basis within the academic year without having to re-audition. New students wishing to enroll in a performance ensemble in winter, spring and/or summer quarters must schedule a placement audition or telephone consultation and will be accepted on a parts-available basis.
JAZZSCHOOL FACULTY AND COURSE SCHEDULES Given prestigious national and international performance and/or lecture opportunities that arise, Jazzschool faculty, course offerings and/or class schedules may be subject to change. The Jazzschool makes every effort to provide its students with the optimal educational experience possible under these or any other circumstances at all times.
REFUND POLICY Registration fee and first class tuition are non-refundable. Requests to drop must be received in writing within 48 hours of the first class meeting to qualify for a refund; please visit the main office or email drop@jazzschool.org to request a refund. Refunds for remaining tuition are not available after the 48-hour drop deadline. Registration fee and tuition for workshops and short-term courses are non-refundable. No exceptions please! Refunds may take up to 30 days to process. For more information please visit jazzschool.org/policies.
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• Summer Youth Program Jun 17 – 28 • High School Jazz Intensive Jul 22 – 26 • Girls’ Jazz & Blues Camp Aug 5 – 9 • Guitar Intensive Aug 12 – 16 • Vocal Intensive Aug 12 – 17
JAZZSCHOOL CAMPS & INTENSIVES
July 8 – August 18 (6 weeks) Ensemble placement auditions ongoing Enroll online now at jazzschool.org
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