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An Open Letter from Susan Muscarella to Our Jazzschool Friends:
All of us at the California Jazz Conservatory are excited to announce the Grand Opening of our new Jerry Fiddler Annex! We thank all who have contributed to this significant step forward in the future of the Conservatory. Visit Fiddler Annex for a tour of: • Rendon Hall, a classic, comfortable 85-seat performance space with the latest in sound technology from Meyer Sound; • Five state-of-the-art Wenger practice rooms; • The Jennifer A. Maxwell Music Library, with thousands of LPs, CDs and books; • Our 16-station keyboard lab and more! Please join us for our Grand Opening Week Concerts, February 25th through March 4th (see page 54), and for upcoming concerts in both Rendon Hall and Hardymon Hall (see pages 60 – 61). Jerry Fiddler Annex is located at 2040 Addison Street, directly across the street from our current home. Drop by and say hi!
Susan Muscarella, President and Dean of Instruction California Jazz Conservatory
Welcome to our third decade of teaching you jazz! We're celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Jazzschool, 20 years of successfully teaching jazz to people of all ages, at all levels of ability. Turn the page for a quick guide to what's inside, then check out our classes, workshops and concerts for spring 2018, starting on page 8. You can get all the latest news from the Jazzschool and the California Jazz Conservatory by signing up for our e-newsletter at cjc.edu. Or, feel free to call us at 510.845.5373 if you have any questions.
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Welcome to our third decade of teaching you jazz and enjoy this spring at the Jazzschool!
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Over 100 opportunities to learn jazz are in your hands right now! Welcome to our Spring 2018 Jazzschool Catalog, where you'll find more than 20 Adult Performance Ensembles, 55 Classes, 20 Workshops, 30 Concerts and more. . .over 100 opportunities for you to learn jazz at the Jazzschool, many of them brand new this spring! Here's a quick guide to what's inside:
If you're looking for...
An Application Form Adult Performance Ensembles Adult Instrumental Classes Theory, Improv, Composition Adult Vocal Classes Vocal Mentor Program Young Musician's Program CJC Degree Programs Workshops Jazzschool Camps & Intensives Summer Youth Program High School Jazz Intensive Girls' Jazz & Blues Camp Summer Vocal Intensive CJC Concert Series Faculty Board and Staff Map Support CJC Donors Everything Else New Classes / Workshops
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The Jazzschool Spring 2018 Calendar 2018 Jazzschool Spring Quarter April 9 – June 11
School Closure May 28
Spring Performance Series June 8 – 21
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Heads up! Many opportunities fill early, so sign up soon. If you're not sure which class or workshop is right for you, please contact us for guidance: 510.845.5373. We're here to help! Susan Muscarella, President and Dean of Instruction susan@cjc.edu
Rob Ewing, Director, Jazzschool rob@cjc.edu
Laurie Antonioli, Vocal Program Chair laurie@cjc.edu
Erik Jekabson, Director, Jazzschool Young Musicians Program erik@cjc.edu
Contents INTRODUCTION Calendar The California Jazz Conservatory The Jazzschool
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ADULT PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLES Jazz Latin Brazilian Blues Funk World
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ADULT INSTRUMENTAL CLASSES Piano and Keyboard Guitar Harmonica Woodwinds Bass Drums and Percussion
JAZZSCHOOL YOUNG MUSICIANS PROGRAM Introduction Program Requirements
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Placement and Audition Requirements CJC Degree Programs Instrumental Ensembles Voice
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WORKSHOPS Vocal Workshops General Workshops
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JAZZSCHOOL CAMPS AND INTENSIVES 14 16 18 18 19 20
Summer Camps & Intensives Preview Summer Youth Program High School Jazz Intensive Girls' Jazz & Blues Camp Summer Vocal Intensive
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CONCERTS THEORY, IMPROVISATION, COMPOSITION Theory and Improvisation Composition
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ADULT VOCAL CLASSES Vocal Technique Performance Young Singers Vocal Mentor Program Vocal Workshops
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Note: Class, workshop and concert schedules subject to change. Please visit cjc.edu for the most current information.
CJC Concert Series
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Jazzschool Faculty
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Board and Staff
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Instructions and Application Form
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Map
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How You Can Help
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SPRING 2018 CATALOG PRODUCTION Cover
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The California Jazz Conservatory The California Jazz Conservatory is the only independent, accredited 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:
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The California Jazz Conservatory, a postsecondary degree-granting program; and the Jazzschool, a non-degreegranting 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; Our 2-year Associate of Arts degree in Jazz Studies offers the same effective faculty, teaching the same 100% jazz relevant courses at half the cost and half the time commitment; • 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 venues: our new Rendon Hall in Fiddler Annex and our long-established Hardymon Hall, next to which you'll find our popular Jazzcaffè, offering light fare and a range of beers, wines and other beverages year-round. Located in the heart of Berkeley's vibrant Downtown Arts District, the California Jazz Conservatory campus 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.
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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, firstserved 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.
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Adult Performance Ensembles Jazzschool Performance Ensembles delve into a wide range of styles including jazz (standards, hard bop, post-bop, fusion), Latin jazz, Brazilian, blues, R&B and funk. 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.
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: Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm Section II: Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/9 – 6/11 (9 weeks) no class 5/28 Steve Erquiaga • $375 Section III: Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/12 – 6/7 (9 weeks) Rob Ewing • $375
JAZZ STANDARDS FOR GIGS 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.
Develop the skills and repertoire needed for typical jazz gigs through the study and performance of common jazz styles including swing, bossa, jazz waltz and ballads. Instructor covers repertoire, essential arranging concepts (intros, endings, etc.), relevant jazz harmony and tips for soloing. Prerequisites: knowledge of basic jazz theory and ability to keep time and read music. Some previous ensemble experience. Section I: Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/10 - 6/5 (9 weeks) Section II: Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/12 – 6/7 (9 weeks) Section III: Saturdays 10 – 11:30 am Section IV: Saturdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm Section V: Saturdays 1:30 – 3 pm 4/14 – 6/9 (9 weeks) Glenn Richman • $375
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DAVE SCOTT JAZZ ENSEMBLE
MUSIC OF THE MASTERS
A small jazz ensemble (rhythm section and horns) focusing on standards and jazz tunes with custom arrangements by the instructor.
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.
Thursdays 4:30 – 6 pm 4/12 – 6/7 (9 weeks) Dave Len Scott • $375
HARD BOP ENSEMBLE Study and perform music melding bebop with R&B, gospel and the blues as developed by mid-century masters including Horace Silver, Art Blakey, Cannonball Adderley, Miles Davis, Jimmy Smith and others. Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/12 – 6/7 (9 weeks) Dave Lefebvre • $375
Section I: Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/9 – 6/11 (9 weeks) no class 5/28 Section II: Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/12 – 6/7 (9 weeks) Glenn Richman • $375
POST-BOP ENSEMBLE Explore the repertoire of Chick Corea, Joe Henderson, Wayne Shorter, John Coltrane and other post-bop jazz composers from the 1960s to the present. Strong emphasis placed on group communication and interaction. Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/11 – 6/6 (9 weeks) Steve Erquiaga • $375
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ESBJÖRN SVENSSON ENSEMBLE
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This quarter, Frank Martin’s ensemble focuses on the music of the late Swedish pianist known for his work with his trio E.S.T., Pat Metheny and Michael Brecker. Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/11 – 6/6 (9 weeks) Frank Martin • $375
HIP-HOP/JAZZ ENSEMBLE Learn the material of some of today’s most innovative artists and hip-hop groups while enhancing performance skills in this ensemble dedicated to hip-hop jazz. Study and perform songs from groups such as Anderson.Paak, KING, Hiatus Kaiyote, A Tribe Called Quest, The Internet, Thundercat, Bilal, Robert Glasper and Erykah Badu. With an emphasis on stylistic integrity, as well as melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic accuracy, the instructor guides the band and vocalists through the history of hip-hop jazz, in a course geared towards an end-of-quarter performance. Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/11 – 6/6 (9 weeks) Steve Hogan • $375
MILES DAVIS/WAYNE SHORTER ENSEMBLE Explore the music of Miles Davis and Wayne Shorter from the mid-60s through the 80s. Repertoire is drawn from farreaching classic albums including Miles Smiles, ESP, Filles de Kilimanjaro, Speak No Evil, Bitches Brew, In a Silent Way, Native Dancer and Jack Johnson. Strong emphasis placed on group communication and interaction. Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/11 – 6/6 (9 weeks) Steve Erquiaga • $375
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FREE JAZZ ENSEMBLE: THE MUSIC OF PHAROAH SANDERS If you're a musician interested in stretching the boundaries of harmony and form, join us for the Free Jazz Ensemble, as we focus on the music and improvisational concepts of a variety of master musicians each quarter. This spring we investigate the music of saxophonist Pharoah Sanders, a leading figure in free jazz and beyond from his mid 60's collaborations with John Coltrane to the present day. Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/12 – 6/7 (9 weeks) Jason Levis • $375
Adult Performance Ensembles
ERQUIAGA ENSEMBLE I
PIANO TRIO
In this Ensemble l class, you'll work on improvising over chord changes, playing with good time and learn the other skills needed to perform with other musicians. Class emphasis is on standard mainstream styles: blues, standards, swing, bebop, ballads and bossa novas.
Develop performance skills in the piano, bass and drums trio format. Open to four pianists and one drummer with accom paniment provided by a professional upright bassist.
Tuesdays 4:30 – 6 pm 4/10 – 6/5 (9 weeks) Steve Erquiaga • $375
ERQUIAGA ENSEMBLE II This Ensemble II class focuses on slightly faster tempos and more involved tunes! Unusual keys, uncommon tune structures and more complex melodies are presented along with standard repertoire. Includes the music of Miles Davis, Jobim, Art Blakey, Cal Tjader and many 60s Blue Note–era artists. Original compositions are encouraged! Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/10 – 6/5 (9 weeks) Steve Erquiaga • $375
Section I: Mondays 5 – 6:30 pm Section II: Mondays 6:45 – 8:15 pm Section III: Mondays 8:30 – 10 pm 4/9 – 6/11 (9 weeks) no class 5/28 Peter Horvath • $400 Section IV: Fridays 1:30 – 3 pm Section V: Fridays 3:30 – 5 pm 4/13 – 6/8 (9 weeks) Debbie Poryes • $400
BIG BAND This 19-piece ensemble covers classic and contemporary repertoire for big band. Original compositions by ensemble members are also workshopped and performed. Full 3-quarter commitment required (fall, winter, spring). Thursdays 8:15 – 10:15 pm 4/12 – 6/7 (9 weeks) Dave Le Febvre • $270
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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. Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/10 – 6/5 (9 weeks) David Belove • $375
SALSA ENSEMBLE II Rehearse and perform more advanced salsa repertoire. Vocalists interested in participating should sign up for Salsa Singing (see p. 28). The two courses work together throughout the term developing a full set of high energy dance music for performance. Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/10 – 6/5 (9 weeks) David Belove • $375
VENEZUELAN MUSIC ENSEMBLE 360 Explore traditional and contemporary Venezuelan music styles, with a particular focus on Afro-Venezuelan repertoire. Exciting rhythms including calypso, joropo and golpe de tambor will be covered. The ensemble will culminate in a performance at the Jazzschool in Hardymon Hall! Open to all instruments: percussion (congas, hand percussion), Venezuelan cuatros, vocals, woodwind and brass instruments, piano, bass, and drumset. Highly recommended for students who have taken the AfroVenezuelan percussion and Venezuelan cuatro classes with Jackie Rago in the past. Prerequisites: intermediate to advanced technique and the ability to play standard grooves. Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/10 – 6/5 (9 weeks) Jackie Rago • $375
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“I study Salsa with David Belove. He is a terrific teacher and musical director!”
BLUES BLUES AND GROOVE ENSEMBLE Learn to play the blues and blues-related styles. Emphasis on the groove as found on recordings of Charlie Christian, T-Bone Walker, Albert Collins, Jack McDuff, Louis Jordan and other “jump” blues and New Orleans masters. Prerequisites: knowledge of 12-bar blues. Saturdays 1:30 – 3 pm 4/21 – 6/16 (9 weeks) Danny Caron and Anthony Paule • $375
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WORLD AND BEYOND
BRAZILIAN ENSEMBLE
WORLD GROOVE ENSEMBLE: NEW ORLEANS & LOUISIANA
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. Call 510.845.5373 to schedule your audition. Section I: Tuesdays 6:15 – 7:45 pm Section II: Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/10 – 6/5 (9 weeks) Section III: Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm Section IV: Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/11 – 6/6 (9 weeks) Section V: Thursdays 1 – 2:30 pm 4/12 – 6/7 (9 weeks)
Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/12 – 6/7 (9 weeks) Jennifer Jolly • $375
Marcos Silva • $375
FUNK
STEVE REICH AND new JOHN CAGE ENSEMBLE
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. Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/12 – 6/7 (9 weeks) Daniel Parenti • $375
The World Groove Ensemble emphasizes the overall groove and how everyone fits in together. The New Orleans & Louisiana ensemble may include New Orleans R&B and funk, zydeco and Cajun, brass band, second-line, and trad jazz. Sample artists include Dr. John, The Meters, Clifton Chenier, Irma Thomas, Jon Cleary, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and Sidney Bechet. This course may be taken independently of the Caribbean and African World Groove classes. All vocalists and instrumentalists welcome. Materials provided by instructor. Prerequisites: ability to read charts and standard notation.
This new course explores the rhythm-based music of 20th-century composers Steve Reich and John Cage. It’s a perfect fit for all instrumentalists and vocalists who read rhythm notation and want to develop their rhythm skills and musical range through this unique repertoire. Keyboardists and percussionists are especially welcome. Pieces will include Reich’s classic body percussion composition, Clapping Music. Other pieces may include excerpts from John Cage’s Living Room Music, and Reich’s Nagoya Marimbas (transcribed for keyboards as needed), Music for Pieces of Wood (played on claves), Six Pianos, or related repertoire. Prerequisites: ability to read rhythm notation. Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/10 - 6/5 (9 weeks) Jennifer Jolly • $375
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Adult Instrumental Classes PIANO AND KEYBOARD PIANO I If you've ever wanted to play the piano, now is your chance! Sign up for Piano I and you'll learn how to read music, play scales, perform a piece, play duets, discover what musical forms and keys are all about, read a jazz chart and play ensemble music with fellow students. No experience necessary. Concurrent enrollment in the Introduction to Music Theory course is suggested. Required texts: Mastering Music level 1A, Piano Town Lessons Level 1 (available at the CJC Bookstore). Saturdays 10 – 11:30 am 4/14 – 6/9 (9 weeks) Jeanne Walpole • $375
Learn tonic-dominant chord progressions, basic turnarounds and chord inversions in all keys, while developing the ability to play standard tunes using those basic progressions in leadsheet format. This course prepares students for Jazz Piano I and is recommended for pianists with a classical background interested in breaking free of the printed page and learning how to interpret leadsheets as well as learning how to improvise. Handouts provided. Prerequisites: basic keyboard knowledge. Saturdays 1:30 – 3 pm 4/14 – 6/9 (9 weeks) Jeanne Walpole • $375
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PIANO II For those with some experience on keys, Piano II picks up wherever you left off in your pianistic pursuits and challenges you to go farther with your musical endeavors. Ensemble and solo music is selected to match your own level and ability on the piano. This class presents individual guidance as well as group performance opportunities. Required text: Bastien Piano for Adults Book 2 (available at the CJC Bookstore). Prerequisites: Piano I or equivalent experience. Saturdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm 4/14 – 6/9 (9 weeks) Jeanne Walpole • $375
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APPLIED KEYBOARD HARMONY
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Learn to play jazz standards and the 12-bar blues through the study of jazz chord voicings and improvisation techniques. Required text: Jamey Aebersold play-along Vol. 54, Maiden Voyage; music manuscript paper and pencil. Prerequisites: basic piano proficiency, knowledge of major scales, ability to play root-position major, minor, and dominant 7th chords in all keys, ability to read treble and bass clefs. Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/9 – 6/11 (9 weeks) no class 5/28 Bob Karty • $375
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JAZZ PIANO II In this continuation of Jazz Piano I, you'll learn more advanced chord voicings and soloing techniques, as well as standard re-harmonization techniques. Required text: Jamey Aebersold play-along Vol. 54, Maiden Voyage; The Jazz Piano Book by Mark Levine (Sher Music Co.); music manuscript paper and pencil. Prerequisites: ability to play 3-note voicings with proper voice leading through a jazz standard (e.g., “All The Things You Are” or similar), ability to improvise on a 12-bar blues in time, playing 3rds and 7ths in the left hand. An audition is required; please call 510.845.5373 to schedule your audition. Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/9 – 6/11 (9 weeks) no class 5/28 Bob Karty • $375
JAZZ PIANO CHORD VOICINGS (FOR PIANISTS AND NON-PIANISTS) Explore a wide range of jazz piano chord voicings in this 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).
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Explore a broad range of concepts and methodology for playing changes and modal improvisation. Also includes ideas for soloing on the blues and developing facility in odd meters. Intermediate level. Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/11 – 6/6 (9 weeks) Frank Martin • $375
ROCK AND R&B KEYBOARDS
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In this lively hands-on class, students learn the nuts and bolts of various rock and R&B keyboard styles by playing quintessential tunes from the ‘50s through the present. Students may also request one tune each which the class will explore together. In recognition of the enormous musical legacy of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, this year’s class will include a special look at the style of renowned keyboardist Benmont Tench. Materials provided by instructor. Prerequisites: ability to read standard notation; familiarity with major and minor chords. Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/10 – 6/5 (9 weeks) Jennifer Jolly • $375
Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/12 – 6/7 (9 weeks) Colin Hogan • $375 2018 Spring Quarter / April 9 – June 11 / cjc.edu
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GUITAR BEGINNING GUITAR If you're interested in learning how to play the guitar, this course will help you develop a strong foundation in basic skills, learning the essentials, including tuning the guitar, finding notes and basic chords on the fretboard, proper hand positions, scale fingerings, simple songs, reading music and more! Your instructor will answer questions about equipment selection (guitars, strings, amps, picks, etc.). Required text: Modern Guitar Method Grade 1, Mel Bay (available at the CJC Bookstore). Prerequisites: none, for complete beginners! Students must bring a guitar to class. Saturdays 10 – 11:30 am 4/21 – 6/16 (9 weeks) Danny Caron and Anthony Paule • $375
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JAZZ GUITAR II In this fun and fast-paced continuation of the concepts explored in Jazz Guitar I, you'll dive into more complex harmonic and melodic concepts, scales and chord voicings, with lots of hands-on playing time and personal guidance for everyone. This course is designed for guitarists with some jazz playing experience looking to take their playing to the next level. Prerequisites: Jazz Guitar I or equivalent; knowledge of scale and chord theory and some familiarity with jazz repertoire. Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/11 – 6/6 (9 weeks) Jeff Massanari • $375
MUSIC THEORY AND FRETBOARD KNOWLEDGE FOR GUITAR Learn the basics of music theory as applied to guitar, developing familiarity with the fretboard through chord, scale and arpeggio practice. Topics include:
If you're a guitarist with a background in another style and you're interested in exploring jazz and blues this course is for you! You'll gain hands-on experience playing jazz and blues while learning basic jazz theory, scales, chords, arpeggios and songs. You'll have fun while learning and playing! Prerequisites: two years playing experience, knowledge of major and pentatonic scales and all seventh chords.
• Overview of chord and scale types
Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/11 – 6/6 (9 weeks) Jeff Massanari • $375
• Transcribing music from recordings • Basics of melodic improvisation
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• Chord progressions commonly used in jazz and related styles
• Comping patterns • Scale and arpeggio practice in various positions
• Reading charts and standard notation (treble clef)
For students with some playing experience, knowledge and facility, but who have never seriously practiced or studied music theory or the guitar fretboard. Prerequisites: ability to play basic barre chords and some familiarity with playing scales. Students should bring a medium or heavy flat pick and be ready to learn how to use it! Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/9 – 6/11 (9 weeks) no class 5/28 Danny Caron • $375
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BRAZILIAN GUITAR Learn Brazilian music styles including samba, baião, bossa nova and choro, and the techniques used to play them. Primary focus is on learning repertoire, while developing the following areas: stylistically appropriate comping rhythms, chord melody playing, creating solo arrangements, right hand finger-style techniques and melodic soloing approaches. Prerequisites: ability to read music notation. Sundays 2 – 3:30 pm 4/15 – 6/10 (9 weeks) Ricardo Peixoto • $375
JAZZ GUITAR COMPING This hands-on course provides the intermediate-to-advanced guitarist with the tools, concepts and techniques essential to creative and effective contemporary comping. Topics include:
• Comping over straight-ahead, bebop,
modal, funk/fusion, ballads, contemporary jazz, Brazilian and Afro-Cuban styles of music
• Creative chord voicings — looking at BLUES AND SWING GUITAR Learn chord voicings, fingerboard harmony and single string soloing techniques, with a variety of styles covered, from the urban blues of B.B. King and Albert Collins to the more complex swing of Charlie Christian and Aaron “T-Bone” Walker. Dive into alternate chord cycles and rhythm playing and work with transcriptions to develop strong melodic solos. Prerequisites: familiarity with the 12-bar blues progression, ability to play barre chords in several shapes, basic knowledge of the minor pentatonic scale, some picking facility. Saturdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm 4/21 – 6/16 (9 weeks) Danny Caron and Anthony Paule • $375
the fingerboard and voicing chords in a more “pianistic” way; quartal harmony (clusters voiced in 4ths) in modal comping; the possibilities of dissonant intervals such as the minor 2nd; slash chords; tritone substitution; and upper-register chord voicings
• Rhythmic anticipation and syncopation:
the “right” places to put chords, in order to create “forward motion;” comping in 3/4, 6/8 and odd meters.
Prerequisites: knowledge of chord/scale theory; ability to play major, dominant and minor seventh chords and the ii–V–I progression in all keys. Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/12 – 6/7 (9 weeks) Steve Erquiaga • $375 2018 Spring Quarter / April 9 – June 11 / cjc.edu
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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, for complete beginners. Instructor consultation is required. Please call 510.845.5373. Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/9 – 6/11 (9 weeks) no class 5/28 Bill Aron • $375
BASS BEGINNING BASS Learn the fundamentals of bass technique, applicable to all styles of music. Topics include:
HARMONICA BEGINNING DIATONIC HARMONICA You'll recognize the diatonic harmonica as the small harmonica used in blues, rock, folk and even jazz. In this course, you'll learn how to hold the instrument, breathe effectively, play chords, single notes and bends and develop familiarity with song forms such as the 12-bar blues and 3-chord folk, rock and country tunes. Required text: Harmonica for Dummies, second edition. Prerequisites: bring a 10-hole diatonic harmonica in the key of C (contact winslow@cjc.edu for info). Saturdays 10 – 11:30 am 4/14 – 6/9 (9 weeks) Winslow Yerxa • $375
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• Tuning • Getting a good sound • Left and right hand technique • Familiarity with the fingerboard • Music reading fundamentals • Introduction to walking bass lines, bossa nova, jazz waltzes and ballads
• Equipment (basses, strings, amps) Open to electric and upright bassists. This course serves as a preparation for the Jazz Bass course. Prerequisites: none, for complete beginners! Students must bring a bass to class. Thursdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 4/12 – 6/7 (9 weeks) Glenn Richman • $375
Adult Instrumental Classes
JAZZ BASS Learn a variety of essential techniques for constructing strong jazz bass lines on blues, jazz standards in 4/4 and 3/4, modal tunes, rhythm changes, and ballads. Techniques for soloing are also covered. Perform bass lines in class each week with piano accompaniment provided by the instructor. Recommended for upright and electric bassists interested in participating in the Jazzschool’s ensemble program. Prerequisites: intermediate technical facility and some ability to read music. Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/10 – 6/5 (9 weeks) Glenn Richman • $375
“The instructors provided lots of encouragement and a safe environment for the students to work through challenges and to take risks.”
FUNK AND R&B BASS: HISTORY, ANALYSIS, AND TECHNIQUE
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While the bass guitar plays an essential role in nearly every popular music style, it’s in funk and R&B where it perhaps finds its most dominant expression. From James Brown to Sly & the Family Stone to The Meters to Parliament Funkadelic to Tower of Power to D’Angelo and many more, the bass has grounded and helped define the music that’s made countless heads bob and booties shake. In this course, we’ll explore the history of funk and R&B bass playing, examine its most iconic players, and dive deep into the techniques, tones, and tips necessary to deepen your pocket and expand your groove awareness. Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/9 – 6/11 (9 weeks) no class 5/28 Jonathan Herrera • $375
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DRILLS, RUDIMENTS AND new RITUALS FOR THE JAZZ DRUMMER Many students who’ve never dialed in a disciplined practice routine wonder why they feel limited or stuck in their creative life. It is often through developing an organized and disciplined practice regimen that creativity can be unleashed. This creative unleashing is the main goal of any serious jazz musician. We will discuss what kinds of drills, rudiments and rituals make sense as musical, professional and personal goals change and evolve. Alan will share some of the rituals he has learned from his teacher, the great Alan Dawson, in addition to sharing some of his own approaches. We will also discuss how you, the serious student, can go about developing and structuring your own set of routines.
DRUMS AND PERCUSSION CREATIVE PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
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Got good pulse? Come join other drummers and let's make some noise together! We will explore fresh approaches to percussion ensemble performance and song structure with an eye towards performing at the end of the quarter. Our music will include fruit rhythms, improvisation, stick tricks, trades, rudiments, world rhythms and alternative percussion instruments. We will have focused fun along the way. We will use drums, cymbals, bells, shakers and wood blocks from the American concert percussion, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, Asian and Middle East traditions. Open to all levels. Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/9 – 6/11 (9 weeks) no class 5/28 Alan Hall • $375
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Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/9 – 6/11 (9 weeks) no class 5/28 Alan Hall • $375
RHYTHM TOUR OF BRAZIL
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Best known for samba, Brazil has many diverse and vibrant musical styles throughout the country. In this class, we will learn the percussion rhythms of the samba school drum line, as well as other regions of Brazilian percussion and see how to play them in a jazz ensemble or band setting. This includes bossa nova and samba from Rio, Forró rhythms such as baião, côco and forró from the northeast, congada rhythms from Minas and the rhythmic connections of the African diaspora that tie in Brazil, Latin America and the U.S. Instruments include pandeiros, conga drums, shakers, tamborims, reco reco, triangle, caxixi, tan tam, surdos, agogo, etc. etc. Bring your own instrument and instruments will be provided. Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/10 – 6/5 (9 weeks) Ami Molinelli • $375
Adult Instrumental Classes
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LATIN PERCUSSION I (SALSA, AFRO-CUBAN)
LATIN PERCUSSION II (CAJÓN)
Develop a strong foundation on each of the primary Latin percussion instruments. Learn effective technique on congas, bongos, timbales, bells and auxiliary instruments while studying many of the Latin grooves typical of son, salsa, and Latin jazz. The instructor also discusses and demonstrates soloing techniques, breaks, song forms and historical information. Prerequisites: None, open to all. All instruments are provided for in-class use. Required texts: Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer, Ted Reed; Stick Control: For the Snare Drummer, George Lawrence Stone.
This course is an expansion of Latin Percussion I (Salsa Afro-Cuban), focusing on the South American percussion instrument, the cajón (Peru, Cuba, Spain), and different rhythms. Class time includes hands-on practice and clear demonstration and explanation of how all of the various instruments work together in Latin music ensembles and instrument set up. Prerequisites: None, open to all. All instruments are provided for in-class use. Required texts: Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer, Ted Reed; Stick Control: For the Snare Drummer, George Lawrence Stone.
Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/11 – 6/6 (9 weeks) Omar Ledezma • $375
Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/11 – 6/6 (9 weeks) Omar Ledezma • $375
BRAZILIAN DRUM SET
omar ledezma
Learn the signature drum set grooves of contemporary Brazilian music including samba, baião, bossa nova and choro, and the techniques used to play them. Emphasis on gaining an authentic Brazilian sound and feel. Highly recommended for drummers interested in joining one of the Jazzschool’s Brazilian ensembles! Prerequisites: functional drum set technique. Fridays 10 – 11:30 am 4/13 – 6/8 (9 weeks) Marcos Silva • $375
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Theory, Improvisation, Composition
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THEORY AND IMPROV INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC THEORY Learn the basic skills needed to begin any serious study of music. Topics include: music notation, time signatures, key signatures, rhythmic training, major scales, intervals, transposition, chord structure, harmonic progression, ear training and an introduction to musical form and composition. Required texts: Practical Theory Complete by Sandy Feldstein, and Jazz Improvisation: A Pocket Guide by Dan Haerle (available at the CJC Bookstore). Prerequisites: none, open to all instrumentalists and vocalists. Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/12 – 6/7 (9 weeks) Dave Len Scott • $375
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BEGINNING JAZZ IMPROVISATION 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. Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/12 – 6/7 (9 weeks) Dave Len Scott • $375
INTERMEDIATE JAZZ IMPROVISATION
SONGWRITING
This course gives students a strong foundation in the Great American Songbook repertoire and the ability to improvise over chord progressions with correct notes and good phrasing. Several compositions will be used as vehicles to study basic chord structures, scale structures and non-diatonic neighboring tones. Emphasis is placed on utilization of basic harmonic concepts, thereby turning exercises into melody. A step-by-step conceptual approach is used and a new concept is added with each new tune. Prerequisites: beginning Jazz Improvisation or equivalent. Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/9 – 6/11 (9 weeks) no class 5/28 Glenn Richman • $375
This course is comprised of three main elements. First, every week there is an exploration of an important element of songwriting: finding subject matter for songs, lyric writing, melody composition, how to combine words and melody, constructing exciting chord progressions, and song form. Second, tools are provided for you to study the songs you love the most so that you begin to learn directly from your favorite songwriters. Lastly and most importantly, a safe and inspiring space is provided for you to receive feedback on your original songs and songs in progress. Over the nine weeks, expect to learn a whole lot about music from the particular perspective of how to apply it to songwriting, to do a deep study of a few of your favorite songs, and to write 2–3 original songs. Tuesdays 1 – 2:30 pm 4/10 – 6/5 (9 weeks) Rachel Efron • $375
COMPOSITION AND ARRANGING ARRANGING FOR SONGWRITERS This new course provides a practical overview of the various elements that go into crafting a compelling song arrangement. Whether orchestrating for chamber ensemble, big band or acoustic guitar and voice, the arranging choices we make impact the listener’s perception of a piece of music and can either help or hinder the listening experience. Through the exploration of arranging techniques applied to numerous musical settings, students gain a set of tools and listening skills to help make better writing choices. The goal of this course is to assist arrangers in embracing a song’s intrinsic qualities, providing methods for amplifying its effect on the listener. Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/12 – 6/7 (9 weeks) Nahuel Bronzini • $375
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Adult Vocal Classes
Adult Vocal Classes
PERFORMANCE jazz FOR THE LOVE OF SINGING Learn breathing and vocal techniques to be applied to songs of your choice, while making friends with the microphone and learning basic performance skills. This course is particularly suited for those who may have temporarily put aside their vocal dreams due to education, career or family obligations. Open to all. Saturdays 10 – 11:30 am 4/14 – 6/9 (9 weeks) Kyra Gordon • $430
FOR STARTERS — JAZZ & BLUES SINGING
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VOCAL TECHNIQUE VOCAL TECHNIQUE ESSENTIALS Learn a variety of vocal exercises designed 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! Tuesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 4/10 – 6/5 (9 weeks) Sandy Cressman • $380
You used to sing a lot but now find yourself relegated to the shower and in-the-car jam sessions. Or — you love to sing — but feel terribly shy at the idea of singing in public. Explore and release your inner rock, jazz or blues vocalist in this encouraging, safe environment. Designed to give you confidence through group singing, while also bolstering your repertoire with individual song development. Accompanist provided. No previous experience required. Wednesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 4/11 – 6/6 (9 weeks) Pamela Rose • $430
SUMMER VOCAL INTENSIVE Laurie Antonioli / Theo Bleckmann
For auditions and more information about our vocal programs please contact our Vocal Chair, Laurie Antonioli, laurie@cjc.edu or 510.845.5373 ext 21
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Adult Vocal Classes
BEGINNING JAZZ SINGING The class was designed to help the singer create a focused, relaxed, skilled, and unique performance. You'll work on basic musicianship starting with warm-up exer– cises, improvisation skills, understanding and singing in different “grooves,” and progress to finding new songs, ascertaining the correct key, understanding song form, preparing a leadsheet, and making practice tracks. We’ll be joined midway through the course by a professional pianist to further develop the songs we’ve chosen by working on sub-text, song interpretation, communicating our intentions to an accompanist, singing in different “feels” including rubato, and setting up and counting off songs. This class includes an end-of-quarter performance. This is a supportive and structured environment for students with a burning desire to sing!
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Mondays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 4/9 – 6/11 (9 weeks) no class 5/28 Cecilia Engelhart • $430
INTERMEDIATE JAZZ SINGING
THE CONTEMPORARY JAZZ SINGER
This class covers a range of jazz vocal essentials including lyric interpretation, style, rhythm, and feel. Students explore improvisation and harmony in depth while also learning to create their own arrangements. The instructor will suggest repertoire and help students find interesting songs that are best suited for their voice and ability. There will be a student performance at the end of the term. Open to students who have taken the “Beginning Jazz Singing” class or have approval from the Chair or the instructor.
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. Rhythm section provided. You are welcome to bring in songs of your 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.
Section I: Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/9 – 6/11 (9 weeks) no class 5/28 Cecilia Engelhart • $430
Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/12 – 6/7 (9 weeks) Andrea Claburn • $440
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JAZZ AND CONTEMPORARY STYLES Sing jazz and interpret songs from pop, rock, r&b and other contemporary genres in a jazz style. The instructor can recommend songs and also coach students on songs of their choice. Topics covered include healthy vocal technique, arranging techniques and chart writing. The class concludes with a public performance! For intermediate-level singers. Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/9 – 6/11 (9 weeks) no class 5/28 Amanda Addleman • $430
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BACKDOOR BEBOP Learn the ins and outs of scat singing. Topics covered include syllable choice, understanding song form, selecting tempos, working on articulation, story– telling, rhythm and more. Learn classic bebop repertoire including contrafacts (new melodies over pre-existing chord progressions), “trade fours,” and have fun while developing a deeper understanding of how to function confidently as a jazz vocalist. Open to all levels. Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/10 – 6/5 (9 weeks) Azure McCall • $450
JAZZ DUOS — BASS AND VOICE PERFORMANCE
THE SINGER AND THE SONG:
The dialogue between a vocalist and bassist can be an intimate, creative and exciting opportunity to stretch out and create a personal sound. We’ll listen to examples of great duos for inspiration, such as Sheila Jordan and Harvie S., Nancy King and Glen Moore among others. This class provides a chance to dig deeper into the music, listen to and communicate with a bassist. Singers will work on vocal technique, finding the correct keys, stage presence, interpretation and developing a personal style. Students will perform weekly in class and learn the skills needed to communicate and interpret songs in a duo setting. Please bring a couple of tunes to work on. Songs will also be provided. There will be a final performance, open to the public.
All the best jazz singers are master musicians and storytellers. This class will focus on developing our skills as singers, artists and song interpreters. Topics include choosing the right song; using various grooves, tempos and arrangements; learning and memorizing the melody and lyrics; phrasing; improvisation skills; communicating with an accompanist; and stage presence. In this supportive and challenging environment, students work on these skills and create arrangements for songs, culminating in an end-of-quarter performance. Weeks 2 and 3 include a professional accompanist, while the last two classes and performance include a full trio. For intermediate to advanced singers. Prerequisites: consent of instructor — telephone consultation required, 510.845.5373.
Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/12 – 6/7 (9 weeks) Daria • $440
Sundays Noon – 3 pm 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10 (5 weeks) Maye Cavallaro • $450
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pop, blues and r&b BLUES VOCAL FUNSHOP I Feel like singing the blues? Blues is the most primal, powerful part of your soul and singing it is more fun than you can possibly imagine. Students will explore the deep, authentic singing strategies of great blues singers from Jimmy Reed to Bonnie Raitt, while developing blues repertoire. No prior music experience necessary. Class is open to both the novice singer looking for a supportive, fun, instructive course, and to the more experienced singer looking to gain insight and control on the bandstand. Each class is taught by Bay Area's own jazz/blues diva Pamela Rose and accompanied by legendary blues guitarist Danny Caron. Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/11 – 6/6 (9 weeks) Pamela Rose • $430
BLUES VOCAL FUNSHOP II — THE INS AND OUTS This special 6-week skill-building course is for the blues vocalist looking to strengthen their skills in how to launch a song, and how to land a perfect ending. There are so many creative ways to approach this often neglected skill set. Each student will get much-focused attention and practice time on repertoire while learning new strategies and ideas. Guitarist Danny Caron accompanies all classes. Prerequisites: students must have taken Blues Vocal Funshop or receive permission from the instructor. Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/11 – 5/16 (6 weeks) Pamela Rose • $300
clif payne 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 the end-of-quarter performance. Section I: Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/10 – 6/5 (9 weeks) Clif Payne • $440 Section II: Wednesdays 8:30 – 10 pm 4/11 – 6/6 (9 weeks) Clif Payne • $440
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BOSSA NOVA FOR JAZZ SINGERS This fascinating course explores the roots of Brazilian bossa nova and samba. Instructor Sandy Cressman 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. Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/10 – 6/5 (9 weeks) Sandy Cressman • $430
world THE IRISH SONG TRADITION
Learn the style, rhythm and technique of salsa vocal music while learning to play Latin hand percussion instruments. Instructor provides instruments like guiro, maracas and claves to use each week. As the term progresses, join forces with the Salsa II instrumental ensemble (see page 12) as you work to develop a 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.
Irish music has enjoyed a resurgence of popularity in recent years. In this class students are introduced to a variety of Irish songs exploring different styles, from slow laments to songs of celebration, Celtic chants to “lilting,” (“mouth music”), and from sean-nós (old style) to modern Irish traditional popular songs, and the songs of the Irish diaspora. Students sing in English and Gaelic, in both ensemble and individual settings. Specific vocal techniques will aid students in the exploration and expression of Irish singing, such as tone, breathing, ornamentation, and phrasing, while also learning the historical significance and cultural background of each song. Students sing a cappella style, as well as with pro– fessional accompaniment. Class concludes with a concert in the Jazzschool Student Performance Series. Prerequisites: none. Singers of all levels are welcome. Please note that Gaelic is taught phonetically.
Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/10 – 6/5 (9 weeks) Edgardo Cambón • $380
Saturdays 1:30 – 3 pm 4/14 – 6/9 (9 weeks) Melanie O'Reilly • $430
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YOUNG SINGERS VOCAL PERFORMANCE FOR TEENS This is a fun course for teens, focusing on solo singing and everything needed to put on a great performance. Students receive coaching on vocal technique and stage presence, as well as receiving assistance in finding the best song for their level and interests. All genres welcome, from rock to classical, anything goes! Wednesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 4/11 – 6/6 (9 weeks) Kyra Gordon • $430
COMPOSITION SONGWRITING This course is comprised of three main elements. First, every week there is an exploration of an important element of songwriting: finding subject matter for songs, lyric writing, melody composition, how to combine words and melody, constructing exciting chord progressions, and song form. Second, tools are provided for you to study the songs you love the most so that you begin to learn directly from your favorite songwriters. Lastly and most importantly, a safe and inspiring space is provided for you to receive feedback on your original songs and songs in progress. Over the nine weeks, expect to learn a whole lot about music from the particular perspective of how to apply it to songwriting, to do a deep study of a few of your favorite songs, and to write 2–3 original songs. Tuesdays 1 – 2:30 pm 4/10 – 6/5 (9 weeks) Rachel Efron • $375
nahuel bronzini ARRANGING FOR SONGWRITERS This new course provides a practical overview of the various elements that go into crafting a compelling song arrangement. Whether orchestrating for chamber ensemble, big band or acoustic guitar and voice, the arranging choices we make impact the listener’s perception of a piece of music and can either help or hinder the listening experience. Through the exploration of arranging techniques applied to numerous musical settings, students gain a set of tools and listening skills to help make better writing choices. The goal of this course is to assist arrangers in embracing a song’s intrinsic qualities, providing methods for amplifying its effect on the listener. Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/12 – 6/7 (9 weeks) Nahuel Bronzini • $375
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VOCAL MENTOR PROGRAM CENTER STAGE — A Mentored Program for Concert Development with Maye Cavallaro and Laurie Antonioli 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. This program also includes:
• 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
Laurie Antonioli / Maye Cavallaro • $850 Contact Vocal Chair, Laurie Antonioli, for more information on how to apply for this program: laurie @ cjc.edu, 510.845.5373
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“The Vocal Mentor Program
with Maye Cavallaro gave me all the tools I needed to launch myself as a regularly gigging professional jazz singer. She covers everything: marketing, hiring & rehearsing the band, selecting material, developing arrangements, organizing set lists, wardrobe, stage presence and more — it is a very broad education. Having an experienced, supportive, friendly professional to guide me through the process was an invaluably helpful experience. It requires a lot of time, effort and dedication, but if you want your singing to make the quantum leap from performing at open mics and recitals to owning the stage for an entire show, there’s nothing better out there.”
Adult Vocal Courses
Adult Vocal Classes
Learn how to take Center Stage like a pro from two of the Bay Area’s most respected professional vocalists/educators in this comprehensive development course!
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françois moutin and kavita shah
VOCAL WORKSHOPS BASS AND 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 and expanding vocal technique. Bassists will work on extending comping vocabulary 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
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Greg Osby’s Inner Circle Music label to critical acclaim; Shah’s second album “Interplay,” due for release by Dot Time Records in February, 2018, is a program of standards in duet with bassist François Moutin with special appearances by pianist Martial Solal and Shah’s mentor, NEA Jazz Master Sheila Jordan. 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 Sunday, April 8, Noon - 3 pm $75 advance, $90 day of workshop
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VOCALS AND PERCUSSION with Sandy Cressman and Ami Molinelli Fundamentals of rhythm and vocals coordinated together. We will take vocal warmup exercises and practice to different body percussion grooves (Latin, Brazilian 3/4, r&b, etc.) Instructors will explain the various rhythms and unlock how to practice while vocalizing. We will learn some basic body percussion exercises that are great practice techniques for vocalists. Also, instructors will supply auxiliary percussion that is appropriate for vocalists and make recommendations on specific instruments. We will learn lyrics in Spanish and Portuguese and how to play shakers, clave, and tambourines. We will cover a bossa, samba, cha cha, 3/4, 6/8, zydeco beat, baiao, r&b, swing and learn basics of American rhythms like hambone, juba, and swing. Born in New York and raised in the Bay Area, Sandy Cressman began her career recording and performing with the vocal jazz group “Pastiche,” with whom she recorded several CDs and toured the U.S. and Japan. In the late 1990s, she followed her passion for Brazilian jazz and formed her group, Homenagem Brasileira. Sandy recorded two CDs with Homenagem Brasileira, and has toured the U.S., Europe and Brazil, performing with her group and collaborating with other Brazilian and Brazilophile musicians. Recently, Sandy performed as a special guest of SpokFrevo Orquestra on the Main Stage of Carnaval in Recife, Brazil. In 2017, Sandy released a new CD of all original Brazilian music composed in collaboration with a number of talented Brazilian musicians, recorded in Brazil and in the U.S. Throughout her career, Sandy has studied various methods of vocal technique, in order to improve as a vocalist and teacher. She created her own vocal technique, ConnectedVoice, which fuses voice development and ear training for the jazz singer.
sandy cressman Ami Molinelli is a professional percussionist and educator specializing in Brazilian and Latin percussion, especially the pandeiro. She is the co-leader of the Brazilian choro and jazz ensemble, Grupo Falso Baiano. Her extensive performance and recording credits include theater, television (NBC) and live performances with artists such as Luciana Souza, Jovino Santos-Neto, Mike Patton, George Duke, Allessandro Penezzi, Mike Marshall, Hamilton de Holanda, Teka, John Santos, and Michael Spiro. Part I: Sunday, April 29, 2 – 4 pm Part II: Sunday, May 6, 2 – 4 pm $120 for the 2-part workshop, or $60 per workshop (advance); $135, $75 day of workshop
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DISCOVERING JAZZ VOCAL STYLE with Sandy Cressman From Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughan to Mark Murphy, Kurt Elling, Gretchen Parlato and beyond, the various styles of jazz singing cover a lot of territory. This class explores several versions of the same jazz standard as sung by a range of masterful singers, both classic and contemporary. We will explore, sing, and absorb the musical and stylistic devices employed by these great artists, and then each student will have a chance to sing the tune with piano accompaniment. Students gain new ideas to help develop their own unique style of jazz singing. Repertoire will be provided in the class. Sunday, April 15, 1 – 4 pm $50 advance, $65 day of workshop
INTERPRETATION AND PHRASING with Stephanie Crawford It’s not what you sing but how you sing it. In this master class setting, students will explore how the lyric informs the phrasing and interpretation of a song. Each singer should bring two songs in their key with the appropriate sheet music. Open to all levels. Stephanie Crawford’s consummate skill as a storyteller, arranger, and improviser has brought her worldwide recognition. She was the 1993 recipient of the prestigious French award “Django D’Or” for Best International Jazz Vocalist. From 1989 until 1996, Ms. Crawford was Professor of Jazz Vocals at Centre D'Informations Musicales (CIM) and Institute D'Art, Culture et Perception (IACP) in Paris, France. During her tenure, she nurtured and mentored numerous jazz vocalists from the burgeoning French jazz scene, while recording and performing to mesmerized audiences. Prior to her work in Europe, Ms. Crawford had received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Wayne State University and subsequently studied Vocal Jazz Theory, Technique, Esthetics,
stephanie crawford Performance, and Craft with jazz luminaries Barry Harris and Frank Foster at the Cultural Jazz Center, New York. During this time she performed throughout the East Coast in countless venues, from jazz clubs to major festivals and special events. Sunday, April 22, Noon – 3 pm $75 advance, $90 day of workshop
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Adult Vocal Classes
CONNECTEDVOICE: VOCAL TECHNIQUE AND APPLICATION with Sandy Cressman This workshop will explore the exercises and principles of ConnectedVoice technique, which is a way of developing connected and consistent sound from low to high range, with a choice of dynamics and colors. In the morning session, we will learn exercises designed to work through vocal transitions, connecting the speaking and singing voice. These exercises also connect voice development with ear training, using various patterns based on jazz chords, scales, and jazz vocabulary. After the lunch break, we will learn how to apply the exercises and techniques to songs. Please bring in those problem songs! We will work both as a group and individually, to pinpoint solutions to individual vocal issues. Sunday, May 20, 11 am – 4 pm $100 advance, $115 day of workshop
IMPROV ZOO: GAMES AND TOOLS FOR CREATIVE GROWTH with Jennifer Jolly For full desciption, see p. 53 Sunday, May 20, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop
INSIDE THE LYRICS with Ed Reed Master jazz vocalist Ed Reed guides students through the art of interpreting a lyric. Topics include pronunciation, breathing and phrasing as suggested by the nature of the lyric, as well as methods of communicating the story of the lyric to highlight emotion, nuance and irony. An inspiration to all he meets, Ed Reed leaves an indelible impression. Students of all levels are welcome and each should be prepared to sing a song of their choice, with a professional accompanist. Open to all. While Ed Reed has been singing since he was a child, he didn’t release his first album until 2006 at the tender age of 78. He’s
since released two others, including “I’m A Shy Guy” in 2013. Along the way, he’s gained recognition from DownBeat as Rising Star Male Vocalist five times from 2008–2013, and the prestigious Jazz Journalists Association named him Local Jazz Hero in 2011. Reed’s ability to get inside a lyric has been noted by numerous reviewers including DownBeat: “When Ed Reed sings, look for an intimate story every time… he establishes a connection to the lyrics and phrasing that is both beautiful and uncanny.” Sunday, May 27, Noon – 3pm $75 advance, $90 day of workshop
STARDUST: THE MUSIC OF HOAGY CARMICHAEL with Maye Cavallaro Part of the American Songbook Composer Workshop Series Hoagland Howard “Hoagy” Carmichael (1899–1981) was an American composer, pianist, singer, actor, and bandleader. He penned some of the most beloved tunes in the American songbook including “Stardust,” “Georgia On My Mind,” “Skylark,” “Lazy River” and many more. In this workshop we’ll explore and sing the beautiful music of Hoagy Carmichael. We’ll also listen to how some jazz greats have interpreted these songs and get ideas for our own arrangements. Students are provided with 10 leadsheets for songs including practice-backing tracks. In the final week, we’ll work with an accompanist and sing these songs trying out our own arrangement ideas. Lots of singing for all 3 weeks. 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. 3 Sundays, April 8, April 22, April 29, Noon – 3 pm $275 advance, $290 day of workshop
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Young Musicians Program
Jazzschool Young Musicians Program The Jazzschool Young Musicians Program is a year-round, comprehensive, 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 after-school classes and in master classes with nationally known jazz artists, as well as performing in venues throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.
“The classes were very well thought out and the instructors did a great job easing the students into the music.”
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erik jekabson 2018 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 mid-year will be placed in the program based on availability of open spots in ensembles and the student’s ability level. Please note that, while it is our mission to find a place for everyone in our Young Musicians Program, we may not be able to accommodate all students who apply.
Young Musicians Program
PLACEMENT AND AUDITION REQUIREMENTS SPRING 2018 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 apply online at: cjc.edu/youth_auditions
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ONLINE VIDEO SUBMISSIONS
• Student should be clearly visible and audible on the video. • Perform two skill-level appropriate jazz standards. Please state the name of each piece before you play it. • Download one of the two improvisation tracks at 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 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 video submission. Please note: online video submissions are not available for the Studio Band or Advanced High School Jazz Workshops.
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 Program Director, Erik Jekabson, erik@cjc.edu or 510.845.5373.
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What degree of jazz artist do you want to be?
The California Jazz Conservatory is the only independent accredited school in America completely devoted to the study and performance of jazz. We offer two paths to your degree in Jazz Studies. Both offer a 100% jazz relevant curriculum. Both are taught by an effective faculty of top jazz artists/educators. Both offer a preeminent artistic and academic experience in the center of the vibrant Bay Area arts scene. And both offer you the opportunity to transform yourself, from a burgeoning musician to a respected artist.
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Bachelor of Music Degree in Jazz Studies A 4-year, 100% jazz-relevant degree program offering unique optional areas of concentration in Brazilian Jazz, North American Roots Music, and Audio Production in partnership with Fantasy Studios.
Associate of Arts Degree in Jazz Studies A 2-year program, offering the same effective faculty and the same 100% jazz-relevant courses taught in the first two years of our Bachelor program, but at half the tuition investment and half the time commitment to get you started in your career in jazz. What degree of jazz artist do you want to be? Contact our President and Dean, Susan Muscarella, to find the best fit for you: susan@cjc.edu or 510.845.5373.
In a musician Out an artist Our campus is located at 2087 and 2040 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA, 94704 / 510.845.5373 / cjc.edu
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large performance ensembles STUDIO BAND
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Develop technique, knowledge of jazz style and an ability to improvise through standard and contemporary big band repertoire. This highly-selective ensemble records at Fantasy Studios, performs frequently and participates in competitions throughout the U.S. The Studio Band has 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 in Switzerland. Full school year commitment is required. Instrumentation: 5 saxes, 5 trumpets, 5 trombones, guitar, piano, bass and drums. Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/9 – 6/11 (9 weeks) no class 5/28 Dave Eshelman • $225
INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES High school and middle school jazz ensembles are offered Monday through Thursday in the late afternoon and early evening and during the day on Saturday. While we make every effort to accommodate scheduling requests, specific placements are based on the results of an audition.
small performance ensembles ADVANCED HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ WORKSHOP Explore the post-bop harmonic, melodic, rhythmic and formal innovations of Coltrane, Shorter, Corea, Hancock, Brecker and others in this multiple DownBeat award-winning ensemble. For advancedlevel high school student players, competent in the bebop language. Record at Fantasy Studios and participate in various competitions and festivals. Section I: Mondays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 4/9 – 6/11 (9 weeks) no class 5/28 Michael Zilber • $375
Please note that all ensemble prices on pages 40 – 41 are priced for the quarter.
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Section II: Mondays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 4/9 – 6/11 (9 weeks) no class 5/28 Erik Jekabson • $375
HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ ENSEMBLE Gain a greater understanding of jazz theory and develop improvisation skills through the study and performance of challenging jazz repertoire. Section I: Mondays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 4/9 – 6/11 (9 weeks) no class 5/28 Raffi Garabedian • $375 Section II: Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/9 – 6/11 (9 weeks) no class 5/28 Colin Hogan • $375 Section III: Tuesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 4/10 – 6/5 (9 weeks) Charles Hamilton • $375 Section IV: Wednesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 4/11 – 6/6 (9 weeks) Rob Ewing • $375 Section V: Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/11 – 6/6 (9 weeks) Rob Ewing • $375 Section VI: Thursdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 4/12 – 6/7 (9 weeks) Colin Hogan • $375 Section VII: Saturdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm 4/14 – 6/9 (9 weeks) Colin Hogan • $375 Section VIII: Saturdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm 4/14 – 6/9 (9 weeks) Darren Johnston • $375
MIDDLE SCHOOL JAZZ ENSEMBLE Learn to play jazz and improvise while covering a wide repertoire from John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Eddie Harris and other jazz masters. Section I: Mondays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 4/9 – 6/11 (9 weeks) no class 5/28 Colin Hogan • $375 Section II: Wednesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 4/ 11 – 6/6 (9 weeks) Erika Oba • $375
rob ewing Section III: Thursdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 4/12 – 6/7 (9 weeks) Erika Oba • $375 Section IV: Saturdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm 4/14 – 6/9 (9 weeks) Isaac Narell • $375
HIGH SCHOOL FUNK ENSEMBLE Learn the classic funk hits of James Brown, Sly Stone and others. Vocalists and horns welcome! Music is learned by ear. Also open to advanced middle-school musicians. Section I: Saturdays 10 – 11:30 am Section II: Saturdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm 4/14 – 6/9 (9 weeks) Joe Bagale • $375
VOICE VOCAL PERFORMANCE FOR TEENS Delve into songs as a means of storytelling while simultaneously developing a personal connection to a lyric. All styles of music are welcome and students are encouraged to bring in songs of their choice. The instructor can also suggest repertoire suitable for individual students. Build vocal technique through a variety of warm-up, ear-training and musicianship exercises. Wednesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 4/11 – 6/6 (9 weeks) Kyra Gordon • $430
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Workshops 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.
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CONNECTIVE TISSUES: THE ART OF THE RHYTHM SECTION
EXPANDING OUR RHYTHMIC FREEDOM with Anton Schwartz
with Pete Malinverni A discussion and demonstration of the elements each member of the rhythm section (piano, guitar, bass, drums) should focus on in order to achieve a cohesive, free and swinging collaboration on the stage and in the studio. Jazz is a collaborative art form in which the single gifts of each participant must serve the whole. This is a hands-on workshop open to all rhythm section players!
How many of us feel trapped by our own rhythmic habits when we improvise? Our rhythmic ideas fit neatly into the measures like nicely stacked boxes. We know our playing could be much freer and more exciting, but we just can’t seem to find a path to get there. Perhaps we’ve tried to introduce polyrhythms into our playing but find that things fall apart when we attempt them. In this workshop, we’ll explore polyrhythmic elements and learn to assimilate them in an incremental process, whereby we can avoid the brain meltdown that can come from attempting a new polyrhythm all at once. The result is a rhythmic concept that is both freer and more solid. Bring your instrument (optional).
Pianist Pete Malinverni has performed or recorded with a wide range of jazz luminaries including Joe Lovano, Vernel Fournier, Mel Lewis and many others. He appeared twice on NPR’s “Piano Jazz” with Marian McPartland, and many of his thirteen recordings as a leader have earned four-star reviews and inclusion on best-of lists in several publications including DownBeat Magazine. Pete is a Steinway Artist and serves as head of jazz studies at Purchase College Conservatory of Music in New York. Sunday, April 8, 1 – 3 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop
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Saxophonist Anton Schwartz has won critical acclaim for each of five albums released since 1998. He has performed across the country in major venues from the Monterey Jazz Festival to Yoshi’s, SFJAZZ, Blues Alley and the Blue Note in New York. See Anton’s bio at antonjazz.com. Saturday, April 14, 3:15 – 5:15 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop
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BASS AND 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 and expanding vocal technique. Bassists will work on extending comping vocabulary 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
kavita shah and françois moutin by Lionel Loueke, was released in 2014 on Greg Osby’s Inner Circle Music label to critical acclaim; Shah’s second album “Interplay,” due for release by Dot Time Records in February, 2018, is a program of standards in duet with bassist François Moutin with special appearances by pianist Martial Solal and Shah’s mentor, NEA Jazz Master Sheila Jordan. 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 Sunday, April 8, Noon – 3pm $75 advance, $90 day of workshop
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TELLING YOUR STORY — SOLO PIANO TECHNIQUES AND METHODS with Josh Nelson Acclaimed jazz pianist, composer, arranger and educator, Josh Nelson, will discuss various styles and approaches to solo jazz piano, and invite attendees to perform their own short solo pieces. He will explore concepts ranging from daring harmonic substitutions to creating rhythmic and melodic excitement within a solo performance. Other topics include: developing your own solo voice, utilizing lyrical content in an instrumental setting, and creating effective intros and endings. Pianist Josh Nelson has performed with some of the most respected names in jazz, including Natalie Cole, Benny Golson, Sheila Jordan, Jeff Hamilton, John Clayton, Richard Galliano, Seamus Blake, Matt Wilson, Chris Potter, Dayna Stephens, Sara Gazarek, Lewis Nash, Greg Hutchinson, and George Mraz. Josh’s accolades over the years include the Louis Armstrong Award, the John Philip Sousa Award, and making the semi-final round in the prestigious 2006 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition. Saturday, April 14, 3:15 – 5:15 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop
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“I have taken two classes and learned so very much, that I recently registered for a third!”
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DISCOVERING JAZZ VOCAL STYLE with Sandy Cressman From Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughan to Mark Murphy, Kurt Elling, Gretchen Parlato and beyond, the various styles of jazz singing cover a lot of territory. This class explores several versions of the same jazz standard as sung by a range of masterful singers, both classic and contemporary. We will explore, sing, and absorb the musical and stylistic devices employed by these great artists, and then each student will have a chance to sing the tune with piano accompaniment. Students gain new ideas to help develop their own unique style of jazz singing. Repertoire will be provided in the class. Sunday, April 15, 1 – 4 pm $50 advance, $65 day of workshop
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, April 15, 2 – 4 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop
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dan zemelman RHYTHMIC AND HARMONIC IDEAS FOR JAZZ MUSICIANS
VOICE LEADING, TONAL HARMONY AND SUBSTITUTIONS
with Dan Zemelman An exploration of the fundamentals of rhythm (using beat subdivision, patterns and hand separation exercises) and harmony (going through harmonic principles and exercises based on classical theory, diatonic regions, voice leading, minor 4–1, Neapolitan 6th chords and more) and applying these concepts to jazz.
with Dan Zemelman Topics covered include: Voice leading as applied to chords and chordal movement; tonal harmony workout — finding chord voicings for all diatonic modes, then finding V–I’s for each of those, using voice leading; chord substitutions — a harmonic approach — diminished theory, minor IV, etc.; an alternative approach to chord substitutions as taught by pianist/ educator Kenny Werner.
Dan Zemelman is a leading Bay Areabased jazz pianist, composer and teacher. He has performed throughout the U.S. and Europe with Lee Konitz, Marcus Shelby, Richard Davis, Mads Tolling and others, in addition to leading his own trio. Sunday, April 15, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop
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Sunday, April 15, 2 – 4 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop
INTERPRETATION AND PHRASING with Stephanie Crawford It’s not what you sing but how you sing it. In this master class setting, students will explore how the lyric informs the phrasing and interpretation of a song. Each singer should bring two songs in their key with the appropriate sheet music. Open to all levels. Stephanie Crawford’s consummate skill as a storyteller, arranger, and improviser has brought her worldwide recognition. She was the 1993 recipient of the prestigious French award “Django D’Or” for Best International Jazz Vocalist. From 1989 until 1996, Ms. Crawford was Professor of Jazz Vocals at Centre D’Informations Musicales (CIM) and Institute D’Art, Culture et Perception (IACP) in Paris, France. During her tenure, she nurtured and mentored numerous jazz vocalists from the burgeoning French jazz scene, while recording and performing to mesmerized audiences. Prior to her work in Europe, Ms. Crawford had received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Wayne State University and subsequently studied Vocal Jazz Theory, Technique, Esthetics, Performance, and Craft with jazz luminaries Barry Harris and Frank Foster at the Cultural Jazz Center, New York. During this time she performed throughout the East Coast in countless venues, from jazz clubs to major festivals and special events. Sunday, April 22, Noon – 3 pm $75 advance, $90 day of workshop
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I love it and we’re all SO lucky that the Jazzschool exists.”
paul mehling THE METRONOME IS YOUR FRIEND with Paul Mehling Returning with his popular workshop for musicians and singers of all levels, Mehling demonstrates a range of practice techniques making creative use of the metronome. Improve your productivity and increase your musicianship! Open to all. Sunday, April 29, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop
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. Sunday, April 29, 2 – 4 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop
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ORIGINS OF LATIN JAZZ, THE CUBAN MELODIC/RHYTHMIC CONNECTION + RARE JAZZ INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL GEMS with Larry Vuckovich Master jazz pianist and long-time veteran of the Bay Area jazz scene, Larry Vuckovich, returns to the CJC and presents the Origins of Latin Jazz melodies and rhythms. Cuba played a major role in both of these elements. La Habanera rhythm pattern was used in the 19th century by the French composer Bizet. Further on, combined with African rhythms and Cuban rhythmic and melodic elements, this music developed into a sophisticated jazz influential form. Larry Vuckovich will bring out the music of famous Cuban composers such as Ernesto Lecuona and Osvaldo Farrés. He will also include and present the styles and developments of Cuban music that followed later. Hearing and experiencing the modern version of this music firsthand at the famed Black Hawk club in San Francisco, by the great band that Cal Tjader had, left a strong impression. Cal Tjader’s quintet was one of the top Latin bands in the country, having such personnel as Mongo Santamaria on congas, Willie Bobo on timbales/drums, Al McKibbon on bass and Vince Guaraldi on piano. In the second part of this workshop, rare instrumental and seldom-heard vocal gems, that left an important mark in this art form, will be presented. As always, Larry Vuckovich will demonstrate a number of examples on the piano and invite the attendees to participate. 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,
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larry vuckovich 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. He was the only student of Vince Guaraldi. Sunday, April 22, Noon – 3 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop
“Mimi Fox is a passionate teacher and a great communicator.”
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SUPER CHOPS JAZZ GUITAR WORKSHOP with Mimi Fox Learn to play great jazz lines in the style of Wes Montgomery, Pat Martino, Joe Pass, and others while developing great technique, aural skills, and sophisticated vocabulary that can be added to your musical palette. Focus on playing lines everywhere on the neck in a logical and musical way. For intermediate to advanced students. Internationally renowned guitarist/ composer/recording artist Mimi Fox has been named a winner in 6 consecutive polls of international critics in DownBeat Magazine, and has been recognized by writers and colleagues alike as one of the most eloquent guitarists on today’s scene, as “a prodigious talent” by Guitar Player Magazine.
Mimi has performed/recorded with some of the music world’s most commanding players, including fellow guitarists Charlie Byrd, Stanley Jordan, and Charlie Hunter; Grammy-nominated saxophonists Branford Marsalis, David Sanchez, Houston Person, and the late Don Lanphere; vocalists Abbey Lincoln, Diana Krall, Kevin Mahogany, and Janis Siegel (Manhattan Transfer); B3 organ masters Joey DeFrancesco, Barbara Denerlein and Dr. Lonnie Smith; and powerhouse drummer, Terri Lyne Carrington. She has also performed with legends Stevie Wonder and John Sebastian and with Patty Larkin’s Vanguard Records– produced La Guitara project. Saturday, April 28, 3:15 – 5:15 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop
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STARDUST: THE MUSIC OF HOAGY CARMICHAEL with Maye Cavallaro Part of the American Songbook Composer Workshop Series Hoagland Howard “Hoagy” Carmichael (1899–1981) was an American composer, pianist, singer, actor, and bandleader. He penned some of the most beloved tunes in the American songbook including “Stardust,” “Georgia On My Mind,” “Skylark,” “Lazy River” and many more. In this workshop we’ll explore and sing the beautiful music of Hoagy Carmichael. We’ll also listen to how some jazz greats have interpreted these songs and get ideas for our own arrangements. Students are provided with 10 leadsheets for songs including practice-backing tracks. In the final week, we’ll work with an accompanist and sing these songs trying out our own arrangement ideas. Lots of singing for all 3 weeks. 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. 3 Sundays, April 8, April 22, April 29, Noon – 3 pm $275 advance, $290 day of workshop
SCALES! with Dan Zemelman An exploration of some of the more unusual scale options in jazz and beyond. Modal scales, diminished scales, wholetone scales, minor scales (melodic minor, etc), augmented scale, 9 note scale, Messiaen modes of limited transposition and more. Learn how to apply these scales and how to practice them (using patterns, rhythmic variance, 2 hand varieties). Sunday, May 6, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop
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VOCALS AND PERCUSSION with Sandy Cressman and Ami Molinelli Fundamentals of rhythm and vocals coordinated together. We will take vocal warm-up exercises and practice to different body percussion grooves (Latin, Brazilian 3/4, r&b, etc.) Instructors will explain the various rhythms and unlock how to practice while vocalizing. We will learn some basic body percussion exercises that are great practice techniques for vocalists. Also, instructors will supply auxiliary percussion that is appropriate for vocalists and make recommendations on specific instruments. We will learn lyrics in Spanish and Portuguese and how to play shakers, clave, and tambourines. We will cover a bossa, samba, cha cha, 3/4, 6/8, zydeco beat, baiao, r&b, swing and learn basics of American rhythms like hambone, juba, and swing.
Ami Molinelli is a professional percussionist and educator specializing in Brazilian and Latin percussion, especially the pandeiro. She is the co-leader of the Brazilian choro and jazz ensemble, Grupo Falso Baiano. Her extensive performance and recording credits include theater, television (NBC) and live performances with artists such as Luciana Souza, Jovino Santos-Neto, Mike Patton, George Duke, Allessandro Penezzi, Mike Marshall, Hamilton de Holanda, Teka, John Santos, and Michael Spiro. Part I: Sunday, April 29, 2 – 4 pm Part II: Sunday, May 6, 2 – 4 pm $120 for the 2-part workshop, or $60 per workshop (advance); $135, $75 day of workshop
Born in New York and raised in the Bay Area, Sandy Cressman began her career recording and performing with the vocal jazz group “Pastiche,” with whom she recorded several CDs and toured the U.S. and Japan. In the late 1990s, she followed her passion for Brazilian jazz and formed her group, Homenagem Brasileira. Sandy recorded two CDs with Homenagem Brasileira, and has toured the U.S., Europe and Brazil, performing with her group and collaborating with other Brazilian and Brazilophile musicians. Recently, Sandy performed as a special guest of SpokFrevo Orquestra on the Main Stage of Carnaval in Recife, Brazil. In 2017, Sandy released a new CD of all original Brazilian music composed in collaboration with a number of talented Brazilian musicians, recorded in Brazil and in the U.S. Throughout her career, Sandy has studied various methods of vocal technique, in order to improve as a vocalist and teacher. She created her own vocal technique, ConnectedVoice, which fuses voice development and ear training for the jazz singer.
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THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF BILL EVANS — A Documentary Film Screening and Jazz Piano Master Class with Dave Thompson An in-depth look at legendary jazz pianist Bill Evans’ life, music and influence on the world of jazz piano. The workshop will include a screening of the recently released Bill Evans documentary, “Time Remembered,” produced and directed by awardwinning CBS producer Bruce Spiegel. The documentary will be followed by a handson masterclass, with analyses of Bill’s own pieces, and his harmonically rich approach to standards, providing clear insight into his compositional talents and a working understanding of his remarkable ability to create such compelling richness and beauty.
dave thompson CONNECTEDVOICE: VOCAL TECHNIQUE AND APPLICATION with Sandy Cressman This workshop will explore the exercises and principles of ConnectedVoice technique, which is a way of developing connected and consistent sound from low to high range, with a choice of dynamics and colors. In the morning session, we will learn exercises designed to work through vocal transitions, connecting the speaking and singing voice. These exercises also connect voice development with ear training, using various patterns based on jazz chords, scales, and jazz vocabulary. After the lunch break, we will learn how to apply the exercises and techniques to songs. Please bring in those problem songs! We will work both as a group and individually, to pinpoint solutions to individual vocal issues. Sunday, May 20, 11 am – 4 pm $100 advance, $115 day of workshop
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Dave Thompson has been playing and teaching for 30 years. He is currently presenting master classes on the life and music of Bill Evans at various venues in Northern California, Los Angeles, Cleveland, New York and abroad. During his time in New York he studied with George Shearing and Joanne Brackeen. He has also composed film scores and his most recent solo CD, “Introspect,” was released to critical acclaim including reviews by Mark Myers of jazzwax.com and the Wall Street Journal. Sunday, May 13, Noon – 3 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop
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IMPROV ZOO: GAMES AND TOOLS FOR CREATIVE GROWTH with Jennifer Jolly We all improvise in daily life, and yet we often feel stuck in musical ruts. We may feel limited in our expression and afraid of playing something that sounds wrong. This interactive workshop offers a host of fun, non-traditional improv games for instrumentalists and vocalists at all levels. Participants can expect to stretch creatively and feel freer playing on their own and with others. Games may include body percussion, playing with prompts and chance elements, free improvisation, soundtracking, walkabouts, conducted improvisation, and other experiences. We will cultivate a collective sense of play in our playing! Prerequisites: basic proficiency on your instrument. Materials provided by instructor. CJC faculty member Jennifer Jolly teaches keyboards, New Orleans/Louisiana and world music ensembles, and improvisation at the CJC, clinics, camps, after-school programs, and her private studio. She currently performs with Kotoja, Zulu Spear, The Jolly Gibsons, Big B & His Snake Oil Saviors, The Bait & Switch Blues Band, and several other Bay Area groups. She plays for choruses, churches, and musical theater productions on keyboards, voice, flute, and percussion. Sunday, May 20, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop
“ Ms. Jolly is an exceptionally gifted teacher. Her love of the music is obvious and contagious. I would study anything she taught!”
jennifer jolly INSIDE THE LYRICS with Ed Reed Master jazz vocalist Ed Reed guides students through the art of interpreting a lyric. Topics include pronunciation, breathing and phrasing as suggested by the nature of the lyric, as well as methods of communicating the story of the lyric to highlight emotion, nuance and irony. An inspiration to all he meets, Ed Reed leaves an indelible impression. Students of all levels are welcome and each should be prepared to sing a song of their choice, with a professional accompanist. Open to all. For Ed’s bio, see p. 35 Sunday, May 27, Noon – 3pm $75 advance, $90 day of workshop
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CJC Brazilian Department Chair Marcos Silva presents an afternoon of original music inspired by his Brazilian roots.
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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, open to public, free of charge. Space is limited and each of these programs is certain to sell out! Early registration is highly recommended. Please see the following pages 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 18 – 22 and June 25 – 29, 2018 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.
• Jazz Ensemble • Funk Ensemble • New Orleans Brass Band • Visiting Clinicians
• Jam Sessions • Jazz Theory • Private Lessons • Guest Performers
Tuition • $495 per week or $900 for both weeks For additional information please contact Rob Ewing, Jazzschool Youth Program Director, 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 23 – 27, 2018 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 30 – August 3, 2018 Monday – Friday 9:30 am – 3 pm All-Camp Performance, Friday, August 3, 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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• “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 6 – 11, 2018 • 10 am – 4:30 pm
A Five-Day Intensive Workshop with Theo Bleckmann and Laurie Antonioli
Learn to create, perform and sing in a distinctive and authentic style!
CJC Artist-in-Residence and Grammynominated ECM recording artist, Theo Bleckmann, joins CJC Vocal Chair, Laurie Antonioli, in a return of this popular annual, week-long workshop. 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. The intensive culminates with a performance open to the public, Saturday, August 11, at 8 PM. Limit: 10 students (Open to intermediate to advanced singers. International students welcome! Contact Laurie@cjc.edu) Tuition • $950 (Refund Policy: Until July 1st, $100 of the $950 tuition fee is non-refundable. No refunds are allowed after July 1st.)
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CJC Concert Series Join us in our new Rendon Hall in Fiddler Annex for our weekly series of concerts! “Jazz in the Neighborhood Presents” A weekly showcase of local artists ($20/$10 for students) Every Wednesday night at 8:00 pm through June Electric Squeezebox Orchestra Our 17-piece Resident Artist Big Band, led by Erik Jekabson ($15/$10 for students) Every Sunday afternoon at 4:30 pm through June Supported by a generous donation from Larry Dodge and Carol Shen.
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Jazzschool Community Music School Free* Student Performances
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Calle Ocho & Nuevo Mundo: $15 An Evening of Cuban Heart & Soul
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Dick Conte Quartet: Annual $20 CJC Piano Scholarship Benefit
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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 Bill Aron (saxophone) M.M. in Performance, SF State; B.A. in Music UC Berkeley. Professional musician and music educator for 46 years; specializing in classical saxophone playing with the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet and San Francisco Symphony among others. Joe Bagale (drums) Eastman School of Music (1.5 years) currently lead vocalist, keyboardist, guitarist with Mickey Hart Band. Leads Joe Bagale band, performs with Jazz Mafia, Hot Einstein, Disappear Incompletely. www.joebagale.com David Belove (bass) Studied at SF State and San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Recorded or performed with Pete Escovedo, John Santos and The Machete Ensemble, Danilo Perez, Tito Puente, Francisco Aguabella, Rebeca Mauleon, Ray Obiedo, Marcos Silva, Joe Henderson, Max Roach, Blue Mitchell, Eddie Harris, Mark Levine, Pat Metheny, Larry Coryell and Zakir Hussain. Nahuel Bronzini (arranging) B.M. San Francisco Conservatory of Music, jazz studies at Escuela de Música Contemporánea and classical guitar at Conservatorio J.J. Castro (Argentina). Active music producer and arranger in the Bay Area music scene, having worked with groups and artists such as Tony Toni Toné!, Magik Magik Orchestra, Diana Gameros, D’Wayne Wiggins and Kendra McKinley. Board member for the Recording Academy SF Chapter and Committee member for AES SF Chapter. Nahuel works out of Airship Laboratories Studios in Richmond, CA. www.nahuelbronzini.com
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Edgardo Cambón (percussion, voice) Bandleader for 26 years of the renowned salsa band “Edgardo & Candela.” Toured throughout South America, Europe, and Africa since 1986. LP (Latin Percussion Co.) endorser. Performed or recorded with Jesús “Chucho” Valdés (Irakere), Eddie Palmieri, Carlos Santana, José Luis “Changuito” Quintana, Orestes Vilató, Salsa Romántica Stars Jerry Rivera and Eddie Santiago, Keith Terry and “Crosspulse,” Omar Sosa, Jeff Narell, Andy Narell, Sovosó (formerly Bobby McFerrin’s “Voicestra”) Mike Spiro, Karl Perazzo and Rebeca Mauleón. www.musicandela.com Danny Caron (guitar) B.A. in English and Music, Oberlin College and Conservatory; graduate of Howard Roberts Program, Guitar Institute of Technology, Los Angeles. Best known for being music director and guitarist for the legendary pianist and vocalist Charles Brown until his death in 2000. He has played and recorded with Van Morrison, Bonnie Raitt, Dr. John, Clifton Chenier, Donald Fagan, Hadda Brooks, Red Callender, and many others. www.dannycaron.com Maye Cavallaro (voice) Advanced degree in Education, UC Santa Barbara; B.A. in English Lit, UC Santa Barbara. Fellow NY Cabaret Symposium; faculty, Blue Bear School of Music; private coaching, 25 years; producer, 8 recordings; bandleader, recording artist; awarded Best of the Year in Jazz by the San Francisco Chronicle; visiting clinician, St. John’s U.; graphic artist, web designer. www.teachingjazz.com Andrea Claburn (voice) B.Mus (Jazz Studies) California Jazz Conservatory; BA (High Honors, Humanities) University of California at Berkeley. Producer/arranger, composer for album Nightshade (released January, 2017). Co-bandleader, Andrea Claburn/Jua Howard Group. Awarded the CA Jazz Conservatory’s Mark Murphy Vocal Jazz Scholarship (2010). Classically trained in piano and violin. Extensive experience as an instructor of vocal technique, performance, improvisation, and musicianship. Studied with Suzanne Pittson, Sandy Cressman, Laurie Antonioli, Raz Kennedy. www.andreaclaburn.com
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Cecilia Engelhart (voice) Education: San Francisco Conservatory, Mannes College of Music. Has performed/recorded with a wide range of artists including: Ruben Blades, 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.
amanda addleman Sandy Cressman (voice) Educated at UC Berkeley and San Jose State University; international performing and recording artist and clinician. Artist-in-Residence or lecturer at Jazz Education Network Conference, Cornish Institute of the Arts, San Francisco State University, CSU Long Beach, KUG University (Graz Austria), ASMM (Paris), Voice Conference Munich, JazzCamp West, Stanford Jazz Camp and California Brazil Summer Camp. Bandleader of critically acclaimed Homenagem Brasileira Quintet. Cressman has performed and recorded with Jovino Santos Neto, Marcos Silva, Weber Iago, Antonio Adolfo, and SpokFrevo. Cressmanmusic.com Daria (voice) Education: SFSU/New College of California, B.A. Humanities/Early Childhood Music Ed.; A.A. Foreign Languages; International performing/ recording artist, songwriter/educator. Performs with The Hot Licks and a capella trio, Dangerous Divas. Releases include “Strawberry Fields Forever — Songs by the Beatles” on Origin/OA2 Records; “Feel the Rhythm” on Jazz ‘m Up Records (own label). Performed and/or recorded with Dan Hicks, Bob Dorough, Dave Grisman, Elvis Costello, Diana Krall and others. Taught at CJC, Piedmont Piano, College of Marin, Blue Bear School of American Music and other locations. www.dariajazz.com
Steve Erquiaga (guitar) National and international recording and performing artist; has performed at Montreux Jazz Festival, Berlin Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival; performed and recorded with Bobby McFerrin, Joe Henderson, Les McCann, John Scofield, John Handy, David Byrne, Turtle Island String Quartet, Maria Schneider and Andy Narell; faculty, Jamey Aebersold Jazz Clinics; publications include Guitar Duets and arrangements from his CD Cafe Paradiso. 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 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
Rachel Efron (songwriting) B.A., Harvard U. (extensive coursework in both writing and music). Studied jazz piano with faculty at Berklee College of Music. Released three albums of original music and toured on both coasts. Bandleader of Rachel Efron Ensemble, which has performed locally at such venues as Yoshi’s, The Plush Room, The Independent, Freight & Salvage and Cafe Du Nord. www.rachelefron.com
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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. Raffi Garabedian (saxophone) B.F.A. in Jazz Performance, The New School, NYC. Performs with Brass Magic, Raffi Garabedian Blues Band, and many others. Studies with Dann Zinn, Dayna Stephens, Mark Turner, Tony Malaby, Chris Cheek, Ben Street, & Bill McHenry. Kyra Gordon (voice) 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.” Alan Hall (drums) Advisor/Associate Professor CJC Drum Program. former assistant professor at Berklee College of Music; lecturer at Cal State University East Bay; clinician; author; band leader composer for original sextet: Ratatet. Performed and/or recorded with Geoffrey Keezer, Ed Simon, Russell Ferante, Art Lande, Ernie Watts, Paul McCandless, Eddie Harris, Bruce Williamson, Rebecca Paris, Kai Eckhardt, Jimmy Haslip, Stuart Hamm; artist endorsement with Zildjian Cymbals, Vic Firth Sticks, Aquarian Accessories and Brooks Drums jazzdrumming.com. Charles Hamilton (trombone) Leader of the Berkeley High School Jazz Ensemble for 28 years. Has performed with Joe Henderson, Fred Berry, Karlton Hester, Khalil Shaheed, Marcus Shelby, and Babatunde Lea. Created the San Francisco Bay Jazz Band at the invitation of the U.S. State Department, taking them to Asia twice (Vietnam and China). Recently released “Charles Hamilton and Beyond: Mr Hamudah” for Global Recording Artists. Currently directing the UC Santa Cruz Big Band. Received the National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts “Distinguished Teacher in the Arts” Award.
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Jonathan Herrera (bass) B.A. University of Southern California; Honors Graduate, Los Angeles Music Academy. 2012 Artist-in-Residence, Los Angeles College of Music. Current LACM faculty, teaching Synth Bass. Former Editor-in-Chief of Bass Player Magazine, current Senior Contributing Editor. Performed and recorded with Stanley Jordan, Brain, Oz Noy, Miguel Migs, Cathedrals, Jonas Hellborg, Cyrus Chestnut, MoeTar, and many more. Extensive international touring and clinic experience. Moog, MXR, DSI, Nordstrand, and Aguilar endorsing artist. Staff Producer and Studio B Chief Engineer, Airship Laboratories recording studios. 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.. 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. Steve Hogan (bass guitar, vocal percussion) BA U.C. Berkeley. Multi-Instrumentalist. Toured/ performed/recorded with Goapele, Zion I, The Coup, Will Bernard, Hugh Masekela, Dave Chappelle, DJ Fuze, Thomas Pridgen, Ambrose Akinmusire, Raul Midón, Chuchito Valdez, Roberto Carcasses, Balawan, Faye Carol, Tuck and Patti, Linda Tillery, Keith Terry, Gamelan Sekar Jaya. Performed at Kennedy Center, SFJazz, Stern Grove, Hollywood Bowl, The Fillmore, Bali Arts Festival, Gunung Jazz Festival (Java). Founding member of Bay Area groups O-Maya, AguaLibre, Slammin All Body Band. Currently performs locally with Josh Jones Latin Ensemble, Keith Terry’s Free Dive, and primary project fusion group The Hogan Brothers, with brothers Colin 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
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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 Darren Johnston (trumpet) B.A. jazz performance — Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, M.A. composition — Mills College. Adjunct trumpet/jazz professor at UC Berkeley, private instructor at SF Community Music Center, Stanford Jazz Workshop. Performed/recorded with Fred Frith, Marcus Shelby, Myra Melford, ROVA Saxophone Quartet, Meklit Hadero, and many others. Has led United Brassworker’s Front, Nice Guy Trio, Darren Johnston Quintet (featuring Ben Goldberg and Sheldon Brown), Trans-Global People’s Chorus, Broken Shadows, and others. Jennifer Jolly (keyboards) B.A. UC Berkeley. Keyboardist, melodica player, vocalist, composer, and educator (keyboards, world music, improvisation). Specialty in New Orleans R&B, African, Caribbean, blues, soul/funk, rock, Americana, jam bands, country swing, Cajun/zydeco, groove/ percussive and improvisational music. Currently performing with Zulu Spear, Babá Ken Okulolo & Friends, Big B and His Snake Oil Saviors, The Jolly Gibsons, and several reggae/ska, blues/ R&B, and Americana groups; frequent sub with Tom Rigney & Flambeau. Current accompanist for choruses, churches, and musical theater productions. Previous performance credits include Phil Lesh, Kotoja, Barbara Dane, and Hot Links. Long-time faculty instructor at the CJC, Cazadero Family Camp, after-school programs, and private studio. Secondary instruments include steel drums, flute, and percussion. Bob Karty (piano) B.A. Biology, Reed College. Pianist, composer, recording engineer, producer. Performs with Ray Obiedo, Pete Escovedo, world-jazz sextet Tanaóra, Conjunto Karabalí (led by Michael Spiro & Santana percussionist Karl Perazzo). Founding member of Orquesta La Moderna Tradición, one of the few authentic charanga orchestras outside of Cuba, with whom he performed for over 15 years and recorded three albums. www.bobkarty.com
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-winning with Pacific Mambo Orchestra (2014) and world-class musician. Toured with renowned artists in USA, Europe and South America. Has participated in more than 45 recordings, DVDs and books. Omar is Pearl, Soultone, Pinchclip artist. Omarledezmajr.com Dave Le Febvre (saxophone) Recipient of an NEA Grant for Jazz Education. Dave has recorded 6 albums as a bandleader and has performed at many Bay Area Jazz Festivals and in Europe. Musicians who have recorded or performed in Dave’s group include Billy Childs, John Patitucci, Clay Jenkins, Dave Crigger, Eddie Marshall, Seward McCain and many others. Dave’s big band compositions have been performed by Freddie Hubbard, Richie Cole, and the BBC Big Band. www.jazzwest.com/davelefebvre 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 collaborated 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 Frank Martin (piano, keyboards) Music Director for Narada Michael Walden, Patti Austin, Angela Bofill; Carnegie Hall appearances with Sting, James Taylor, Elton John; Record producer/arranger for Al Jarreau, Turtle Island String Quartet, Joey DeFrancesco, Mimi Fox, Mary Jenson, Molly Holm, Deuce, Tuck & Patti, Karen Blixt; performed/recorded with John McLaughlin, Buddy Montgomery, Joe Farrell, Dizzy Gillespie, Larry Coryell, Herbie Hancock, Stanley Jordan, Stevie Wonder, Airto, Dori Caymmi, Dianne Reeves, Patrice Rushen, Trilok Gurtu, Richard Bona; Faculty, UC Berkeley Jazz Ensembles. www.frankmartinproductions.com
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Jeff Massanari (guitar) Four years performance and composition coursework at Berklee College of Music. Performed with Mark Inouye and the San Francisco Symphony, Kenny Washington, Pamela Rose, Wally Schnalle, Mary Wilson, Keely Smith, Kim Nalley and Denise Perrier. Jeff has released four albums under his own name and is featured on numerous others. jeff-massanari.com Azure McCall (storyteller) After releasing her first CD, Azure was asked by the great bassist Ray Brown to be his vocalist on tour. Azure later became the first singer to work with Freddie Hubbard’s band. Additional collaborators include Frank Morgan, Tennyson Stephens, Joe Lovano, Geoffrey Keezer, Curtis Lundy, and Dizzy Gillespie. In 2008, President Barack Obama asked her to perform at his pre-election party. Azure became the ‘jazz diva’ for Celebrity and Royal Caribbean Cruises. Ami Molinelli (percussion) MFA Cal Arts. Co-leader of Grupo Falso Baiano. Performance and recording credits include Luciana Souza, Hamilton de Holanda, Jovino Santos Neto, Danilo Britto, Nilson Matta, Romero Lubambo, Jai Uttal, George Duke. Isaac Narell (saxophone) BFA from California Institute of the Arts. Performed with Karim Ziad, The WDR Big Band, Mokhtar Samba, Afia Mala, Thierry Fanfant, Andy Narell, Josh Jones, Jeff Narell, Jenna Mammina, Silvestre Martinez, Alfred Ladzekpo, Miguelito Martinez, The Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra, The Pacific Mambo Orchestra and The Electric Squeezebox Orchestra. Isaac has written arrangements for The Bordeaux Symphony Orchestra, The University of Trinidad and Tobago, The Metropole Orkest, Mizikopeyi Big Band and The Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra. Erika Oba (piano, flute) M.A. in Music Composition, Mills College, B.M. in Jazz Piano Performance, Oberlin Conservatory. Composer, pianist/flutist, and educator based in the East Bay. Member of the Montclair Women’s Big Band, electrojazz duo Rice Kings, Ends Meat’ Catastrophe Jazz Ensemble, and the Oba/Bastian duo. Erikaoba.com Melanie O’Reilly (voice) BA in Arts, Brendan Smith Theater Academy, Dublin. Internationally performing singer-songwriter, bandleader and 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 Music Specialist Program of the Year; chosen as one of Ireland’s foremost jazz ambassadors by Downbeat.
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Daniel Lucca Parenti (bass) Performance experience with many jazz legends including Concord Jazz Recording Artists Rosemary Clooney, Michael Brecker, and Lionel Hampton. With Rosemary Clooney, Daniel participated on Two Grammy Nominated Albums. He has released seven full-length original albums under his Original Project D-Lucca. He continues to perform with many well-known Bay Area Artists including Sheila E, Pete Escovedo, Tommy Igoe, Rodney Franklin, and more. Anthony Paule (guitar) A.A. Degree from CCSF. Has toured and/or recorded with Maria Muldaur, Boz Skaggs, Charlie Musselwhite, Barbara Lynn, Earl King, Big Jay McNeely, Johnny Adams and many others. Released three solo albums, “Big Guitar,” “Hiding In Plain Sight” and “You Don’t Know Nothing,” the latter with soul singer Frank Bey. Has performed at festivals including Monterey Jazz, Umbria Jazz, San Francisco Blues, Mississippi Valley Blues, Du Maurier Jazz, Waterfront Blues, S.F. Jazz, Atlanta Olympic Games. www.anthonypaule.com Clif Payne (voice) Evershift recording artist, international concert vocalist, vocal coach. Payne’s 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, and Harvey Mason. He has opened for Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis and Dionne Warwick and shared the stage with Dianne Reeves, The Commodores, Lionel Richie, Lakeside and Sheila E. www.clifpayne.org Ricardo Peixoto (guitar) Native of Rio de Janeiro, graduated from Berklee College of Music, studied with Pat Metheny. Also studied classical guitar with George Sakellariou at SF Conservatory. Adventure Music recording artist, composer, arranger, has performed nationally and internationally with Claudia Villela, Terra Sul, Carlos Oliveira, Airto, Flora Purim, Guinga, Dori Caymmi, Bud Shank, Dom Um Romão, Claudio Roditi. Debbie Poryes (piano) National and international performing artist including Yoshi’s, Healdsburg Jazz Festival, Bim House and Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, New Morning in Paris, Quasimodo in Berlin, released several albums as a leader, received four-star Downbeat review for her latest 2017 trio CD, “Loving Hank,’ studied at UC Berkeley and Hilversum Conservatory in the Netherlands: has a teaching credential in Jazz Studies, Netherlands; was a tenured faculty member for 7 years in 2 Dutch music conservatories, Hilversum and Arnhem; toured with John Clayton Big Band; 40 years private instruction in jazz piano and jazz/classical theory; faculty member Stanford Jazz Workshop. debbieporyes.com
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Jackie Rago (percussion) B.A. Music and Arts Institute of SF, artistic and musical director of the Venezuelan Music Project and a founding member of the VNote Ensemble (formerly The Snake Trio) bands, which she travels and performs with on an ongoing basis. She was also a founding member of Altazor (Nueva Canción ensemble), Wild Mango (world beat music), Keith Terry & Crosspulse (world percussion) and Trio Altamira (contemporary Latin American music). www.jackelinerago.com Glenn Richman (bass) Mannes School of Music (1 yr); Berklee College of Music (2 yrs). Advisor, Jazzschool Bass Program; student of Buster Williams, George Mraz and Mike Longo; performed with Bobby Hutcherson, Jon Hendricks, Dave Liebman, Chet Baker, Benny Green, Dakota Staton, Chris Connor, Tom Harrell, Eddie Henderson, John Hicks, Mike Clark, Jack Wilkins, Billy Hart, Larry Willis, George Coleman and Mickey Roker; faculty, Brubeck Institute, UC Berkeley and Chabot College. www.glennrichman.com Pamela Rose (voice) B.A. UC Berkeley. Jazz and blues vocalist, songwriter, recording artist. Recent performances include Monterey Jazz Festival, SFJAZZ, Grammy Foundation, Copenhagen Jazz Festival and Cal Performances. Featured on NPR’s “All Things Considered.” Her latest project “Wild Women of Song” (highlighting the work of women jazz and blues songwriters) has Rose touring, speaking and performing at universities and performing arts centers nationwide, and resulted in the publication of a book on the topic. www.pamelarose.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 Department/Jazz History); and San Francisco State University (Brass Methods, Jazz Arranging). www.davescott.org Ellen Seeling (trumpet) B.M. 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.
michael zilber Marcos Silva (piano) Adviser, California Jazz Conservatory 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 Jeanne Walpole (piano) M.A. in Music Theory, San Francisco State U.; M.A. Studies in Piano Manhattan School of Music; B.A., Smith College: studied with Dick Hindman 1990–2003; Pianist, Nordstrom. Winslow Yerxa (harmonica) Author of Harmonica for Dummies, advice columnist at Bluesharmonica.com, and president of the Society for the Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica. Over 30 years experience in a wide variety of styles. Performs with SF Harmonica Ensemble and Tuula Tossavainen. www.winslowyerxa.com Michael Zilber (saxophone) Ph.D. in Composition, NYU; M.M. in Composition, Tufts U.; B.Mus. in Composition, New England Conservatory. Currently co-leads a quartet with guitar great John Stowell, and is completing a recording project in New York with Mike Clark, James Genus and Rachel Z. Co-led a group with drumming legend Steve Smith for 8 years. Has performed, toured or recorded with everyone from Dave Liebman to Dizzy Gillespie, including Miroslav Vitous, Bob Berg, Eddie Henderson, Fareed Haque, Geoffrey Keezer, Donald Harrison, John Handy, Dave Douglas, Barry Finnerty, Bruce Barth, and Clarence Penn. www.michaelzilber.com
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Board and Staff BOARD OF DIRECTORS Tyler Johnston, Chairman Susan Brand, Vice Chairman Richard A. Lyons, Secretary Neil Rudolph, Treasurer Steve Baker Clifford Brown, Jr. Charles Charnas James Ellis Jerry Fiddler Rita Hargrave John Moss Susan Muscarella Gregg Perloff Jerry Povse Jim Reynolds M. David Sherrill Judy Walters Kevin Whitman Michael Yovino-Young
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Denny Abrams Sherie Friedlander Sy Grossman Vaughan Johnson James J. Keefe Bert Lubin Larry Marcus Ernie Mieger Amy Orton John Papini Walter Riley Danny Scher Michael Zaninovich
Tom Carr Carole Davis Paula Forney Benny Green Charles Hamilton 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)
Laurie Antonioli Chair, CJC Vocal Program Director, Jazzschool Vocal Program
Rob Ewing Director, Jazzschool
Erik Jekabson Director, Jazzschool Young Musicians Program
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Bill Aron Business Manager Jesse Rimler Registrar and Custodian of Records, California Jazz Conservatory Karen Shepherd Director of Financial Aid, California Jazz Conservatory Zack Mondlick Assistant to the Dean, California Jazz Conservatory Alejandra Carrasco-Zanini Assistant to the Director, Jazzschool Samuel Priven Program Coordinator Julie Birch Data Manager/ Systems Administrator Paul Fingerote Marketing and Public Relations Director Sheryl Lynn Thomas Digital Marketing Manager
Mary D’Orazi Development Associate/ Concert Booking Manager Lauren Adams Development Consultant Max Hodes Operations Director Kim Nucci IT Systems Administrator Technical Projects Director Michael Golds, Aaron Hipschman and Alex Shapiro-Romano Operations Staff Tatyana Dimitrova-Pelov House Manager Lee Brenkman Sound Technician Robert Sope Piano Technician Poulson Gluck Design Graphic Design Chris Hardy Photographer
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Instructions and Application To enroll in the Jazzschool Spring 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 71 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. If these or similar circumstances arise, the Jazzschool will make every effort to provide its students with the optimal educational experience possible.
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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