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CJC Degree Programs / Jazzschool Classes and Workshops / Concerts 2087 Addison Street / Berkeley / 510.845.5373 / cjc.edu
Contents OVERVIEW
young musicians program
The California Jazz Conservatory The Jazzschool Calendar
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ADULT PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLES
Latin Funk Brazilian World Jazz
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ADULT INSTRUMENTAL ClassSES
Bass Drums and Percussion Guitar Piano and Keyboards Trumpet Saxophone
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ADULT VOCAL CLASSES
Introduction and Calendar Performance Technique and Musicianship Vocal Mentor Program Vocal Workshops
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workshops
Bass Brass Brazilian Composition Drums and Percussion Guitar Piano Theory and Improv Ensemble Skills Musicianship Music Business
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summer camps and intensives
theory, IMPROVISATION and COMPOSITION
Theory and Improvisation Composition and Arranging
Introduction and Calendar General Information Placement and Auditions Summer Youth Ensembles Fall Quarter Preview
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Introduction Summer Youth Program High School Jazz Intensive Girls' Jazz & Blues Camp Summer Vocal Intensive
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CONCERTS
CJC Concert Series
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FACULTY
Faculty Profile: Javier Cabanillas Faculty Profile: Lilan Kane Jazzschool Faculty
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SUMMER 2017 CATALOG PRODUCTION Design
Poulson Gluck Design
Editorial
Rob Ewing, Laurie Antonioli, Paul Fingerote
Photography
Lincoln Adler, Stefan Hack, Jane Higgins, Akida Thomas & others
Photo research
Sheryl Lynn Thomas
Printing
FolgerGraphics
Cover
Jesse Rimler, illustration
Note: Course, workshop and concert schedules subject to change. Please visit cjc.edu for current information.
GIFTS, GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS
Support the Future of Jazz Individual Gifts Institutional Gifts Gifts In-Kind Scholarship Funds
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BOARD and STAFF
Jazzschool Board and Staff
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ENROLLMENT
Instructions and Application Form
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Overview The California Jazz Conservatory is the only accredited independent school in America completely devoted to the study and performance of jazz. The California Jazz Conservatory honors the contributions of past masters and promotes artistic innovation, bringing together a diverse music community to develop practical skills, acquire artistic sensibility, realize creative potential and find artistic voice. Founded as the Jazzschool in 1997 and accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music in 2009, the California Jazz Conservatory offers two distinct education programs:
The California Jazz Conservatory, a postsecondary degree-granting program; and the Jazzschool, a non-degree-granting community education program. • The California Jazz Conservatory offers the aspiring professional jazz musician a 4-year Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies with optional concentrations in Brazilian Jazz, Audio Production and North American Roots Music. We also offer a 2-year Associate of Arts degree in Jazz Studies. • The Jazzschool offers long-term Classes, short-term Workshops, and one- and two-week Camps and Intensives for youths and adults. In addition, the California Jazz Conservatory's year-round CJC Concert Series offers a wide array of performances by students and professionals in our intimate concert venue, open to the public.
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The Conservatory houses a popular Jazzcaffè, offering light fare and a range of beers, wines and other beverages year-round, The CJC Bookstore, adjacent to the Jazzcaffè, offers jazz-related reading and listening materials with books, recordings, videos and accessories available to students, faculty and visitors throughout the year. Located in the heart of Berkeley's vibrant Downtown Arts District, the California Jazz Conservatory is easily accessible by car and public transportation. The downtown Berkeley BART station and AC Transit bus stops are located within a block of campus. Public parking is available in nearby garages, in addition to metered street parking available throughout the neighborhood. cjc.edu
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The Jazzschool The Jazzschool is the California Jazz Conservatory's community music school, serving students of all ages and levels for over 20 years. The Jazzschool offers instrumentalists and vocalists long-term Performance Ensembles/Classes, as well as short-term Workshops, Camps and Intensives throughout the year, including: * Adult instrumental and vocal Performance Ensembles/Classes in Fall, Winter and Spring (10 weeks), and Summer (6 weeks). * Short-term Workshops on weekends throughout the year. * Youth instrumental and vocal Perfor– mance Ensembles in Fall, Winter, Spring (10 weeks) and Summer (6 weeks). * Youth instrumental and vocal Summer Camps and Intensives in Summer (1 – 2 weeks). * Adult instrumental and vocal Camps and Intensives throughout the year (1 week).
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Instrumental Classes Jazzschool instrumental classes provide study of a specific instrument in a group setting. Classes 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). Vocal Classes Jazzschool vocal classes provide an opportunity for singers at all levels to improve style and technique in a group setting. Performance classes are offered in jazz, Latin, blues, R&B and pop genres. Beginners, singers returning to music, and more advanced vocalists can all find classes appropriate for their interests. Theory, Improvisation and Composition The Jazzschool offers a number of classes covering areas of theory, improvisation, ear training, composition and arranging, music production, music business and more.
Ensembles and Classes (Audition required for Ensembles) The Jazzschool offers a wide range of long-term Performance Ensembles and Classes for beginning, intermediate and advanced instrumentalists and vocalists. Ensembles focus on a wide range of styles, including but not limited to jazz, blues, funk, Afro-Caribbean and South American music. Classes include instrumental and vocal technique, music theory, jazz improvisation, and more. Workshops (No audition required) The Jazzschool offers a variety of short-term Workshops throughout the year, available in single sessions or as a series. Workshops are taught by professional artists/educators and focus on specific approaches to strengthening technical ability, understanding and applying theoretical concepts to improvisation, and enhancing live performance skills, in addition to other jazz-related topics. Jazzschool Young Musicians Program (Placement audition required) The Jazzschool Young Musicians Program offers a range of classes for middle and high school students. Young Musicians Program 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. Vocal performance classes are also available. Jazzschool Young Musicians Program ensembles have repeatedly been honored in the DownBeat Magazine student music awards and at prestigious jazz festivals, both here and abroad. .
Camps and Intensives (Audition required) The Jazzschool offers Camps and Intensives in the Spring and Summer in one- and two-week sessions for adult and youth instrumentalists and vocalists at all levels. Faculty Jazzschool classes, ensembles, workshops, camps, intensives and other programs are led by a distinguished faculty of professional musicians who have played with some of the music world’s biggest names. More importantly, our faculty consists of musicians and vocalists who excel in education, with a focus on teaching students not just how to play, but how to perform, transforming talented musicians into recognized artists. Enrollment Jazzschool class size is limited and many classes — available on a first-come, first-served basis — fill up quickly. We encourage you to register early and guarantee your spot! You can enroll online at cjc.edu or call 510.845.5373. An application form also appears on page 71. cjc.edu
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Introduction and Calendar Message from the President Dear Jazzschool Students, Welcome to the Jazzschool! 2017 is an especially important year in that it marks the 20th anniversary of the Jazzschool! Twenty years ago — on Sunday, September 21, 1997, to be exact — the Jazzschool opened its doors to a sold-out concert featuring the Dick Hindman Trio in its first-ever venue on Shattuck Avenue in Downtown Berkeley. Founded with the hope that if we built it, they would come, we enrolled 142 students in 195 classes and workshops that very first quarter! Now, twenty years and an annual average of 2,000 students later, the CJC proudly operates as the only independent, accredited music conservatory in the country devoted to the study and performance of jazz and related styles of music. This fall, we'll celebrate our 20th anniversary with the grand opening of a new 5,500 square-foot campus expansion on Addison Street: additional classrooms, practice rooms, a listening library and performance space that will both meet our current needs and accommodate our future growth for years to come. Watch for the date — you're all invited! Along with the wide array of Jazzschool classes and workshops that you'll find listed in this catalog, the California Jazz Conservatory (CJC) also offers a 4-year Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies with new options for concentrations in Brazilian Jazz and Audio Production (in partnership with the world-renowned Fantasy Studios). The Jazz Studies program is designed for those of you who are aspiring professionals seeking a music degree or just wishing to expand your musical horizons. If you’re interested in knowing more about the degree program, please visit the Bachelor of Music section of the CJC website or email me at susan@cjc.edu. The CJC accepts students on either a full- or part-time basis in both fall and spring semesters. Applications are available online at cjc.edu. Thank you to all of you — our students — for making these last two decades so meaningful for all of us here at the CJC!
Susan Muscarella President and Dean of Instruction, California Jazz Conservatory
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Message from the Director Welcome to the Jazzschool Summer Quarter! As we continue our 20-year anniversary celebration, I’m happy to note that we’re regularly adding new classes and workshops, even after all these years! This summer is no exception with lots of brand new classes in every department, in addition to ongoing ensembles ranging from straight-ahead jazz to funk, Brazilian, salsa, free improvisation and beyond. I enjoy developing these new course offerings with our inspiring faculty members, and I hope you’ll sample one or more this summer! Whether you're just getting started as a musician or have professional performance experience, the Jazzschool is for Everyone. Middle school and high school students, working adults, retirees, instrumentalists, singers — I invite you all to join this thriving community of musicians this summer.
Rob Ewing Director, Jazzschool rob@cjc.edu
sUMMER 2017 Calendar Jazzschool Summer Quarter July 5 – August 20 Ensemble Placement Auditions: Ongoing! To apply: cjc.edu/ensemble Summer Performance Series: July 26 – 30 and August 21 – 27 cjc.edu
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Adult Performance Ensembles Jazzschool Performance Ensembles delve into a wide range of styles including jazz (standards, hardbop, post-bop, fusion), Latin jazz, Brazilian, blues, r&b, funk, pop and 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 for all Performance Ensembles.
Auditions Students are placed in Performance Ensembles by audition and require– ments 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 Jazzschool Director Rob Ewing at rob@cjc.edu or 510.845.5373 x14. You can schedule an audition online at cjc.edu.
LATIN Salsa ENSEMBLE I Rehearse and perform classic salsa repertoire including the music of Tito Puente, Cal Tjader, Eddie Palmieri and others. Prerequisites: familiarity with and ability to play standard Afro-Caribbean grooves as applied to your instrument. Tuesday 6:30 – 8 pm 7/1 1 – 8/15 (6 weeks) David Belove • $280
Salsa ENSEMBLE II Rehearse and perform more advanced salsa repertoire. Vocalists interested in participating should sign up for Salsa Singing (see p. 22). The two classes work together throughout the term developing a full set of high energy dance music for performance. Tuesday 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/1 1 – 8/15 (6 weeks) David Belove • $280
FUNK FUNK Ensemble This high-energy ensemble explores repertoire ranging from James Brown to Tower of Power. For all rhythm section instruments, horns and vocalists. Prerequisites: Intermediate technical facility and ability to read charts and standard notation. Monday 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) $280
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BRAZILIAN Brazilian Ensemble Study and perform the classic and contemporary Brazilian jazz repertoire of Ivan Lins, Dori Caymmi, Toninho Horta, Antonio Carlos Jobim and instructor Marcos Silva. Vocalists welcome! Audition with Marcos Silva is required. Section I: Tuesday 6:30 – 8 pm 7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks) Section II: Tuesday 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks) Section III: Thursday 6:30 – 8 pm 7/6 – 8/17 (6 weeks) no class 7/27 Section IV: Thursday 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/6 – 8/17 (6 weeks) no class 7/27 Marcos Silva • $280
World World Ensemble Groove Sampler: Around the World in 30 Days This summer edition of the World Groove Ensemble takes students on a musical journey around the world. Genres may include Caribbean, African, bhangra, choro, contra dance, honky-tonk, Turkish pop, norteno, Cajun/zydeco, New Orleans, or other deeply rhythmic styles. Open to all instruments and vocalists. Materials provided by instructor. Prerequisites: intermediate ability to read charts and standard notation. Monday and Wednesday 6:30 – 8 pm 7/5, 7/10, 7/12, 7/17, 7/19, 7/24 (6 classes over 3 weeks) Jennifer Jolly • $280
JAZZ Beginning Jazz Ensemble Put theory into practice by learning jazz standards, while developing improvisation and ensemble skills. For all instruments. Prerequisites: knowledge of basic jazz theory and ability to keep time and read music. Section I: Monday and Wednesday 6:30 – 8 pm Session 1: 7/5, 7/10, 7/12, 7/17, 7/19, 7/24 (6 classes over 3 weeks) Session 2: 7/31, 8/2, 8/7, 8/9, 8/14, 8/16 (6 classes over 3 weeks) Section II: Monday and Wednesday 8:15 – 9:45 pm Session 1: 7/5, 7/10, 7/12, 7/17, 7/19, 7/24 (6 classes over 3 weeks) Session 2: 7/31, 8/2, 8/7, 8/9, 8/14, 8/16 (6 classes over 3 weeks) Steve Erquiaga • $280 cjc.edu
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Adult Performance Ensembles
Glenn Richman • $280
Jazz Standards for Gigs
Music of the Masters
Develop the skills needed for jazz gigs through the study and performance of styles including swing, bossa, jazz waltz and ballads. The instructor provides charts and covers essential arranging concepts (intros, endings, etc.), jazz harmony and tips for soloing. Prerequisites: knowledge of basic jazz theory and ability to keep time and read music. Some previous ensemble experience is required.
Dig into the music of John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Wayne Shorter and other jazz masters. Learn and internalize a variety of essential grooves while developing improvisation skills through the rehearsal of challenging repertoire.
Sections A – C meet twice a week Section A: Monday and Wednesday 6:30 – 8 pm Session 1: 7/5, 7/10, 7/12, 7/17, 7/19, 7/24 (6 classes over 3 weeks) Session 2: 7/31, 8/2, 8/7, 8/9, 8/14, 8/16 (6 classes over 3 weeks) Section B: Monday and Wednesday 8:15 – 9:45 pm Session 1: 7/5, 7/10, 7/12, 7/17, 7/19, 7/24 (6 classes over 3 weeks) Session 2: 7/31, 8/2, 8/7, 8/9, 8/14, 8/16 (6 classes over 3 weeks) Section C: Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 – 8 pm Session 1: 7/6, 7/11, 7/13, 7/18, 7/20, 7/25 (6 classes over 3 weeks) Session 2: 8/1, 8/3, 8/8, 8/10, 8/15, 8/17 (6 classes over 3 weeks)
Sections D – F meet once a week Section D: Saturday 10 – 11:30 am 7/8 – 8/19 (6 weeks) no class 7/29 Section E: Saturday 11:45 am – 1:15 pm 7/8 – 8/19 (6 weeks) no class 7/29 Section F: Saturday 1:30 – 3 pm 7/8 – 8/19 (6 weeks) no class 7/29
Tuesday and Thursday 8:15 – 9:45 pm Session I: 7/6, 7/11, 7/13, 7/18, 7/20, 7/25 (6 classes over 3 weeks) Session 2: 8/1, 8/3, 8/8, 8/10, 8/15, 8/17 (6 classes over 3 weeks) Glenn Richman • $280
Piano Trio Study and perform repertoire, jazz styles, arranging, improvisation and comping in the piano, bass and drums trio format. Each section is open to four pianists. A professional rhythm section accompanies the group. Prerequisites: knowledge of jazz harmony and ability to play the melody, comp and solo on jazz standards. Section I: Monday 5 – 6:30 pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) Section II: Monday 6:45 – 8:15 pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) Section III: Monday 8:30 – 10 pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) Peter Horvath • $300
Odd Meter Ensemble
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An intermediate to advanced ensemble that will explore improvising and playing a variety of material in many odd meters ranging from 5/4 to 19/8 and possibly beyond if “time” permits!! Wednesday 6:30 – 8 pm 7/5 – 8/16 (6 weeks) no class 7/26 Frank Martin • $280
Adult Performance Ensembles
Chick Corea Ensemble
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Pianist, composer, arranger and recording artist Chick Corea is one of modern jazz’s most prolific mavericks. His musical influences range from Latin jazz to classical to bebop and beyond. This challenging ensemble for intermediate to advanced-level students focuses on playing selected pieces from Mr. Corea’s vast repertoire. All instruments and voice welcome! Thursday 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/6 – 8/17 (6 weeks) no class 7/27 Steve Erquiaga • $280
Free Jazz Ensemble A group for improvising musicians interested in stretching the boundaries of harmony and form, focusing on the music of various master musicians each quarter. Thursday 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/6 - 8/17 (6 weeks) no class 7/27 Jason Levis • $280
Legato Express new Revisited — NOEL JEWKES ENSEMBLE An opportunity for a 7-piece group (intermediate to advanced students) to revisit an era exploring the rehearsed and spontaneous dynamics between a closeknit group of musicians. Music written and arranged by Noel Jewkes, resurrecting his 7-piece ensemble and rehearsal group from 1978–84 sponsored by the CETA Arts program during the “Carter Years.” Originals by Noel Jewkes, with fresh arrangements on standards, inspired by his fascination with Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus, Tad Dameron, Count Basie, Lester Young, Dexter Gordon, Coltrane, Parker and many more. The pieces will be taught and explained to the ensemble by Noel, featuring solo parts for each instrument. Instrumentation: trumpet, alto sax, tenor sax, trombone, piano, bass, drums. Wednesday 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/5 – 8/16 (6 weeks) no class 7/26 Noel Jewkes • $280 cjc.edu
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Adult Instrumental Classes DRUMS and PERCUSSION The Versatile Drummer The contemporary drummer is called upon to play many styles of music on any given gig, session or recording. This class familiarizes drummers with a solid mix of essential drum set grooves including: samba, bossa, baião, “2” feel, bebop, swing, mambo, cha-cha, bembe, funk, hip-hop and numerous variations, with an emphasis on sound and feel. Tuesday 6:30 – 8 pm 7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks) Alan Hall • $280
Self-Looping Stickings for Hand Development and Dexterity
BASS JAZZ Bass This hands-on course covers the essential rhythm section styles, feels and bass lines a bassist needs to be familiar with in preparation for joining Jazzschool performance ensembles and also covers the skills needed to confidently solo over common jazz chord progressions. Prerequisites: facility on upright or electric bass and some knowledge of jazz harmony. Monday 4:45 – 6:15 pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) Glenn Richman • $280
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Drummer Alan Hall has spent a lifetime practicing and developing various hand warm-up patterns for himself and his students. Having gone through legendary drum teacher Alan Dawson’s rudimental ritual, he has a solid grasp of these types of drills. They help with dexterity, weak-hand improvement, and general rhythmic flow and ease around the kit. We will discuss applications ranging from pad work to grooves and soloing. Students will develop their own patterns as the class proceeds. Tuesday 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks) Alan Hall • $280
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Conga Drumming
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Have fun learning amazing rhythms from the Afro-Caribbean tradition. This course includes historical overview and lots of playing time. The instructor will also provide instruction on how to get a good sound out of the drums. Prerequisites: None, open to all! Wednesday 6:30 – 8 pm 7/5 – 8/9 (6 weeks) Omar Ledezma and Javier Cabanillas $280
Conga Drumming
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Learn more challenging rhythms from the Afro-Caribbean tradition for multiple conga drums with historical overview and lots of playing time. Prerequisites: some conga drumming experience and familiarity with common Afro-Caribbean rhythms. Wednesday 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/5 – 8/9 (6 weeks) Omar Ledezma and Javier Cabanillas $280
Intro to Jazz Guitar
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Gain hands-on experience playing jazz and blues while learning basic jazz theory, scales, chords, arpeggios and songs. This is a great course for guitarists with a background in another style interested in exploring jazz and blues style and repertoire while having fun playing. Prerequisites: two years playing experience, knowledge of major and pentatonic scales and all seventh chords. Thursday 6:30 – 8 pm 7/6 – 8/17 (6 weeks) no class 7/27 Steve Erquiaga • $280
Sight-Reading for Guitarists
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A class for intermediate to advanced guitarists of all styles who wish to improve their ability to read standard music notation. Instructor covers: • Approaches to seeing the fingerboard as individual notes, not patterns. • Choosing the proper position in which to play a given passage and how to most efficiently change from one position to another. • Reading and counting syncopated, complex rhythms. • Interpreting and executing phrasing and dynamic markings • Identifying how and what to practice, making the process interesting and fun. Sight-reading materials represent a variety of styles and genres. Thursday 4:45 – 6:15 pm 7/6 – 8/17 (6 weeks) no class 7/27 Steve Erquiaga • $280
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New Orleans R&B Piano
Jazz Piano new Chord Voicings
Learn the nuts and bolts of “The New Orleans Sound” in this hands-on class. Students will discover the roots of New Orleans R&B piano in percussion, clave, and second line rhythms. The class will break down classic recordings by the likes of Dr. John (“Iko Iko”), The Meters (“Hey Pocky A-Way”), Professor Longhair, and Fats Domino. Materials provided by instructor. Prerequisites (for students who wish to work at a keyboard): intermediate ability to read and play two-handed piano parts.
(For Pianists and Non-Pianists)
Explore a wide range of jazz piano chord voicings in this new hands-on course. From simple “shell” voicings to the rich chord shapes used by Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock and other contemporary jazz masters. For pianists and instrumentalists/vocalists interested in exploring jazz piano harmony. Prerequisites: basic keyboard proficiency and knowledge of chord structures (triads and 7th chords). Monday 6:30 – 8 pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) Steve Blum • $280
Think Like an new Arranger — Solo Jazz Piano This new course for jazz pianists guides students through the process of developing interesting and effective solo jazz piano arrangements. Learn techniques for harmonizing melodies, constructing keyboard bass lines, developing intros and endings, various groove possibilities, reharmonization techniques and more. Prerequisites: piano proficiency and knowledge of jazz harmony.
Tuesday 6:30 – 8 pm 7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks) Jennifer Jolly • $280
Intermediate Blues Piano
Tuesday 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks) Jennifer Jolly • $280
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This class provides students who have prior blues piano experience with more in-depth study of classic repertoire, blues styles, typical chord substitutions, and improvisational vocabulary. Materials provided by instructor. Prerequisites: completion of Blues Piano class at the Jazzschool or equivalent experience.
Monday 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) Steve Blum • $280
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Adult Instrumental Classes
Playing for Singers — new The art of accompaniment for the jazz and cabaret pianist Mike Greensill is a well-known vocal accompanist and has recorded 21 albums in his role of musical director for his wife, acclaimed vocalist Wesla Whitfield. This unique 6-week course is based on Mike Greensill’s book Playing For Singers recently published by Sher Music. Topics covered include: • The Basics — the obvious, but often forgotten, fundamentals of playing for singers. • Solo Piano — you’re the whole orchestra! How to accompany a vocalist without the aid of any musical safety nets! • The Art of “Out of Tempo” Accompaniment — How to play those out of tempo verses. Where do I put the chord? How to follow the singer and when to subtly lead. • Duo and Trio Accompaniment — Add bass and drums and everything changes. Plus the art of comping, and the mysteries of chord voicing are revealed. • The Accompanist as Arranger (and copyist) — Tricks of the trade for vocal arranging and how to write beautiful, legible charts. No more ‘train wrecks’. • The Accompanist as Music Director — The roles and responsibilities of the Music Director from hiring and firing, to conducting and rehearsing! In at least one of the classes, Mike will be joined by one of the Bay Area’s best bass players. This will be a hands-on course with plenty of opportunities to play. Basic keyboard and harmonic knowledge are required. Saturday 11:45 am – 1:15pm 7/8 – 8/19 (6 weeks) no class 7/29 Mike Greensill • $280
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trumpet Trumpet Master Class
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Strengthen technique, range, power, tone and more in this new 6-week trumpet master class directed by versatile Bay Area lead, jazz and classical trumpeter Dave Scott. Applicable to all styles including jazz, commercial, music theater, classical and beyond. For all ages. Prerequisites: Intermediate technical facility and ability to read music. Monday 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) Dave Len Scott • $280
WOODWINDS Beginning saxophone An introduction to the saxophone utilizing simple ensemble arrangements to get a head start on fingerings, sound production and reading in a fun and musical way. All saxophones are welcome! Prerequisites: None, but instructor consultation is required. Monday 6:30 – 8 pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) Bill Aron • $280 cjc.edu
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Theory, Improvisation, Composition Playing the Changes
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A structured and in-depth study of techniques for playing harmonically specific jazz lines that "nail the changes." Students develop the ability to improvise lines that clearly suggest a tune's under– lying harmonic progression in melodically compelling ways. Emphasis on mastering the II-V-I progression in major and minor, turnarounds, and standard jazz harmony. Lots of playing in class. Students should bring their instrument and manuscript paper to each class session. Prerequisites: knowledge of major and melodic minor scales. Tuesday 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks) Ian Carey • $280
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A friendly, supportive atmosphere in which to practice the basics of jazz improvisation. Start with the blues then progress to jazz standards, learning essential scales and chords, playing at every session, trading licks, learning patterns and building solos. Ideal for classical players or anyone aspiring to jam or perform with a jazz ensemble. Vocalists welcome! Required text: Jazz Improvisation: A Pocket Guide by Dan Haerle (available at the CJC Bookstore). Prerequisites: Facility on an instrument and ability to play all major scales from memory.
Ready to take your improvisational toolkit beyond bebop licks, modes, and blues scales and into the sonic worlds opened up by artists like McCoy Tyner, John Coltrane, and Woody Shaw? This course will look into three different approaches for developing melodically compelling ideas for use in a wide variety of harmonic situations. Beginning with the applications of pentatonic scales, the course will progress to the simple technique of combining pairs of major triads (and the six-note scales that result), and finally intervallic pairs, in each case examining their use in major, minor, and sus chords, a variety of dominant chords and ii-V-I progressions, and modal or chromatic contexts. Finally we will explore methods to integrate these new ideas into the student’s existing language in a natural and non-contrived way. (Basic knowledge of jazz harmony required.)
Monday 6:30 – 8 pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) Dave Len Scott • $280
Tuesday 6:30 – 8 pm 7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks) Ian Carey • $280
tHEORY & IMPROV Getting Started with Jazz Improvisation
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Modern Jazz Improvisation
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Theory , Improv, Composition
composition & arranging Intro to Jazz Composition
dave len scott Soloing in Clave
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Through analysis of solos by a variety of instrumentalists, including Tito Puente, Ruben Gonzalez, Israel 'Cachao' Lopez, and more, we'll investigate the rhythmic vocabulary of Afro Cuban music. Class time will include putting these rhythms and concepts into practice. Wednesday 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/5 – 8/16 (6 weeks) Charlie Gurke • $280
Rhythm-A-Ning
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A wide-ranging survey of jazz composition and arranging techniques. Topics covered include: generating, developing and harmonizing melodic ideas, working with a range of typical forms (song forms, blues, modal, etc.), reharmonization techniques, working in various meters, traditional and contemporary arranging techniques for horns and rhythm section, and effective chart preparation. Class time includes listening and analysis of recordings of master composers from various eras, and instructor also demonstrates techniques drawn from his own compositions. Prerequisites: knowledge of jazz harmony and ability to read music. Wednesday 6:30 – 8 pm 7/5 – 8/16 (6 weeks) Charlie Gurke • $280
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A class all about rhythm for instrumental and vocal musicians at all levels. We’ll explore ways to achieve rhythmic freedom in performance. Learn how to avoid “turning the beat around” and how to improvise without having to constantly count, no matter what the rhythm or time signature. We’ll also explore the joy of polyrhythms. Wear comfortable clothes, as we will MOVE in this class! Wednesday 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/5 – 8/16 (6 weeks) no class 7/26 Frank Martin • $280 Enroll online at cjc.edu
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Theory , Improv, Composition
New Modalities in Jazz Composition
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This course focuses on strategies to expand your approach to jazz composition and improvisation by utilizing techniques from 21st Century classical composition. Topics include the harmonic practices of spectral music, interval-based techniques of the post-war avant-garde, and cyclical, linear, and tempo-based approaches to rhythm. Simple compositional tools based on these practices are defined and implemented in short composition exercises. We also look at how these topics can be reflected in structures used for improvisation. PART ONE examines approaches to melody and counterpoint using modal techniques from Olivier Messiaen, symmetrical systems from Bela Bartok, and interval-based linear constructions from Henry Threadgill.
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PART TWO discusses harmony from the point of view of timbral transformation in Gerard Grisey, the symmetrical projections of Edgar Varese, and tri-chord generation techniques from Henry Threadgill. PART THREE explores cyclical rhythmic layering in Steve Coleman, metric modulation in Elliott Carter, and polyrhythm as tempo in Brian Ferneyhough. Thursday 6:30 – 8 pm 7/6 – 8/17 (6 weeks) no class 7/27 Jason Levis • $280
The instructors provided lots of encouragement and a safe environment for the students to work through challenges and to take risks. — Arabella Dorth
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Adult Vocal Classes
Adult Theory, Vocal &Improv Com-
Greetings! In summer we often choose to do something different with our time — take a vacation, revisit a book or hobby, learn something new or commit to practicing and preparing songs for a performance! I’m thrilled with the teachers and classes we have to offer this summer. Returning vocal performance teachers include Stephanie Crawford, Frankye Kelly, and Amanda Addleman, plus newcomer Kalil Wilson! Clif Payne has designed two very special performance classes — the music of Burt Bacharach and another course on the music of the Harlem Renaissance. Cecilia Englehart will teach a jazz performance class in addition to a Bossa Nova class, and Lilan Kane will lead an R&B class. Lilan and Kalil will also offer vocal technique classes. Melanie O’Reilly will lead an Irish singing class, Edgardo Cambón will continue his salsa singing course, Daria will teach a class for bass and voice, and Maye Cavallaro will present her “Unsung Gems” 3-part workshop series. In addition to our classes, there are concerts every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday as well as workshops throughout the summer. Feel free to contact me at laurie@cjc.edu for a consultation. Sincerely,
Laurie Antonioli Chair, Vocal Program California Jazz Conservatory
SUMMER 2017 Calendar Jazzschool Summer Quarter July 5 – August 20 Student Consultations Ongoing! Contact laurie@cjc.edu Summer Performance Series: August 21 – 27
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Vocal Jazz Performance Work on numerous aspects of jazz performance from interpretation and phrasing to improvisation and working with an accompanist. Each week the instructor will bring in a variety of exercises and repertoire for the class to work on in a group setting. Students will also have time to bring in one song per class to perform. The instructor and accompanist will help students find the right key and create on-the-spot arrangements in preparation for the student concert at the end of the term. Section 1: Tuesday 6:30 – 8 pm 7/11 - 8/15 (6 weeks) Frankye Kelly • $300 Section 2: Wednesday 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/5 – 8/16 (6 weeks) no class 7/26 Kalil Wilson • $300
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PERFORMANCE jazz Contemporary vocal styles Learn proper vocal technique (vocal health, maintenance and developing a practice routine) and apply these approaches to singing in any style from jazz to pop, rock, r&b, blues and beyond. Class topics also include chart writing, stage presence and microphone technique. This course culminates in an end-of-quarter performance. Open to all levels, genres and backgrounds. Monday 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) Amanda Addleman • $300
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Section 3: Monday 6:30 – 8 pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) no class 7/27 Stephanie Crawford • $300
The Contemporary Jazz Singer Focus on an array of creative jazz singing skills including developing a unique repertoire, communicating with the rhythm section and creating arrangements on the spot. Study phrasing, improvisation, interpretation and work on developing a personal sound. A full rhythm section accompanies the class. Students are welcome to bring in songs of their choice, write original lyrics or use material provided by the instructor. Prerequisites: consent of instructor — telephone consultation required. Call 510-845-5373 for more information. Thursday 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/6 – 8/17 (6 weeks) no class 7/27 Cecilia Engelhart • $320
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Jazz Vocal Duets with Bass Accompaniment This fun and informative course will give you the chance to sing and expand your horizons in a duo setting. Learn to count off tunes, experiment with different tempos and styles, listen, communicate and create beautiful music on the spot! For inspiration we’ll listen to and view examples of great duos such as Sheila Jordan and Harvie S among others. Whether you want to get your feet wet or improve on existing duo skills, this course is open to all levels! Come prepared to sing and have fun. Please bring your lead sheets and charts. Music will also be provided. Saturday 1:30 – 3 pm 7/8 – 8/19 (6 weeks) no class 7/29 Daria • $300
Music of the Harlem Renaissance
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The music of the Harlem Renaissance was the foundation from which various American musical genres grew. In this brand new course, we will define the era and highlight its beginnings as we sing the greatest songs from that time by Fats Waller, Eubie Blake, George Gershwin, Duke Ellington and more. Students are encouraged to bring in their favorite songs by these composers for instruction on technique, harmony, phrasing, solo or ensemble singing, key selection, and performance. The ability to read music is not necessary. A professional accompanist will play for the class. Open to all levels. Saturday 11:45 am – 1:15 pm 7/8 – 8/19 (6 weeks) no class 7/29 Clif Payne • $300
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In this course, students will explore and sing the classic songs by Burt Bacharach as both soloists and background singers in preparation for an end-of-quarter student performance. Clif will share information on proper vocal technique, stage presence, and interpretation, and help students find the appropriate keys, sheet music and tracks. Participants are also welcome to bring in their favorite Burt Bacharach songs to sing. The ability to read music is not necessary. A professional accompanist will play for the class. Open to all levels. Saturday 1:30 – 3 pm 7/8 – 8/19 (6 weeks) no class 7/29 Clif Payne • $300
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Soul Town — Classic Rhythm & Blues If you’re a fan of classic R & B, this class is for you. Sing your favorite solo and ensemble songs from the '60s and early ’70s. Learn songs made famous by Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Roberta Flack, Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Sly & The Family Stone and vocal groups such as The Temptations, The Supremes, and the O'Jays. If center stage is not your thing, you can develop your background singing chops. Students are encouraged to bring in sheet music of their favorite songs in the appropriate key. Focus areas: roots of soul music, proper song and key selection, melodic phrasing, improvisation, harmonizing, band leading tips, preparation for live performance. The instructor will accompany this class each week. A rhythm section will be added for performances. Thursday 6:30 – 8 pm 7/6 – 8/17 (6 weeks) no class 7/27 Lilan Kane • $300
cecilia engelhart latin Salsa Singing Learn the style, rhythm and technique of salsa vocal music while learning to play Latin hand percussion instruments. The instructor provides instruments like guiro, maracas and claves to use each week. As the term progresses, vocal students join forces with the Salsa II instrumental ensemble (see page 8) to develop a full performance set. Representative songs include “Tres Días de Carnaval” (Celia Cruz), “La Rebelión” (Joe Arroyo) and “Brujería” (El Gran Combo). Prerequisites: previous singing experience or basic technique training. All songs are in Spanish, but fluency is not required to participate. Tuesday 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/1 1 – 8/15 (6 weeks) Edgardo Cambón • $280
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BOSSA NOVA FOR JAZZ SINGERS This fascinating course explores the roots of Brazilian bossa nova and samba. Instructor teaches singers the signature rhythmic grooves of Brazilian music as a foundation for the interpretation of standard and not-so-standard bossa novas. Vocal phrasing and Portuguese pronunciation are also covered (in addition to a few carefully chosen English translations). A pianist or guitarist accompanies the class each week, and the course concludes with an end-of-quarter performance. Thursday 6:30 – 8 pm 7/6 – 8/17 (6 weeks) no class 7/27 Cecilia Engelhart • $300
world The Irish Song Tradition: Lilting, Laments & Lullabies The Irish song tradition is rich and diverse and enjoys a prominent place in world music today. It covers many subjects and themes — love and betrayal, everyday life and occupation, emigration and historical events. This summer course covers three thematic areas: Irish “lilting” or “mouth music,” laments and lullabies, while drawing on the traditions of old Ireland when there were three principal categories of song, geantrai, goltrai and suantrai (the joyous song, the lamenting song and the sleep song). This course also covers contemporary aspects of these traditions. Students sing in both Gaelic and English, in individual and group settings and also sing a cappella. Course concludes with a class performance. Prerequisites: none. All welcome! Please note that students are taught how to sing Gaelic phonetically. Tuesday 6:30 – 8 pm 7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks) Melanie O'Reilly • $300
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technique and musicianship VOCAL technique ESSENTIALS Learn a variety of vocal exercises to condition and strengthen your voice. Range, intonation, breath management, balancing vocal registers, body alignment, vowel formation and dynamics are all enhanced through technical exercises. Applicable to all contemporary vocal styles. Prerequisites: None, open to all! Section I: Thursday 4:45 – 6:45 pm 7/6 – 8/17 (6 weeks) no class 7/27 Lilan Kane • $280 Section 2: Wednesday 6:30 – 8 pm 7/5 – 8/16 (6 weeks) no class 7/26 Kalil Wilson • $280 cjc.edu
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Center stage — A Mentored Program for Concert Development Work through the process of presenting a full-length, public, professional-level concert. Candidates work with their mentor over the course of three or four months, preparing their concert by choosing songs, working out arrangements, deciding on sequencing, and developing patter and stage presence. Lessons also include making a budget, hiring and rehearsing musicians and developing a marketing plan. Candidates will be most successful if they are advanced students who have some performing experience in classes and workshops or in a professional environment. A repertoire of 15 to 20 memorized songs in various styles is recommended. This is a unique opportunity for singers to design a performance that reflects a personalized artistic vision. Concert dates are available throughout the year.
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• A professional sound technician and quality live recording of your performance • Staff at the door and on-site during the performance • Guidance in marketing and promotion, including how to prepare publicity materials • Inclusion in California Jazz Conservatory advertising, marketing and publicity • A percentage of the door/ticket sales Various teachers • $850 Contact the Chair of the Vocal Program, Laurie Antonioli, for more information on how to apply for this program: laurie @ cjc.edu
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vocal workshops Bass & Voice Duo Workshop with Kavita Shah and François Moutin This workshop focuses on the possibilities inherent in a duo performance setting employing the intriguing combination of bass and voice. Vocalists will work on solidifying foundational skills (form, harmony and rhythm) and expanding vocal technique (textures and “comping” as a singer). Bassists will work on extending “comping” vocabulary (double stops, three-note chords and harmonics) and will develop a “singing” approach to bass playing, by strengthening the correlation between what the bassist hears and what the bassist plays. Hailed by NPR for her “amazing dexterity for musical languages,” vocalist/composer Kavita Shah, a native New Yorker of Indian descent fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and French, incorporates strands of Latin American, West African, and Asian folk music traditions into her original repertoire. She has toured with her band throughout the US, Canada and Europe. Her debut album VISIONS, co-produced by Lionel Loueke, was released in 2014 on Greg Osby’s Inner Circle Music label to critical acclaim; Shah’s second album, a program of standards in duet with bassist François Moutin with special appearances by pianist Martial Solal and NEA Jazz Master Sheila Jordan — Shah’s mentor — is due for release in 2017. François Moutin, a virtuosic bassist, was born in Paris, and received a doctorate in physics at the age of 24 before choosing to become a professional musician. He was a member of the legendary Martial Solal Trio, and at 29 began co-leading the Quintet Moutin with his twin brother Louis, a project which later evolved into the
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Moutin Reunion Quartet. François has worked with such musicians as: JeanMichel Pilc, Randy Brecker, Dave Liebman, Toots Thielemans, James Moody, Terri Lyne Carrington, Michel Legrand and many others. www.moutin.com Saturday, August 12, Noon – 3 pm $75 advance, $90 day of workshop
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Vocal Technique for the Contemporary Singer with Kalil Wilson Vocalist Kalil Wilson shares strategies for developing a balanced vocal sound. This method works for singers of all genres interested in developing a contemporary approach, including those with a classical singing background. Open to all levels. Vocalist Kalil Wilson is gifted with a powerful yet nuanced voice and a technical versatility that positions him comfortably in jazz, r&b, pop, and classical, and has captivated audiences from Barcelona to Berkeley in performances that defy easy categorization. With honors degrees in Vocal Performance and Ethnomusicology from UCLA, he has sung numerous lead opera roles, oratorio concerts, and at many jazz clubs and festivals. He has performed with Herbie Hancock, Carlos Santana, Kenny Burrell, the Buena Vista Social Club, Esperanza Spaulding, Renée Fleming, the L.A. Opera, L.A. Philharmonic, and the Oakland East Bay Symphony.
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Note: the same workshop will be offered in July and August
Session I: Sunday, July 16, Noon – 3 pm $50 advance, $65 day of workshop
summer vocal intensive August 7 – 12, 2017 10 am – 4:30 pm For more information, see page 51
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Session II: Sunday, August 13, Noon – 3 pm $50 advance, $65 day of workshop
Unsung Gems from the Great American Songbook
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Band Leading 101
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.
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Workshop time includes listening to recorded examples by jazz greats to develop ideas for new arrangements. Instructor Maye Cavallaro provides 10 lead sheets for songs including practicebacking tracks. An accompanist joins the group during the third session, for students to perform arrangement ideas. A warm, charismatic stage performer and accomplished musician, Maye Cavallaro has traveled extensively in Japan and the U.S., both performing and teaching. She has released several CDs as a leader and has been a favorite vocal instructor at the Jazzschool for many years. Three Sundays, August 13, 20, 27, Noon – 3 pm $285 advance, $300 day of workshop
Maye is very prepared, organized and the musicians she brings in are excellent and wonderful to work with.
As a band leader you have to wear many hats, from composing and arranging the music, running rehearsals, finding and booking gigs, organizing and leading tours, and preparing for and running a recording session. This workshop will cover all the components that go into being a band leader in this day and age. We will also discuss strategies for creating your own opportunities in an over-saturated market where there are few venues and many musicians. We will play through some pieces and talk about ways to be more efficient in preparing charts and rehearsing a band. Participants who are interested in having a composition or arrangement worked through should bring one piece to the workshop. Pianist Caili O’Doherty has received awards from Downbeat and ASCAP. During her time at Berklee, Caili had the opportunity to work closely with some of the leading musicians in the jazz world, including Joe Lovano, John Patitucci, Dave Liebman, Adam Cruz, Terri Lyne Carrington and Danilo Perez. In 2010, Caili was one of five female jazz pianists invited to participate in the inaugural Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Emerging Artists Workshop. Saturday, July 8, 3:15 – 5:15 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop
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Young Musicians Program
Jazzschool Young Musicians Program Summer 2017 Director’s Statement When I was a young musician in high school, some of the most inspiring music I ever heard was music that I heard live. In particular, it was one of the jazz trumpet masters, Freddie Hubbard, who I heard on an incredible night when it seemed that he and the band were playing beyond themselves. I still remember the feeling I got from that concert — such musical events are important for young musicians, because those moments are forever in your memory, and serve as a benchmark for your own music. During the summer, when homework and early mornings are not a part of your daily life, I think it’s very important for young musicians to go out and hear live music as much as possible — both the big names in jazz at the moment, and the local treasures who have been working in the Bay Area consistently. Talk with your parents, figure out who you’re going to see, and go! You’ll always learn something. And then, if you want to work with some other young musicians who are serious about improving, sign up for a summer course at the Jazzschool! We’ve got the Summer Youth Program, the High School Jazz Intensive, some three-week combos that meet twice weekly, and the Girls’ Jazz & Blues Camp. I hope to see you over the summer, either at the Jazzschool or perhaps out at a show.
Erik Jekabson Director, Jazzschool Young Musicians Program
SUMMER 2017 Calendar Jazzschool Summer Quarter July 5 – August 20 Ensemble Placement Auditions: Ongoing! Summer Performance Series: July 26 – 30 and August 21 – 27
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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 and in master classes with nationally known jazz artists, as well as performing in venues throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. 2017 Program Requirements Jazzschool Young Musicians Program 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 midyear 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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Placement and Audition Requirements SUMMER AND FALL 2017 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: cjc.edu/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 DATES Ongoing!
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 Band 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.
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• Download one of the two improvisation tracks at cjc.edu/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.) • Play at least 16 bars of each example 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 erik @cjc.edu. 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 Jazzschool Young Musicians Program placement process, please visit cjc.edu/youth_auditions or contact us at erik @ cjc.edu and 510.845.5373.
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SUMMER YOUTH ensembles While we make every effort to accommodate scheduling requests, specific placements are based on the results of an audition. High School Jazz Ensemble Section A Monday and Wednesday 3 – 4:30 pm Session 1: 7/5, 7/10, 7/12, 7/17, 7/19, 7/24 (6 classes over 3 weeks) Session 2: 7/31, 8/2, 8/7, 8/9, 8/14, 8/16 (6 classes over 3 weeks) Section B Monday and Wednesday 4:45 – 6:15 pm Session 1: 7/5, 7/10, 7/12, 7/17, 7/19, 7/24 (6 classes over 3 weeks) Session 2: 7/31, 8/2, 8/7, 8/9, 8/14, 8/16 (6 classes over 3 weeks) Section C Tuesday and Thursday 3 – 4:30 pm Session 1: 7/6, 7/11, 7/13, 7/18, 7/20, 7/25 (6 classes over 3 weeks) Session 2: 8/1, 8/3, 8/8, 8/10, 8/15, 8/17 (6 classes over 3 weeks)
Middle School Jazz Ensemble Section A Monday and Wednesday 3 – 4:30 pm Session 1: 7/5, 7/10, 7/12, 7/17, 7/19, 7/24 (6 classes over 3 weeks) Session 2: 7/31, 8/2, 8/7, 8/9, 8/14, 8/16 (6 classes over 3 weeks) Section B Monday and Wednesday 4:45 – 6:15 pm Session 1: 7/5, 7/10, 7/12, 7/17, 7/19, 7/24 (6 classes over 3 weeks) Session 2: 7/31, 8/2, 8/7, 8/9, 8/14, 8/16 (6 classes over 3 weeks) Section C Tuesday and Thursday 3 – 4:30 pm Session 1: 7/6, 7/11, 7/13, 7/18, 7/20, 7/25 (6 classes over 3 weeks) Session 2: 8/1, 8/3, 8/8, 8/10, 8/15, 8/17 (6 classes over 3 weeks) Section D Tuesday and Thursday 4:45 – 6:15 pm Session 1: 7/6, 7/11, 7/13, 7/18, 7/20, 7/25 (6 classes over 3 weeks) Session 2: 8/1, 8/3, 8/8, 8/10, 8/15, 8/17 (6 classes over 3 weeks)
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Section D Tuesday and Thursday 4:45 - 6:15 pm Session 1: 7/6, 7/11, 7/13, 7/18, 7/20, 7/25 (6 classes over 3 weeks) Session 2: 8/1, 8/3, 8/8, 8/10, 8/15, 8/17 (6 classes over 3 weeks)
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FALL QUARTER PREVIEW Here’s a look ahead at the great courses available for middle and high school students starting this fall. The 10-week Fall Quarter starts September 19, and ensemble placement auditions are planned for the last two weeks of August (see page 30). Course schedules and pricing information will be published in our Jazzschool fall catalog and online at cjc.edu.
small performance ensembles ADVANCED HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ WORKSHOP These DownBeat award–winning ensembles are designed for the advanced-level high school student player who is competent in the bebop language and wishes to explore the post-bop harmonic, melodic, rhythmic and formal innovations of artists such as Coltrane, Shorter, Corea, Hancock and Brecker. Students record at Fantasy Studios and participate in various competitions and festivals. Section I Michael Zilber Section II: Erik Jekabson
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HIGH SCHOOL FUNK ENSEMBLE A high-energy ensemble focusing on the classic funk hits of James Brown, Sly and The Family Stone, Earth Wind & Fire, The Meters, Herbie Hancock, Tower of Power and Motown’s Funk Brothers. Vocalists and horns welcome! Students learn music by ear. (Also open to advanced middle school musicians.) Joe Bagale
HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ ENSEMBLE Intermediate- to advanced-level ensembles for high school musicians interested in gaining a greater understanding of jazz theory and developing improvisation skills through the study and performance of challenging jazz repertoire.
MIDDLE SCHOOL JAZZ ENSEMBLE Small groups designed for middle school musicians interested in learning how to play jazz and improvise. These ensembles cover a wide repertoire, from John Coltrane and Sonny Rollins to Eddie Harris and James Brown! Students play new arrangements, focused on stylistic accuracy and developing coherent solos in a friendly, non-competitive environment.
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VOCAL COURSES Teen R&B Choir Join the new teen R&B choir and learn skills essential for strong vocal performance in a group setting. Using simple harmonies and classic R&B songs, ensemble members build vocal technique, play games, and explore theater exercises. The R&B choir is a supportive and fun singing atmosphere, and we have fun while we are at it! All skill levels welcome.
Solo Vocal Performance for Teens
large performance ensembles STUDIO BAND This award-winning ensemble trains advanced high school musicians from throughout the Bay Area. Students develop technique, knowledge of jazz style and an ability to improvise through standard and contemporary big band repertoire. This ensemble records at Fantasy Studios, performs frequently and participates in competitions throughout the U.S. Jazzschool studio bands have played at Yoshi’s and Savanna Jazz, as well as jazz festivals in California, New York, Seattle, Idaho, the Vienne Jazz Festival in France and the Montreux Jazz Festival, Switzerland. Students also participate in clinics and workshops with leading jazz educators. Full school year commitment is required. Instrumentation: 5 saxes, 5 trumpets, 5 trombones, guitar, piano, bass and drums. (Students earn the equivalent of one semester unit of credit per quarter.) Dave Eshelman
This fun course for teens focuses on solo singing and all the things necessary to have a great performance. Students receive coaching on vocal technique, stage presence and assistance in finding the best song for their level and interests. All genres welcome, from rock to classical, anything goes! Kyra Gordon
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Workshops Braxton’s Quartet, which recorded nine CDs and was the subject of Graham Locke’s book Forces in Motion (Da Capo). He has also performed and recorded with Ray Anderson, Jane Ira Bloom, Tim Berne, Anthony Davis, Dave Douglas, Osvaldo Golijov, Gerry Hemingway, Bob Ostertag, Joe Lovano, Roger Reynolds, Henry Threadgill, Dawn Upshaw, John Zorn. Sunday, July 9, 11 am – 1 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop
The Glorious Pastorious with Daniel Lucca Parenti
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BASS Bass Master Class with Mark Dresser A very special opportunity to work with and gain a fresh perspective from one of the great bassists and improvisers of our time. Open to all. Please bring your bass if you want to play in class! Mark Dresser is a Grammy nominated, internationally renowned bass player, improviser, composer, and interdisciplinary collaborator. At the core of his music is an artistic obsession and commitment to expanding the sonic, musical, and expressive possibilities of the contrabass. He has recorded over one hundred forty CDs including three solo CDs and a DVD. From 1985 to 1994, he was a member of Anthony
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Maverick bassist and composer Jaco Pastorius (1951 – 1987) is hailed for his groundbreaking solo recordings and collaborations with Weather Report, Joni Mitchell and Pat Metheny. His revolutionary approach to playing fretted and fretless electric basses has earned him a permanent place in jazz history. Led by bassist Daniel Lucca Parenti, this workshop provides an overview of Pastorius’ distinctive style and technique, examining his signature bass lines, unconventional use of harmonics, innovative voicings and unprecedented right-hand ghosting/ muting techniques. Prerequisites: Inter– mediate technical facility on electric bass; knowledge of major scales and modes. Please bring your bass and a cable. Daniel Lucca Parenti, shortened to D-Lucca, is a San Francisco Bay Area native who has performed with many jazz legends, including Rosemary Clooney, Michael Brecker, and Lionel Hampton. As D-Lucca, he has released six full-length original albums of his own. He has been featured in Bass Player Magazine and performed at the world renowned Yoshi’s Jazz Club and many Bay Area music festivals. D-Lucca’s six-piece band features Tommie Bradford, Cedricke Dennis, Kevin Wong, Daniel Zinn, Valentino, Marc VW, and Cam Perridge. He has performed
with many well-known Bay Area artists including Billy Johnson (Santana), Frank Martin (Narada Michael Walden), Joel Smith (Walter Hawkins) and Lorn Leber (Jerry Garcia Band). Saturday, July 22, 12:30 – 2:30 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop
Bass & Voice Duo Workshop with Kavita Shah and François Moutin This workshop focuses on the possibilities inherent in a duo performance setting employing the intriguing combination of bass and voice. Vocalists will work on solidifying foundational skills (form, harmony and rhythm) and expanding
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vocal technique (textures and “comping” as a singer). Bassists will work on extending “comping” vocabulary (double stops, three-note chords and harmonics) and will develop a “singing” approach to bass playing, by strengthening the correlation between what the bassist hears and what the bassist plays. Hailed by NPR for her “amazing dexterity for musical languages,” vocalist/composer Kavita Shah, a native New Yorker of Indian descent fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and French, incorporates strands of Latin American, West African, and Asian folk music traditions into her original repertoire. She has toured with her band throughout the US, Canada and Europe. Her debut album VISIONS, co-produced by Lionel Loueke, was released in 2014 on Greg Osby’s Inner Circle Music label to critical acclaim; Shah’s second album, a program of standards in duet with bassist François Moutin with special appearances by pianist Martial Solal and NEA Jazz Master Sheila Jordan — Shah’s mentor — is due for release in 2017. François Moutin, a virtuosic bassist, was born in Paris, and received a doctorate in physics at the age of 24 before choosing to become a professional musician. He was a member of the legendary Martial Solal Trio, and at 29 began co-leading the Quintet Moutin with his twin brother Louis, a project which later evolved into the Moutin Reunion Quartet. François has worked with such musicians as: JeanMichel Pilc, Randy Brecker, Dave Liebman, Toots Thielemans, James Moody, Terri Lyne Carrington, Michel Legrand and many others. www.moutin.com Saturday, August 12, Noon – 3 pm $75 advance, $90 day of workshop
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Workshops
BRASS Brass Player Summit with Rebecca Coupe Franks Explore a range of techniques designed to help all brass players play with ease. Instructor will discuss breath control and support and other techniques helpful in developing flexibility, dexterity, range and endurance. Additional topics include tone production and articulation relevant in particular to jazz brass players, whether playing ballads or up-tempo. Open to all. Saturday, August 5, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop
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Choro And Samba Workshop with Duo Violão Brasil A history of choro and samba styles showcasing the evolution of styles like Brazilian maxixe and choro to Brazilian samba including bossa nova. This lively workshop for all instruments will address style, rhythm, phrasing, and repertoire from Brazilian composers including Pixinguinha, Jacob do Bandolim, Ernesto Nazareth and Baden Powell. Please bring your instrument! All instruments welcome! Open to all. Duo Violão Brasil is the result of guitarists Rogério Souza and Edinho Gerber’s reverence for Brazilian guitar — the “violão” — and their desire to explore and expand the musical possibilities of putting two “violões” together. With repertoire from composers like Pixinguinha, Baden Powell, and Tom Jobim, the duo navigates effortlessly through the many styles of 20th century Brazilian popular music while showcasing original works and inventive arrangements. Sunday, August 27, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop
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COMPOSITION Reharmonizing Jazz Standards using Melodic and Harmonic Minor Harmony with John Stowell Master guitarist and improviser John Stowell leads a workshop on reharmonization techniques applied both to composition and improvisation, integrating concepts developed from an in-depth exploration of melodic and harmonic minor harmony. Prerequisites: knowledge of jazz harmony suggested. Portland-based guitarist John Stowell has 35 years of international playing and teaching experience and has recorded/performed with Milt Jackson, Lionel Hampton, Art Farmer, and many others. He has also published several instructional books and videos. Sunday, August 20, 2 – 4 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop
Writing/Reading Drum Charts (for dRummers & non-drummers) with Jon Arkin All too often, performances of original compositions & arrangements are hindered by the musicians’ inability to easily read the sheet music provided by the bandleader of the group. Perhaps the most obvious case of this hindrance is with drummers, who can make or break an ensemble’s performance depending on whether they can clearly interpret the song’s style, form, and dynamic direction — yet most of the time end up struggling with charts written by musicians with limited knowledge of drum notation. This workshop, open to all, will provide a deeper understanding of the principles of quality drum chart writing, as well as tips & techniques for improving chart reading skills. Non-drummers will learn drum notation, how to lay out a drum chart, and what kinds of information to include (with clarity & readability as the ultimate focus). For drummers, topics covered include basic & advanced chart reading/interpretation skills (including sight reading), embellishing existing charts, and speedtranscription/shorthand.
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I like the Jazzschool because the faculty is top notch. My bandmates have commented on how my playing has improved. — Luis Rojas
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Drums and Percussion Gospel Influence on the Modern Jazz Drummer with Cory Cox Cory Cox grew up playing drums in church and continues to do so in New York City. This foundation in gospel music has influenced his approach to jazz drumming. In this hands-on workshop, Cory will cover repertoire, feel and the drummer’s role in a gospel setting. He will also cover playing with singers, and how to improve feel by playing along with recordings. Drummer Cory Cox is a native of Houston, TX. He was selected as a 2006–08 Brubeck Institute Fellow at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA. As a Brubeck Fellow, he received ensemble coaching from mentors Dave Brubeck, Joe Gilman, Fred Hersch, Robert Glasper, Bob Hurst, Christian McBride, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Eric Harland, Freddie Hubbard, Nicholas Payton, Miguel Zenon and Joshua Redman. The Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet was selected as the 2007 DownBeat magazine best college ensemble. After completing the two-year fellowship program, Cory moved to NYC to finish his undergrad studies at the New School University. Since moving to NY, Cory has performed and toured with the Dave Brubeck Quartet, Reggie Workman, the Ben Flocks Quartet, John Ellis, Joel Frahm, Marcus Strickland and many others throughout the U.S, Europe, Switzerland, Croatia and Japan. Saturday, July 8, 3:15 – 5:15 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop
cory cox Writing/Reading Drum Charts (for dRummers & non-drummers) with Jon Arkin All too often, performances of original compositions & arrangements are hindered by the musicians’ inability to easily read the sheet music provided by the bandleader of the group. Perhaps the most obvious case of this hindrance is with drummers, who can make or break an ensemble’s performance depending on whether they can clearly interpret the song’s style, form, and dynamic direction — yet most of the time end up struggling with charts written by musicians with limited knowledge of drum notation. This workshop, open to all, will provide a deeper understanding of the principles of quality drum chart writing, as well as tips & techniques for improving chart reading skills. Non-drummers will learn drum notation, how to lay out a drum chart, and what kinds of information to include (with clarity & readability as the ultimate focus). For drummers, topics covered include basic & advanced chart reading/interpretation skills (including sight reading), embellishing existing charts, and speed-transcription/ shorthand. Sunday, July 23, 2 – 4 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop
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Brazilian Percussion: The Pandeiro with Brian Rice
The Art of Brush Playing
In this hands-on workshop, Brian will take you through the essentials of learning and playing the Brazilian pandeiro, a type of hand drum with jingles. This compact instrument has great versatility whether playing in a traditional or a modern musical context. We’ll cover the basics as well as some extended techniques, the role of the pandeiro in Brazilian choro, samba, bossa nova and other rhythms. Bring your own instrument or borrow one for the class. Instruments will be provided.
Brushes are among the most effective and essential tools available for drummers when playing in an acoustic jazz context. This workshop provides an overview of brush techniques and concepts, including basic time patterns, variations, accents, textural possibilities, articulation and finger control. Additional areas of discussion include the ways that brushes can open one’s playing up to new ideas, dynamics and interactive possibilities. Open to all drummers, as well as any musician interested in learning basic time playing with brushes.
Brian Rice began learning pandeiro in 1986 and has continued to make pandeiro his specialty performing with many Brazilian artists. Brian has performed and/or recorded with Jovino Santos Neto, Spok, Clarice Assad, Paulo Sergio Santos, Dudu Maia, Alessandro Penezzi, Jorge Alabe, Almir Côrtes, Rogerio Souza, Mike Marshall and recently toured with master choro mandolinist, Danilo Brito who said, “Though he is North American, Brian plays Brazilian choro as if he was born in the favelas of Rio.” Brian is the co-founder and artistic director of the Berkeley Festival of Choro and a member of the Berkeley Choro Ensemble and Choro Famoso. He has taught clinics at Oberlin, Cantareira College (São Paulo) and University of Campinas, Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC), Stanford University, Southern Oregon University, University of Washington, Georgetown University, Indiana University, and recently Brian’s arrangements of Samba and Samba Reggae were presented at PASIC by the University of Tennessee. Sunday, July 30, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop
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Jon Arkin is an in-demand drummer on the Bay Area jazz scene and is highly regarded for his sense of feel, touch and creativity in jazz and other contexts. He routinely receives high praise as an educator from students taking his “Musical Drummer” course at the Jazzschool. Saturday, August 19, 3 – 5 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop
GUITAR Hot Club Jazz Guitar with Paul Mehling This workshop focuses on various aspects of hot club–style jazz 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! Guitarist Paul Mehling is the leader of the Hot Club of San Francisco. Saturday, July 8, 11 am – 1 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop cjc.edu
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david becker Getting Your Improvising Into Shape: Guitar Improvisation Workshop with David Becker Learn to use chord shapes — specifically major, minor, diminished and augmented triads — to build single line solos. Topics covered include: utilizing chord shapes to simplify playing over altered chords; using chromatic notes to connect chord shapes; and playing “outside” of the changes. Prerequisites: knowledge of basic harmony and some facility on guitar. Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer and producer David Becker has released 14 recordings, many topping the jazz and contemporary music charts. In 2005, Becker released a duo effort with guitar master Joe Diorio and has also performed with guitar greats Attila Zoller, Larry Coryell, John Abercrombie and Kenny Burrell. He has released three instructional books, Getting Your Improvising Into Shape, Playing in Shapes, and Rhythmic Motifs for Comping and Soloing. Sunday, July 16, 2 – 4 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop
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PIANO The Art of the Ballad with Larry Vuckovich Master jazz pianist and long-time veteran of the Bay Area jazz scene Larry Vuckovich returns to the CJC to share important and influential jazz elements. The Art of the Ballad concept will be exemplified, playing ballads in different formats, such as in 3/4 rhythm, in Bolero and bossa tempos as well as in groovy 4/4 walking style feel. Bebop style ballad playing will be exemplified as well, showing that special bebop phrasing with sophisticated syncopation and variation in dynamics. Rubato interpretation of the ballad will be emphasized as well. The workshop will include hands-on participation with pianists in attendance. The importance of lyricism and melodic beauty in jazz, will be showcased and will be demonstrated at the piano by Larry Vuckovich, who will also cite and play examples of the great ballad interpreters such as Lester Young, Ben Webster, Stan Getz, Brew Moore, Bill Evans, Tommy
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Jazz COMPING STYLES with Ben Haugland
larry vuckovich Flanagan, Barry Harris, and other greats. Also on the menu, the substitute changes in classic standards — the re-harmonization of the great tunes will be shown where the original message of the composition stays intact, without losing the beauty of the composition. Special voicings of jazz harmony and piano touch will be shown. Ballads offer such a wide range of moods, tempos, flavors, thus creating a variety of stylistic and creative interpretations. Jazz lovers who do not play an instrument, will be able to appreciate this presentation by getting closer to this music.
A workshop on jazz piano comping styles in 2 parts. Part 1 draws on transcriptions from Kenny Barron, Herbie Hancock and McCoy Tyner demonstrating comping strategies and the use of various rootless voicings. Voicing types covered in this section include: guide tone, 4-part close, drop-2, upper structures and more. Part 2 explores transcriptions of Barron, Brad Mehldau and John Taylor playing in duo settings to learn about using voicings containing the root of the chord. While many voicing concepts covered are idiomatic to piano — guitarists, vibraphonists, and others interested in jazz harmony and horn arranging will also benefit. Haugland will be joined by Grammynominated tenor saxophonist Greg Johnson, a regular member of Bob Mintzer’s Big Band who has worked with numerous international-level artists.
Larry Vuckovich gained first-hand knowledge from performances or recordings with many of the jazz greats including Dexter Gordon, Charles McPherson, Charlie Haden, Tom Harrell, Bobby Hutcherson, Tony Bennett, Joe Williams, Jon Hendricks, Bobby McFerrin, Billy Higgins, Philly Joe Jones and Elvin Jones. Larry has been associated with several piano icons, such as Bud Powell, Red Garland, Bill Evans, Barry Harris, Tommy Flanagan, McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea, and was the only student of Vince Guaraldi.
Dr. Ben Haugland holds a Doctor of Arts degree in music from the University of Northern Colorado and is a recipient of nine DownBeat awards, including “Best Instrumental Jazz Soloist.” As a master’s student at the University of North Texas, he played and toured with the worldrenowned UNT One O’Clock Lab Band and is a featured soloist on their album Lab 2009, which received a Grammy nomination for “Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album.” Haugland has also played in professional and academic settings with several prominent jazz artists including Randy Brecker, Terell Stafford, Greg Gisbert, Snooky Young, Chris Potter, Dave Pietro, Dick Oatts, Tim Warfield, Donny McCaslin, Jeff Coffin, Bob Mintzer, Steve Davis, Curtis Fuller, Jay Anderson, Chuck Berghofer, Jay Leonhardt, Billy Hart, Jeff Hamilton, Adonis Rose, Ed Soph, and John Riley.
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THEORY AND IMPROV Found Sounds: Exploring Your Environment for Improvisational and Compositional Tools with Diane Moser Inspiration and ideas for compositions can come from anywhere and everywhere. Diane Moser will share her explorations of the environment that inspired her compositions from birdsong to urban sounds, astronomy and storytelling. Participants will play and explore her compositions and experiment with these ideas for improvisation and composition. Music will be provided, and participants should bring manuscript paper for improvisational and compositional notes and ideas. Diane Moser has been a featured performer and composer throughout the U.S. with jazz ensembles, big bands, orchestras, chamber music ensembles, dance companies, and theater companies. For 20 years she has been the musical director, pianist and contributing
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composer of Diane Moser’s Composers Big Band, a 17-piece big band formed for the purpose of developing and presenting new music for big band, and since 1999 she has led her quintet, The Diane Moser Quintet, with revolving members trombonist Ben Williams, bassists Mark Dresser, Ken Filiano and Andy Eulau, drummers Gerry Hemingway, Michael Sarin and Scott Neumann, and saxophonists Marty Ehrlich, Anton Denner and Ed Xiques. She is a core faculty member of The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York City and The Vermont College of Fine Arts MFA Music Composition Program in Montpelier, VT. Sunday, July 9, 11 am – 1 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop
The Root Progression System with Mitch Butler Dr. Mitch Butler leads this workshop explaining and demonstrating the Root Progression System (RPS) and its applications as a practice methodology and improvisational tool. Mitch will demonstrate musical examples using RPS. Open to all. Jazz trombonist Dr. Mitch Butler received Bachelors and Masters degrees in Music Performance from East Carolina University. He received his doctorate in Music Performance with an emphasis in Jazz Studies from the University of Texas at Austin. Butler leads his own quartet and has performed with the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Curtis Fuller, Branford Marsalis, Slide Hampton and many others. Mitch is an exclusive Michael Rath Trombones artist and clinician. Sunday, July 30, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop
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Improvising Without a Rhythm Section with Jessica Jones and Tony Jones Through listening and experimentation, we will explore strategies for creating rhythmic and non-rhythmic environments for group improvisation. Duos through large ensembles will be addressed. Artists like the World Saxophone Quartet, Sonny Rollins, and Charles Mingus stretched concepts of accompanist and soloist, crossing into conversational phrasing and individual time setting. We will dive in as we listen, play and discuss.
jessica and tony jones Space and Emotions with Rebecca Coupe Franks In this workshop, we’ll learn to enhance improvised solos by incorporating space as an essential element of phrasing. We’ll also discuss the rhythm section and how they can enhance your soloistic ideas. Instructor will bring in samples to share, drawn from the music of Wayne Shorter, Miles Davis and Lee Morgan. Useful warm-up patterns will also be introduced, and instructor will share her experience and knowledge gleaned from working with great jazz artists including Joe Henderson and Kenny Barron. Please bring your instrument! Trumpeter Rebecca Coupe Franks is a faculty member in the jazz department at SUNY New Paltz in New York. She received her BFA in Jazz Studies from The New School. Her music has been featured in film and TV as well as CD recordings. Coupe has performed and/or recorded with Kenny Barron, Ben Riley, Buster Williams, Clark Terry among others.
Saxophonist and pianist Jessica Jones has worked with Joseph Jarman, Cecil Taylor, Steve Coleman, Don Cherry, and Peter Apfelbaum, as well as a variety of Haitian, Caribbean and African bands. These influences helped form her compositional direction which is grounded in the jazz tradition and, as is truly traditional in jazz, reaches for new directions and a unique sound. Saxophonist Tony Jones has collaborated with Peter Apfelbaum in musical groups since they were fourteen years old, including the seminal Berkeley Free Jazz Unit, a precursor to the New York Hieroglyphics Ensemble. In addition, Tony has worked with Joseph Jarman, Muhal Richard Abrams, Cecil Taylor, Idris Ackamoor, and Don Cherry. Saturday, August 5, 2 – 4 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop
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ENSEMBLE SKILLS The Rhythm Section with Daniel Lucca Parenti What makes a great rhythm section? In this workshop, noted bassist Daniel Lucca Parenti shares a range of techniques and concepts designed to help all rhythm section players develop a deeper understanding of the elements that go into making a rhythm section sound great in any style. Topics covered in this interactive workshop include a discussion of the roles of each instrument, how to build a groove (between the bass and drums and other instruments), time and feel, form considerations (transitions, anticipation, etc.), and common mistakes. The workshop will include a jam, so bring your instruments! Saturday, August 19, 12:30 – 2:30 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop
MUSICianship 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. Saturday, July 8, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm $30 advance $45 day of workshop
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MUSIC BUSINESS Band Leading 101 with Caili O’Doherty As a band leader you have to wear many hats, from composing and arranging the music, running rehearsals, finding and booking gigs, organizing and leading tours, and preparing for and running a recording session. This workshop will cover all the components that go into being a band leader in this day and age. We will also discuss strategies for creating your own opportunities in an over-saturated market where there are few venues and many musicians. We will play through some pieces and talk about ways to be more efficient in preparing charts and rehearsing a band. Participants who are interested in having a composition or arrangement worked through, please bring one to the workshop. Pianist Caili O’Doherty has received awards from DownBeat and ASCAP. During her time at Berklee, Caili had the opportunity to work closely with some of the leading musicians in the jazz world, including Joe Lovano, John Patitucci, Dave Liebman, Adam Cruz, Terri Lyne Carrington and Danilo Perez. In 2010, Caili was one of five female jazz pianists invited to participate in the inaugural Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Emerging Artists Workshop. Saturday, July 8, 3:15 – 5:15 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop
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Jazzschool Camps and Intensives
START PLANNING YOUR SUMMER! The Jazzschool is proud to offer a range of summer camps and intensives for both adults and young musicians (middle school and high school age). These fun, immersive programs are a great way to jump-start your learning, by working closely with our talented instructors for a week or more. They also serve as the perfect forum for you to meet like-minded musicians from around the Bay Area and beyond. All of our camps and intensives conclude with a concert in the Jazzschool’s Hardymon Hall, free and open to public. Space is limited, and each of these programs is certain to sell out! Early registration is highly recommended. Please read on for details and check cjc.edu for the most recent program updates.
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summer youth program Open to all instrumentalists entering 7th – 10th grades
Two Five–Day Sessions! June 19 – 23 and June 26 – June 30, 2017 Monday – Friday 9:30 am – 3 pm All-camp performances each Friday evening at 6 pm
Students develop skills in ensemble playing, music reading, improvisation, instrumental technique, rhythm, jazz theory and more. Ensemble directors include Kasey Knudsen, Colin Hogan, Joe Bagale, Henry Hung with numerous guest instructors visiting each week.
• Jazz Ensemble • Funk Ensemble • New Orleans Brass Band • Visiting clinicians
• Jam Sessions • Jazz Theory • Private Lessons
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Tuition • $495 per week or $900 for both weeks For additional information please contact Jazzschool Youth Program Director Rob Ewing at 510.845.5373 x 14 or email rob@cjc.edu. Please see cjc.edu / jsyp for complete details.
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HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ Intensive July 24 – 28, 2017 10 am – 4 pm
A Five-Day Intensive for Advanced High School Jazz Instrumentalists! Michael Zilber, Artistic Director 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 school. 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 cjc.edu / hsji for a daily schedule of events. Tuition • $795 For more information and audition pre-screening, please contact the Jazzschool at 510.845.5373 or email: erik@ cjc.edu Dr. Michael Zilber is the director of the Jazzschool’s multiple DownBeat award–winning Advanced High School Jazz Workshop.
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GIRLS’ JAZZ & BLUES CAMP Open to all instrumentalists and vocalists entering 6th – 12th grades July 31 – August 4, 2017 Monday – Friday 9:30 am – 3 pm All-camp performance Friday, August 4 at 6pm A supportive musical environment where girls have fun and develop selfconfidence while honing improvisational, technical and ensemble skills. Directed by Jean Fineberg & Ellen Seeling, with an all-women faculty from the Montclair Women’s Big Band.
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Jazz Combo Blues & Soul Group Latin Ensemble Pop Vocal Group Rhythm & Blues Choir Jazz Big Band
• “My Life” Spoken Word Poetry • Songwriting • Theory & Improv • Vocal Skills • Percussion (joins Latin) • One Private Lesson • Lunchtime Open Jam
Tuition • $499 • Some financial aid available. For program information: girlscamp@cjc.edu or leave message at 510.758.2200 Registration: cjc.edu/girlsreg or call 510.845.5373
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summer VOCAL Intensive August 7 – 12, 2017 • 10 am – 4:30 pm
A Five-Day Intensive Workshop with Theo Bleckmann and Laurie Antonioli
The intensive culminates with a performance open to the public Saturday, August 12, 8 pm
Limit: 10 students Open to intermediate to advanced singers. Tuition • $950 For more information about the Vocal Intensive, contact Laurie Antonioli: laurie @ cjc.edu Refund Policy: $100 of program tuition is non-refundable until July 1. After that date, all tuition is non-refundable.
Artist-in-residence and ECM recording artist Theo Bleckmann and Laurie Antonioli, Chair of the CJC vocal program, return for this annual, week-long workshop designed to help singers define, create and perform in a distinctive and authentic style. As jazz singing today has expanded vastly in genres and styles, this unique intensive emphasizes the technical, creative and spiritual aspects of singing and performing and serves as a catalyst for artistic growth no matter where your path leads. Bleckmann and Antonioli will assist the students in their personal and musical development, opening doors to new ideas and encouraging possibilities. International students are welcome!
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Summer Concert Series 2017 Check out what’s happening in our intimate 90-seat venue — national stars, faculty-led groups and students Note:
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Who are some musicians that currently inspire you? Poncho Sanchez, Giovanni Hidalgo, Ray Barretto and Bobby Valentin. What are some of your current musical projects? Cabanijazz Project (original mambo jazz & retro salsa, composer, congas, band leader); Pacific Mambo Orchestra (congas); Brian Andres & The Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel (congas, composer, arranger); Jamie Dubberly's Orquesta Dharma (congas); Ka-Hon Ensemble (composer, Cajรณn); Braulio Barrera & Somos El Son (congas).
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Faculty Profile
Javier Cabanillas We're pleased to welcome GRAMMYwinning percussionist Javier Cabanillas to the faculty this summer! Javier will be co-teaching Conga Drumming classes with Omar Ledezma. Tell us a little bit about how you got started playing and who some of your important teachers have been along the way. I started playing in the streets and flea markets in Tijuana, Mexico while studying African drumming and Afro-Cuban jazz in San Diego back in 2000. My main instructors were tenor sax Professor Jason Robinson in Southwestern College, Dr. Kevin Delgado at SDSU, and a few private conga lessons with William Kachiro Thompson, Pablo El Indio Rosario and Hugo Martinez. In 2014, I won a Grammy award for recording congas and shekeres for Pacific Mambo Orchestra.
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You'll be teaching two Conga Drumming classes this term, along with Omar Ledezma. Can you tell us little about what the classes will be like? Fun, dynamic classes filled with comprehensive and challenging concepts that are easily explained and obtainable. Other subtle focused concepts I like to include are breathing, posture, folkloric and non-folkloric point of views. Also learning congas as a melodic and musical approach (in addition to a rhythmic approach). I also encourage questions and a relaxed environment. Who do you think would benefit from taking these classes? All non-percussionists and percussionists interested in obtaining a solid foundation for understanding Latin rhythms. Individuals who would like to learn congas regardless of background, age, or any disabilities. Is there anything else you would like to add? I recommend seeking out and supporting live music and being willing to be exposed to a community that is performing these rhythms. Keep the heartbeat alive!
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Lilan Kane
Vocalist, pianist, composer and bandleader Lilan Kane joins the Jazzschool faculty this summer! This term, Lilan will be teaching Vocal Technique Essentials and Soul Town — Classic Rhythm & Blues. Tell us a little bit about how you got started singing and performing and who some of your important teachers have been along the way. I started piano lessons when I was 5 with a teacher who also taught voice. I always asked her if we could sing a little at the end of our lessons. Then my dad got me an Etta James CD when I was about 7, and I knew that is what I wanted to do. One of my most important teachers is still a mentor to me, Austin Willacy. He directed the a cappella group I was in all through high school. Donna McElroy, my voice teacher at Berklee College of Music, taught me not only about singing but about emotional delivery and making each note count. Drummer Kenwood Dennard directed the James Brown and Jimi Hendrix Ensembles at Berklee and taught me so much about bandleading, arranging in the moment, and performance. I am forever indebted to those experiences. Who are some musicians that currently inspire you and who are some that have been influential over the years? I am very inspired by Janelle Monáe and Jazmine Sullivan. They are both powerful and innovative woman who write their songs, break down traditional stereotypes, and stand for what they believe in. Overall, my main influences are Mariah Carey, Etta James, James Brown, and Ella Fitzgerald.
lilan kane What are some of your current projects? This summer I am launching a brand new one-week vocal intensive workshop based in Marin called The Pre-fessional Singer. I also lead a private event band called Hella Fitzgerald playing jazz, Motown, and '90s. I’m also a singer-songwriter. I released a CD last year and am currently working on new material for my second record. You'll be teaching two vocal classes this term. What will the classes be like? My goal is to provide technical and foundational information as well as real world skills that aren't usually taught in the classroom, but learned by experience. The technique class will focus on overall breathing and the fundamentals, as well as basic ear training and how to adjust nuances for different styles. The R&B class will focus on learning your way around a chart (even if you don't read music), learning the stories behind the music, how to communicate with the band, making sure the key works for your voice, emotional delivery and performance skills, as well as how to transition over to a backing vocal role. Is there anything else you would like to add? I’m really excited to be on board at The Jazzschool. Classic soul has been one of my biggest inspirations as a singer, so I look forward to helping others find inspiration through these timeless songs.
Jazzschool Faculty Amanda Addleman (voice) B.M Performance from Berklee College of Music. Student of Mili Bermejo-Greenspan, Ken Cervenka, Greg Hopkins, Maggie Scott, Lee Strawn & Tierney Sutton. Professional musician with past residencies at The Palace Hotel, Savanna Jazz Club and more. Vocal Program Director at Sir Francis Drake High School and private music educator and clinician. Laurie Antonioli (voice) Studied at Mt. Hood College and Cal State Long Beach. Chair, Vocal Program, California Jazz Conservatory. Professor and Director of Vocal Jazz Department, Kug U., Graz, Austria. Private studies with Joe Henderson, and Mark Murphy. Origin Records recording artist; Nabel Records recording artist; performed and recorded with George Cables, Bobby McFerrin, Richie Beirach, Pony Poindexter, Joe Bonner; bandleader of the American Dreams Band; led international group Foreign Affair; lyricist for Richie Beirach; co-creator of the Pauer— Antonioli Songbook. www.laurieantonioli.com 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. Steve Blum (piano) B.M. CSU Long Beach, M.F.A. California Institute of the Arts. Performer, composer, music director and educator. Student of David Roitstein, Alfred Ladzekpo, Joe LaBarbera, Wadada Leo Smith, Larry Koonse, and Charlie Haden. Recorded and/ or performed with Vinny Golia, Tony Clifton, Blockrad, A Giraffe, Keen Inkling, Steve Blum’s Keyboarchestra, Disappear Incompletely, See-Saw Trio, and more.
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danny caron Javier Cabanillas (percussion) Records and tours with GRAMMY-winning Pacific Mambo Orchestra. Additional performance experience with Tito Puente Jr., Marlow Rosado, Willy Torres (Spanish Harlem Orchestra) and collaborations with Tito Nieves, Sheila E., Arturo Sandoval, Alex Acuña, Tania Libertad, Frankie Negrón, Karl Perazzo, Brian Jordan, Ray Obiedo, Adrian Terrazas-Gonzales, Tommy Igoe, Tom E. Politzer, Jerry Gonzalez, Calixto Oviedo, Louie Romero, Jesus Florido. Endorsed by Tycoon Percussion and Soultone Cymbals. 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
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Ian Carey (trumpet, composition) B.F.A., Jazz and Contemporary Music, The New School, New York. Performed with The Nathan Clevenger Group, Satoko Fujii, Anthony Brown’s Asian-American Orchestra, Eddie Bert, Lisa Mezzacappa, Dayna Stephens, and Loren Schoenberg. Recorded with Electric Squeezebox Orchestra, Sam Bevan Group, Bryan Bowman Quintet and Rob Reich’s Circus Bella All-Star Band. Released four albums on Kabocha Records with his group The Ian Carey Quintet+1 featuring his original compositions, including the hourlong suite “Interview Music” (commissioned by San Francisco Friends of Chamber Music). Pasquina Publishing Musical Artists Award winner, 2014. Visiting clinician at Stanford University and Santa Rosa Junior College. www.iancareyjazz.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 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 Stephanie Crawford (voice) BFA Wayne State University. Subsequent studies with bebop pianist Barry Harris in New York City. She became Professor of Vocal Jazz at the C.I.M. (Centre d’Information Musical and at the I.A.C.P. (Institut d’Art, Cultur et Perception) in Paris where she resided for many years. In 1992 she won the Django D’Or Best Vocal Jazz Award for her recording A Time for Love, and in 2009 the East Bay Express Best Singer of the Year award. www.stephaniecrawfordjazz.com
stephanie crawford Daria (Voice) B.A. New College of California, Childhood Music Ed. Taught at Blue Bear School of Music, The Voice Studio, Miracle Music and private coaching. Teachers include: Bobby McFerrin and Mark Murphy. International performing and recording artist. Currently tours with Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks. Appeared/recorded with Bob Dorough, Dave Grisman, Wayne Wallace, Frank Martin, Alex Acuna, Abe Laboriel, Marcos Silva, Maria Muldaur, Mitch Woods, Jose Neto, the Turtle Island String Quartet. Performances include Yoshi’s, Mr. E’s, Noe Valley Ministry, Pearl’s, Plush Room, Sweetwater, 142 Throckmorton Theatre, The Vic For Jazz (L.A.), Temecula Valley International Jazz Fest., SF Jazz Festival (Transamerica Concerts), HEAR Music concert series, Sonoma Jazz Concerts on the Plaza, clubs in Japan, Brussels and Berlin. Featured on KCSM (I’m Talkin’ Jazz, See’s Sunday Night Suites, Critics Corner). Voiceovers/Commercials: Alvarado Street Bread, Perfect Strings, KNBR, KGO, KDFC. www.dariajazz.com
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Dave Eshelman (trombone) From 1984 to 2007, Dave Eshelman served as Director of Jazz Studies at California State University, East Bay (formerly Cal State Hayward). Eshelman has performed extensively with many jazz groups in the Bay Area and has worked as a featured soloist in the big bands of Ray Brown, Joe Henderson, Tito Puente and Gerald Wilson. Various artists across the United States and Europe — such as Joe Henderson, Don Ellis, Bill Watrous, and Stan Kenton, the Swedish Radio Orchestra and the Airmen of Note — have performed his compositions and arrangements. 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
kyra gordon Cecilia Engelhart (voice) Education: San Francisco Conservatory, Mannes College of Music. Has performed/recorded with a wide range of artists including: RubenBlades, Theo Bleckmann, Willie Colon, Santi Debriano, Paquito D’Rivera, Rinde Eckert, Tania Libertad, Meredith Monk, Oscar Castro Neves, Mario Rivera, Michael Spiro, Keith Terry, Tamba Trio, Wayne Wallace etc. As composer and arranger with “Tanaora”, “Free Dive” and “Trio 3”. Classical performance includes SF Symphony Chorus,“Conjunto Nuevo Mundo” early music ensemble. Steve Erquiaga (guitar) National and international recording and performing artist; performed at Montreux Jazz Festival, Berlin Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival; performed with Bobby McFerrin, Joe Henderson, Les McCann, John Scofield, David Byrne, Turtle Island String Quartet, Paulo Bellinati, Andy Narell, and Paul McCandless; founder, leader, Trio Paradiso; faculty, Jamey Aebersold Jazz Clinics; publications include Guitar Duets and arrangements from his CD Cafe Paradiso.
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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. Kyra Gordon (voice) B.Mus. California Jazz Conservatory. Vocalist/ B.Mus. in Jazz Vocal Performance, California Jazz Conservatory. Spent a year performing in Paris, France, at Les Carveau Des Oubliettes and The One Way. Performed with Martha High, Boney Fields, Lucky Peterson, Kenny Neal, and Vernon Bush with Taj Mahal. Soundtrack vocals for feature films “Owned” and “Bert.” Vocalist/keyboards with improvised hip-hop collective The Freeze, performing the Bay Area’s hit show “Mortified.” Mike Greensill (piano) Graduated from Leeds College of Music (England). Long-time musical director for acclaimed vocalist Wesla Whitfield. Resident pianist for Public Radio’s “West Coast Live.” Worked as an accompanist with Rita Moreno, Margaret Whiting, Madeline Eastman, Ann Hampton Callaway and many others.
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Charlie Gurke (saxophone, composition) M.M. in Jazz Studies, University of Oregon. B.M., Cal State East Bay. On faculty at Laney College and the Community Music Center of San Francisco. Currently performs and records with the Electric Squeezebox Orchestra, Edgardo Cambón, Carne Cruda, the Gurkestra, and more. Past performance and recording credits include Omar Sosa, Aphrodesia, the Pacific Mambo Orchestra, Carne Cruda, Fito Reinoso, and others. Music director and composer in residence, We Players theater company. 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. Colin Hogan (piano) B.A. Cal State East Bay. Performances with James Moody, Peter Erskine, Bob Brookmeyer, Roy Ayers, Maria Schneider and hip hop luminaries such as Too $hort, DJ QBert, Dan the Automator, and Lyrics Born. Performed with electric bass revolutionary Larry Graham of Sly and the Family Stone at the 2004 California Music Awards. Pianist and featured soloist on accordion with the Tommy Igoe Big Band in its first-ever weekly residency at Yoshi’s San Francisco. Currently involved in various projects including hip hop/r&b group Dynamic, jazz/groove/experimental collective the Jazz Mafia, international cafe music group Trio Zincalo and jazz/funk/fusion band The Hogan Bros., with brothers Steve and Julian. 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
jennifer jolly 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. www.erikjekabson.com Noel Jewkes (saxophone) Over 35 years of professional experience in the Bay Area. Has recorded with John Hendricks, Wesla Whitfield, Mary Stallings, Paula West, Mike Greensill, Lavay Smith, Bill Bell, Mimi Fox and many others, in addition to leading his own groups. Jennifer Jolly (keyboards) Performer, educator, session musician, composer, choral/musical theater accompanist. Specialist in American roots styles (New Orleans & Louisiana, blues, boogie-woogie, country), funk, r&b, and Caribbean and African music. Currently performing with Kotoja, Zulu Spear, Big B & His Snakeoil Saviors, The Jolly Gibsons, and several other Bay Area groups. Frequent guest performer with Tom Rigney & Flambeau. Previous performance credits include Phil Lesh (Grateful Dead), Barbara Dane, Hot Links. Faculty instructor at Cazadero Family Camp since 1999. B.A., UC Berkeley.
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Jason Levis (percussion) Ph.D. and M.A. in Composition, UC Berkeley; B.A. in Music, Naropa University. Two-time Meet the Composer award recipient; Eisner Prize for Music winner; Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor (UC Berkeley); Interaktion Festival finalist (Berlin), drummer and composer Jason Levis has led and been a collaborator in numerous jazz, improvised music, and chamber ensembles in the San Francisco Bay Area and Berlin, Germany. These include the Heftpistole Chamber Ensemble; duo B.; Married Couple; DRY; live dub-reggae ensemble Joseph’s Bones; the Echo Chamber Ensemble; most recently the Berlin Boom Orchestra, and many more. www.jasonlevismusic.com
marcos silva Lilan Kane (voice) B.M. Music Business and Management, Berklee College of Music (voice principal); faculty San Domenico School (Chorus, Rock Band, Songwriting); Founder of Own The Mic Summer Singing Camp; private vocal coach 12 years; Bandleader of Hella Fitzgerald; recording and performing artist; Featured performer at New Orleans French Quarter Festival, Fillmore Jazz Festival, Novato Art & Wine Festival, San Jose Winter Jazz Fest, Great American Music Hall, Sweetwater Music Hall, The Mint LA, the Whisky A Go-Go, among others. She has opened for Hall & Oates, Sharon Jones, Trombone Shorty, and Morgan James. www.lilankane.com Frankye Kelly (voice) Vocalist, lyricist, composer, national and international performing artist and educator. Artist-inresidence with multiple school districts in the greater Bay Area. Led jazz seminars and workshops in Europe, China, Japan, Mexico and Thailand. 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
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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. ww.frankmartinproductions.com Melanie O’Reilly (Voice) BA in Arts, Brendan Smith Theater Academy, Dublin. Internationally performing singer-songwriter, bandleaderand recording artist; awarded “Best Of the Bay Area” by East Bay Express in 2007; host of “Jazz on the Bay,”for RTE Radio 1, winner of PPI Radio Award for MusicSpecialist Program of the Year; chosen as one ofIreland’s foremost jazz ambassadors by DownBeat. Clif Payne (voice) Evershift recording artist, international concert vocalist, and vocal coach, Clif studied jazz with legendary educator David Baker at Indiana University and Speech Level Singing vocal technique with Chip Hand and Rober Burnley in LA. Recording projects include a collaboration with former Kurt Elling music director Laurence Hobgood. His debut solo album — Welcome To My World — was released In 2016. Discovered by Bobby McFerrin, Clif has performed or recorded with Freda Payne, Bobby McFerrin, Bill Champlain, Lenny Williams, Evelyn “Champagne” King, Norman Connors, Harvey Mason and has opened in concert for Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis and Dionne Warwick. Clif has shared the stage with Dianne Reeves, The Commodores, Lionel Richie, Lakeside and Shelia E. http://clifpayne.org
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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 Dave Len 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. 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 Marc Van Wageningen (bass) San Francisco Bay Area 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 the E. Train 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 Muziekon Patois Records. vwbrothers.com
michael zilber Kalil Wilson (voice) Degree in Vocal Performance and Ethnomusicology from UCLA. Has performed with Herbie Hancock, Carlos Santana, Kenny Burrell, the Buena Vista Social Club, Esperanza Spaulding, Renée Fleming, the L.A. Opera, L.A. Philharmonic, and the Oakland East Bay Symphony. Debut CD: “Easy To Love” 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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Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), the California Jazz Conservatory is a unique nonprofit institution, bringing joy and inspiration to young people and adults of all musical interests and skill levels. The CJC 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.
• The California Jazz Conservatory’s (CJC) four-year degree program is designed to train the aspiring professional jazz musician. The CJC proudly graduated its first class with the Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies in 201 2. Our campus will expand to a nearby location in fall of 2017 to help accommodate our growing programs’ student bodies. We are working steadily to build our reputation as one of the country’s top music schools.
• DownBeat magazine and the Monterey Next Generation Jazz Festival routinely recognize the ensembles in our Jazzschool Young Musicians Program. National competitions provide gifted students with the opportunity to perform in adjudicated situations, encouraging further musical development and bolstering confidence.
• The Jazzschool provides adults of all ages and skill levels a dynamic learning environment and exciting performance opportunities. Classes are mostly in the evenings and weekends, allowing a greater number of working adults a chance to pursue their love of music outside of their day-to-day routines.
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• Workshops, led by visiting artists and CJC faculty, allow for intensive, short-term focus on specific aspects of music theory and performance. Only the CJC offers a year-round schedule and such an array of learning options.
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2016 – 2017 Individual Gifts
The California Jazz Conservatory wishes to thank the following individuals for their generous support, enabling us to offer comprehensive, high quality educational programs. (Gifts received from April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017) SUSTAINING BENEFACTORS ($50,000 and above) Jerry Fiddler & Melissa Alden Jennifer Maxwell Amy & Eddie Orton David & Beth Sawi DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE ($25,000 – $49,999) Anonymous (2) Susan & Jeffrey Brand Lois De Domenico Hilary Perkins Jerry Povse John & Mary Raitt Jim & Ruth Reynolds Danny Scher BENEFACTORS CIRCLE ($10,000 – $24,999) Anonymous Jamey Aebersold Charles & Margaret Charnas Jeffrey Goodby Bannus & Cecily Hudson Donn Logan & Marcy Li Wong Ivan, Maris & Harry Meyerson Gregg Perloff of Another Planet Entertainment Neil Rudolph & Susan Cluff Murray & Helen Sibley Michael Yovino-Young & Alison Teeman
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Individual Gifts FRIENDS CIRCLE ($50 – $99) Anonymous (7) Jack & Katharine Andrews Randy Barnett Helen Cagampang Dawn Carpenter – in honor of Paul Sorlien Isabel Cumbelich Benjamin Davis George Day Ian Dreyer Ann Farrell Jon & Ellen Florey Karen Frick Steven & Cathy Goldsmith Douglas Fong Deborah Gordon – in honor of Eileen Hansen Alan Herrmann Leslie Heyden John Higham Maureen Hogan Hallie Hughes Terence Huwe Jarrell Irvin Jeffrey Kaszubinski Michael Katz Aaron Kaufmann Jenny Kobold - in memory of Loren Linnard Charlene Kunitz - in memory of Loren Linnard Robert Lanz Gary Larson Gautam Makani Christopher Michel Lambros Paraschos Robert Reist Jonathan Ring & Maya Rath – in honor of Dave Eshelman David Rosen Marc Roth Mike & Kim Schulist Sam Schuchat
Bob Sharman Anastasios Simotas Neal Snyder Karen Stoneham – in honor of Dwight Cannon Gyula & Lara Sziraczky Bonnie Taub – in memory of Ernest Taub Andrea White Emery Wilkerson FRIENDS CIRCLE ($1 – $49) Anonymous (11) Kevin Baird Julie Balot – in memory of Gene Balot Erin Barrite Cynthia Berrol – in memory of Loren Linnard Joshua Bleier Wei & Dave Boehme Kristie Boering Denise Bostrom – in honor of Martin Louie Diller Paula Buck Dan Calder Wade Cartwright Cynthia Carmichael Peter & Carne Clarke Peter Clarke Gary & Karen Crangle Digne de Lenea Ben Deovlet Patricia Diller Morris Dye Bill Evans Robin Ferguson Dave Fischer Ilia Fomin Benjamin Frager Steven Goldsmith David Gordon Steven Hajik Kathie Hammond
Sue Horn Evelyn Juteau Richard Kaufmann Carolynn Kimura Bill Klevins Matthew Kolaczkowski Maya Kronfeld Mark Kyle Andrea Lappen Alex Madonik Gordon Messer Andrew Michaelis Teddy Milder Ponciano Napala Bob & Gale Naylor Tom Nicastro June Ouelette William Ovid Timothy Quayle Tristan Saldana Susan Sharfman Lori Sheppard Tina Smelser “The Daisy Way” Sanna Randolph Thomas Amy Ukena David Vliet Benny Watson Cameron White & Paul Deirup James Wilkins Mel Wong Jan Zeleski Cheryl Zurr
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Institutional Gifts The California Jazz Conservatory wishes to thank the following foundations, corporations and government agencies for their generous support, enabling us to offer comprehensive, high quality educational programs. (Gifts received from April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017) DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE ($50,000 – $99,999) The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
BENEFACTORS CIRCLE ($10,000 – $49,999) The Bernard Osher Foundation The Whitman Family Foundation The William Ellis Robinson Foundation
PATRONS CIRCLE ($5,000 – $9,999) City of Berkeley Zalec Familian & Lilian Levinson Foundation
SPONSORS CIRCLE ($1,000 – $4,999) Bill Graham Supporting Foundation Forrests Music — in memory of Loren Linnard Emery Howard Wells Fargo Foundation
FRIENDS CIRCLE ($100 – $999) Golden Pacific Home Loans Inc. Marshall Kirk McKusick & Eric P. Allman Foundation The Schwab Family Fund at the East Bay Community Foundation Silvergate Investment Group
Gifts in Kind: April 1, 2016 – March 31, 2017 Anonymous (1) Ann Blankenship Jesse Boggs Mike Charlasch & Hélène Côté Alton Chinn Brent Donaldson Phil Gainsborough
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Scholarship Funds (Gifts received from April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017) THE ANGELO J. MONTESANO SCHOLARSHIP FUND This scholarship fund has been established in memory of beloved Bay Area jazz aficionado Angelo J. Montesano. Kenneth & Debra Montesano Friends of Angelo (2016 Memorial Concert)
BLACK YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND This scholarship fund has been established by Kim Nalley, San Francisco Bay Area jazz and blues performing and recording artist, to forward the music education of deserving Black youth. Emily Tincher – in memory of Russ Tincher
BOB PARLOCHA SCHOLARSHIP FUND This scholarship fund was created in honor of Bob Parlocha, former KJAZ and WFMT radio announcer, jazz historian and tenor saxophonist. Funds support the Young Musicians Program. John Fish Daniel Radzinski
BUD SPANGLER SCHOLARSHIP FUND This scholarship fund was created to pay tribute to our dear friend Bud Spangler, revered Bay Area jazz drummer, recording/ concert producer and radio announcer. John Dale
BUDDY MONTGOMERY SCHOLARSHIP FUND This scholarship fund honors legendary vibraphonist Buddy Montgomery and his efforts in promoting the jazz art form. Carol Barnett Ernest Clark Family Fund Patricia Roach
Nancy M. White – in memory of Joseph C. White
DICK CONTE JAZZ PIANO SCHOLARSHIP FUND
EDDIE MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Named in honor of legendary Bay Area drummer Eddie Marshall, this scholarship is awarded to deserving drummers of all ages and levels based on a combination of merit and need. Anonymous Vince Lateano & Madeline Eastman
GIRLS’ AND WOMEN’S CAMPS SCHOLARSHIP FUND This scholarship fund was established in memory of cherished guitarist and longtime Jazzschool student Barbara Fitzpatrick to offset the cost of tuition for Girls’ and Women’s Jazz and Blues Camps. Anonymous (2) Julie Balot Leslie Beam Simone Brumis Jean Fineberg & Ellen Seeling Gil Gillivan Girls’ Camp Families Karen Gray
Tigran & Leandra Johnson Helen Leung Jennifer McCormick Marilyn O’Toole Sara Sanderson & Eric Weaver Ruth Shapiro Students Rock Foundation
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND This is a general fund created to help students in need attend classes in the Jazzschool Community Music School. Norris Clement & Diane Bessell Ralph Rodriguez
Peter Siegel Evie & Gordon Wozniak Greg & Kiyomi Yim
THE SY GROSSMAN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP A scholarship fund for deserving CJC students created in loving memory of CJC board member, jazz pianist and dear friend Sy Grossman. The Grossman Family
This fund was established in honor of noted Bay Area jazz pianist and radio luminary Dick Conte. Anonymous Rose Healy Kathleen Lawton & Dick Conte
Art Lazanoff Stephen Massey Gerald Pearlman Michele Seville cjc.edu
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Board and Staff BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DIRECTORS EMERITUS
Tyler Johnston, Chairman
Denny Abrams
Susan Brand, Vice Chairman
Sherie Friedlander
Richard A. Lyons, Secretary
Sy Grossman
Neil Rudolph, Treasurer
Vaughan Johnson James J. Keefe
Clifford Brown, Jr.
Larry Marcus
Charles Charnas
Ernie Mieger
James Ellis
Amy Orton
Jerry Fiddler
John Papini
Rita Hargrave
Walter Riley
Bertram Lubin
Danny Scher
Susan Muscarella Gregg Perloff
ADVISORY BOARD
Jim Reynolds
Tom Carr
M. David Sherrill
Carole Davis
Kevin Whitman
Paula Forney
Michael Yovino-Young
Benny Green
Michael Zaninovich
Charles Hamilton Richard Hindman Stacey Hoffman Mark Levine Jason Olaine Patricia Phillips David Ring Jayne Sanchez Chuck Sher Merrilee Trost Wayne Wallace Peter Williams
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PROGRAM STAFF Susan Muscarella President and Dean of Instruction, California Jazz Conservatory (CJC) Rob Ewing Director, Jazzschool Community Music School
Karen Shepherd Director of Financial Aid, California Jazz Conservatory Julie Birch Data Manager; Systems Administrator Paul Fingerote Marketing and Public Relations Director
Laurie Antonioli Chair, CJC Vocal Program Director, Jazzschool Community Music School Vocal Program
Sheryl Lynn Thomas Digital Marketing Manager
Erik Jekabson Director, Jazzschool Young Musicians Program
Mary D’Orazi Development Associate
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Alejandra Carrasco-Zanini, Aaron Hipschman, Zachary Mondlick, Kim Nucci, Susana Pineda, Alex Shapiro-Romano Operations Staff
Dean Muench Director of Operations Bill Aron Business Manager Jesse Rimler Registrar and Custodian of Records, California Jazz Conservatory
Hollis Ashby Communications Consultant
Lauren Adams Development Consultant
Lee Brenkman Sound Technician Robert Soper Piano Technician
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Instructions and Application To enroll in the Jazzschool Summer Quarter, please read these important instructions! For courses that don’t require an audition or consultation, sign up online at cjc.edu or complete the application on page 79 and submit it along with full tuition. 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 California Jazz Conservatory), cash, VISA, MasterCard or Discover. Payment plans are available. To register in courses requiring a consultation or audition please call at 510.845.5373 for assistance with placement.
Performance Ensembles 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 cjc.edu/ensemble 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 Course and ensemble tuition includes a $50 non-refundable deposit. 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 e-mail drop@cjc.edu to request a refund. Refunds for remaining tuition are not possible after the 48-hour drop deadline. $100 per week of camp and intensive tuition is non-refundable; the remainder is refundable only until 30 days prior to the start of the program. Tuition for workshops is non-refundable. No exceptions please! Please note: Refunds may take up to 30 days to process. Please visit cjc.edu/policies for more information.
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