Jazzschool Summer 2018 Catalog by Sheryl Lynn Thomas

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Welcome to a Jazzschool Summer, With Over 100 Opportunities for You To Learn, Study, Perform and Enjoy Jazz! Choose from 16 Adult Performance Ensembles, 38 Classes, 30 Workshops, 35 Concerts and more! Plus a 5-day Intensive Workshop for Vocalists along with Camps, Classes, Ensembles and Intensives for kids! Here's a quick guide to what's inside:

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An Application Form CJC Concert Series 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 Faculty Board and Staff Map Support CJC Donors Everything Else New Classes / Workshops

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The Jazzschool Summer 2018 Calendar 2018 Jazzschool Summer Quarter July 9 – August 19

School Closure July 4

Summer Performance Series August 20 – 26

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Hurry! Many opportunities fill early, so sign up now! Questions? Call us at 510.845.5373! Want the latest news? Sign up for our E-Newsletter and monthly Postcard Calendar of Events at cjc.edu. Laurie Antonioli, Vocal Program Chair laurie@cjc.edu

Susan Muscarella, President and Dean of Instruction susan@cjc.edu

Rob Ewing, Director, Jazzschool rob@cjc.edu

Erik Jekabson, Director, Jazzschool Young Musicians Program erik@cjc.edu

Contents INTRODUCTION The California Jazz Conservatory The Jazzschool

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ADULT PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLES Jazz Latin Brazilian World

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THEORY, IMPROVISATION, COMPOSITION Theory and Improvisation Composition

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ADULT VOCAL CLASSES Performance Vocal Technique Vocal Mentor Program Vocal Workshops

Introduction Program Requirements

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Placement and Audition Requirements CJC Degree Programs Summer Youth Ensembles Fall Quarter Preview

35 36 38 39

WORKSHOPS Vocal Workshops General Workshops

ADULT INSTRUMENTAL CLASSES Piano and Keyboard Guitar Harmonica Bass Drums and Percussion

JAZZSCHOOL YOUNG MUSICIANS PROGRAM

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JAZZSCHOOL CAMPS AND INTENSIVES Summer Camps & Intensives Preview Summer Youth Program High School Jazz Intensive Girls' Jazz & Blues Camp Summer Vocal Intensive

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Jazzschool Faculty

Board and Staff

Instructions and Application Form

Map

How You Can Help

SUMMER 2018 CATALOG PRODUCTION

Note: Class, workshop and concert schedules subject to change. Please visit cjc.edu for the most current information.

Cover

Jesse Rimler, illustration

Design

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Editorial

Rob Ewing, Laurie Antonioli, Elizabeth Williams, Paul Fingerote

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Chris Hardy, Robin Kempster, Akida Thomas, Grason Littles and others

Photo research

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CJC Concerts Join us for Live Jazz in our Two Intimate Jazz Club Venues! Enjoy concerts by top name jazz artists, faculty members and students in our two intimate jazz club venues: Rendon Hall @ The California Jazz Conservatory and Hardymon Hall @ The Jazzschool. We feature a weekly showcase by our Resident Artists, Electric Squeezebox Orchestra, every Sunday at 5:30 pm (supported by a generous donation from Larry Dodge and Carol Shen), with a different student group opening every week at 4:30 pm and a jazz jam starting at 7:30! (Concert: $15/$10 Students; Jam free of charge) Plus “Jazz in the Neighborhood” presents a weekly showcase of local artists every Wednesday at 7:30 pm! ($20/$10 Students) Check out our website (cjc.edu) for the latest updates!

Information and Tickets: cjc.edu/concerts Whippoorwill Arts presents Festival of Americana Music featuring Keith Little and Molly Tuttle $40

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8pm

Rising Star — Florio $15

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8pm

Rising Star — Shavon Moore $15

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8pm

Rising Star — Helen Orzel & Hey Earl $15

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8pm

Rising Star — Isaiah Harwood $15

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8pm

Rising Star — Julian Kucera $15

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8pm

Rising Star — Clay Xavier $15

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4:30pm

Vocal Jam $10

Fri

8pm

High School Jazz Intensive Concert $10

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8pm

Rising Star — Michael Echaniz $15

Sun

4:30pm

Jazzschool Youth Concerts Free*

HEY EARL

SHAVON MOORE

JULY

1 Sun 2pm

IAN FAQUINI

EMY TSENG

YOUSSEF KHIARI

NOA LEVY

JOHN SANTOS

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6pm

Girls’ Camp Concert (at The Freight & Salvage) Free*

Fri

8pm

Rising Star — Kevin Goldberg $15

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8pm

Rising Star — Emy Tseng $15

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Blues Vocal Jam Free*

Fri

8pm

Rising Star — Max Brody $15

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Vocal Intensive Student Concert $10

17–25

Fri

8pm

Rising Star — Noa Levy $15

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8pm

Rising Star — Zack Shubert $15

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4:30pm

Jazzschool Youth Summer Concerts Free*

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8pm

Rising Star — Youssef Khiari $15

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8pm

Rising Star — William Bohrer $15

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4:30pm

Vocal Jam $10

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8pm

The Morchestra $20

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8pm

Las Positas College Jazz Showcase $15

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4:30pm

Blues Vocal Jam Free*

Fri

8pm

Sound Underground $15

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8pm

The John Santos Quartet $20

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8pm

Peter & Will Anderson Trio $20

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8pm

Mordy Ferber Quartet $20

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4:30pm

Vocal Jam $10

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8pm

Susan Muscarella Trio $25

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8pm

Ian Faquini — Brasileiro $20

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4:30pm

SFEMS — Coro Ciconia $20

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Jazzschool Student Performances Free*

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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:

The California Jazz Conservatory, a postsecondary degree-granting program; and the Jazzschool, a non-degreegranting community education program. â&#x20AC;˘ 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, North American Roots Music, and Audio Production (in partnership with Fantasy Studios); 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; â&#x20AC;˘ 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 at the California Jazz Conservatory (2040 Addison) and our long-established Hardymon Hall at the Jazzschool (2087 Addison) in which you'll find our popular JazzcaffĂ¨, 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.

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 Perforâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; mance Ensembles in fall, winter, spring (10 weeks) and summer (6 weeks); * Youth instrumental and vocal Summer Camps and Intensives in summer (1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 weeks); * Adult instrumental and vocal Camps and Intensives throughout the year (1 week).

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.

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.

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.

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 62.

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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 1: Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm Section 2: Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/9 – 8/13 (6 weeks) Steve Erquiaga • $280 Section 3: Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 7/12 – 8/16 (6 weeks) Rob Ewing • $280

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 1: Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) Section 2: Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 7/12 – 8/16 (6 weeks) Section 3: Saturdays 10 – 11:30 am Section 4: Saturdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm Section 5: Saturdays 1:30 – 3 pm 7/14 – 8/18 (6 weeks) Glenn Richman • $280

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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 7/12 – 8/16 (6 weeks) Dave Lefebvre • $280

SOUL JAZZ ENSEMBLE An intermediate ensemble that delves into the groove-based repertoire of Lee Morgan, Cannonball Adderley, Eddie Harris, George Benson and others. Starting in the mid-60s, these musicians combined the popular vocabulary of funk, boogaloo and bossa nova with stripped-down harmonic progressions drawn from gospel and the blues — linking them together with memorable instrumental melodies. Repertoire includes “The Sidewinder” (Lee Morgan), “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy” (Joe Zawinul) and “Listen Here” (Eddie Harris). Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/12 – 8/16 (6 weeks) Dave Lefebvre • $280

MUSIC OF THE MASTERS 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. Section 1: Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/9 – 8/13 (6 weeks) Section 2: Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/12 – 8/16 (6 weeks) Glenn Richman • $280

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 7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks) Steve Erquiaga • $280

CHARLIE PARKER ENSEMBLE This ensemble focuses on the bop-era defining compositions and style of Charlie Parker, one of the most influential jazz saxophonists and improvisers. The instructor also provides insight into some of the characteristic improvisational approaches of Charlie Parker and other bebop innovators. Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks) Kasey Knudsen • $280

Adult Performance Ensembles

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 7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks) Steve Erquiaga • $280

ERQUIAGA ENSEMBLE 2 This Ensemble 2 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 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) Steve Erquiaga • $280

ERQUIAGA ENSEMBLE 1

FREE JAZZ ENSEMBLE: THE MUSIC OF STEVE LACY

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.

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 summer, we explore the work of saxophonist/composer Steve Lacy.

Tuesdays 4:30 – 6 pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) Steve Erquiaga • $280

Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/12 – 8/16 (6 weeks) Jason Levis • $280

PIANO TRIO 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. Section 1: Mondays 5 – 6:30 pm Section 2: Mondays 6:45 – 8:15 pm Section 3: Mondays 8:30 – 10 pm 7/9 – 8/13 (6 weeks) Peter Horvath • $300

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BRAZILIAN BRAZILIAN ENSEMBLE Study and perform the classic and contemporary Brazilian jazz repertoire of Ivan Lins, Dori Caymmi, Toninho Horta, Antonio Carlos Jobim and instructor Marcos Silva. Vocalists welcome! Audition with Marcos Silva is required. Call 510.845.5373 to schedule your audition. Section 1: Tuesdays 6:15 – 7:45 pm Section 2: Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) Section 3: Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm Section 4: Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks)

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Section 5: Thursdays 1 – 2:30 pm 7/12 – 8/16 (6 weeks) Marcos Silva • $280

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SALSA ENSEMBLE 1 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.

WORLD GROOVE ENSEMBLE: SUMMER SPECIAL

Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) David Belove • $280

SALSA ENSEMBLE 2 Rehearse and perform more advanced salsa repertoire. Vocalists interested in participating should sign up for Salsa Singing (see p. 24). The two courses work together throughout the term developing a full set of high energy dance music for performance.

The special summer edition of the World Groove Ensemble takes students on a global journey to rhythm-based music from a variety of cultures. Genres may include Caribbean, African, bhangra, choro, contra dance, honky-tonk, Turkish pop, norteno, Cajun/zydeco, New Orleans, or other styles. Open to all instruments and vocalists. Prerequisites: intermediate ability to read charts and standard notation. Materials provided by instructor. Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/12 – 8/16 (6 weeks) Jennifer Jolly • $280

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Adult Instrumental Classes PIANO AND KEYBOARD PIANO 1 If you've ever wanted to play the piano, now is your chance! Sign up for Piano 1 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. Required texts: Mastering Music level 1A, Piano Town Lessons Level 1 (available at the CJC Bookstore). Saturdays 10 – 11:30 am 7/14 – 8/18 (6 weeks) Jeanne Walpole • $280

APPLIED KEYBOARD HARMONY 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 1 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 7/14 – 8/18 (6 weeks) Jeanne Walpole • $280

JAZZ PIANO CHORD VOICINGS PIANO 2 For those with some experience on keys, Piano 2 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 1 or equivalent experience. Saturdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm 7/14 – 8/18 (6 weeks) Jeanne Walpole • $280

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(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). Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm 7/9 – 8/13 (6 weeks) Steve Blum • $280

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Adult Instrumental Classes

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PLAYING FOR SINGERS — The Art Of Accompaniment for the Jazz And Cabaret Pianist Mike Greensill is a well-known vocal accompanist and has recorded 21 albums in his role of musical director for his wife, acclaimed vocalist Wesla Whitfield. This unique 6-week class is based on Mike Greensill’s book Playing For Singers recently published by Sher Music. Topics covered include:

• The Basics — the obvious, but often forgotten, fundamentals of playing for singers • Solo Piano — you’re the whole orchestra! How to accompany a vocalist without the aid of any musical safety nets!

• The Art of “out of tempo” Accompaniment. How to play those out of tempo verses. Where do I put the chord? How to follow the singer and when to subtly lead

bass and drums and everything changes. Plus the art of comping, and the mysteries of chord voicing are revealed.

• The Accompanist as Arranger (and copyist) — Tricks of the trade for vocal arranging and how to write beautiful, legible charts. No more ‘train wrecks’.

• The Accompanist As Music Director — The roles and responsibilities of the Music Director from hiring and firing, to conducting and rehearsing! In at least one of the classes, Mike will be joined by one of the Bay Area’s best bass players. This will be a hands-on class with plenty of opportunities to play. Prerequisites: basic keyboard and harmonic knowledge are required. Saturdays 11 am – 12:30 pm 7/14 – 8/18 (6 weeks) Mike Greensill • $280

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steve blum THINK LIKE AN ARRANGER — SOLO JAZZ PIANO This class for jazz pianists guides students through the process of developing interesting and effective solo jazz piano arrangements. Learn techniques for harmonizing melodies, constructing keyboard bass lines, developing intros and endings, various groove possibilities, reharmonization techniques and more. Prerequisites: piano proficiency and knowledge of jazz harmony. Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/9 – 8/13 (6 weeks) Steve Blum • $280

BLUES PIANO: THE NUTS AND BOLTS This course offers a well-rounded introduction to the nuts and bolts of blues piano: bass lines, common licks, accompaniment patterns for various blues styles and forms, approaches to improvisation, and other essential vocabulary. Materials provided by instructor. Prerequisites: basic keyboard proficiency.

NEO-SOUL HARMONY & IMPROVISATION FOR KEYBOARDISTS

Have you ever wondered how artists like Erykah Badu, Robert Glasper and Moonchild write their music? In this class you will learn how to hear, analyze, improvise and write your very own neo-soul tunes. Over the course of 6 weeks, you’ll take a deep dive into neo-soul/jazz harmony through a series of ear training exercises, harmonic analysis methods, improvisation and chord scale usage techniques and reharmonization & composition strategies, ultimately composing your own neo-soul chord progression or song by the end of the course. Prerequisites: basic keyboard proficiency and knowledge of chord structures (triads and 7th chords). Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks) Marcelino Quiroz • $280

Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) Jennifer Jolly • $280

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GUITAR JAZZ GUITAR 1 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. Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks) Jeff Massanari • $280

JAZZ GUITAR 2 In this fun and fast-paced continuation of the concepts explored in Jazz Guitar 1, 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 1 or equivalent; knowledge of scale and chord theory and some familiarity with jazz repertoire. Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks) Jeff Massanari • $280

jeff massanari SIGHT READING FOR GUITAR A class for intermediate to advanced guitarists of all styles who wish to improve their ability to read standard music notation. Instructor covers:

• Approaches to seeing the fingerboard as individual notes, not patterns.

• Choosing the proper position in which to play a given passage and how to most efficiently change from one position to another.

• Reading and counting syncopated, complex rhythms.

“I loved being at the Jazzschool — seeing other musicians (and aspiring musicians) of all ages, hearing the sounds of jazz wafting through the space.”

• Interpreting and executing phrasing and dynamic markings

• Identifying how and what to practice, making the process interesting and fun. Sight reading materials represent a variety of styles and genres. Wednesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks) Steve Erquiaga • $280

Adult Instrumental Classes

BASS 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 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) Glenn Richman • $280

DRUMS AND PERCUSSION SOLOING OVER OSTINATOS

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).

From Gene Krupa’s solo on “Sing, Sing, Sing,” to Joe Morello’s solo on “Take Five” to Terry Bozzio’s numerous solo drum set performances, drummers have been expected to be able to solo over a fixed ostinato. This concept of improvising freely with some limbs, while other limbs hold down a fixed pattern is baked into the instrument. It is a 4-limb endeavor, no matter what style you play. In this class we will develop numerous approaches to mastering this important aspect of drumming. Prerequisites: functional drumset technique. Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) Alan Hall • $280

Saturdays 10 – 11:30 am 7/14 – 8/18 (6 weeks) Winslow Yerxa • $280

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LATIN PERCUSSION 1 (SALSA, AFRO-CUBAN) 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. Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks) Omar Ledezma • $280

LATIN PERCUSSION 2 (CAJÓN)

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Want to kick your Latin and funk drumming up to a new level? Independence is the key. How should you go about developing more independence in these styles, critical to the contemporary drummer? There are numerous ways to do this; let’s start finding ways that work for you! Prerequisites: functional drumset technique. Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) Alan Hall • $280

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This course is an expansion of Latin Percussion 1 (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 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks) Omar Ledezma • $280

Theory, Improvisation, Composition IMPROVISATION 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! Prerequisites: facility on an instrument and ability to play all major scales from memory. Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 7/12 – 8/16 (6 weeks) Sam Priven • $280

INTERMEDIATE JAZZ IMPROVISATION 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 7/9 – 8/13 (6 weeks) Glenn Richman • $280

MODERN JAZZ IMPROVISATION Ready to take your improvisational toolkit beyond bebop licks, modes, and blues scales and into the sonic worlds opened up by artists like McCoy Tyner, John Coltrane, and Woody Shaw? This course will look into three different approaches for developing melodically compelling ideas for use in a wide variety of harmonic situations. Beginning with the applications of pentatonic scales, the course will progress to the simple technique of combining pairs of major triads (and the six-note scales that result), and finally intervallic pairs, in each case examining their use in major, minor, and sus chords, a variety of dominant chords and ii-V-I progressions, and modal or chromatic contexts. Finally we will explore methods to integrate these new ideas into the student’s existing language in a natural and non-contrived way. Prerequisites: basic knowledge of jazz harmony required. Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) Ian Carey • $280

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NEW MODALITIES IN JAZZ COMPOSITION This course focuses on strategies to expand your approach to jazz composition and improvisation by utilizing techniques from 21st Century classical composition. Topics include the harmonic practices of spectral music, interval-based techniques of the post-war avant-garde, and cyclical, linear, and tempo-based approaches to rhythm. Simple compositional tools based on these practices are defined and implemented in short composition exercises. We also look at how these topics can be reflected in structures used for improvisation.

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COMPOSITION INTRO TO JAZZ COMPOSITION A wide-ranging survey of jazz composition and arranging techniques. Topics covered include: generating, developing and harmonizing melodic ideas, working with a range of typical forms (song forms, blues, modal, etc.), reharmonization techniques, working in various meters, traditional and contemporary arranging techniques for horns and rhythm section, and effective chart preparation. Class time includes listening and analysis of recordings of master composers from various eras, and instructor also demonstrates techniques drawn from his own compositions. Prerequisites: knowledge of jazz harmony and ability to read music.

PART ONE examines approaches to melody and counterpoint using modal techniques from Olivier Messiaen, symmetrical systems from Bela Bartok, and interval-based linear constructions from Henry Threadgill. PART TWO discusses harmony from the point of view of timbral transformation in Gerard Grisey, the symmetrical projections of Edgar Varese, and tri-chord generation techniques from Henry Threadgill. PART THREE explores cyclical rhythmic layering in Steve Coleman, metric modulation in Elliott Carter, and polyrhythm as tempo in Brian Ferneyhough. Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 7/12 – 8/16 (6 weeks) Jason Levis • $280

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PERFORMANCE jazz BEGINNING JAZZ SINGING

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“Great environment for

trying new things out — challenging but always supportive and fun.”

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

The objective of this class is to help the singer create a focused, relaxed, skilled, and unique performance. We’ll work on basic musicianship starting with warm-up exercises, improvisation skills, understanding and singing in different “grooves,” finding new songs that suit us, ascertaining the correct key, understanding the song form, preparing a lead sheet, and practicing with backing tracks (iRealPro). We’ll be joined mid-way 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, and provides a supportive, structured environment for students with a burning desire to sing! Prerequisites: none! Open to all. Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm 7/9 – 8/13 (6 weeks) Amanda Addleman • $320

VOCAL JAZZ PERFORMANCE An entry-level class for the beginning to intermediate vocalist interested in gaining in-class performance experience and a more comprehensive understanding of what it means to sing in the jazz style. Students will explore jazz phrasing and scat-singing as well as various stylistic categories such as swing, Latin, bebop, ballads and the blues. Ample opportunity for solo performance in class. Prerequisites: None! Open to all. Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 7/12 – 8/9 (5 weeks) Cecilia Engelhart • $280

Adult Vocal Classes

NEXT-LEVEL VOCAL JAZZ PERFORMANCE This 4-week class is designed for vocalists who want to develop a deeper connection to their personal style. We'll explore methods for enhancing and expressing individual style, such as creating unique arrangements and fine-tuning lyric interpretation and approaches to improvisation. In this master class setting, each singer will work individually and will be given specific assignments based on what the instructor hears. Students should bring in music that is "in-progress," songs that present a particular challenge, or tunes that are sparking new ideas. The instructor may also suggest repertoire. A professional accompanist will play for the class. Prerequisites: some performance experience. Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/25 – 8/15 (4 weeks) Andrea Wolper • $240

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BEYOND GENRE VOCAL PERFORMANCE This class covers numerous aspects of jazz performance from interpretation and phrasing to improvisation and working with an accompanist. We’ll explore jazz songs performed with R&B styling and ornaments, and R&B songs inflected with a jazz approach. Students should bring one song (from any genre) per class to perform, for a total of four songs over the 4-week class. Going beyond category is the future of the contemporary jazz singer! Prerequisites: none! Open to all.

JAZZ AND CONTEMPORARY STYLES

Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/10 – 31 (4 weeks) Kalil Wilson • $240

Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/9 – 8/13 (6 weeks) Amanda Addleman • $320

Learn proper vocal technique (vocal health, maintenance and developing a practice routine) and apply these approaches to singing in any style from jazz to pop, rock, R&B, blues and beyond. Class topics also include chart writing, stage presence and microphone technique. This class culminates in an end-ofquarter performance. Prerequisites: none! Open to all.

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SCATTING THE BLUES Scat singing — improvising over chord changes — is just one of the ways a vocalist can improvise, but it's often the most intimidating. Fortunately, the blues is a fun and familiar vehicle with an easy-toabsorb harmonic structure that most people can hear. In this 4-week class, we'll demystify scat singing by looking at the basics of blues harmony, swing, trading “4's,” and developing a personal vocabulary of syllables. This is a “voices on” class with plenty of learning-by-singing in a safe, encouraging atmosphere. This is an excellent class if you've wanted to explore scat singing but didn't know where to start, or if you've started and want to get stronger. Prerequisites: none! Open to all. Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 7/25 – 8/15 (4 weeks) Andrea Wolper • $240

INTERPRETATION TECHNIQUES FOR VOCAL JAZZ PERFORMANCE

THE IMPROVISING JAZZ SINGER Singing a standard as written is the first step when learning a tune but to be a jazz performer, a singer must improvise! Improvisation can be everything from creative phrasing to interpreting the lyric in a personal way. In this class, students will be coached on improvising with the lyrics and/or soloing like a horn. This is a fun, encouraging and informative class for students to work on songs of their choice over the 6-week session in preparation for a performance at the end of the term. Prerequisites: none! Open to all.

In this class, students will have an opportunity to delve deep into the lyrical content of a song. Find out how the phrasing of a song enhances the story and how this, in turn, impacts your performance. Students will work on two or three songs and perform one or two at the end of the term in an end-of-quarter performance. Prerequisites: none! Open to all. Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks) Stephanie Crawford • $320

Saturdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm 7/14 – 8/18 (6 weeks) Azure McCall • $320

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pop, soul and r&b SOUL TOWN — CLASSIC RHYTHM AND 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. 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. There will be a professional accompanist in class and a full band added for an end-of-quarter performance. Prerequisites: none! Open to all.

stephanie crawford WORKING WITH AN ACCOMPANIST This class provides a unique opportunity for singers to study with one of the great vocal accompanists in jazz. Learn how to communicate effectively with a pianist/ accompanist about simple arranging techniques and other essentials including count-offs, finding keys, setting up intros and endings, rubato interpretation and more. Students should bring their own repertoire to class. Focus on selections from the Great American Songbook is recommended. Includes end-of-quarter performance. Prerequisites: some singing experience is recommended.

Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) Clif Payne • $320

Saturdays 1:30 – 3 pm 7/14 – 8/18 (6 weeks) Mike Greensill • $320

WORKING WITH A RHYTHM SECTION Without experience, it's almost impossible to learn how to direct a band, count off tunes or create on-the-bandstand arrangements. In this class, students learn the essentials of band-leading and ensemble playing: listening, interaction and collaboration. Please bring 2 or 3 songs to work on during the 4-week session. The instructor will also suggest repertoire. Prerequisites: Some performance experience. Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/12 – 8/9 (5 weeks) Cecilia Engelhart • $280

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THE MUSIC OF BURT BACHARACH In this class, students will explore and sing the classic songs by Burt Bacharach as both soloists and background singers in preparation for an end-of-quarter student performance. Clif will share information on proper vocal technique, stage presence, and interpretation, and help students find the appropriate keys, sheet music and tracks. Participants are also welcome to bring in their favorite Burt Bacharach songs to sing. A professional accompanist will play for the class and a band will be added for the performance. Prerequisites: none! Open to all! The ability to read music is not necessary. Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) Clif Payne • $320

latin SALSA SINGING 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 2 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. Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) Edgardo Cambón • $280

VOCAL TECHNIQUE VOCAL TECHNIQUE Learn a variety of vocal exercises to condition and strengthen your voice. Range, intonation, breath management, balancing vocal registers, body alignment, vowel formation and dynamics are all enhanced through technical exercises. Applicable to all contemporary vocal styles. Prerequisites: none! Open to all! Thursdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 7/12 – 8/9 (5 weeks) Cecilia Engelhart • $280

UNIVERSAL TECHNIQUE FOR VOCALISTS Over this 4-week class, students will learn a simple yet comprehensive set of strategies for developing a connected and free vocal experience. Information on support, range, mix and ornaments will be presented. This method works for singers of all genres interested in developing an accessible and reliable approach, including those with a classical singing background. Prerequisites: none! Open to all! Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 7/10 – 31 (4 weeks) Kalil Wilson • $240

“Maye is very prepared and organized. The musicians she brings in are excellent and wonderful to work with.”

CENTER STAGE — A Mentored Program for Concert Development Work through the process of presenting a full-length, public, professional-level concert. Candidates work with their mentor over the course of three or four months, preparing their concert by choosing songs, working out arrangements, deciding on sequencing, and developing patter and stage presence. Lessons also include making a budget, hiring and rehearsing musicians and developing a marketing plan. Candidates will be most successful if they are advanced students who have some performing experience in classes and workshops or in a professional environment. A repertoire of 15 to 20 memorized songs in various styles is recommended. This is a unique opportunity for singers to design a performance that reflects a personalized artistic vision. Concert dates are available throughout the year.

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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 Various teachers • $850 Contact the Chair of the Vocal Program, Laurie Antonioli, for more information on how to apply for this program: laurie @ cjc.edu or 510.845.5373.

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VOCAL WORKSHOPS LET’S FACE THE MUSIC: SONGS OF IRVING BERLIN with Maye Cavallaro

Part of the American Songbook Composer Workshop Series American songwriter Irving Berlin’s career spans over 60 years. He was the composer of an estimated 1500 songs, including 19 Broadway shows and 18 Hollywood films. Berlin is beloved by singers and instrumentalists alike for his straightforward lyrics and beautiful melodies. His compositions include "Blue Skies," "Puttin’ On the Ritz," "Heatwave," "White Christmas," "Cheek to Cheek," "Be Careful It’s My Heart," "Change Partners," "How Deep Is the Ocean," and "Let’s Face the Music and Dance." 25 of Berlin’s songs reached the top of the charts and were re-recorded by dozens of famous singers and instrumentalists over the years, such as Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, Miles Davis, Chet Baker, Art Tatum. In this workshop students will be provided with 10 leadsheets of Irving Berlin’s compositions. We will learn songs as a group, listen to various recordings and then try out the songs with an accompanist. Both singers and instrumentalists are welcome to expand their repertoire. All levels welcome. 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, July 1, July 8, July 15, Noon – 3 pm $295 advance, $315 day of workshop

susana pineda SINGER AS ACCOMPANIST: USING THE VOICE TO ACCOMPANY INSTRUMENTALISTS with Susana Pineda Do you feel that you don’t have anything to contribute as a singer beyond the lyrics? The days of the singer waiting for the instrumentalists to be done soloing are over! In this hands-on workshop, vocalists will learn tools and techniques for accompanying instrumentalists during solo sections. Using melodic lines, guide tones, bass lines, and textures, singers can be part of the band in a supportive role. Time permitting, students will observe how to use these tools with a looper station and how to use this same concept for arranging your songs. Students should know some basic theory and how to read and write music. Susana Pineda is a jazz singer from Medellín, Colombia and a graduate of the California Jazz Conservatory. She is an innovative musician and songwriter who explores creative ways the voice can be used in a contemporary music setting. In her duo project, Opaluna, with Bay Area guitarist, Luis Salcedo, Susana uses her voice to accompany her bandmate and has since incorporated these same methods in her diverse music projects. Sunday, July 8, 2 – 4 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop

lisa b IMAGINING YOUR FIRST TRIBUTE PROJECT — A Framework for Inspiration with Lisa B Most of us were first inspired to sing by the music of another vocalist or songwriter. This workshop will allow you to tap into such past or present inspiration by starting to shape a tribute project that presents the music of a notable performer or composer/lyricist. Whether you’re drawn to Sarah Vaughan or Adele, Rodgers & Hammerstein or “Hamilton,” through a tribute project you can pay homage, find inspiration, stretch your musical vision and abilities, and create a frame for new work. You don’t have to commit to actually carrying out the project, whether a recital or even a recording — just get your feet wet and play with this concept through this fun workshop. First Lisa B will present some seminal tribute

projects involving vocalists. Then she will help you start to shape a project of your own. We’ll explore your attraction to a particular artist or performer; sketch out aspects of your unique project vision in terms of mood, era, and songs; start to define elements such as instrumentation and arrangements; and use worksheets, provided in the workshop, to outline project tasks and create a budget. Come play within this framework for musical inspiration and growth! Lisa B (Lisa Bernstein) is a jazz singer and poet who released her sixth record, “I Get A Kick: Cole Porter Reimagined” (Jazzed Media), earlier this year to excellent reviews and radio play. She is also an intuitive coach and consultant. Sunday, July 15, Noon – 3 pm $50 advance, $65 day of workshop

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ARRANGING FOR VOCALISTS with Andrea Claburn This workshop is for singers who want to add depth, texture, and individual distinction to their repertoire through the application of basic small ensemble arranging principles. From fresh intros/ endings to applying hip grooves to creative instrumentation and the composition of simple lines/parts for the rhythm section, we will explore ways to reinvent and reinvigorate standard jazz repertoire to express your own unique artistic sensibility. Please bring 2-3 charts in your key that you’d like to work on.

andrea claburn YOU’VE FINISHED RECORDING YOUR JAZZ ALBUM. NOW WHAT? How to Take Your Project from the Recording Studio to the National Jazz Charts with Nick Phillips and Jenny Maybee For full description, see page 48. Sunday, July 29, 2 – 4 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop

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Vocalist/composer/arranger Andrea Claburn was born in Baltimore and raised in the classical tradition, studying both piano and violin before turning to jazz. A conservatory-trained musician, Andrea’s musical depth shapes her exceptional vocal style with a highly instrumental use of her voice that’s riveting to hear. As a composer and arranger, she breathes life into new songs and old and lyricizes a wide range of instrumentals, from classic to modern. A charismatic performer, Andrea Claburn brings the music to life with passion, intelligence, and wit, her style infused with a variety of influences while remaining strongly rooted in the jazz tradition. Saturday, July 21, Noon – 3 pm $50 advance, $65 day of workshop

ellen johnson SINGING FROM THE SOUL — Finding Inspirational Songs For Performance and Well Being with Ellen Johnson & De-Ann Lott When you sing from your soul it brings joy to your spirit and provides a more authentic performance. Recording artists, Ellen Johnson and De-Ann Lott will guide you in finding inspiration using music, lyrics, and improvisation within the styles of jazz, blues, gospel, soul, and contemporary songs. All participants are requested to bring an inspirational song for performance and will be given a list of suggested songs for their own use during the workshop. Ellen Johnson’s devotion to the arts spans more than three decades as a professional recording artist, educator, songwriter, lyricist, author, and publicist. Jazz Journal International described her performances as “superior jazz singing by an artist of the highest quality.” She has performed with many exceptional musicians including Charles McPherson, Louie Bellson, Bobby McFerrin, Sheila Jordan, Don Braden, Roy McCurdy and John Stowell. Johnson wrote the biography "Jazz Child: Portrait of Sheila Jordan" and has published lyrics to both Sonny Rollins and Charles Mingus compositions along with vocal music

de-ann lott instructional products. Johnson has a Master’s degree in Vocal Performance and has been on the voice faculty of numerous universities on the West Coast including the California Jazz Conservatory's Jazzschool along with presenting workshops internationally. www.ellenjohnson.net De-Ann Lott has dedicated her life to lifting people’s spirits and giving them hope not only through her music but as a therapist and social worker. With a powerful voice that has been compared to Tramaine Hawkins she has lent her talents as an in-demand background singer throughout the Bay Area. Besides being a member of the New Generation Singers, Lott has recorded with gospel music greats Daryl Coley, Danniebelle Hall, and Walter Hawkins and the Love Center Choir, as well as having appeared in concert harmonizing behind Patti LaBelle and Earth, Wind & Fire. Her Debut CD "Return To The Center" was produced by Jamie Hawkins (musical director for Mary J. Blige, Lauryn Hill and EnVogue) and featured Weather Report alumnus Alphonso Johnson. The recording gave Lott an opportunity to write original material that offered messages of hope for those in despair. www.deannlottmusic.com Sunday, July 22, 1 – 4 pm $95 advance, $110 day of workshop

edgardo cambón “TOCA Y CANTA” THE BASICS OF HAND TO VOICE COORDINATION

students are also welcome to bring their own instruments.

with Edgardo Cambón

Edgardo Cambón has been the Bandleader of the renowned salsa band “Edgardo & Candela” for 26 years. He’s toured throughout South America, Europe, and Africa since 1986. LP (Latin Percussion Co.) endorser. Performance and recording credits include 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.

This workshop will focus on learning the basic rhythmic patterns associated with a variety of hand percussion instruments typically used by Latin, jazz, rock and blues singers. Students will develop the coordination of playing these instruments while singing through a series of fun group and individual exercises. Everything from a simple “egg shaker” to the more challenging guiro, maracas, shekeré, basic Brazilian tamborim and bells will be explored. The technique of being rhythmically “grounded” while singing is essential if vocalists wish to participate in the band as a percussionist. The instructor will provide instruments for the class and

Sunday, July 22, Noon – 2 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop

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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. 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

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improve as a vocalist and teacher. She created her own vocal technique, ConnectedVoice, which fuses voice development and ear training for the jazz singer. Sunday, August 5, 11 am – 4 pm $115 advance, $130 day of workshop

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on how to successfully sing as a backing vocalist. Even if you are used to being a lead singer, being able to support with harmonies and basic choreography will open up many additional opportunities in your career. We will cover basic harmony, blend, stage presence, easy choreography, and how to support a lead vocalist. Singers will have the opportunity to sing both lead and backing vocals. The workshop will start with a quick placement audition then proceed to work on performance and repertoire. All levels accepted, though past singing experience is preferred. The instructor will provide music and materials.

lilan kane BACKGROUND VOCALS with Lilan Kane Almost every successful band and singer have had amazing background vocalists. Did you know that Sheryl Crow got her start singing background vocals for Michael Jackson? In this workshop, we will split into small groups based on experience and musical tastes to work

Lilan Kane (pronounced LEE - lawn) is an award winning singer-songwriter based in Oakland, CA. She released her album Love, Myself to a sold out crowd at Yoshi’s Jazz Club. Her vintage-tinged soul sound flows through the heartfelt compositions, telling stories of love, loss, and self-discovery while they seamlessly blend R&B, funk, pop, and jazz. The Berklee College of Music alum recently performed in New Orleans at the French Quarter Festival and graced the Yoshi’s stage again, this time with the dynamic Cosa Nostra Strings. They also performed at Undercover Presents: A Tribute to the Miseducation of Lauryn Hill at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco. Other notable performances include the Fillmore Jazz Festival, San Jose Winter Jazz Fest, Great American Music Hall, Sweetwater Music Hall, The Mint LA, the Whisky A Go-Go, among others. She has opened for Hall & Oates, The Doobie Brothers, Chicago, Sharon Jones, Trombone Shorty, and Morgan James. Sunday, August 5, Noon - 3 pm $50 advance, $65 day of workshop

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roberta donnay, daria and paul robinson THE MUSIC OF DAN HICKS — KING OF FOLK/SWING with Daria, Roberta Donnay and Paul Robinson Dan Hicks’ music blends jazz, folk, blues and hot club. His group, Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks toured worldwide. The Hot Licks are dedicated to preserving the original sound and spirit of the group and continue to carry Dan Hicks’ music forward with his particular sound, style and harmonies that have inspired so many others. Learn some of the classic songs written by the man himself while being backed up by guitar accompaniment, background vocals and percussion. This workshop will be taught by Daria, Roberta Donnay and Paul Robinson, who toured with Dan for over 10 years. Learn tunes like "Canned Music," "I Scare Myself," "Milkshakin’ Mama" and others. The Hot Licks will perform and then you’ll get to sing and harmonize! You’ll also learn a bit about the history of the group, view some vintage footage and hear some fun stories from the road. Lyrics will be provided. Come join the fun! Open to all.

STAGE PRESENCE 101 — THE ART AND CRAFT OF LIVE PERFORMANCE with Andrea Claburn You’ve done the hard work, gotten your musical chops together, rehearsed with the band. Now: how do you make your set interesting in between the songs? How do you connect with the audience, create an engaging, well-paced set, and maintain an element of surprise essential to the art form? What sets you apart as a performer and makes your concert a must-see event? This workshop will give you the tools you need to hone your stage presence, create an electrifying set, magnify your own unique style, and express your authentic self in live performance. Please bring charts you’d like to work on in this context. Sunday, August 26, Noon - 3 pm $50 advance, $65 day of workshop

Sunday, August 12 , Noon – 3 pm $60 advance, $75 day of workshop

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.”

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.

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PLACEMENT AND AUDITION REQUIREMENTS SUMMER AND FALL 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.

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.

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

Young Musicians Program

SUMMER YOUTH ENSEMBLES This summer we are offering several jazz ensemble sections for middle school and high school students. These ensembles meet twice a week for 3 weeks, followed by a performance at the end of each 3 week session. The first session begins the week of July 9 and the second session begins the week of July 30. Ensemble sections are available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. While we make every effort to accommodate scheduling requests, specific placements are based on the results of an audition. Tuition â&#x20AC;˘ $280 per 3-week session

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FALL QUARTER PREVIEW

HIGH SCHOOL FUNK ENSEMBLE

Here’s a look ahead at the great courses available for middle and high school students starting this fall. The 10-week Fall Quarter starts September 17, and ensemble placement auditions are planned for the last two weeks of August (see page 35 for audition information). Course schedules and pricing information will be published in our Jazzschool fall catalog and online at cjc.edu.

Joe Bagale

small performance ensembles These DownBeat award–winning ensembles are designed for the advanced-level high school student player who is competent in the bebop language and wishes to explore the post-bop harmonic, melodic, rhythmic and formal innovations of artists such as Coltrane, Shorter, Corea, Hancock and Brecker. Students record at Fantasy Studios and participate in various competitions and festivals.

Section 2 Erik Jekabson

HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ ENSEMBLE Intermediate-to advanced-level ensembles for high school musicians interested in gaining a greater understanding of jazz theory and developing improvisation skills through the study and performance of challenging jazz repertoire.

MIDDLE SCHOOL JAZZ ENSEMBLE

ADVANCED HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ WORKSHOP

Section 1 Michael Zilber

A high-energy ensemble focusing on the classic funk hits of James Brown, Sly and The Family Stone, Earth Wind & Fire, The Meters, Herbie Hancock, Tower of Power and Motown’s Funk Brothers. Vocalists and horns welcome! Students learn music by ear. (Also open to advanced middle school musicians.)

Small groups designed for middle school musicians interested in learning how to play jazz and improvise. These ensembles cover a wide repertoire, from John Coltrane and Sonny Rollins to Eddie Harris and James Brown! Students play new arrangements, focused on stylistic accuracy and developing coherent solos in a friendly, non-competitive environment.

“It’s the only place that I know of that offers such high level jazz ensembles for middle & high school students. Last year, my school music program was not challenging enough for me. I loved being involved!”

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VOCAL COURSES SOLO VOCAL PERFORMANCE FOR TEENS This fun course for teens focuses on solo singing and all the things necessary to have a great performance. Students receive coaching on vocal technique, stage presence and assistance in finding the best song for their level and interests. All genres welcome, from rock to classical, anything goes! Kyra Gordon

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large performance ensembles STUDIO BAND This award-winning ensemble trains advanced high school musicians from throughout the Bay Area. Students develop technique, knowledge of jazz style and an ability to improvise through standard and contemporary big band repertoire. This ensemble records at Fantasy Studios, performs frequently and participates in competitions throughout the U.S. Jazzschool studio bands have played at Yoshi’s and Savanna Jazz, as well as jazz festivals in California, New York, Seattle, Idaho, the Vienne Jazz Festival in France and the Montreux Jazz Festival, Switzerland. Students also participate in clinics and workshops with leading jazz educators. Full school year commitment is required. Instrumentation: 5 saxes, 5 trumpets, 5 trombones, guitar, piano, bass and drums. (Students earn the equivalent of one semester unit of credit per quarter.) Dave Eshelman

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.

BRAZILIAN RHYTHMS FOR THE JAZZ MUSICIAN with Laura Dreyer In this workshop, students explore a variety of Brazilian rhythms, including samba, bossa nova, baião, choro and afoxé, and how to incorporate them into the jazz idiom and beyond. Participants learn the distinguishing characteristics of each rhythm and put them into practice through in-class exercises. Prerequisites: none! Open to all melodic instruments and rhythm section players. Please bring your instrument! Saxophonist Laura Dreyer has headlined the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Festival and the Syracuse Jazz Festival. She has performed with noted musicians such as pianist Dom Salvador, with whom she performed in Rio de Janiero at the Copafest, Antonio Adolfo, Marcos Silva, Dr. Billy Taylor, Walter Bishop Jr., Danny Seraphine’s BadAss Rockin Big Band, Mel Lewis, Robert Palmer, Nnenna Freelon, Lea Delaria, Leny Andrade, Portinho, Helcio Milito and many others. Dreyer is also active as a music educator, having served on the faculties of Hoff-Barthelson Music

laura dreyer School, Jamey Aebersold Jazz Clinics, Cazadero Music and Arts Camp, and Jazz Camp West. Sunday, July 1, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop

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Workshops

LET’S FACE THE MUSIC: SONGS OF IRVING BERLIN with Maye Cavallaro

SINGER AS ACCOMPANIST: USING THE VOICE TO ACCOMPANY INSTRUMENTALISTS

Part of the American Songbook Composer Workshop Series

with Susana Pineda

For full description, see page 26.

Sunday, July 8, 2 – 4 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop

3 Sundays, July 1, 8 & 15, Noon – 3 pm $295 advance, $315 day of workshop

For full description, see page 26.

IMAGINING YOUR FIRST TRIBUTE PROJECT — A Framework for Inspiration with Lisa B For full description, see page 27. Sunday, July 15, Noon – 3 pm $50 advance, $65 day of workshop

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alon nechustan FUSING MIDDLE EASTERN MUSICAL ELEMENTS WITH JAZZ with Alon Nechustan Among the many artists using and fusing world rhythms, Middle Eastern influences have become increasingly widespread as exemplified by the music of Avishai Cohen, Rabih Abou Khalil, Abdullah Ibrahim, Omar Faruk Tekbilek and others. Jazz pioneers from as early as the turn of the century have been influenced by this music and incorporated it into their work. Topics covered include: unique JudeoArab modes, the use of tetrachords as building blocks, unique rhythms and beat patterns, odd meters, Adalusian styles, Klezmer and more. Open to all! A resident of New York City, Alon has performed as a band leader and as an in demand sideman in venues such as Carnegie Hall, Jazz @ Lincoln Center,

Central Park Summer Stage, The Blue Note Jazz Club and the Kennedy Center. In October 2015, the Kennedy Center commissioned a new piece from Alon for the Billy Strayhorn Centennial Celebration, followed by a Far East tour in China and the Philippines, along with Jazz Festivals in Belo Horizonte-Brazil and Israel. In 2017, the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C. commissioned a new program from Alon of Thelonious Monk’s less known compositions. All About Jazz magazine called him “A fantastic pianist-composer with abundant chemistry and boundless eclecticism,” while DownBeat Magazine recognizes “A talent to watch, with a surfeit of ideas, an unbridled spirit and bold, two-fisted sense of Architecture.” Saturday, July 14, 3:15 – 5:15 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop

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BLENDING VENEZUELAN FOLK STYLES WITH AMERICAN JAZZ AND ROOTS MUSIC with Sam Reider and Jorge Glem Grammy-nominated Venezuelan cuatro virtuoso Jorge Glem teams up with American composer and accordionist Sam Reider to create a one-of-kind fusion of folk music. With jaw dropping virtuosity and infectious chemistry, these musicians and friends are breaking down all the boundaries between their two continents, languages, and cultures. Join Jorge and Sam as they explore Joropo and Merengue rhythms, discuss their individual approaches to improvisation, and experiment with ways blending these Venezuelan styles with American roots music. All instrumentalists are welcome and encouraged to bring instruments. San Francisco native Sam Reider is redefining American music on the accordion. He’s been featured at Lincoln Center and on NPR, and performed

alongside musicians around the world, ranging from Jon Batiste and Stay Human to viral YouTube sensation CDZA and T-Pain; from Bluegrass mandolin prodigy Sierra Hull to Venezuelan cuatro virtuoso Jorge Glem. Reider began performing at a young age, attended Columbia University, and performed around the world on behalf of the U. S. State Department. Cuatro player, mandolinist and musical producer, Jorge Glem was the winner of prestigious awards such as El Silbón de Oro 2014 and Siembra Del Cuatro 2015. He has won three Pepsi Music Awards for his album “En el Cerrito,” and he is a three-time Latin Grammy nominee with ensemble C4Trio. Jorge has three musical productions of his own and has participated in over 200, traveling throughout four continents and sharing the stage with worldwide figures such as Paquito D’Rivera, Jordan Rudess, Rubén Blades, Carlos Vives, and Calle 13. Sunday, July 15, 11 am – 1 pm $40 advance, $55 day of workshop

jorge glem and sam reider

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daniel lucca parenti THE PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN with Daniel Lucca Parenti First we learned how to make a sound. Then we learned how to shape our musical ideas. Now let’s learn how to make a living. Professional skills are often overlooked in the process of music education, but are an important component for anyone interested in becoming a working musician. Ask yourself if you were at a store and saw yourself on a shelf, would you buy you? This is often the hardest thing to grasp as an “artist.” In this workshop, we’ll cover a wide range of topics relevant to professional development as a musician including training and development, finding and keeping work, and an overview of music business fundamentals.

Daniel has performed with many jazz legends including Concord Jazz Recording Artists Rosemary Clooney, Michael Brecker, and Lionel Hampton. With Rosemary Clooney, Daniel participated in 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. Daniel teaches String Bass, Fretted and Fretless Electric Bass, Piccolo Bass, and Music Business. Saturday, July 21, Noon – 2 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop

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“TOCA Y CANTA” THE BASICS OF HAND TO VOICE COORDINATION with Edgardo Cambón For full description, see page 29. Sunday, July 22, Noon – 2 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop

ARRANGING FOR VOCALISTS with Andrea Claburn For full description, see page 30. Saturday, July 21, Noon – 3 pm $50 advance, $65 day of workshop

CONNECTEDVOICE — VOCAL TECHNIQUE AND APPLICATION with Sandy Cressman For full description, see page 31. Sunday, August 5, 11 am – 4 pm $115 advance, $130 day of workshop

BACKGROUND VOCALS with Lilan Kane For full description, see page 32. Sunday, August 5, Noon - 3 pm $50 advance, $65 day of workshop

THE MUSIC OF DAN HICKS — KING OF FOLK/SWING with Daria, Roberta Donnay and Paul Robinson

SINGING FROM THE SOUL — Finding Inspirational Songs For Performance and Well Being with Ellen Johnson & De-Ann Lott For full description, see page 29. Sunday, July 22, 1 – 4 pm $95 advance, $110 day of workshop

For full description, see page 33. Sunday, August 12 , Noon – 3 pm $60 advance, $75 day of workshop

STAGE PRESENCE 101 — THE ART AND CRAFT OF LIVE PERFORMANCE with Andrea Claburn For full description, see page 33. Sunday, August 26, Noon - 3 pm $50 advance, $65 day of workshop

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wendy dewitt BOOGIE WOOGIE PIANO with Wendy Dewitt Learn intros, bass lines and licks used by the masters of boogie woogie. This class will use material from Hadda Brooks, Albert Ammons, Meade Lux Lewis and Pete Johnson to learn and increase your boogie woogie skills. Tips on how to strengthen the left hand, nail the rhythms and increase coordination will deepen your enjoyment of this musical form. Emphasis will be placed on developing and building improvisational abilities to have maximum fun playing. Bringing a video recorder (smart phone, GoPro, etc.)

is recommended; at a minimum, please bring an audio recording device. Appropriate for intermediate players and above. Wendy DeWitt, christened a Queen of Boogie Woogie by legendary artist Hadda Brooks, is an international performer whose latest CD is heard on radio around the world. Wendy has performed with Hank Ballard and with Otis Rush; and she represented The Golden Gate Blues Society at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN. Sunday, July 29, 11:30 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop

nick phillips and jenny maybee YOU’VE FINISHED RECORDING YOUR JAZZ ALBUM. NOW WHAT? How to Take Your Project from the Recording Studio to the National Jazz Charts with Nick Phillips and Jenny Maybee Having a professional-sounding, wellrecorded, mixed, mastered, release-ready master of your jazz album is quite an accomplishment. But in many ways, it’s just the beginning and it’s only one element — albeit a very important one — of a successful jazz album release. Just how do you, an independent jazz artist, go from having that finished master in-hand to effectively planning and launching your album release on a national level — and possibly even getting it onto the national jazz charts? We’ll show you how we did it. Perhaps best-known as a jazz record producer — with credits on countless internationally-distributed releases including more than a dozen Grammy-nominated projects — Nick Phillips’ warm-toned, lyrical jazz trumpet playing was put in the spotlight in 2014 with release of his own debut album, “Moment to Moment,” co-led with pianist Cava Menzies. Cracking the top 20 of the Billboard Jazz chart, reaching the top 30 and spending nine consecutive weeks on the JazzWeek chart,

and garnering both a 4-star review and a coveted spot on DownBeat magazine’s “Best Jazz Albums of 2014” list, the album drew laudatory comparisons to the work of jazz trumpet legends Miles Davis (“The Ballads Album Miles Davis Never Recorded” — East Bay Express) and Chet Baker (“... pristine, and moving, trumpet sound... Phillips nods to his predecessor’s [Baker’s] fragility but also imparts a feeling of strength that comes through a sense of restraint.” — DownBeat). Jenny Maybee is a classically-trained jazz pianist and vocalist who approaches music as the art of expressing the human body through song-structures and improvisation. Her compositions are inspired by her studies of the martial and healing arts and the vast sonic landscape of jazz and world music. Her playing reflects her range of exploration, dancing from stunning open space and intricate use of silence to powerful rhythmic intensity. Drawn to the San Francisco Bay Area to complete her law degree at U.C. Berkeley, she has recorded and played in jazz groups including her own trio, the Empty Chamber Ensemble, the Heftpistole Chamber Ensemble, and Noertker’s Moxie. Sunday, July 29, 2 – 4 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop

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Jazzschool Camps and Intensives

START PLANNING YOUR SUMMER! The Jazzschool is proud to offer a range of summer camps and intensives for both adults and young musicians (middle school and high school age). These fun, immersive programs are a great way to jump-start your learning, by working closely with our talented instructors for a week or more. They also serve as the perfect forum for you to meet like-minded musicians from around the Bay Area and beyond. All of our camps and intensives conclude with a concert in the Jazzschool’s Hardymon Hall, 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

High School Jazz Intensive

Girls’ Jazz & Blues Camp

Summer Vocal Intensive

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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 Monday – Friday 9:30 am – 3 pm

Students develop skills in ensemble playing, music reading, improvisation, instrumental technique, rhythm, jazz theory and more, with all students performing each Friday evening in a 6:00 pm concert.

Jazz Ensemble Band

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Funk Ensemble

Visiting Clinicians

Jazz Theory

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New Orleans Brass

Jam Sessions

Private Lessons

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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 Open to all rhythm section instruments and horns

A Five-Day Intensive for Advanced High School Jazz Instrumentalists led by Artistic Director Michael Zilber! July 23 – 27 10 am – 4 pm

Six to eight advanced high school musicians will be 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, with each participant receiving a professional-quality recording of the concert! 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. 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.

GIRLS’ JAZZ & BLUES CAMP Open to all instrumentalists and vocalists entering 6th – 12th grades 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.

July 30 – August 3 Monday – Friday 9:30 am – 3 pm All-Camp Performance, Friday, August 3, 6 pm Jazz Combo • Blues & Soul Group • Latin Ensemble • Pop Vocal Group • Rhythm & Blues Choir • Jazz Big Band • “My Life” Spoken Word Poetry • Songwriting • Theory & Improv • Vocal Skills • Percussion (joins Latin) • One Private Lesson • Lunchtime Open Jam Tuition • $499 • Some financial aid available. For program information: girlscamp@cjc.edu or leave message at 510.758.2200 Registration: cjc.edu/girlsreg or call 510.845.5373

SUMMER VOCAL INTENSIVE Open to intermediate to advanced singers (international students welcome) A Five-Day Intensive Workshop with Theo Bleckmann and Laurie Antonioli

August 6 – 11 10 am – 4:30 pm

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 Contact Laurie@cjc.edu to audition Tuition • $950

(Refund Policy: Until July 1st, $100 of the $950 tuition fee is nonrefundable. No refunds are allowed after July 1st.)

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. Steve Blum (piano) B.M. CSU Long Beach, M.F.A. California Institute of the Arts. Performer, composer, music director and educator. Student of David Roitstein, Alfred Ladzekpo, Joe LaBarbera, Wadada Leo Smith, Larry Koonse, and Charlie Haden. Recorded and/ or performed with Vinny Golia, Tony Clifton, Blockrad, A Giraffe, Keen Inkling, Steve Blum’s Keyboarchestra, Disappear Incompletely, See-Saw Trio, and more.

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 Ian Carey (trumpet, composition) B.F.A., Jazz and Contemporary Music, The New School, New York. Performed with The Nathan Clevenger Group, Satoko Fujii, Anthony Brown’s Asian-American Orchestra, Eddie Bert, Lisa Mezzacappa, Dayna Stephens, and Loren Schoenberg. Recorded with Electric Squeezebox Orchestra, Sam Bevan Group, Bryan Bowman Quintet and Rob Reich’s Circus Bella All-Star Band. Released four albums on Kabocha Records with his group The Ian Carey Quintet+1 featuring his original compositions, including the hourlong suite “Interview Music” (commissioned by San Francisco Friends of Chamber Music). Pasquina Publishing Musical Artists Award winner, 2014. Visiting clinician at Stanford University and Santa Rosa Junior College. www.iancareyjazz.com Danny Caron (guitar) B.A. in English and Music, Oberlin College and Conservatory; graduate of Howard Roberts Program, Guitar Institute of Technology, Los Angeles. Best known for being music director and guitarist for the legendary pianist and vocalist Charles Brown until his death in 2000. He has played and recorded with Van Morrison, Bonnie Raitt, Dr. John, Clifton Chenier, Donald Fagan, Hadda Brooks, Red Callender, and many others. www.dannycaron.com Maye Cavallaro (voice) Advanced degree in Education, UC Santa Barbara; B.A. in English Lit, UC Santa Barbara. Fellow NY Cabaret Symposium; faculty, Blue Bear School of Music; private coaching, 25 years; producer, 8 recordings; bandleader, recording artist; awarded Best of the Year in Jazz by the San Francisco Chronicle; visiting clinician, St. John’s U.; graphic artist, web designer. www.teachingjazz.com

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Jazzschool Faculty Faculty Jazzschool

Andrea Claburn (voice) B.M. 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 Stephanie Crawford (voice) BFA Wayne State University. Subsequent studies with bebop pianist Barry Harris in New York City. She became Professor of Vocal Jazz at the C.I.M. (Centre d’Information Musical and at the I.A.C.P. (Institut d’Art, Cultur et Perception) in Paris where she resided for many years. In 1992 she won the Django D’Or Best Vocal Jazz Award for her recording A Time for Love, and in 2009 the East Bay Express Best Singer of the Year award. www.stephaniecrawfordjazz.com 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

amanda addleman 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 Cecilia Engelhart (voice) Education: San Francisco Conservatory, Mannes College of Music. Has performed/recorded with a wide range of artists including: Rubén 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 and Wayne Wallace. Composer and arranger with “Tanaora,” “Free Dive” and “Trio 3.” Classical performance includes SF Symphony Chorus,“Conjunto Nuevo Mundo” early music ensemble. Steve Erquiaga (guitar) National and international recording and performing artist; 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.

Jazzschool Faculty

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.

kasey knudsen 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 Jean Fineberg (saxophone, flute) M.Ed. in Secondary Education, B.S. in Science; B.A. in Arts & Sciences, Pennsylvania State U. Founder, leader of Deuce and Saxophunk; Assistant Director, composer, arranger, Montclair Women’s Big Band; toured and recorded with Melba Liston, David Bowie, Laura Nyro, Chic, Sister Sledge; consultant, San Francisco Arts Commission; NEA Jazz Fellow; recipient, ASCAP music composition awards, Meet The Composer grants; featured on Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz on NPR.

Kyra Gordon (voice) Vocalist/B.Mus. in Jazz Vocal Performance, California Jazz Conservatory. Spent a year performing in Paris, France, at Les Carveau Des Oubliettes and The One Way. Performed with Martha High, Boney Fields, Lucky Peterson, Kenny Neal, and Vernon Bush with Taj Mahal. Soundtrack vocals for feature films “Owned” and “Bert.” Vocalist/keyboards with improvised hip-hop collective The Freeze, performing the Bay Area’s hit show “Mortified.” Mike Greensill (piano) Graduated from Leeds College of Music (England). Long-time musical director for acclaimed vocalist Wesla Whitfield. Resident pianist for Public Radio’s “West Coast Live.” Worked as an accompanist with Rita Moreno, Margaret Whiting, Madeline Eastman, Ann Hampton Callaway and many others. Charlie Gurke (saxophone, composition) M.M. in Jazz Studies, University of Oregon. B.M., Cal State East Bay. On faculty at Laney College and the Community Music Center of San Francisco. Currently performs and records with the Electric Squeezebox Orchestra, Edgardo Cambón, Carne Cruda, the Gurkestra, and more. Past performance and recording credits include Omar Sosa, Aphrodesia, the Pacific Mambo Orchestra, Carne Cruda, Fito Reinoso, and others. Music director and composer in residence, We Players theater company. Alan Hall (drums) Advisor, Drum Program. Former assistant professor at Berklee College of Music; adjunct faculty at UC Berkeley; clinician; author; performed with Ernie Watts, Paul McCandless, Eddie Harris, Bruce Wilamson, Art Lande, Tom Coster, Kit Walker, Rebecca Parris, Kai Eckhardt, Stuart Hamm; artist endorsement with Zildjian Cymbals, Vic Firth Sticks, Aquarian Accessories. www.jazzdrumming.com.

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Jazzschool Faculty

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. Peter Horvath (piano) M.A., Berklee College of Music; Bèla Bartôk Conservatory of Music, Budapest, Hungary; Vienna Conservatory of Music. Performed, toured, recorded with Victor Bailey Group, Bobby Hutcherson, Joe Henderson, Lalah Hathaway, Oakland Symphony, Bob Sheppard, Bennie Maupin, Richie Cole, Ray Obiedo, Lenny White, Randy Brecker, Marcus Miller, Bob Mintzer, Pee Wee Ellis, Arturo Sandoval, arranged and recorded for Aretha Franklin. www.peterhorvath.com Erik Jekabson (trumpet) M.A. in Composition, SF Conservatory of Music; B.M. 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 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 Kasey Knudsen (saxophone) B.A. Berklee, faculty member at Sonoma State U., Stanford Jazz Workshop, Lafayette Summer Music Jazz Workshop. Performs with her own sextet, The Holly Martins, The Knudsen-Arkin-Coleman Trio, has toured the world with Tune-Yards and can be seen performing with such bay area luminaries as Ben Goldberg, Fred Frith, Graham Connah, Adam Shulman, Ian Carey and more. www.kaseyknudsen.com Omar Ledezma Jr. (percussion, voice) Diploma, Performance, Berklee College of Music 2003. B.S., Law School, Santa Maria University, Caracas, Venezuela 1995. Active local performer, teacher, GRAMMY-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

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Frank Martin (piano, keyboards) Music Director for Narada Michael Walden, Patti Austin, Angela Bofill; Carnegie Hall appearances with Sting, James Taylor, Elton John; Record producer/arranger for Al Jarreau, Turtle Island String Quartet, Joey DeFrancesco, Mimi Fox, Mary Jenson, Molly Holm, Deuce, Tuck & Patti, Karen Blixt; performed/recorded with John McLaughlin, Buddy Montgomery, Joe Farrell, Dizzy Gillespie, Larry Coryell, Herbie Hancock, Stanley Jordan, Stevie Wonder, Airto, Dori Caymmi, Dianne Reeves, Patrice Rushen, Trilok Gurtu, Richard Bona; Faculty, UC Berkeley Jazz Ensembles. www.frankmartinproductions.com 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. 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.

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 Sam Priven (saxophone) B.M. from the University of Miami, Frost School of Music. Student of Martin Bejerano, Jamie Oehlers, Ben Goldberg, Dann Zinn, John Daversa and Mark Small. Performed or recorded in over ten countries at festivals such as the Montreux, North Sea, Umbria and Monterey Jazz Festivals. Performed with notable musicians such as Bruce Hornsby, Barry Manilow, Danilo Perez, Chris Potter, and Brian Lynch. As an educator, Sam co-taught a class at Stanford called coming back to your senses.

Jazzschool Faculty

Marcelino Quiroz (piano) B.M. Film Scoring (’04), Berklee College of Music (piano principal), studied jazz piano performance with Joanne Brackeen; MRQ Productions, principal film composer/audio editor; Professional Musician, performing on piano, synth and Hammond B-3 regularly in the SF Bay Area in a variety of genres, including: jazz, funk, neo-soul, R&B, reggae and more; Private Piano Instructor/Certified K-6 Educator, 14 years experience teaching music theory to groups and individuals, ranging from beginner children to advanced-level adults; Musical Director/Bandleader, Mango Kingz (island reggae) and The Mars Express (neo-soul/cosmic gospel). 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 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. 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

michael zilber 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. Kalil Wilson (voice) Degree in Vocal Performance and Ethnomusicology from UCLA. Has performed with Herbie Hancock, Carlos Santana, Kenny Burrell, the Buena Vista Social Club, Esperanza Spaulding, Renée Fleming, the L.A. Opera, L.A. Philharmonic, and the Oakland East Bay Symphony. Debut CD: “Easy To Love” Andrea Wolper (voice)  Brooklyn-based singer and songwriter Andrea Wolper performs nationally and internationally. Credits as leader/co-leader include Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola at Jazz at Lincoln Center, the New York Blue Note, New York JVC Jazz Festival, Jazz on the Plazz, Jazzfest Kassel, Edgefest and more. Her CD “Parallel Lives” (Jazzed Media) was on several best-of-year lists, and “TranceFormation in Concert” (New Artists Records) was a DownBeat Critics Polls Best Vocal CD. www.andreawolper.com Winslow Yerxa (harmonica)  Author of Harmonica for Dummies, advice columnist at Bluesharmonica.com, and president of the Society for the Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica. Over 30 years experience in a wide variety of styles. Performs with SF Harmonica Ensemble and Tuula Tossavainen. www.winslowyerxa.com Michael Zilber (saxophone) Ph.D. in Composition, NYU; M.M. in Composition, Tufts U.; B.M. 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

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 Rob Ewing Director, Jazzschool

Laurie Antonioli Chair, CJC Vocal Program Director, Jazzschool Vocal Program Erik Jekabson Director, Jazzschool Young Musicians Program

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Bill Aron Business Manager

Max Hodes Operations Director

Karen Shepherd Director of Financial Aid

Michael Golds, Sam Priven, Alex Shapiro-Romano, Tom Weeks Operations Staff

Jesse Rimler Registrar and Custodian of Records

Tatyana Dimitrova-Pelov House Manager

Zach Mondlick Assistant to the Dean

Lee Brenkman Sound Technician

Elizabeth Williams Director of Philanthropy

Robert Soper Piano Technician

Mary Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Orazi Philanthropy Associate Concert Booking Manager

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Chris Hardy Photographer

Sheryl Lynn Thomas Digital Marketing Manager Julie Birch Data Manager Systems Administrator Kim Nucci IT Systems Administrator Technical Projects Director

Instructions and Application To enroll in the Jazzschool Summer Quarter, please read these important instructions! For courses that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t require an audition or consultation, sign up online at cjc.edu or complete the application on page 63 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 studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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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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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