Jazzschool Community Music School Winter 2016 Course Catalog by Sheryl Lynn Thomas

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“I am fully committed to the California Jazz Conservatory’s aspiration to become the top jazz program on the West Coast. With your support, the CJC can achieve that vision.”

Play a Part Support the California Jazz Conservatory!

— Mike Zilber, CJC Faculty

In the past year, CJC has achieved three important goals to help ensure longterm sustainabilty:

The CJC can now proudly claim to be the only independent accredited music conservatory in the country devoted solely to the study and performance of jazz and related styles of music! You have played a big part in this achievement!

• Gained eligibility for US Govt.–sponsored student financial aid • Obtained US Govt. approval to accept international students • Acquired a second campus, due to open in Fall 2016! For over 18 years, the California Jazz Conservatory has played an invaluable role in the Bay Area arts community. And it is with your ongoing support that we have been able to uphold our primary objective: developing the next generation of jazz artists and audiences who will go on to promote the jazz art form long into the future.

Please make your tax-deductible financial contribution to the CJC: ONLINE:

cjc.edu/PAP

BY MAIL: 2087 Addison St.

Berkeley CA 94704

For more information, contact: Mary D’Orazi, Development Associate mary@cjc.edu (510) 845-5373 ext. 19

Table of Contents INTRODUCTION Overview Faculty Credits Support Jazzschool Community Music School California Jazz Conservatory Degree Program Introductions & Calendar

YOUNG MUSICIANS PROGRAM 2 4 6 8 10 12

ADULT PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLES Jazz Latin Brazilian, World Blues, Pop

1 4 1 7 18 19

ADULT INSTRUMENTAL COURSES Piano & Keyboards Guitar Saxophone Harmonica Bass Drums & Percussion Faculty Profile: Seward McCain

20 22 24 24 24 25 27

THEORY, IMPROVISATION & COMPOSITION Theory & Improvisation Composition Women's Jazz & Blues Camp

43 44 44 46 47

WORKSHOPS Bass Composition Drums Guitar Health Music Business Strings Piano Theory & Improv

48 48 48 50 51 52 53 54 54

CONCERTS Winter Concert Series

FACULTY Jazzschool CMS Faculty

GIFTS, GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS 28 28 29

Individual Gifts Foundations & Corporate Gifts Scholarships & Gifts In-Kind

70 74 75

BOARD, STAFF & ENROLLMENT

ADULT VOCAL COURSES Introduction & Calendar Performance Technique & Musicianship Composition Young Singers Vocal Mentor Program Vocal Workshops Faculty Profile: Faith Winthrop Summer Camps & Intensives

Introduction & Calendar General Information Placement & Auditions Instrumental Ensembles Vocal Courses

30 31 35 35 35 36 37 40 42

Jazzschool Trustees & Staff Instructions & Application

76 78

WINTER 2016 CATALOG PRODUCTION Design

Poulson Gluck Design

Writing & editing

Rob Ewing, Laurie Antonioli

Photography

Hali McGrath, Grason Littles, Robin Kempster, Scott Chernis and others

Photo research

Sheryl Lynn Thomas

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Robin Kempster, photo Hugh Njemanze

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

Overview The California Jazz Conservatory is an innovative nonprofit organization dedicated to the study and performance of jazz — America’s indigenous art form — and related styles of music from around the world. Founded in 1997, the institution has recently been granted accreditation by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), making it the only accredited, stand-alone conservatory devoted to jazz studies in the United States. The school is located in the heart of the vibrant Downtown Berkeley Arts District, home to Berkeley Rep, the Freight & Salvage and many other arts organizations. Hailed as one of the nation’s most comprehensive schools of jazz and related styles of music, the CJC offers instrumentalists and vocalists of all ages and skill levels a broad spectrum of performance ensembles, lectures, workshops and private instruction. Courses are designed for the professional musician, the serious student and the jazz aficionado seeking personal enrichment. A multifaceted institution, the CJC comprises several key components:

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CALIFORNIA JAZZ CONSERVATORY The California Jazz Conservatory is a music school offering the aspiring professional a comprehensive 4-year degree program culminating in the Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies. The CJC provides a challenging curriculum of performance, jazz theory and improvisation, ear training, composition, arranging, transcription and analysis, and music history courses, taught by professional artists and educators. Coursework also includes music business, music technology and financial planning, thoroughly preparing students for a fulfilling career in the performing arts.

JAZZSCHOOL COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL (JCMS) The JCMS provides music education and performance opportunities for people of all ages and levels of ability. Consisting of the JCMS Adult Music Program and the JCMS Young Musicians Program, the JCMS operates year-round on a quarterly basis and offers over 100 ensembles, courses and workshops to build all aspects of musicianship. Students are routinely featured in concert performances, open to the public. With a formidable faculty of renowned musicians and educators, the JCMS is a cornerstone of the Bay Area’s thriving music scene.

JCMS ADULT MUSIC PROGRAM The Jazzschool Adult Music Program offers life-enriching opportunities to learn about and play jazz and related styles of music from throughout the world. Courses are available for both instrumentalists and vocalists, and everyone from young adult to senior citizen is welcome. Instruction and performances occur primarily in late afternoons, evenings and on weekends, making the program easily accessible to the working professional.

JCMS YOUNG MUSICIANS PROGRAM The Jazzschool Young Musicians Program offers middle and high school students of all skill levels a wide variety of combos, big bands and vocal performance courses throughout the entire year, as well as camps during the summer. Select ensembles participate in national competitions, and Jazzschool bands have routinely taken top awards from DownBeat, the Monterey Next Generation Jazz Festival and others.

WORKSHOPS Visiting artists and Jazzschool faculty lead fascinating and practical workshops, typically a single session of two or three hours in length and held on Saturdays and Sundays. Content may focus on any specific aspect of jazz theory or performance, such as playing in odd time signatures or the art of vocal improvisation. Past workshops have been taught by prominent musicians from Bobby McFerrin to Dave Liebman, Janis Siegel, Peter Erskine, Sheila Jordan, Nguyên Lê and others.

CONCERTS The CJC facility includes an intimate venue with seating capacity of 100. Throughout the year, faculty and students perform for the public, providing a realworld incubator for developing new concepts and gaining audience exposure in the competitive Bay Area environment. High-profile artists have performed at the school, including Terence Blanchard, Art Lande, Kim Nalley, Taylor Eigsti, Sachal Vasandani and many more.

JAZZCAFFÈ Located within the CJC facility, the Jazzcaffè serves up delectable fare for students and visitors to enjoy a convenient bite to eat. A changing menu features house-made soups, salads and sandwiches, as well as beer, wine, espresso and desserts. Drop by for a great meal to match the great music!

TRANSPORTATION CJC BOOKSTORE The CJC’s in-house retail store is a treasure trove of jazz-related reading and listening materials. It provides students, teachers and the public with convenient access to extraordinary books, recordings, videos and accessories.

The CJC is easily accessible by car and public transportation. The downtown Berkeley BART station and AC Transit bus stops are within a block. There is a public parking garage just a few steps away on Addison, in addition to metered street parking throughout the neighborhood.

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JCMS Faculty A distinguished faculty of renowned musicians and music educators leads all instruction, imparting practical knowledge and skills gained in the studio and on the bandstand. Our teachers have performed and recorded with an exceptional array of jazz, blues, R&B, pop and world music legends including those listed here and many others.

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Support Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), the California Jazz Conservatory is a unique nonprofit institution, bringing immense joy to young people and adults of all musical interests and skill levels. The CJC has served thousands of Bay Area music students, from the hobbyist to the aspiring professional, and is a creative environment where there’s something for everyone.

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• Large and small ensembles in our Young Musicians Program are routinely recognized by DownBeat magazine and the Monterey Next Generation Jazz Festival. National competitions provide gifted students with the opportunity to become jazz masters of the future.

• Many of the musicians in our adult ensembles have full-time occupations and hectic family lives. Jazzschool Community Music School courses provide convenient touchpoints with the music that’s close to their heart. Students frequently remind us how important the school is to them, providing enrichment and a sense of purpose.

• Workshops, led by visiting artists and CJC faculty, allow for intensive, short-term focus on specific aspects of music theory and performance. Only the CJC offers a year-round schedule and such an array of learning options.

• The Conservatory’s four-year degree program is designed to train the aspiring professional jazz musician. The CJC proudly graduated its first class with the Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies in 2012. We are working steadily to build our reputation as one of the country’s top music schools.

• With seating for 100, the CJC contains an intimate concert venue where you can hear high-caliber performances from guest artists, faculty and students at affordable prices.

With the help of people like you, we keep all our fees and prices affordable so we can serve the widest variety of students from all backgrounds. The CJC is the organization most clearly dedicated to the preservation and growth of jazz — America’s indigenous art form and a major influence on music around the world. To make a tax-deductible gift to the CJC, please visit cjc.edu and click on the “Support” tab. Or, contact Susan Muscarella at susan @ cjc.edu and 510.845.5373. You can also help the CJC by renting the venue for your private event! To learn more, contact Erika Oba at events @ cjc.edu and 510-845-5373.

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Jazzschool Community Music School The Jazzschool Community Music School (JCMS) is dedicated to the study and performance of jazz and related styles of music from around the world. There are dozens of exciting and fun options for both instrumentalists and vocalists of all ages and skill levels. The JCMS operates year-round on a quarterly basis, normally 10 weeks during the fall and winter, 9 weeks in the spring and 7 weeks in the summer. Performance Ensembles JCMS performance ensembles delve into a wide range of styles including jazz (standards, hard-bop, post-bop, fusion), Latin jazz, Brazilian, blues, R&B, funk, pop and Balkan (eastern European). Ensembles are available for instrumentalists and vocalists at the beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. Groups range in size from the trio to the big band. A placement audition is required.

Instrumental Courses JCMS instrumental courses provide study of a specific instrument in a group setting. Courses are available for saxophone, harmonica, piano/keyboard, guitar, bass and drums/percussion. Instruction is available for beginners (covering basic technique and instrumental skills) and also for more advanced players (focused on jazz style, harmony, improvisation and more). Theory, Improvisation and Composition The JCMS offers many courses in areas including theory, improvisation, ear training, composition and arranging, music production, music business and more. Vocal Courses JCMS vocal courses provide an opportunity for singers at all levels to improve style and technique in a group setting. Performance courses are offered in jazz, Latin, blues, R&B and pop genres. Complete beginners, singers returning to music, and more advanced vocalists can all find courses appropriate for their interests.

Jazzschool Young Musicians Program The JYMP offers a range of courses for middle and high school students. JYMP ensembles are available for beginning, intermediate and advanced instrumentalists. The program includes small groups focused on improvisation and big bands that delve into style and repertoire. Vocal performances courses are also available. JYMP ensembles have repeatedly taken DownBeat student music awards and been honored at prestigious jazz festivals in the US and abroad. A placement audition is required. Workshops JCMS workshops provide intensive instruction in a single two- or three-hour session. Led by visiting artists and JCMS faculty, workshops typically focus on a specific aspect of jazz, such as music transcription techniques or the art of vocal accompaniment. Prominent musicians including Richie Beirach, Gretchen Parlato, Taylor Eigsti, Mike Clark and others have taught past workshops.

Faculty A distinguished faculty of professional musicians and educators leads JCMS courses and workshops. Our educators have played with some of the music worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest names, including Sting, Pat Metheny, Joe Henderson, Ray Charles, Dave Liebman, Carlos Santana, McCoy Tyner, Pete Escovedo, Diana Krall, Eddie Palmieri, Herbie Hancock, Branford Marsalis, Joey DeFrancesco, Bobby Hutcherson, John Mayer, Stevie Wonder and countless others. Enrollment JCMS class size is limited and many courses are available on a first-come- first-served basis. 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 79.

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CJC Degree Program

GET A 100% JAZZ-RELEVANT EDUCATION AT THE CALIFORNIA JAZZ CONSERVATORY JAZZ AND RELATED STYLES OF MUSIC The CJC offers a jazz-centered curriculum, encompassing jazz and related styles of music from throughout the world, taught by a faculty of specialists.

• Afro-Caribbean • South American • North & South Indian

• American Roots • Western & Eastern European • R&B, Funk and Fusion

CORE MUSIC COURSES For instrumentalists and vocalists, the Bachelor of Music Degree in Jazz Studies at the CJC offers a full course of study pairing a challenging and effective core music curriculum with a career-relevant selection of general studies courses. LEADING JAZZ FACULTY Our innovative curriculum provides today’s aspiring jazz professional with a comprehensive music education and performance program — one that is specifically created to develop each individual’s potential to its fullest and prepare them for a successful career in music.

GENERAL STUDIES General Studies at the California Jazz Conservatory are integral to the development of the professional jazz musician. The CJC General Studies curriculum promotes broad- based cultural literacy and critical thinking, as well as communications and business skills. BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

• Perform at Yoshi’s, The Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse, The Sound Room and other prominent venues

• Record at the acclaimed Fantasy Studios

• Work with world-renowned resident and visiting artists

• Access to important networking opportunities

Introduction & Calendar Message from the President Dear JCMS Students, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the Jazzschool Winter 2016 quarter! Along with the myriad of interesting Jazzschool courses and workshops scheduled this term, the California Jazz Conservatory (CJC) offers a 4-year Bachelor of Music degree program in Jazz Studies for those of you who are aspiring professionals seeking to complete a music degree, or just wishing to expand your musical horizons on a part-time basis. The CJC is now the only independent, accredited music conservatory devoted to the study and performance of jazz and related styles of music in the country. If you’re interested in knowing more about the Jazz Studies degree program, please visit our website at cjc. edu or email me at susan @ cjc. edu for more information. The CJC accepts students on either a full- or part-time basis in both fall and spring semesters. Applications are available online. Here’s wishing you all a wonderful winter quarter! Yours in jazz,

Susan Muscarella President and Dean of Instruction, California Jazz Conservatory

WINTER 2016 CALENDAR Jazzschool Community Music School Winter Quarter January 11 – March 21 (10 weeks) Winter Ensemble Placement Auditions: Ongoing! To apply: cjc.edu/ensemble School Closure: January 18, MLK Jr. Day Winter Performance Series: March 22

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Hello and welcome! It is my pleasure to present dozens of fun and engaging courses and workshops offered at the Jazzschool Community Music School this Winter quarter. Jazz ensembles range from the Beginning Jazz Ensemble (for musicians with some instrumental facility and knowledge of jazz harmony, but minimal ensemble experience) through intermediate and advanced-level groups, including Jazz Standards for Gigs, Hard Bop, Post Bop, the music of specific composers, including Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock, Music of the Masters, the McCain Jazz Ensembles, the Big Band, multiple Piano Trio and Guitar Trio sections and a Free Jazz Ensemble. Branching into other styles, we also offer blues, salsa, Balkan, African and pop ensembles. All ensembles are placed by audition. Our sequence of piano courses is one of the most comprehensive anywhere and ranges from Piano I for total beginners, through multiple levels of jazz piano. The guitar department is also extensive offering Beginning Guitar, Music Theory for Guitarists, blues and jazz at multiple levels and Brazilian fingerstyle guitar. We offer three levels of bass courses for electric and upright bass. Drum and percussion courses include Beginning Drum Set and several specialized courses like Improve Your Groove, Jazz Drumming, Afro-Venezuelan and Latin Percussion. Theory, improvisation and composition courses are also offered for all instruments. Learn more about our many vocal courses on page 30 and young musicians courses on page 43. Many one-day and short-term workshops are also offered, with amazing visiting artists including Victoria Theodore, Ben Goldberg, Michael Blake (with Frank Kimbrough, Ben Allison and Rudy Royston), Rez Abbasi (with Bill Ware, Stephan Crump and Eric McPherson) and many, many more! I’m proud of what we’re able to offer to the Bay Area music community as we approach 19 years in operation in Berkeley! I hope you will consider participating in one or more of our courses and workshops this Winter, and I encourage you to contact me or any of our staff members with any questions you may have about the programs offered this term.

Rob Ewing Director, Jazzschool Community Music School rob @ cjc.edu

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Adult Performance Ensembles The Jazzschool Community Music School (JCMS) offers numerous performance ensembles for beginning, intermediate and advanced instrumentalists and vocalists. Students are placed in ensembles by audition and requirements may include the following: playing selected scales; playing and/or improvising over a piece of your choice; improvising over a 12-bar blues or other pieces provided at the audition; and sight-reading. Drummers are asked to play various grooves and solo; bassists are asked to play bass lines. For more information please contact JCMS Director Rob Ewing at rob@cjc.edu or 510.845.5373 x1 4. You can schedule an audition online at cjc.edu/ensemble.

Glenn Richman's Jazz Standards class is a great way to combine real jazz tunes and combo performance. His attention to detail and the great educator in him allows all performers to blend and make fantastic music! — Rafael Rodriguez

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All Adult Performance Ensembles are featured in the end-of-term Student Performance Series in Hardymon Hall at the California Jazz Conservatory! Performances will take place March 22 – 31.

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. Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 1/1 4 – 3/1 7 (10 weeks) Rob Ewing • $395

JAZZ STANDARDS FOR GIGS Develop the skills and repertoire needed for typical jazz gigs through the study and performance of common jazz styles including swing, bossa, jazz waltz and ballads. Instructor covers repertoire, essential arranging concepts (intros, endings, etc.), relevant jazz harmony and tips for soloing. Prerequisites: knowledge of basic jazz theory and ability to keep time and read music. Some previous ensemble experience. Section I: Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 1/1 4 – 3/1 7 (10 weeks) Section II: Saturdays 10 – 11:30 am Section III: Saturdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm Section IV: Saturdays 1:30 – 3 pm 1/16 – 3/19 (10 weeks) Glenn Richman • $395

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 1/1 4 – 3/1 7 (10 weeks) Dave Le Febvre • $395

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 I: Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 1/1 1 – 3/21 (10 weeks) (no class 1/18) Section II: Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 1/1 4 – 3/1 7 (10 weeks) Glenn Richman • $395

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 1/1 3 – 3/16 (10 weeks) Steve Erquiaga • $395

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 1/1 3 – 3/16 (10 weeks) Steve Erquiaga • $395

WES MONTGOMERY ENSEMBLE

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Soulful and sophisticated, the music of Wes Montgomery is explored in this intermediate to advanced level ensemble. Repertoire includes “West Coast Blues,” “4 on 6,” “Full House,” “S.O.S” and more. Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm 1/1 1 – 3/21 (10 weeks) (no class 1/18) Mimi Fox • $395

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Adult Performance Ensembles

FREE JAZZ ENSEMBLE

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The Free Jazz Ensemble is designed for improvising musicians interested in stretching the boundaries of harmony, time and form. Each quarter the ensemble will focus on the music of a particular master musician. This winter we will focus on the later music of John Coltrane, roughly spanning music from the classic A Love Supreme album through the end of his life. Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 1/1 4 – 3/1 7 (10 weeks) Jason Levis • $395

McCAIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE I Work on improvising over chord changes, playing with good time and other skills needed to perform with others. Emphasis on standard mainstream styles: blues, standards, swing, bebop, ballads and bossa novas. Tuesdays 4:30 – 6 pm 1/1 2 – 3/15 (10 weeks) Seward McCain • $395

McCAIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE II Slightly faster tempos and more involved tunes! Unusual keys, uncommon tune structures and more complex melodies are presented along with standard repertoire. Music of Miles Davis, Jobim, Art Blakey, Cal Tjader and many 60s Blue Note–era artists. Original compositions encouraged. Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 1/1 2 – 3/15 (10 weeks) Seward McCain • $395

HERBIE HANCOCK ENSEMBLE

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Explore the diverse and stylistically wide-ranging repertoire of jazz master Herbie Hancock. Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 1/1 3 – 3/16 (10 weeks) Frank Martin • $395

I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was my first time playing with a bassist and drummer and it was a wonderful learning experience for me. — Anonymous

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Adult Performance Ensembles

PIANO TRIO Develop performance skills in the piano, bass and drums trio format. Open to four pianists and one drummer with accompaniment provided by a professional upright bassist. Section I: Mondays 5 – 6:30 pm Section II: Mondays 6:45 – 8:15 pm Section III: Mondays 8:30 – 10 pm 1/1 1 – 3/21 (10 weeks) (no class 1/18) Peter Horvath • $425 Section IV: Fridays 1:30 – 3 pm Section V: Fridays 3:15 – 4:45 pm 1/15 – 3/18 (10 weeks) Debbie Poryes • $425

Debbie Poryes is such a

gifted player and teacher. Her passion is contagious. — Anonymous

LATIN SALSA ENSEMBLE I Rehearse and perform classic salsa repertoire including the music of Tito Puente, Cal Tjader, Eddie Palmieri and others. Prerequisites: familiarity with and ability to play standard Afro-Caribbean grooves as applied to your instrument. Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 1/1 2 – 3/1 5 (10 weeks) David Belove • $395

SALSA ENSEMBLE II Rehearse and perform more advanced salsa repertoire. Vocalists interested in participating should sign up for Salsa Singing (see p. 34). The two courses work together throughout the term developing a full set of high energy dance music for performance. Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 1/1 2 – 3/15 (10 weeks) David Belove • $395

GUITAR TRIO Focus on group interaction and dynamics, soloing, comping for bass solos, trading with a drummer, building repertoire and more in the guitar, bass and drums trio format. Open to five guitarists, one bassist and one drummer.

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Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 1/1 1 – 3/21 (10 weeks) (no class 1/18) Mimi Fox • $395

BIG BAND 19-piece ensemble covering classic and contemporary repertoire for big band. Original compositions by ensemble members are also workshopped and performed. Full 3-quarter commitment required (fall, winter, spring). Thursdays 8:15 – 10:15 pm 1/1 4 – 3/1 7 (10 weeks) Dave Le Febvre • $285

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Adult Performance Ensembles

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BALKAN AND ROMANI (GYPSY) ENSEMBLE

Study and perform the classic and contemporary Brazilian jazz repertoire of Ivan Lins, Dori Caymmi, Toninho Horta, Antonio Carlos Jobim and instructor Marcos Silva. Vocalists welcome! Audition with Marcos Silva is required. Section I: Tuesdays 6:15 – 7:45 pm Section II: Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 1/1 2 – 3/15 (10 weeks) Section III: Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm Section IV: Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 1/1 3 – 3/16 (10 weeks) Section V: Thursdays 1 – 2:30 pm 1/1 4 – 3/1 7 (10 weeks) Section VI: Fridays 12 – 1:30 pm 1/15 – 3/18 (10 weeks)

Explore Balkan and Romani music traditions popularized by Bulgaria’s Ivo Papasov, Turkey’s Burhan Öçal and Serbia’s Boban Markovi´ c and Goran Bregovi´ c. All instruments welcome. Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 1/1 4 – 3/1 7 (10 weeks) Rumen Shopov • $395

This first encounter with Gypsy music has been a great discovery for me. Thank you!!! — Nannick Bonnel

Marcos Silva • $395

WORLD GROOVE ENSEMBLE: AFRICAN

You have a chance to study and hang a bit with some of the best musicians around. In addition, you get to do it in combo classes — and if you want to play jazz in a group, that's the way to learn how. — RPJ

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The African Ensemble is one of three consecutive courses comprising the World Groove Ensemble; students may enroll in any one or all three. This class features deep, uplifting grooves from various regions and cultures. Repertoire may include Afrobeat, highlife, juju, South African township/mirabi, Malian, Ethiopian, Senegalese, Congolese or other styles. The class offers a joyful opportunity to discover or deepen your musical and spiritual connection to African music. Open to vocals, drums, percussion, bass, guitar, piano and/or B-3, electric keyboards, brass and reeds, pennywhistle, and African instruments consistent with the styles. Prerequisites: intermediate instrumental and/or vocal proficiency; ability to read charts and notation. . Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 1/1 4 – 3/1 7 (10 weeks) Jennifer Jolly • $395

Adult Performance Ensembles

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BLUES AND GROOVE ENSEMBLE

PARTY DANCE BAND

Learn to play the blues and blues-related styles. Emphasis on the groove as found on recordings of Charlie Christian, T-Bone Walker, Albert Collins, Jack McDuff, Louis Jordan and other “jump” blues and New Orleans masters. Prerequisite: knowledge of 12-bar blues.

An overview of essential tunes for today’s dance gigs. Ranging from classic songs by Stevie Wonder, Al Green and Aretha Franklin to contemporary party hits by Daft Punk, Pharrell, Katy Perry and others. Rhythm section players learn to navigate real-world gig scenarios such as learning tunes by ear and working with lyric sheets. All tunes have complete horn arrangements and lots of solo space for everyone! Open to alto, tenor and baritone saxophones, trumpet, trombone, piano, keyboards, guitar, bass, drums, percussion and up to four vocalists.

Saturdays 1:30 – 3 pm 1/16 – 3/19 (10 weeks) Danny Caron & Anthony Paule • $395

Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 1/1 4 – 3/1 7 (10 weeks) Rich Armstrong • $395

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Adult Instrumental Courses PIANO II A continuation of Piano I focusing on technique, reading and basic functional harmony (major and minor scales, triads and seventh chords, and common chord progressions). Required text: Bastien Piano for Adults II (available at the CJC Bookstore). Prerequisite: Piano I or equivalent. Saturdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm 1/16 – 3/19 (10 weeks) Katherine Westine • $395

APPLIED KEYBOARD HARMONY Learn tonic-dominant chord progressions, basic turnarounds and chord inversions in all keys, developing the ability to play standard tunes using those basic progressions, in leadsheet format. Prepares students for the Jazz Piano I course and is recommended for pianists with a classical background interested in learning how to interpret leadsheets and improvise. Handouts provided. Prerequisite: basic keyboard knowledge. Saturdays 1:30 – 3 pm 1/16 – 3/19 (10 weeks) Jeanne Walpole • $395

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PIANO PIANO I Learn to play piano in this comprehensive, gradually-paced introductory course. Focus on building technique and reading skills. Concurrent enrollment in the Introduction to Music Theory course is suggested. Prerequisites: None! Required texts: Mastering Piano Method 1A, Mastering Theory 1A, Janet Vogt (available at the CJC Bookstore). Saturdays 10 – 11:30 am 1/16 – 3/19 (10 weeks) Katherine Westine • $395

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JAZZ PIANO I Learn to play jazz standards and the 12-bar blues through the study of jazz chord voicings and improvisation techniques. Prerequisites: basic piano proficiency, knowledge of major scales, ability to play root-position major, minor, and dominant 7th chords, ability to read treble and bass clefs. Section I: Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm 1/1 1 – 3/21 (10 weeks) (no class 1/18) Bob Karty • $395 Section II: Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 1/1 4 – 3/1 7 (10 weeks) Steve Blum • $395

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JAZZ PIANO II

BLUES PIANO

A continuation of Jazz Piano I. Learn more advanced chord voicings and soloing techniques. Standard reharmonization techniques are also presented. Prerequisites: ability to play 3-note voicings with proper voice leading through a jazz standard (e.g., “All The Things You Are” or similar), ability to improvise on a 12-bar blues in time, playing 3rds and 7ths in the left hand. Audition required. Call 510-845-5373 to schedule an audition.

Learn about the colorful history of piano blues while listening to and playing classic tunes from all eras. Develop your own bluesy sound by playing song excerpts, improvising with others, and composing original themes. The “nuts and bolts” of blues piano such as bass lines, right-hand licks, intros and endings, 12- and 8-bar forms and accompaniment grooves are all covered. Styles include early piano blues, Chicago, boogie-woogie, jump blues, jazz-blues, early rock ‘n’ roll and a taste of New Orleans. Each student picks an artist to study in greater depth. All materials provided. Prerequisites: Basic proficiency in reading and playing hands together; familiarity with major and minor chords and with major scales.

Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 1/1 1 – 3/21 (10 weeks) (no class 1/18) Bob Karty • $395

JAZZ PIANO COMPING In order to function effectively in an ensemble or as an accompanist, jazz pianists must develop the ability to comp in a wide range of settings. This course provides techniques for comping in a variety of styles including straight ahead and contemporary jazz, r&b, funk, blues, Latin jazz and Brazilian. Emphasis on groove! Prerequisites: Jazz Piano I or equivalent. Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 1/1 3 – 3/16 (10 weeks) Frank Martin • $395

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Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 1/1 2 – 3/15 (10 weeks) Jennifer Jolly • $395

SELF-ACCOMPANIMENT FOR VOCALISTS A great option for vocalists who want to accompany themselves on the piano! Topics include basic musicianship and theory, and a wide variety of accompaniment styles. Song forms, intros, endings, fills, and other nuts and bolts of accompaniment are covered. Students learn essential arranging skills and develop a song for the final performance. Handouts provided by instructor. Prerequisites: familiarity with basic chords and scales, ability to read standard keyboard notation. Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 1/1 2 – 3/15 (10 weeks) Jennifer Jolly • $395

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MUSIC THEORY AND FRETBOARD KNOWLEDGE FOR GUITAR Learn the basics of music theory as applied to guitar, developing familiarity with the fretboard through chord, scale and arpeggio practice. Topics include:

• Overview of chord and scale types and where they are located

• Chord progressions commonly used in jazz and related styles

• Comping patterns • Scale and arpeggio practice in various positions

• Reading charts and standard notation (treble clef)

• Transcribing music from recordings • Basics of melodic improvisation For students with some playing experience, knowledge and facility, but who have never seriously practiced or studied music theory or the guitar fretboard. Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 1/1 1 – 3/21 (10 weeks) (no class 1/18) Danny Caron • $395

GUITAR BEGINNING GUITAR Develop a strong foundation in basic guitar skills. Learn the essentials, including tuning the guitar, finding notes and basic chords on the fretboard, proper hand positions, scale fingerings, simple songs, reading music and more! Instructor can also answer questions about equipment selection (guitars, strings, amps, picks, etc.). Required text: Modern Guitar Method Vol. One, Mel Bay (available at the CJC Bookstore). Prerequisites: None, for complete beginners! Students must bring a guitar to class. Saturdays 10 – 11:30 am 1/16 – 3/19 (10 weeks) Danny Caron & Anthony Paule • $395

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JAZZ GUITAR I An introduction to jazz guitar soloing and comping over standard jazz repertoire and the blues. Required text: Graduated Soloing: The Mimi Fox Guitar Method by Mimi Fox (available at the CJC Bookstore). Prerequisites: two years playing experience, knowledge of major and pentatonic scales and all seventh chords. Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 1/1 3 – 3/16 (10 weeks) Mimi Fox • $395

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JAZZ GUITAR II

JAZZ GUITAR COMPING

A continuation of Jazz Guitar I. Further your knowledge of scales (including altered and diminished), chord theory, repertoire, modes (including melodic and harmonic minor modes) and other advanced concepts. Required text: Guitar Arpeggio Studies on Jazz Standards by Mimi Fox (available at the CJC Bookstore). Prerequisites: Jazz Guitar I or equivalent; knowledge of scale and chord theory and some familiarity with jazz repertoire.

This hands-on course provides the intermediate to advanced guitarist with tools, concepts and techniques essential to creative and effective contemporary comping. Topics include:

Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 1/1 3 – 3/16 (10 weeks) Mimi Fox • $395

BLUES AND SWING GUITAR Learn chord voicings, fingerboard harmony and single string soloing techniques. A variety of styles are covered, from the urban blues of B.B. King and Albert Collins to the more complex swing of Charlie Christian and Aaron “T-Bone” Walker. Dive into alternate chord cycles and rhythm playing. Work with transcriptions to develop strong melodic solos. Prerequisites: familiarity with the 12-bar blues progression, ability to play bar chords in several shapes, basic knowledge of the minor pentatonic scale, some picking facility. Saturdays 11:45am – 1:15 pm 1/16 – 3/19 (10 weeks) Danny Caron & Anthony Paule • $395

The instructors provided lots of encouragement and a safe environment for the students to work through challenges and to take risks. — Arabella Dorth

• comping over straight-ahead, bebop,

modal, funk/fusion, ballads, contemporary jazz, Brazilian and Afro-Cuban styles of music

• creative chord voicings — looking at the fingerboard and voicing chords in a more “pianistic” way; quartal harmony (clusters voiced in 4ths) in modal comping; the possibilities of dissonant intervals such as the minor 2nd; slash chords; tritone substitution; and upper-register chord voicings

• rhythmic anticipation and syncopation: the “right” places to put chords, in order to create “forward motion”; comping in 3/4, 6/8 and odd meters. Prerequisites: knowledge of chord/scale theory; ability to play major, dominant and minor seventh chords and the ii–V–I progression in all keys. Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 1/1 4 – 3/1 7 (10 weeks) Steve Erquiaga • $395

BRAZILIAN GUITAR Learn Brazilian music styles including samba, baião, bossa nova and choro, and the techniques used to play them. Primary focus is on learning repertoire, while developing the following areas: stylistically appropriate comping rhythms, chord melody playing, creating solo arrangements, right hand finger-style techniques and melodic soloing approaches. Prerequisites: ability to read music notation. Sundays 2 – 3:30 pm 1/1 7 – 3/20 (10 weeks) Ricardo Peixoto • $395

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HARMONICA BEGINNING DIATONIC HARMONICA Diatonic harmonica is the small harmon– ica used in blues, rock, folk and even jazz. Learn how to hold the instrument, breathe effectively, play chords and single notes and bend notes. Learn song forms such as 12-bar blues and 3-chord folk, rock and country tunes. Required text: Harmonica for Dummies. Prerequisite: Bring a 10-hole diatonic harmonica in the key of C (contact winslow@cjc.edu for info). Saturdays 10 – 11:30 am 1/16 – 3/19 (10 weeks) Winslow Yerxa • $395

BASS BASS I Learn the fundamentals of bass technique, applicable to all styles of music. Topics include:

SAXOPHONE BEGINNING SAXOPHONE An introduction to the saxophone utilizing simple ensemble arrangements to get a head start on fingerings, sound production and reading in a fun and musical way. All saxophones are welcome! Prerequisites: None, but instructor consultation is required. Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm 1/1 1 – 3/21 (10 weeks) (no class 1/18) Bill Aron • $395

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• Tuning • Getting a good sound • Left and right hand technique • Familiarity with the fingerboard • Music reading fundamentals • Introduction to walking bass lines • Equipment (basses, strings, amps) Open to electric and upright bassists. Required text: New Method for the Double Bass, Simandl (available at the CJC Bookstore). Prerequisites: none. Students must bring a bass to class. Thursdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 1/1 4 – 3/1 7 (10 weeks) Glenn Richman • $395

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BASS II A continuation of Bass I, for upright and electric bass. Topics include:

• Increased familiarity with the fingerboard

• More advanced reading exercises • Rhythmic concepts including swing feel and anticipation

• Blues and jazz standards • Basics of soloing over chord changes Required text: New Method for the Double Bass, Simandl (available at the CJC Bookstore). Prerequisites: Bass I or equivalent. Some ability to read music. Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 1/1 2 – 3/15 (10 weeks) Glenn Richman • $395

BASS III — JAZZ BASS A continuation of Bass II, for upright and electric 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. Required text: New Method for the Double Bass, Simandl (available at the CJC Bookstore). Prerequisites: Bass II or equivalent. Some ability to read music. Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 1/1 2 – 3/15 (10 weeks) Glenn Richman • $395

DRUMS & PERCUSSION BEGINNING DRUM SET Learn to play the drum set! Essential sticking techniques, rudiments, 4-limb coordination, rhythm reading and a variety of grooves and fills are covered. Required text: Learn to Play the Drumset, Pete Magadini (available at the CJC Bookstore). Prerequisites: None, but bring a pair of drumsticks! Drums, cymbals and practice pads are provided for class use. Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm 1/1 1 – 3/21 (10 weeks) (no class 1/18) Joe Bagale • $395

IMPROVE YOUR GROOVE Combine technical facility and musicality to develop your sense of “feel.” Explore the more subtle aspects of what makes a groove feel great, using both swing and straight-eighth grooves. Areas of focus include developing control of ghost notes and accents, playing ahead of and behind the beat, playing “in the cracks” between straight and swung, and more. Prerequisites: basic drum set facility, familiarity with standard jazz, funk and rock grooves. Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 1/1 1 – 3/21 (10 weeks) (no class 1/18) Joe Bagale • $395

Great environment for trying new things out — challenging but always supportive and fun. — Anonymous

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JAZZ DRUMMING

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A hands-on course covering essential skills for jazz drum set playing. Topics covered include time and feel, idiomatic grooves, ride cymbal technique, application of rudiments to jazz drumming, brush playing, limb independence exercises, and soloing. Recommended for all drummers interested in developing and refining the skills necessary to become a well-rounded and in-demand jazz drummer. Prerequisites: Beginning Drum Set class or equivalent level of prior experience. Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 1/1 3 – 3/16 (10 weeks) Jon Arkin • $395

ADVANCED JAZZ DRUMMING

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A hands-on course for the experienced drummer looking to expand comping technique and solo vocabulary. Concepts covered include: linear drumming, broken triplets, time displacement and ostinato soloing. Prerequisites: technical facility and familiarity with typical jazz drum set grooves. Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 1/1 2 – 3/15 (10 weeks) Alan Hall • $395

AFRO-VENEZUELAN PERCUSSION An introduction to several challenging Afro-Venezuelan percussion styles played on traditional Venezuelan drums and hand percussion instruments. Prerequisite: consultation with instructor required. For intermediate to advanced percussionists. Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 1/1 2 – 3/15 (10 weeks) Jackie Rago • $395

LATIN PERCUSSION

Learn the signature drum set grooves of contemporary Brazilian music including samba, baião, bossa nova and choro, and the techniques used to play them. Emphasis on gaining an authentic Brazilian sound and feel. Highly recommended for drummers interested in joining one of the Jazzschool’s Brazilian ensembles! Prerequisites: functional drum set technique.

Develop a solid 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. Soloing techniques, typical breaks, song forms and historical information are also discussed. Prerequisites: None, open to all.

Fridays 10 – 11:30 am 1/15 – 3/18 (10 weeks) Marcos Silva • $395

Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 1/1 3 – 3/16 (10 weeks) Omar Ledezma • $395

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FACULTY PROFILE

Seward McCain

Bassist Seward McCain is a San Francisco native. He was a longtime member of the Vince Guaraldi trio, performing, recording albums, and making soundtracks for “Peanuts” specials for television. He currently tours with Grammy winner Dame Cleo Laine. He has recorded or performed with Mark Murphy, Dianne Schuur, Ernestine Anderson, Mose Allison, Woody Herman, Eddie Henderson, Dick Hindman and many others. How long have you been teaching at the Jazzschool? I've been teaching ensembles and improvisation classes since around the time the Jazzschool was founded, in the original location on Shattuck Avenue. How did you first get started in music? 5th grade school band on trumpet. My first professional gig was at age 12, playing 3rd trumpet in a trumpet trio for an Easter sunrise service in a church in Portola Valley. It paid $15. Gigs don't pay much more now!

I think Seward McCain is a

brilliant teacher. He makes concrete suggestions that immediately improve student performance. — Emmett Eiland

What are the benefits to playing in an ensemble? Ensembles are perfect for students to apply all the technical and harmonic skills they work on. There is no substitute for playing with other musicians. How can a student make the most of his/her time at the Jazzschool? Take as many classes as you can from the Jazzschool's highly experienced faculty, then bring what is learned to your personal bands.

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Theory, Improvisation and Composition THEORY & IMPROV INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC THEORY

MCCAIN IMPROV WORKOUT

Learn the basic skills needed to begin any serious study of music. Topics include: music notation, time signatures, key signatures, rhythmic training, major scales, intervals, transposition, chord structure, harmonic progression, ear training and an introduction to musical form and composition. Required texts: Practical Theory Complete by Sandy Feldstein and Jazz Improvisation: A Pocket Guide by Dan Haerle (available at the CJC Bookstore). Prerequisites: None, open to all instrumentalists and vocalists.

An intensive workout on jazz material, for all instruments except drums. Improve your ability to improvise through chord changes. Scales, modes, arpeggios, common licks and patterns are covered. Call-and-response exercises are presented to strengthen listening ability. Workouts are accompanied by metronome and play-along tracks. Extensive playing for most of each class session, memorizing most of the material with only a small emphasis on reading. Material is based on mainstream bop and post-bop styles. Prerequisites: Ability to play all major scales from memory, technical facility on an instrument, knowledge of jazz theory.

Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 1/21 – 3/1 7 (9 weeks) Dave Scott • $355

BEGINNING JAZZ IMPROVISATION A friendly, supportive atmosphere in which to practice the basics of jazz improvisation. Start with the blues then progress to jazz standards, learning essential scales and chords, playing at every session, trading licks, learning patterns and building solos. Ideal for classical players or anyone aspiring to jam or perform with a jazz ensemble. Vocalists welcome! Required text: Jazz Improvisation: A Pocket Guide by Dan Haerle (available at the CJC Bookstore). Prerequisites: Facility on an instrument and ability to play all major scales from memory. Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 1/21 – 3/1 7 (9 weeks) Dave Scott • $355

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Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 1/1 2 – 3/15 (10 weeks) Seward McCain • $395

COMPOSITION SONGWRITING Explore melody writing, basic harmony, more adventurous chord progressions, song form, rhyme schemes and the instrumental component of songwriting — all with the purpose of honing your unique voice as a composer. Most importantly, develop two or three songs to be workshopped and refined in real time over the course of the term. Saturdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm 1/16 – 3/19 (10 weeks) Rachel Efron • $395

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Workshops

WOMEN’S JAZZ & BLUES CAMP March 21 – 25, 2016 Monday – Friday 9:30am – 3 pm Free concert: Friday, March 25, 6 pm An exciting five-day program focused on the study and performance of jazz and blues. Women develop technical ability, style and improvisation skills in a supportive environment while networking with others who share their passion for music. Open to women instrumentalists and vocalists at all levels. Camp includes:

• Warmup/Master Class • Jazz Combo • Blues & Soul Band • Latin Ensemble

• R&B Choir • NEW! Jazz Choir • NEW! World Music Ensemble

Directed by Jean Fineberg & Ellen Seeling, with an all-women faculty from the Montclair Women’s Big Band. Tuition • $495 Enrollment open until full Some financial aid available Program info: cjc.edu/womenscamp Email: womenscamp@cjc.edu Phone: 510.758.2200 (leave message) Registration: cjc.edu/womensreg or call 510.845.5373

• Theory & Improvisation • Percussion Workshop • Private Consultation • LUNCHTIME OPEN JAM

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Introduction Happy New Year! The winter quarter is upon us and we look forward to another year with a wonderful assortment of vocal classes, workshops and concerts! East Coast artists Roseanna Vitro and Charenee Wade will appear in concert and present workshops. The opportunity to be up close and personal with singers from outside the Bay Area is one of the qualities that makes our intimate venue so unique. We are grateful to present beloved Bay Area singers Clairdee and Maye Cavallaro for concerts and workshops as well. There are numerous performance classes being offered, culminating in end-of-quarter public concerts. Genres include jazz, R&B, salsa, blues and pop. Our instructors include Maye Cavallaro, Raz Kennedy, Pamela Rose, Faith Winthrop, Ellen Johnson, Kyra Gordon, Andrea Claburn, Amanda Addleman, Angie Doctor, Joyce Pricco, Rich Armstrong, Edgardo Cambon and me! Please contact me at laurie@cjc.edu if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to consult about course and workshop options. See you singing soon!! Warm regards,

Laurie Antonioli Chair, Vocal Program

WINTER 2016 CALENDAR Jazzschool Community Music School Winter Quarter January 11 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; March 21 (10 weeks) Student Consultations: Ongoing! Contact laurie@cjc.edu School Closure: January 18, MLK Jr. Day Winter Performance Series: March 22

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Adult Vocal Courses All Adult Vocal Performance Courses are featured in the end-of-term Student Performance Series in Hardymon Hall at the California Jazz Conservatory! Performances will take place March 22 – 31.

PERFORMANCE jazz FOR THE LOVE OF SINGING Learn breathing and vocal techniques to be applied to songs of your choice, while making friends with the microphone and learning basic performance skills. This course is particularly suited for those who may have temporarily put aside their vocal dreams due to education, career or family obligations. Open to all. Saturdays 10 – 11:30 am 1/16 – 3/19 (10 weeks) Faith Winthrop • $425

FOR STARTERS — JAZZ & BLUES SINGING You used to sing a lot but now find yourself relegated to the shower and in-the-car jam sessions. Or — you love to sing — but feel terribly shy at the idea of singing in public. Explore and release your inner rock, jazz or blues vocalist in this encouraging, safe environment. Designed to give you confidence through group singing, while also bolstering your repertoire with individual song development. Accompanist provided. No previous experience required.

BEGINNING VOCAL JAZZ PERFORMANCE

Wednesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 1/1 3 – 3/16 (10 weeks) Pamela Rose • $425

Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 1/1 4 – 3/1 7 (10 weeks) Ellen Johnson • $425

Develop a fearless approach to vocal improvisation and interpretation. Vocal technique, repertoire development and stage presence are addressed throughout the course. Bring songs of your choice to work on with the instructor and a professional accompanist. Open to all. Required text: Approaching the Standards for Jazz Vocalists by McCurdy & Hill (available at the CJC bookstore).

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THE CONTEMPORARY JAZZ SINGER Focus on an array of creative jazz singing skills including developing a unique repertoire, communicating with the rhythm section and creating arrangements on the spot. Study phrasing, improvisation, interpretation and work on developing a personal sound. Rhythm section provided. You are welcome to bring in songs of your choice, write original lyrics or use material provided by the instructor. Prerequisites: consent of instructor—telephone consultation required. Section I Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm Section II Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 1/1 3 – 3/16 (10 weeks) Laurie Antonioli • $445

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VOCAL IMPROVISATION THE MODERN SINGER Explore jazz, pop, rock, r&b and other popular vocal genres. Learn to apply proper vocal technique to any style of singing. Basic chart writing and stage presence are also covered. Open to all. Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 1/1 1 – 3/21 (10 weeks) (no class 1/18) Amanda Addleman • $425

THE MUSIC OF THELONIOUS MONK FOR VOCALISTS

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One of the giants of modern jazz, Thelonious Monk’s compositions are standards in every sense of the word. Vocalists are often drawn to Monk by his beautiful ballads (“Ruby My Dear,” “Reflections”), but there are many other gems that few singers explore. This class will focus exclusively on the music of Thelonious Monk in a vocal context, using lyrics by Jon Hendricks, Abbey Lincoln, Mike Ferro, and others. Charts in each singer's key will be provided, and a professional accompanist will join the class in week four. Open to all. Section I Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 1/1 4 – 3/1 7 (10 weeks) Andrea Claburn • $425

Improvisation is one of the defining characteristics of jazz. Learn melodies, syllables and methods to “make the changes” of a song. Based on an instrumental foundation using theoretical practice techniques and transcriptions along with methods developed by Bobby McFerrin and Bob Stoloff. Students will learn to converse with other musicians in each moment. An end-of-quarter performance with a full band is included. Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 1/1 4 – 3/1 7 (10 weeks) Ellen Johnson • $445

Ellen Johnson is able to offer each student the right level of criticism and feedback to bring them up to the next level. — Jonathan Blazer

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THE SINGER AND THE SONG All the best jazz singers are master storytellers as well as musicians. This class will focus on developing our skills as singers, artists and song interpreters. Topics include choosing the right song; using various grooves, tempos and arrangements; learning and memorizing the melody and lyrics; phrasing; improvisation skills; communicating with an accompanist; and stage presence. In this supportive and challenging environment, students work on these skills and create arrangements for songs, culminating in an end-of-quarter performance. Weeks 2 and 3 include a professional accompanist, while weeks 4 and 5 and the performance include a full trio. For intermediate to advanced singers. Prerequisites: consent of instructor-telephone consultation required. Sundays (5 Sundays) noon – 3 pm February 21, 28, March 6, 13, & 20 Maye Cavallaro • $450

VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE Sing music from The Manhattan Transfer, The Hi-Lo’s, Lambert, Hendricks and Ross and more. Arrangements are hand-tailored to the ability and interest of the ensemble members. Repertoire includes a combination of a cappella and accompanied tunes. Learn how to learn this music, with a little bit of added history for fun. Rehearsal tools are made available (including sound files with individual parts as well as the entire arrangement). Male and female singers of all ages are welcome. Prerequisites: some vocal experience is necessary, either in choirs or solo voice.

pop POP SINGING Work on singing lead and background vocals in a pop music context. A signature song is selected for each singer based on their voice, then background vocals are worked out, chorded and polished for each song. Sing with backing tracks and/ or acoustic guitar. All pop styles covered. Songs are taught by ear with an emphasis on phrasing. Thursdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 1/1 4 – 3/1 7 (10 weeks) Rich Armstrong • $425

blues BLUES VOCAL FUNSHOP I Blues is the most primal, powerful part of your soul and singing it is more fun than you can possibly imagine! Whether you are already singing professionally and want to add some grit and soul to your style, or you just want to try singing the blues, this class is highly instructive and lots of fun. Each class is taught by touring vocalist and educator Pamela Rose, an Etta James, Memphis Minnie, Jimmy Reed and B.B. King fanatic. An accompanist is included in each class. Come learn about the grandmother of all great American music and deepen your knowledge about musical form, while we moan, hum, chant and sing the blues. No previous experience required. Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 1/1 3 – 3/16 (10 weeks) Pamela Rose • $445

Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm 1/1 1 – 3/21 (10 weeks) (no class 1/18) Angie Doctor • $395

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r&b R&B VOCAL PERFORMANCE Delve into the music of old-school Motown, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin as well as contemporary artists like Adele and Beyoncé. Draw from a selection of R&B and pop material to work on solos, harmonies and overall vocal expression. You are also welcome to bring in songs of your choice. Strengthen your voice and energize your performances by learning specific techniques to expand dynamic range and increase vocal resonance. Learn to “belt” without tension and to sing freely with a safe vocal method. Open to all. Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm 1/1 1 – 3/21 (10 weeks) (no class 1/18) Raz Kennedy • $425

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BLUES VOCAL FUNSHOP II — MUSIC OF NEW ORLEANS New Orleans, the birthplace of American music, fuses all sorts of different aspects of blues, zydeco, calypso, dixieland, rhythm and blues and, of course, jazz. The sound of New Orleans satisfies the soul and makes people want to jump up and dance! Sing the music of Professor Longhair, Guitar Slim, Earl King, Doctor John, Irma Thomas, the Neville Brothers and Allen Toussaint. Guitarist Danny Caron (who played with the great Clifton Chenier) works with Pamela each week with full band accompaniment added as the term progresses. Prerequisites: Students must have basic knowledge of the blues and some singing experience. Instructor permission required to enroll. Call 510-845-5373 for details. Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 1/1 3 – 3/16 (10 weeks) Pamela Rose • $445

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Learn the style, rhythm and technique of salsa vocal music while learning to play Latin hand percussion instruments. Instructor provides instruments like guiro, maracas and claves to use each week. As the term progresses, join forces with the Salsa II instrumental ensemble (see page 17) 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 1/12 – 3/15 (10 weeks) Edgardo Cambon • $395

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TECHNIQUE & MUSICIANSHIP VOCAL ESSENTIALS Learn a select series 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 songs in any style. Prerequisites: None, open to all! Section I: Mondays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 1/1 1 – 3/21 (10 weeks) (no class 1/18) Raz Kennedy • $395 Section II: Thursdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm 1/1 4 – 3/1 7 (10 weeks) Joyce Pricco • $395 Section III: Thursdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 1/1 4 – 3/1 7 (10 weeks) Andrea Claburn • $395

VOCAL ESSENTIALS LEVEL TWO Build on a basic understanding of proper vocal technique and continue the process of developing a healthy, well-balanced voice. Learn techniques for moving through your range with cohesion and ease from very loud to very soft while achieving smooth dynamic transitions on all vowels and pitches. Rhythm exercises to improve phrasing and groove are included to enhance storytelling and song interpretation skills. Prerequisites: Basic knowledge and study of vocal technique. Consent of instructor — telephone consultation required. Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 1/1 1 – 3/21 (10 weeks) (no class 1/18) Raz Kennedy • $395

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COMPOSITION SONGWRITING Explore melody writing, basic harmony, adventurous chord progressions, song form, rhyme schemes and the instrumental component of songwriting — all with the purpose of honing your unique voice as a composer. Most importantly, develop two or three songs to be presented and refined in real time over the course of the term. Saturdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm 1/16 – 3/19 (10 weeks) Rachel Efron • $395

YOUNG SINGERS VOCAL PERFORMANCE FOR TEENS Delve into songs as a means of storytelling while simultaneously developing a personal connection to a lyric. All styles of music are welcome and students are encouraged to bring in songs of their choice. The instructor can also suggest repertoire suitable for individual students. Build vocal technique through a variety of warm-up, ear-training and musicianship exercises. Audition required. Section I: Mondays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 1/1 1 – 3/21 (10 weeks) (no class 1/18) Section II: Wednesdays, 4:45 – 6:15 pm 1/1 3 – 3/16 (10 weeks) Kyra Gordon • $425

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

• A professional sound technician and quality live recording of your performance

• Staff at the door and on-site during the performance

• Guidance in marketing and promotion, including how to prepare publicity materials

• Inclusion in California Jazz Conservatory advertising, marketing and publicity

• A percentage of the door/ticket sales Tuition • $850 Contact the Chair of the Vocal Program, Laurie Antonioli for more information on how to apply for this program: laurie @ cjc.edu

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maye cavallaro The Vocal Mentor Program with Maye Cavallaro gave me all the tools I needed to launch myself as a regularly gigging professional jazz singer. She covers everything: marketing, hiring & rehearsing the band, selecting material, developing arrangements, organizing set lists, wardrobe, stage presence and more — it is a very broad education. Having an experienced, supportive, friendly professional to guide me through the process was an invaluably helpful experience. It requires a lot of time, effort and dedication, but if you want your singing to make the quantum leap from performing at open mics and recitals to owning the stage for an entire show, there’s nothing better out there. — Will Hull Mentor and professional vocalist Maye Cavallaro has presented over 30 concerts with various artists at the California Jazz Conservatory.

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VOCAL WORKSHOPS AMERICAN SONGBOOK: Composer Workshop Series The Music of Richard Rodgers with Maye Cavallaro Richard Rodgers composed music for more than 900 songs and for 43 Broadway musicals. He is best known for his songwriting partnerships with the lyricists Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein II. Hart wrote introspective and moody lyrics, including the songs “Little Girl Blue,” “My Funny Valentine,” and “It Never Entered My Mind.” Hammerstein wrote upbeat and exuberant lyrics, including “People Will Say We’re in Love,” “My Favorite Things,” and “I Have Dreamed.” Rodgers wrote gorgeous melodies for both lyricists and has penned some of the most enduring standards in the American Songbook. In this workshop we’ll explore and sing some of these great songs. We’ll also listen to how some jazz greats have interpreted these songs and get ideas for our own arrangements. Students are provided with 10 leadsheets for songs including practice-backing tracks. In the final week we’ll work with an accompanist and sing these songs trying out our own arrangement ideas. Lots of singing for all 3 weeks. redheadmusic.com 3 Sundays, January 17, 24 & 31 Noon – 3 pm $250 advance, $265 day of the workshop

THE ART OF THE BLUES with Charenee Wade The blues is at the heart of many forms of popular music, from R&B to jazz, country and pop. Join rising star vocalist Charenee Wade for a master class using the blues as the backbone for interpretation. Rhythm, improvisation and phrasing will be explored on a song of the student's choice. Participants should bring in one tune, in the appropriate key, to perform with a professional accompanist. Open to all levels. chareneewade.com Sunday, February 14, Noon – 3 pm $100 advance, $115 day of workshop First runner-up in the 2010 Thelonious Monk International Vocal Competition, Charenee Wade is a notable singer, composer, arranger and educator who received her degree from the Manhattan School of Music. Her accolades include Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead Program, Dianne Reeves’ Young Artist Workshop at Carnegie Hall, 1st runner-up in the Jazzmobile Vocal Competition and being selected for the JAS Academy Summer Sessions, 2007–09, directed by Christian McBride. Charenee is currently a professor at the Aaron Copland School of Music, City College of New York, and with the Jazzmobile Workshop program. She has performed at the Jazz Gallery and Jazz at Lincoln Center. Her latest album, “Offering,” was released on Motema Music in 2015.

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THE MUSICAL LIFE: How to Prepare — Audition — Sustain a Career in Music! with Victoria Theodore Every wonder how to successfully prepare for a big audition? Maintain a thriving career in music? Sustain yourself by pursuing your passions? Sign up for this workshop with renowned pianist and singer Victoria Theodore and learn the secrets to show biz! Smart, dedicated and talented, with a strong work ethic and practice regimen, Victoria has successfully built her career as a solo performer, as well as performing regularly with artists such as Stevie Wonder and Arsenio Hall. Learn what it takes to be selected to tour with your musical heroes! Victoria made the cut and now she’s here to teach you how you can too! All levels and instruments are welcome! Sunday, January 10, 11 am – 4 pm $100 advance, $115 day of the workshop For more information, see p. 52

RECIPES FOR SUCCESS AS AN INDEPENDENT JAZZ ARTIST with Anton Schwartz A practical look at building your career in music. Whether you have you have several CDs and years of gigs under your belt or you’re just getting started, this workshop is designed to help you understand the music business — and your unique place within it. Subjects include building your fan base, social media, getting gigs, dealing with club owners, selling and distributing your music, the role of a CD, conventional and digital sales, radio airplay and promotion as well as getting reviews and interviews. We’ll have fun as we cover plenty of territory, packed with good anecdotes and insider information! Sunday, January 24, 11 am – 1:30 pm $40 advance, $55 day of the workshop

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VOCAL MASTER CLASS with Roseanna Vitro Don’t miss this rare opportunity to spend the day with one of the most honest and experienced professional singers in the business. We'll focus on improvising with words and melodies, both from standard songs and original material generated by the students. Please bring charts for a medium swing tune and one other tune of your choice, and paper and pencil. The morning session will include warm-up exercises incorporating technique and ear training. In the afternoon session, each singer will perform with a professional pianist and work on arrangement ideas. Open to all levels. roseannavitro.com Saturday, February 27, 10 am – 4 pm (lunch break 12 – 1 pm) $130 advance, $145 day of workshop In the past ten years, Grammy-nominated vocalist Roseanna Vitro has participated as a judge in the Sarah Vaughan & Thelonious Monk vocal competitions and created an interview column at JazzTimes.com. Vitro traveled the world performing and presenting master classes on two tours as a U.S. Jazz Ambassador for Lincoln Center and the Kennedy Center, and has released fourteen critically acclaimed albums on major labels featuring master musicians such as Kenny Werner, Fred Hersch, Joe Lovano, Elvin Jones and Christian McBride. Roseanna received a Grammy nomination for Motema Records, 2010 release, “The Music of Randy Newman.” She is currently developing, “Rosie and Mel,” the music of Rosemary Clooney and Mel Torme, with Grammy-nominated arranger, trombonist and singer Peter McGuinness, along with her group, Clarity.

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THE REAL YOU: Stage Presence Workshop with Clairdee Your natural style of communicating is based on being who YOU really are. This workshop is focused on building performance skills by telling YOUR story through the songs you sing. All students will participate and perform with a professional accompanist. Please bring one lead sheet in your key, a notepad and pen, and come prepared to have a fun time in a supportive setting. Prerequisites: None. Open to all levels. clairdee.com

roseanna vitro ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE FOR MUSICIANS with Laura Klein Playing an instrument or singing is a complex process involving not just hands, embouchure, or voice, but your whole self. Habits of tension and misuse can hinder free musical expression. Sunday, February 28, 2 – 4 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop

Sunday, February 28, Noon – 3 pm $75 advance, $90 day of workshop Acclaimed for her inventive artistry and magnetic stage presence, Clairdee tours internationally playing to sold-out houses and garnering rave reviews. Besides her engagements as a leader, she has worked with artists as diverse as Bucky Pizzarelli, Boz Scaggs, Cyrus Chestnut and Ken Peplowski. Clairdee has opened for the Count Basie Orchestra and the late Etta James.

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Laura Klein is Associate Professor of the Alexander Technique at the CJC and has a private teaching practice in Berkeley. She is certified by the American Society of the Alexander Technique (AmSAT) and the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (STAT). She is a pianist, composer and recording artist, co-leads FivePlay Jazz Quintet, and maintains a busy performing schedule.

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FACULTY PROFILE

Faith Winthrop

Vocal instructor Faith Winthrop's career is as storied as her extensive songbook. Early in her career, Nat Hentoff wrote, "Faith Winthrop's warmth and intensity, coupled with her surety of intonation and inventiveness, makes her one of the swingingest singers to be heard today." Encouraged early on by Billie Holiday to pursue a career as a singer, Faith has shared the stage with Woody Allen, Barbara Streisand, Mort Sahl, the Count Basie Orchestra and Mel Torme. In her San Francisco studio, she has coached a number of acclaimed artists, including Ben Vereen, Al Jarreau, Holly Near, Wesla Whitfield, Paula West, Madeline Eastman and Jacqui Naylor. She remains a leading specialist in vocal technique and performance skills and delights in inspiring not only accomplished singers, but also beginners and those whose passion for singing has been renewed. When did you begin your career as a vocal jazz teacher? My teaching career began here in San Francisco in 1970. At that time, there was no one teaching jazz, but generally classical or "popular" voice teachers who used popular music books (fake books were rare), insisting that singers use the keys set out in the song collections. Around 1980 I joined Mills College as one of their first vocal jazz teachers. I have been happily teaching since 1970 — and still going! How did you begin your career as a singer? My singing career began in Boston in 1953, working all those Mafia clubs and pay-off joints, as well as gigs in Boston, where I got to sing 6 nights a week! (Heaven) Romance and fate brought me to San

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Francisco in 1955, where I became the "house singer" at the fabled hungry i, working with Vince Guaraldi, Dean Reilly and Eddie Duran. What’s your teaching philosophy? Ah, my teaching philosophy has pretty much to do with a natural focus. To be the best possible singer, I believe that all three aspects are so important — the physical, the mental and the spiritual. It's so important to learn how to stand well, supporting good intake of air, and how to tap into the emotional intention of the song being sung. Singing should be easy and fun — I often suggest to singers that they "don't GO to sing — but let singing COME to them." What are you currently working on? I am creating a new show of songs pertaining to age and also working with a chorus, the Frommtones, which I founded at the Fromm Institute at USF, as well as leading singers at AgeSong in San Francisco. I am still teaching at my home studio — and happily at the CJC! How blessed I am!

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Young Musicians Program

SUMMER 2016 PREVIEW

JAZZSCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS & INTENSIVES It’s never too early to begin planning for next summer! As always, we pride ourselves on offering some of the Bay Area’s most exciting and popular jazz programs, for students who want to spend a week (or two) and hone their skills in a very focused environment.

Summer Programs for Young Musicians • Jazzschool Summer Youth Program

June 13 – 24, 2016 Two 5-day sessions for instrumentalists entering grades 7 – 10

• High School Jazz Intensive July 27 – 31, 2016

A weeklong session for advanced high school jazz instrumentalists, directed by Dr. Michael Zilber

• Girls’ Jazz & Blues Camp August 1 – 5, 2016 A weeklong program for singers and instrumentalists

Summer Programs for Adults • Jazzschool Guitar Intensive

August 8 – 12, 2016 A weeklong session for jazz guitarists, directed by Mimi Fox

• Jazzschool Vocal Intensive August 8 – 13, 2016 A weeklong session for jazz vocalists, directed by Laurie Antonioli with artist-in-residence Theo Beckmann

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Introduction Dear JYMP students and parents, I’m once again thrilled to be a part of this incredible institution, providing such a unique learning environment for students of all ages. This fall, the Young Musicians Program is as filled with talented and hardworking students as ever, and I continue to enjoy connecting students with inspiring teachers and ensembles. Our instructors include me, Joe Bagale, Dave Eshelman, Rob Ewing, Kyra Gordon, Charles Hamilton, Colin Hogan, Kasey Knudsen, Erika Oba and Michael Zilber, and I know I can speak for all of us when I say we’re truly dedicated to providing a great experience for the young musicians participating in the program. This fall we continue our association with the Sound Room in Oakland, featuring our youth groups on First Fridays, and Doc’s Lab in San Francisco, where many of our student groups open for the Electric Squeezebox Orchestra (a 17-piece professional big band). These two clubs provide a chance for emerging young artists to play in new and exciting settings, and in the case of Doc’s Lab, a chance to listen and learn from some of the top musicians in the Bay Area. Our Jazzschool Studio Band, which returned from a triumphant summer tour of Europe, will be featured alongside the Electric Squeezebox Orchestra at the Freight and Salvage on December 7.

Erik Jekabson Director, Jazzschool Young Musicians Program

WINTER 2016 CALENDAR Jazzschool Community Music School Fall Quarter January 11 – March 21 (10 weeks) Youth Ensemble Placement Auditions: See page 45 for details School Closure: January 18, MLK Jr. Day JYMP Winter Performance Series: March 22 Enroll online at cjc.edu

Jazzschool Young Musicians Program The Jazzschool Young Musicians Program is a year-round compre hensive music education and performance program designed for instrumental and vocal students between the ages of 11 and 18. The Young Musicians Program has been at the center of the Jazzschool’s educational and artistic goals since 1997. Its curriculum provides students with the opportunity to work with professional jazz artists and educators, strengthening performance skills, expanding knowledge of jazz theory and improvisation, and learning more about the foundations of jazz and related styles of music. Students participate in afterschool classes, master classes with nationally known jazz artists, and are featured in public performances in venues throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.

It’s the only place 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! — Dylan Everingham

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2016 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS JYMP ensembles require a commitment of three quarters (fall, winter and spring). Students unable to commit to a full school year are still encouraged to audition, however, priority will be given to those who can remain in the program for the entire school year. Students wishing to audition mid-year will be placed in the program based on availability of open spots in ensembles and the student’s ability level. Please note that we may not be able to accommodate all students but it is our mission to find a place for everyone if at all possible.

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PLACEMENT & AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – WINTER 2016 AUDITION MATERIALS Entering musicians are asked to prepare two skill-level appropriate jazz standards, improvise over a 12-bar blues (optional) or rhythm changes (for high school students only) and sight-read.

HOW TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION To schedule an audition, please fill out an application online at cjc.edu/youth_auditions. After your application is received, you will be contacted within 1 – 2 weeks with an audition time. Auditions are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis and will be scheduled at the earliest available time. Students will be contacted with placement information following the audition.

AUDITION DATES Ongoing

AUDITION BY VIDEO (OPTIONAL) Students have the option of submitting an online video audition rather than scheduling an in-person audition. Students submitting their audition online are still required to fill out an online application (see above). On the application form, please select live audition or video submission. Please note: online video submissions are not available for the Studio Band or Advanced High School Jazz Workshops.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ONLINE VIDEO SUBMISSIONS

• Student should be clearly visible

• Download one of the two improvisation tracks at cjc.edu/youth_auditions for the improvisation portion of your audition. Two choruses required. • On the video, it is important that your playing is heard louder than anything else, including any accompanying tracks.

PIANO AND GUITAR PLAYERS Follow the above instructions with only one change: after improvising, please demonstrate comping/voicings on a blues or rhythm changes.

DRUMMERS Please demonstrate the following styles: • swing, bossa nova, funk/rock. • Demonstrate each style at various tempos (i.e., slow, medium, fast) • On each style/tempo please “trade fours” with yourself (4 bars of time, 4 bars of solo, etc.) • Play at least 16 bars of each example After you have completed your video, upload your audition to YouTube and title the video with your name (Example: John Smith Jazzschool Audition). You should make this a private video (unless you don’t mind it being available to the public). Once the video is uploaded, send a link to erik @cjc.edu. You may also upload the video to a private website and email a link. Please do not email audition videos as attachments. For more information about the JYMP placement process, please visit cjc.edu/youth_auditions or contact us at erik @ cjc.edu and 510.845.5373.

(and audible) on the video. • Perform two skill-level appropriate jazz standards. Please state the name of each piece before you play it.

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INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES High school and middle school jazz ensembles are offered Monday through Thursday in the late afternoon and early evening and during the day on Saturday. While we make every effort to accommodate scheduling requests, specific placements are based on the results of an audition. Note: all prices listed are per quarter.

large performance ensembles STUDIO BAND Develop technique, knowledge of jazz style and an ability to improvise through standard and contemporary big band repertoire. This highly-selective ensemble records at Fantasy Studios, performs frequently and participates in competitions throughout the U.S. The Studio Band has played at Yoshi’s and Savanna Jazz, as well as jazz festivals in California, New York, Seattle, Idaho, the Vienne Jazz Festival in France and the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. Full school year commitment is required. Instrumentation: 5 saxes, 5 trumpets, 5 trombones, guitar, piano, bass and drums. Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm 1/11 – 3/21 (10 weeks) (no class 1/18) Dave Eshelman • $225

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small performance ensembles ADVANCED HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ WORKSHOP Explore the post-bop harmonic, melodic, rhythmic and formal innovations of Coltrane, Shorter, Corea, Hancock, Brecker and others in this multiple DownBeat award-winning ensemble. For advancedlevel high school student players, competent in the bebop language. Record at Fantasy Studios and participate in various competitions and festivals. Section I: Mondays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 1/11 – 3/21 (10 weeks) (no class 1/18) Michael Zilber • $395 Section II: Mondays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 1/11 – 3/21 (10 weeks) (no class 1/18) Erik Jekabson • $395

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MIDDLE SCHOOL JAZZ ENSEMBLE Learn to play jazz and improvise while covering a wide range of repertoire from John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Eddie Harris and other jazz masters. Section I: Mondays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 1/11 – 3/21 (10 weeks) (no class 1/18) Kasey Knudsen • $395 Section II: Mondays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 1/11 – 3/21 (10 weeks) (no class 1/18) Colin Hogan • $395

HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ ENSEMBLE Gain a greater understanding of jazz theory and develop improvisation skills through the study and performance of challenging jazz repertoire. Section I: Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm 1/11 – 3/21 (10 weeks) (no class 1/18) Colin Hogan • $395 Section II: Tuesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 1/12 – 3/15 (10 weeks) Charles Hamilton • $395

Section III: Tuesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 1/12 – 3/15 (10 weeks) Kasey Knudsen • $395 Section IV: Wednesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 1/13 – 3/16 (10 weeks) Kasey Knudsen • $395 Section V: Thursdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 1/14 – 3/17 (10 weeks) Kasey Knudsen • $395

HIGH SCHOOL FUNK ENSEMBLE

Section III: Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 1/12 – 3/15 (10 weeks) Kasey Knudsen • $395

Learn the classic funk hits of James Brown, Sly Stone and others. Vocalists and horns welcome! Music is learned by ear. (Also open to advanced middleschool musicians.)

Section IV: Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 1/12 – 3/15 (10 weeks) Erik Jekabson • $395

Saturdays 10 – 11:30 am 1/16 – 3/19 (10 weeks) Joe Bagale • $395

Section V: Wednesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 1/13 – 3/16 (10 weeks) Rob Ewing • $395 Section VI: Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 1/13 – 3/16 (10 weeks) Rob Ewing • $395 Section VII: Thursdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 1/14 – 3/17 (10 weeks) Colin Hogan • $395 Section VIII Saturdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm 1/16 – 3/19 (10 weeks) Colin Hogan • $395

VOICE VOCAL PERFORMANCE FOR TEENS Section I: Mondays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 1/11 – 3/21 (10 weeks) (no class 1/18) Kyra Gordon • $425 Section II: Wednesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 1/13 – 3/16 (10 weeks) Kyra Gordon • $425

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Workshops BASS THE ART OF THE DUO with Plucky Strum (Sheryl Bailey and Harvie S) Sunday, February 28, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop For more information, see p. 50

COMPOSITION THE PROCESS OF LETTING GO: Composition and its Expression in Ensemble Playing with Allison Au Toronto-based saxophonist Allison Au leads her quartet in an open rehearsal of a new composition. It’s easy for composers to become attached to the idea of their own compositions, but it can be of great benefit to be open to suggestions from other band members, whether it be changing a groove, bass line, comping pattern, or perhaps even cutting a section of the tune altogether. The members of Allison’s group will share their approach to this process, which has helped lead to group cohesiveness and acclaim on the Canadian jazz scene. Open to all. Sunday, February 28, 2 – 4 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop Juno-nominated Allison Au is a Torontobased saxophonist, composer and arranger. Since its formation in 2009, The Allison Au Quartet has maintained a steady performance schedule at Toronto’s major jazz clubs. The group was the recipient of the TD Jazz Fellowship Scholarship in 2011 and the Alfred and Phyllis Balm Scholarship in 2012 to attend the Winter Creative Music Residency at the acclaimed Banff Centre. With the generous support of The Ontario Arts Council, The Allison Au Quartet released a debut CD “The Sky Was Pale Blue, Then Grey” earning a Juno Award nomination for “Best Contemporary Jazz Album of the Year.”

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DRUMS DEVELOPING A JAZZ VOCABULARY: Jazz Drumming Workshop with Hamir Atwal Drummer Hamir Atwal provides insight into developing jazz vocabulary, exploring musical concepts as applied to the drumset from the bebop era to the present day. Topics include: supporting and interacting with other instruments in a musical context; time/feel, form, free form/improvisation and resolution points; transcription ideas; and the history of some important jazz figures who developed different approaches to keeping time and soloing on the drumset. Sunday, January 17, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop Drummer Hamir Atwal is a Berklee College of Music graduate. He has been an active educator/clinician at the Peabody Institute, Oberlin Conservatory, the Stanford Jazz Workshop, and the California Institute of the Arts. Hamir is an active endorser of DREAM Cymbals and has played and/or recorded with Joe Lovano, Michael Formanek, Bill Laswell and Ben Goldberg.

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THE METRONOME IS YOUR FRIEND

STICKING TECHNIQUE

with Paul Mehling Returning with his popular workshop for musicians and singers of all levels, Mehling demonstrates a range of practice techniques making creative use of the metronome. Improve your productivity and increase your musicianship! Open to all.

with Alan Hall Master drummer and educator Alan Hall shares essential sticking exercises and provides personal attention and feedback to all participants in order to help develop efficient, effective and healthy sticking technique. For all levels and styles.

Sunday, January 24, 2 – 4 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop

Sunday, February 21, 2 – 4 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop

Guitarist Paul Mehling is the leader of the Hot Club of San Francisco

Long-time Jazzschool faculty member Alan Hall has performed extensively in a wide range of styles with many top artists. He is also the author of Internalization, an innovative jazz drumming method book.

INTRO TO POLYRHYTHMS with Alan Hall Understanding and playing polyrhythms is an essential skill in most forms of contemporary music. This hands-on workshop consists of an explanation and demonstration of polyrhythms, from simple to complex, illuminating how they work and how to understand them. For all levels and all instruments, no experience necessary! Sunday, February 21, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop

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WORLD MUSIC RHYTHMS FOR JAZZ ENSEMBLE AND DRUM SET with royal hartigan Drummer and scholar royal hartigan leads this workshop on adapting rhythms from around the world to the jazz ensemble and the drum set. Open to all musicians interested in applying fresh rhythmic ideas to standard tunes and other compositions. Saturday, March 19, 1:45 – 3:45 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop Percussionist royal hartigan has studied and performed the musics of Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas, including indigenous West African drumming, dance, song, and highlife; Turkish bendir frame drum; Japanese taiko drumming; Philippine kulintang gong and drum ensemble; Chinese Beijing, Cantonese, and Kunqu opera percussion; South Indian solkattu rhythms; Korean Nong ak drum and gong ensemble; Javanese and Sumatran gamelan; Gaelic bodhran; Native American drumming; Dominican merengue; Brazilian samba; Cambodian sampho drums and Vietnamese clapper percussion; European symphony; and African American blues, gospel, funk, hip-hop, and jazz traditions.

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GUITAR GETTING YOUR IMPROVISING INTO SHAPE: Guitar Workshop with David Becker Learn to use chord shapes (specifically major, minor, diminished and augmented triads) in building single line solos. The use of these shapes demystifies the guitar fret board by showing exactly how it relates to diatonic harmony, without the use of single note scales. Topics covered include: Utilizing shapes to simplify playing over altered chords, using chromatic notes to connet chord shapes, and playing “outside” of the changes. Develop the ability to easily find chord tones, outline the harmony while improvising and find new chord voicings directly related to the lines being played. Sunday, January 10, 2 – 4 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer and producer David Becker has released 14 recordings, many topping the jazz and contemporary music charts. In 2005, Becker released a duo effort with guitar master Joe Diorio and has also performed with guitar greats Attila Zoller, Larry Coryell, John Abercrombie and Kenny Burrell. He has released three instructional books, Getting Your Improvising Into Shape, Playing in Shapes, and Rhythmic Motifs for Comping and Soloing.

GYPSY JAZZ GUITAR with Paul Mehling This workshop focuses on various aspects of Gypsy jazz guitar in the tradition of the legendary Django Reinhardt. Topics include rhythm, picking, scales, arpeggios, chords, soloing, and more. One-on-one evaluation is available to all attendees, with a directed jam at the conclusion of the workshop (time permitting.) Bring your instrument, recording device (or paper and pencil) and questions! Sunday, January 24, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop

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david becker THE ART OF THE DUO with Plucky Strum (Sheryl Bailey and Harvie S) Join master musicians Sheryl Bailey and Harvie S as they explore comping, composing and methods to enhance interaction in the most intimate setting — the duo — with two master musicians. For all instruments. Sunday, February 28, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop Plucky Strum (Sheryl Bailey and Harvie S) weaves together intimate musical story lines that combine jazz, classical, Latin and pop music. This acoustic guitar and bass duo explores the joy of creative improvisation through lush harmonies, beautiful melodic lines, and captivating rhythms. They are celebrating their self-titled debut release from the Whaling City Sound label. Bassist Harvie S has recorded and toured with the cream of the crop: Kenny Barron, Dexter Gordon, Stan Getz, John Scofield, James Weidman, Pat Martino, Mike Stern and Paul Motian. Guitarist and composer Sheryl Bailey has toured worldwide with her organ trio, The Sheryl Bailey 3, her quartet (featuring Jim Ridl) and The Electric Ladyland Project (featuring Vic Juris). She is a Professor at Berklee College of Music and was voted a “Rising Star” in 2013, 2014, and 2015 in the Downbeat Jazz Critics Poll.

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CREATIVE CHORD VOICINGS FOR GUITAR with Steve Erquiaga

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The way in which a chord is voiced can invoke a certain color or personality. Whether comping or soloing, the same chord can be voiced to sound warm and dark, or colorful and edgy. Furthmore, the placement of chords in time and how they are played can radically transform the rhythmic flow of the music. A chord’s placement can provide a sense of momentum and help propel the music forward, or simply provide color, creating a floating effect within the music. This workshop will explore various chord voicing techniques such as slash chords, quartal harmony (clusters voiced in 4ths), the use of minor second intervals and harmonics, and looking at the fingerboard in a more pianistic way. Prerequisites: familiarity with seventh chords and knowledge of the fret board

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE FOR MUSICIANS with Laura Klein

Sunday, March 6, 2 – 4 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop

Guitarist and Bay Area native Steve Erquiaga has performed and recorded with such artists as Bobby McFerrin, Joe Henderson, Les McCann, John Scofield, David Byrne and The Turtle Island String Quartet. His music can be heard in such films as “The Firm,” “Nina takes a Lover” and “Forest Gump.” He is a faculty member at the California Jazz Conservatory, teaches with jazz educator Jamey Aebersold, and is an international clinician and a published author.

Playing an instrument or singing is a complex process involving not just hands, embouchure, or voice, but your whole self. Habits of tension and misuse can hinder free musical expression. The Alexander Technique is a powerful tool for preventing injuries, improving overall ease, and increasing poise in performance. This method is taught at performing arts institutions all over the world, and can be applied to any activity. In this introductory workshop, a few participants will receive demonstration “hands-on” work with their instrument. Musicians of all levels, from beginners to professionals, are welcome. Sunday, February 28, 2 – 4 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop

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victoria theodore

MUSIC BUSINESS THE MUSICAL LIFE: How to Prepare — Audition — Sustain a Career in Music! with Victoria Theodore Every wonder how to successfully prepare for a big audition? Maintain a thriving career in music? Sustain yourself by pursuing your passions? Sign up for this workshop with renowned pianist and singer Victoria Theodore and learn the secrets to show biz! Smart, dedicated and talented, with a strong work ethic and practice regimen, Victoria has successfully built a career as a solo performer, as well as performing regularly with artists such as Stevie Wonder and Arsenio Hall. Learn what it takes to be selected to tour with your musical heroes! Victoria made the cut and now she’s here to teach you how you can too! All levels and instruments are welcome! Sunday, January 10, 11 am – 4 pm $100 advance, $115 day of the workshop Pianist and vocalist Victoria Theodore was the regular keyboardist in Stevie Wonder’s band for several years, in addition to being a member of the house band on the Arsenio Hall show. She is also an active freelancer, teacher and bandleader.

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STRINGS FINDING YOUR MUSICAL VOICE with Sara Caswell Instant access to music from all corners of the globe has had an exciting effect on musicians and audiences alike, such that the ability to define music by a singular style is an increasing challenge. Every day, musical groups form whose repertoire is as unique as the musicians who perform it. In this session, the members of the trio 9 Horses will discuss their individual backgrounds and influences, how they’ve come together to create a singular voice and sound, and the adventures that come with this professionally. Saturday, March 26, 11 am – 1 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop 9 Horses is Joe Brent (mandolin), Sara Caswell (violin), and Shawn Conley (bass), leading lights on their instruments who together provide a breathtaking display of color, melody and rhythmic drive. All three come from a classical background, but Caswell’s jazz-inspired lyricism, Conley’s extraordinary technique, and Brent’s indie-pop sensibility and compositional ability to seamlessly weave together different stylistic threads, form a rich tapestry of diversity, virtuosity and lyricism. The trio’s debut album, “Perfectest Herald,” was released on Sunnyside Records in October of 2015. Note — Workshop takes place at: Point Richmond United Methodist Church 201 Martina St. Point Richmond, 94801

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THEORY & IMPROV

THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF BILL EVANS with Dave Thompson

JUMPING INTO JAM SESSIONS

An in-depth look at legendary jazz pianist Bill Evans’s personal life and music, and his influence on the world of jazz piano. We’ll review Bill’s life story, and take a probing look into his music as he evolved into a great innovator and a major force in twentieth-century music, as both performer and composer. A hands-on analysis of Bill’s own pieces, and his approach to standards will provide clear insight into his compositional talents, and a working understanding of his remarkable ability to create such compelling richness and beauty in his music.

with Larry Dunlap Larry’s recent Hal Leonard publication, The Jazz Session Trainer, is a very entertaining text aiming to better prepare musicians of all levels to be a part of jam sessions, the life blood of jazz. This workshop will explore ways of getting up to speed with the skills needed to enjoy and benefit from the jam session experience. Topics covered will include guidelines for sitting in, useful licks and phrases, common intros and endings, “etudes” based on well-known chord progressions and play-along chord charts with available online recordings. Bring your instrument.

Sunday, January 24, 2 – 4 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop

Sunday, January 17, 2 – 4 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop

Dave Thompson has been playing and teaching for more than 30 years. He studied with George Shearing and JoAnne Brackeen in New York, and with Don Haas in the Bay Area. He maintains a full teaching schedule and also composes scores for documentaries and film. His solo CD, “Introspect,” was released to critical acclaim, including reviews by Marc Myers of the Wall Street Journal and Jazzwax, and Neil Tesser of Chicago Jazz.

Larry Dunlap has been praised as a “remarkable and versatile accompanist” and “one of the best jazz pianists around — anywhere” (San Francisco Examiner). Besides his ongoing career with his wife, vocalist Bobbe Norris, Larry has served since 1983 as pianist for the British diva Dame Cleo Laine and has performed and/or recorded with Mark Murphy, Joe Williams, Sheila Jordan and Gerry Mulligan.

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Whether a student or a jazz enthusiast, the books, music, classes and performances are a gift to anyone living nearby or visiting in the San Francisco Bay Area. — Dorie Guess Behrstock

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WHAT IS MELODY? with Ben Goldberg Clarinetist and composer Ben Goldberg introduces fun and enlightening exercises designed to deconstruct musical minutiae so that we can learn more about the mysterious substance called melody. What is it made of? What skills, understandings and resources can we develop in order to get a better grip on melodic expression? This workshop is for everyone. Sunday, January 17, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop From 1992, when his group New Klezmer Trio released “Masks and Faces” to the recent simultaneous release of “Sub– atomic Particle Homesick Blues” and “Unfold Ordinary Mind,” Ben Goldberg has shaped a career through the relentless pursuit of musical truth across many genres and styles. In 2012 Ben premiered “Orphic Machine,” a ten movement song-cycle based on the poetical writings of Allen Grossman. Ben composes for and plays in Tin Hat, Orphic Machine; Unfold Ordinary Mind featuring Nels Cline; DIALOGUE, a duo with Myra Melford; Go Home featuring Charlie Hunter, Ron Miles, and Scott Amendola; the Ben Goldberg Trio with Greg Cohen and Kenny Wollesen; Ben Goldberg School; and Ben Goldberg’s Brainchild.

THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF BILL EVANS with Dave Thompson Sunday, January 24, 2 – 4 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop For more information, see. p. 54.

ben goldberg EAR TRAINING FOR SONGS with Anton Schwartz Listen to enough jazz standards and you’ll start to recognize the same recurring building blocks that comprise the bulk of their chord changes. Familiarity with these structures can make learning songs much easier, and be invaluable in composing. In this workshop, Anton will present a number of harmonic devices found in songs, and work with students to improve aural recall and recognition. Prerequisites: working knowledge of music theory and jazz harmony. Saturday, January 23, 3:15 – 5:15 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop

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TUNE LEARNING AND REPERTOIRE DEVELOPMENT with Patrick Wolff Often in the process of learning to improvise, musicians focus on learning scales and phrases and how to apply them to chord progressions, but the importance of learning tunes and developing a repertoire is sometimes overlooked, with players instead relying on charts, fake books and play-along apps. It’s a huge asset as a player to develop a repertoire of tunes you can draw on at jam sessions and gigs without the need for sheet music or other aids. In addition to the benefit of developing knowledge of a shared body of standards, learning tunes is an essential part of developing phrasing, melodic sense, an understanding of how to apply theory. In this workshop, Patrick Wolff leads a discussion on effective techniques for tune learning. Recommended for all players interested in repertoire development. Prerequisites: some basic jazz theory knowledge is recommended. Sunday, January 31, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop Saxophonist Patrick Wolff attended NYU where he studied with Ralph Lalama, George Garzone and others. He has toured extensively with the Glenn Miller Orchestra and has performed with Shane Endsley, Matt Wilson, Josh Roseman, Louis Hayes, Joe Lovano, Taylor Eigsti and many others. Patrick has released several albums featuring his own compositions for trio and sextet and also leads the San Francisco Repertory Jazz Quartet weekly at SF’s Club Deluxe, featuring the best in underplayed jazz repertoire. Patrick has been a faculty member at the Stanford Jazz Workshop for the past 14 years.

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MELODIC AND HARMONIC MINOR HARMONY AND REHARMONIZATIONS OF JAZZ STANDARDS with John Stowell Master guitarist and improviser John Stowell leads this special workshop on reharmonization techniques, applied both to composition and improvisation, integrating concepts developed from a deep exploration of melodic and harmonic minor harmony. Suggested prerequisites: knowledge of jazz harmony. Sunday, January 31, 2 – 4 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop Portland-based guitarist John Stowell has 35 years of international playing and teaching experience and has recorded and/ or performed with Milt Jackson, Lionel Hampton, Art Farmer, Conte Condoli, Herb Ellis, Bill Watrous, Mundell Lowe, George Cables, Billy Higgins, Billy Hart, Richie Cole, Paul Horn, Tom Harrell, Don Thompson, Dave Liebman and many others. He has also published several instructional books and videos.

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MIDDLE EASTERN MUSIC with Itamar Borochov Trumpeter Itamar Borochov presents a discussion on the fundamental elements of the music of the Middle East and North Africa. What is Maqam? Tarab? Sultana? Raz? Taqsim? We will listen to examples using a wealth of recordings that explore the depth of this intriguing music and its elements. We will also examine the important role of music in the Arab world, as well as its relation to the religioussecular axis, and how it parallels the music of America: jazz, blues and gospel. Itamar will demonstrate quartertone playing and the various Arabic scales, modes and selected rhythms. This will be followed by the hands-on learning and playing of selected compositions, with the students. Please bring your instrument! Saturday, February 13, 3:15 – 5:15 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop Itamar Borochov is a uniquely talented trumpeter and composer based in New York, of Bukharian heritage. Intriguingly, he plays arabic modes on the trumpet, which feature quarter tone intervals, an unusually beautiful approach to performing which sets him apart from other players. However, Itamar is first and foremost a jazz player. Fascinated as a youngster by Clark Terry and Booker Little, Itamar’s continued thirst for knowledge soon brought him to the attention of Curtis Fuller and Dr. Billy Taylor, in whose groups he performed. Before long, Itamar established his own voice, successfully creating a bridge between past and present, blending the timeless music of ancient lands with jazz, America’s greatest cultural treasure.

itamar borochov JAZZ THEORY COMPLETE with Mark Levine Author of The Jazz Theory Book, one of the world’s most widely used jazz theory texts, Mark Levine boils it all down to a single two-hour workshop! From the II-V-I progression all the way through advanced harmonic techniques, scale theory and reharmonization. Bring music manuscript paper and a pencil. Sunday, February 14, 11 am – 1 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop Grammy-nominated pianist and author Mark Levine has played or recorded with a who’s who of the greatest musicians in jazz including Woody Shaw, Mongo Santamaria, Joe Henderson, Willie Bobo, Bobby Hutcherson, Hubert Laws, Moacir Santos, Freddie Hubbard, Cal Tjader, Wallace Roney, Tito Puente, Jerry Bergonzi, Milt Jackson, Francisco Aguabella, Harold Land, David Liebman and many others.

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THE METRONOME IS YOUR FRIEND with Paul Mehling Returning with his popular workshop for musicians and singers of all levels, Mehling demonstrates a range of practice techniques making creative use of the metronome. Improve your productivity and increase your musicianship! Open to all. Sunday, January 24, 2 – 4 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop Guitarist Paul Mehling is the leader of the Hot Club of San Francisco

INTRO TO POLYRHYTHMS with Alan Hall Sunday, February 21, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop For more information, see p. 49.

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TRANSCRIPTION: Building Musicianship with Anton Schwartz Most jazz musicians recognize the enormous benefits of transcribing solos, but relatively few go about it in a way that lets them truly reap those benefits. In this workshop we analyze how to transcribe solos and other music passages efficiently and with maximum retention, demonstrating these principles through actual transcription in class. Prerequisites: working knowledge of music theory and jazz harmony. Sunday, February 21, 11 am – 1:30 pm $40 advance, $55 day of the workshop

THE GENIUS OF LESTER YOUNG History and Improvisation Workshop with Smith Dobson Saxophonist, vibraphonist and drummer Smith Dobson leads a wide-ranging presentation on the music of one of the great jazz innovators, Lester Young, exploring his ongoing influence throughout the history of the music. To complement the discussion, Smith will perform some of Lester’s compositions and participants are welcome to join in! Lead sheets and solo transcriptions, demonstrating how Lester laid the groundwork for later developments in bebop will be provided. Sunday, February 21, 2 – 4 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop A member of the well-known Dobson musical family, Smith Dobson has been a leading voice on the Bay Area jazz scene for several years, and has performed at SFJAZZ and the Monterey Jazz Festival with his group Prez Kids. He recently released his first album as a leader on tenor saxophone, “Soul of Wood,” in homage to Lester Young, Warne Marsh and other influences.

rez abassi quartet IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP with the Rez Abbasi Quartet (with Bill Ware, Stephan Crump and Eric McPherson) Award-winning guitarist and composer Rez Abbasi brings his highly acclaimed acoustic quartet, RAAQ to the CJC! Musicians Bill Ware (Steely Dan), Stephan Crump (Vijay Iyer Trio), Eric McPherson (Fred Hersch) and Abbasi (#1 Rising Star DownBeat Critics Poll) will share their collective experiences with all participants. Topics include: compositional improvisation; character building in soloing; rhythmic sensitivity; group communication; emotional connection with the instrument; rhythmic variation, arranging and an open Q&A period. Saturday, February 6, 3:15 – 5:15 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop Guitarist Rez Abbasi has honed his skills performing and recording with Ruth Brown, Peter Erskine, Kenny Werner, Barre Phillips, TIm Berne, Marc Johnson, Billy Hart, Gary Thomas, Dave Douglas, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Mike Clark, Tony Malaby, George Brooks, Ronu Majumdar, Kadri Gopalnath, Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Marilyn Crispell, Greg Osby, Howard Levy and a host of others.

THE PROCESS OF LETTING GO: Composition and its Expression in Ensemble Playing with Allison Au

THE ART OF THE DUO with Plucky Strum

Sunday, February 28, 2 – 4 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop

Sunday, February 28, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop

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SAYING IT: Developing Your Own Musical Voice with Joshua Breakstone

joshua breakstone DEVELOPING YOUR BALLAD SKILLS with Anton Schwartz The slow songs of the jazz repertoire may be less technically demanding than their faster counterparts, but they require unique skills and great artistry to play credibly. In this workshop we tackle those skills head-on, focusing on phrasing and feel, and outline practical avenues for improving artistry. We also explore rubato, cadenzas and double-time feel, (as time allows.) Bring your instrument (recommended). Prerequisites: facility on a melodic instrument or vocals, improvisational experience, and knowledge of basic jazz harmony. Sunday, March 13, 2 – 4 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop With home bases in both Seattle and Oakland, saxophonist Anton Schwartz has won critical acclaim for each of four albums released since 1998. He has performed across the country in major venues from the Monterey Jazz Festival to Yoshi’s, SFJAZZ, Blues Alley and the Blue Note in New York. Education is a key focus and Anton has taught at Harvard University, the Jazzschool, Stanford Jazz Workshop and the Brubeck Institute. See Anton’s bio at antonjazz.com.

How do we develop our own voice on our instrument? How do we learn to express ourselves in a unique and personal way? The dynamics we use in speaking are literally the same dynamics that allow us to communicate on a deep level and in a unique way in music. We’ll explore applying the dynamics of the voice — the dynamics of speech — to jazz improvisation and see how each of us can use these dynamics to develop a unique musical voice. All of this will be discussed within a framework of jazz history. We’ll also go into ideas about repertoire, practicing, control, phrasing, how to listen to jazz, the functioning of the rhythm section, etc. For guitarists in attendance, we’ll also briefly touch on some of the traps and pitfalls intrinsic to the guitar itself. Participants will be able to direct the focus of what’s covered at the workshop and we’ll concentrate on those topics of most importance to those present. Examples will be demonstrated and workshop participants will play as well — bring your instruments! Saturday, February 27, 3:15 – 5:15 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop With 19 recordings as a leader with such jazz legends as Kenny Barron, Barry Harris, Tommy Flanagan, Pepper Adams, Jimmy Knepper, Jack McDuff, Mickey Roker, and Al Harewood, Joshua Breakstone has established himself as one of the major jazz guitarists of our day. He is also the author of Jazz Etudes: Studies for the Beginning Improviser, a standard text at many colleges and universities, and has both performed and presented workshops throughout the world.

WORLD MUSIC RHYTHMS FOR JAZZ ENSEMBLE AND DRUM SET with royal hartigan Saturday, March 19, 1:45 – 3:45 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop For more information, see p. 49.

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michael blake JAZZ IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP WITH THE MICHAEL BLAKE QUARTET (with Frank Kimbrough, Ben Allison and Rudy Royston) The process of mastering the conversational nature of jazz involves serious discipline, a lifetime of applying musical concepts, practicing one’s instrument(s) and the ability to capture its expansive (even overwhelming) history while maintaining a sense of individuality. That is no easy feat! Yet saxophonist Michael Blake thinks the social nature of the music engages us all to tap into its storyline and feel part of the music alongside its masters and apprentices. This workshop is centered around this philosophy and focuses on how to develop one’s vocabulary and listening skills, apply spontaneous composition while in performance and, most importantly, how to do this while still having ‘serious fun.’ Sunday, March 13, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop Saxophonist and composer Michael Blake’s live performances are consistently exciting and unbridled (New York Jazz Record Best Performances 2014). Known for his robust tone on tenor and pure soprano sound, Michael is frequently touted by critics as one the most original saxophonists of his generation. Pianist Frank Kimbrough has been active on the New York jazz scene for more than 30 years. Frank was a founding member of the Jazz Composers Collective and has been recognized in the Downbeat Critics Poll. Bassist Ben Allison has toured extensively with his groups, The Ben Allison Band, Man Size Safe, Peace Pipe, and Medicine Wheel, winning fans with an adventurous yet accessible sound and a flair for the unexpected. Drummer Rudy Royston has performed with world-renowned artists such as Bill Frisell, Les McCann, Dave Douglas and many others.

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Winter 2016 Concert Series Check out what’s happening in our intimate 100-seat venue — national stars, faculty-led groups and students.

CLAIRDEE

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Sun 4:30pm

Jon Hatamiya $15

Fri

8pm

Justin Rock Trio, Bastet $15

Sat

8pm

Victoria Theodore $15

8pm

Bob Kenmotsu Quartet $15

SFEMS — Hallifax & Jeffrey with Lynn Tetenbaum $20

10 Sun 7pm

Blues Vocal Jam $10

15 Fri

8pm

Fred Randolph $15

16 Sat

8pm

Bryan Bowman $15

17 Sun 4:30pm

Hamir Atwal/ Ben Goldberg Double Bill $12

22 Fri

8pm

Bill Ortiz $15

23 Sat

8pm

Morchestra featuring Roger Glenn $15

24 Sun 4:30pm

Amanda Addleman $12

24 Sun 7pm

Vocal Jam Session $10

30 Sat

Erik Jekabson $15

8pm

Alan Hall Rata-tet $15

Fri

8pm

Rez Abbasi’s RAAQ with Bill Ware, Stephan Crump $15 and Eric McPherson

Sat

8pm

Black History Month — Howard Wiley $15

12 Fri

8pm

Itamar Borochov $15

13 Sat

8pm

Black History Month — Charenee Wade $18

14 Sun 4:30pm

SFEMS — Flauti Diversi $20

19 Fri

8pm

CD Release: “To Brasil and Bacharach” — $15 Mary D’Orazi with Marcos Silva

20 Sat

8pm

Black History Month — Tammy Hall $18

Plucky Strum (Harvie S and Sheryl Bailey) $15

FEBRUARY

31 Sun 4:30pm

21 Sun 4:30pm

JANUARY

10 Sun 4:30pm

BILL ORTIZ

BARBARA BORDEN

HOWARD WILEY

MARIA MARQUEZ

26 Fri

8pm

Roseanna Vitro $18

27 Sat

8pm

Black History Month — Clairdee $18

28 Sun 4:30pm

Azesu (Maria Marquez) $15

28 Sun 7pm

Vocal Jam Session $10

Fri

8pm

Arjun Verma $15

Sat

8pm

Larry Dunlap and Bobbe Norris $15

Sun 4:30pm

Erika Oba — A Celebration of Women in Jazz $15

Sun 7pm

Blues Vocal Jam $10 “Keeper of the Beat: A Woman’s Journey into $18 the Heart of Drumming” — screening with Barbara Borden and David Brown

The Lost Trio Plays Monk $15

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8pm

13 Sun 4:30pm

Michael Blake with Frank Kimbrough, $15 Ben Allison and Rudy Royston

18 – 19

Jazzschool Young Musicians’ free Program Student Performances

Various times

20 Sun 4:30pm

SFEMS — Euphora Project $20

25 Fri

6pm

Women’s Jazz and Blues Camp Performance free Donations for Girls’ Jazz & Blues Camp accepted

Various times

Jazzschool Community Music School free Student Performances

22 – 4/1 27

Sun 7pm

Vocal Jam Session $10

Fri

8pm

Telepathy $15

Sat

8pm

Jazz Appreciation Month — Fay Victor $18

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JCMS 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 Jon Arkin (drums) B.A. in Jazz Performance, U. of Miami. Faculty, Stanford Jazz Workshop. Performance credits include Ira Sullivan, Grady Tate, Taylor Eigsti, Vusi Mahlasela, Dayna Stephens, Julian Lage, Meklit Hadero, Stew & TNP, Gene Perla. Festival and venue highlights include Yoshi’s, Montreal Jazz Festival, IAJE Convention, Healdsburg Jazz Festival, North Beach Jazz Festival, High Sierra Music Festival, Sleep Train Pavilion. www.jonarkin.net Rich Armstrong (trumpet, voice) B.A. Trumpet Performance SF State, Trumpet Performance Studies, SF Conservatory of Music. Recordings and performances with Jody Watley, Jennifer Holliday, Connie Francis, Petula Clarke, Ledisi, Lyrics Born, Blackalicious, the Coup, Tower of Power, Ozomatli, Hot House Flowers, Bruce Springsteen, Josh Groban. Extensive touring with Michelle Shocked, Boz Scaggs and Cold Blood. Bill Aron (saxophone) M.M. in Performance, SF State; B.A. in Music, UC Berkeley. Professional musician and music educator for 42 years; specializing in classical saxophone playing with the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet and San Francisco Symphony among others. Joe Bagale (drums) Eastman School of Music (1.5 years) currently lead vocalist, keyboardist, guitarist with Mickey Hart Band. Leads Joe Bagale band, performs with Jazz Mafia, Hot Einstein, Disappear Incompletely. www.joebagale.com

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amanda addleman 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

JCMS Faculty

Danny Caron (guitar) B.A. in English and Music, Oberlin College and Conservatory; graduate of Howard Roberts Program, Guitar Institute of Technology, Los Angeles. Best known for being music director and guitarist for the legendary pianist and vocalist Charles Brown until his death in 2000. He has played and recorded with Van Morrison, Bonnie Raitt, Dr. John, Clifton Chenier, Donald Fagan, Hadda Brooks, Red Callender, and many others. www.dannycaron.com Maye Cavallaro (voice) Advanced degree in Education, UC Santa Barbara; B.A. in English Lit, UC Santa Barbara. Fellow NY Cabaret Symposium; faculty, Blue Bear School of Music; private coaching, 25 years; producer, 8 recordings; bandleader, recording artist; awarded Best of the Year in Jazz by the San Francisco Chronicle; visiting clinician, St. John’s U.; graphic artist, web designer. www.teachingjazz.com Andrea Claburn (voice) B.Mus. (in progress), California Jazz Conservatory; BA (High Honors, Humanities) University of California at Berkeley. Co-bandleader, Andrea Claburn/Jua Howard Group. Studied vocal technique and performance with Sandy Cressman, Laurie Antonioli, Raz Kennedy, Maye Cavallaro. www.andreaclaburn.com Angie Doctor (voice) Studied at Foothill College and Gonzaga University (B.A. Music Performance) with Phil Mattson (Foothill and Gonzaga), Terry Summa (Foothill), Tim Smith (Gonzaga). Founding member of the Grammy-nominated PM Singers with Phil Mattson. Performing and recording artist, studio singer, Vocal Jazz adjudicator and clinician, jazz and pop solo coach. Artist-in-residence at Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts High School, Vocal Jazz Choir. Performed with Bobby McFerrin, Don Shelton, The Hi-Lo’s, Barbara Morrison, The Manhattans, Heatwave, Deneice Williams, Barbara Lewis, GQ, Gene Chandler, Eddie Holman, Barbara Mason, Billy Paul. Founding member and lead singer for Clockwork, currently the Girl in The Bobs.

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danny caron Rachel Efron (songwriting) B.A., Harvard U. (extensive coursework in both writing and music). Studied jazz piano with faculty at Berklee College of Music. Released three albums of original music and toured on both coasts. Bandleader of Rachel Efron Ensemble, which has performed locally at such venues as Yoshi’s, The Plush Room, The Independent, Freight and Salvage and Cafe Du Nord. www.rachelefron.com Steve Erquiaga (guitar) National and international recording and performing artist; performed at Montreux Jazz Festival, Berlin Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival; performed with Bobby McFerrin, Joe Henderson, Les McCann, John Scofield, David Byrne, Turtle Island String Quartet, Paulo Bellinati, Andy Narell, and Paul McCandless; founder, leader, Trio Paradiso; faculty, Jamey Aebersold Jazz Clinics; publications include Guitar Duets and arrangements from his CD Cafe Paradiso. 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.

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Charles Hamilton (trombone) Leader of the Berkeley High School Jazz Ensemble for 28 years. Has performed with Joe Henderson, Fred Berry, Karlton Hester, Khalil Shaheed, Marcus Shelby, and Babatunde Lea. Created the San Francisco Bay Jazz Band; at the invitation of the US State Department, he took them to Asia twice (Vietnam and China). Recently released “Charles Hamilton and Beyond: Mr Hamudah,” for Global Recording Artists. Currently directing the UC Santa Cruz Big Band. Received the National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts “Distinguished Teacher in the Arts” Award.

mimi fox Rob Ewing (trombone) Jazzschool Community Music School Director. Jazzschool Summer Youth Program Director. B.A., Naropa U.; 2 years, Berklee College of Music. Leader of Disappear Incompletely — The Radiohead Project. Performances with STS9, Marcus Shelby Orchestra, Vinny Golia, Latin Giants of Jazz, Ray Vega, Wayne Wallace, Graham Connah, Joe Bagale, The Barr Brothers, Les Gwan Jupons, John Schott’s Typical Orchestra, Jazz Mafia Symphony, Oakland Active Orchestra, Half of Half, Leslie Helpert, Rebecca Griffin, Naytronix. www.robewingmusic.com Mimi Fox (guitar) Advisor, Guitar Program. Six-time DownBeat Critics Poll winner. Performed throughout Europe, Asia, the Caribbean and Australia. Festivals include Montreal, Monterey, Guinness Cork, Perth, Kennedy Center. Adjunct professor of Jazz Studies at NYU; guest clinician/artist in residence at Alaska Jazz Workshop, Britt Music Festival, Yale U., CalArts, Cornish College of the Arts, U. of Oregon, USC and Berklee College of Music; featured artist on Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz on NPR; Performed/Recorded with Charlie Byrd, Kenny Burrell, Branford Marsalis, David Sanchez, Joey DeFrancesco, Houston Person and Diana Krall. www.mimifoxjazzguitar.com Kyra Gordon (voice) B.Mus. California Jazz Conservatory. Vocalist/ B.Mus. in Jazz Vocal Performance, California Jazz Conservatory. Spent a year performing in Paris, France, at Les Carveau Des Oubliettes and The One Way. Performed with Martha High, Boney Fields, Lucky Peterson, Kenny Neal, and Vernon Bush with Taj Mahal. Soundtrack vocals for feature films “Owned” and “Bert.” Vocalist/keyboards with improvised hip-hop collective The Freeze, performing the Bay Area’s hit show “Mortified.”

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Colin Hogan (piano) B.A. Cal State East Bay. Performances with James Moody, Peter Erskine, Bob Brookmeyer, Roy Ayers, Maria Schneider and hip hop luminaries such as Too $hort, DJ QBert, Dan the Automator, and Lyrics Born. Performed with electric bass revolutionary Larry Graham of Sly and the Family Stone at the 2004 California Music Awards. Pianist and featured soloist on accordion with the Tommy Igoe Big Band in its first-ever weekly residency at Yoshi’s San Francisco. Currently involved in various projects including hip hop/R&B group Dynamic, jazz/ groove/experimental collective the Jazz Mafia, international cafe music group Trio Zincalo and jazz/funk/fusion band The Hogan Bros., with brothers Steve and Julian. Peter Horvath (piano) M.A., Berklee College of Music; Bèla Bartôk Conservatory of Music, Budapest, Hungary; Vienna Conservatory of Music. Performed, toured, recorded with Victor Bailey Group, Bobby Hutcherson, Joe Henderson, Lalah Hathaway, Oakland Symphony, Bob Sheppard, Bennie Maupin, Richie Cole, Ray Obiedo, Lenny White, Randy Brecker, Marcus Miller, Bob Mintzer, Pee Wee Ellis, Arturo Sandoval, arranged and recorded for Aretha Franklin. www.peterhorvath.com Erik Jekabson (trumpet) M.A. in Composition, SF Conservatory of Music; B. Mus. in Trumpet, Oberlin Conservatory of Music. Toured with John Mayer, Illinois Jacquet and Galactic, and has composed for film and dance projects. Released several albums as a leader. www.erikjekabson.com Ellen Johnson (voice) M.M. in Vocal Performance, SDSU; B.Mus. in Vocal Performance, American Conservatory of Music; Ph.D studies, Expressive Arts, UHS; music business, UCLA Extension; acting, Northwestern, U. Chicago Actors Center. Performed, recorded or studied with Sheila Jordan, Bobby McFerrin, Charles McPherson, Louie Bellson, Pete Christlieb, Roy McCurdy, Billy Drummond, Larry Koonse, John Stowell, Cameron Brown, Hugh Martin. Willie Pickens, John Clayton, Jay Clayton, Gene Aiken, Marni Nixon and Rick Helzer. Faculty at USD, CalPoly University Pomona, Old Globe Theatre’s MFA. www.ellenjohnson.net

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Jennifer Jolly (keyboards) Performer, educator, session musician, composer, Performer, educator, choral/musical theater accompanist. Specialist in American roots styles (New Orleans & Louisiana, blues, boogie-woogie, country), funk, R&B, and Caribbean and African music. Currently performing with Kotoja, Zulu Spear, Big B & His Snakeoil Saviors, The Jolly Gibsons, and several other Bay Area groups. Frequent guest performer with Tom Rigney & Flambeau. Previous performance credits include Phil Lesh (Grateful Dead), Barbara Dane, Hot Links. Faculty instructor at Cazadero Family Camp since 1999. B.A., UC Berkeley. 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 Raz Kennedy (voice) A founding member of Bobby McFerrin’s Voicestra, Raz Kennedy is best known for coaching many Bay Area and internationally known artists including Adam Duritz of Counting Crows, Narada Michael Walden (producer for Whitney, Aretha and Mariah), Los Tigres Del Norte, Hilary Duff, Lynn Asher, Spencer Day, Jasmine Guy, members of Metallica, Lavay Smith, James Nash of the Waybacks, Pollyanna Bush and many others! Kasey Knudsen (saxophone) B.A. Berklee, faculty member at Sonoma State U., Stanford Jazz Workshop, Lafayette Summer Music Jazz Workshop. Performs with her own sextet, The Holly Martins, The Knudsen-Arkin-Coleman Trio, has toured the world with Tune-Yards and can be seen performing with such bay area luminaries as Ben Goldberg, Fred Frith, Graham Connah, Adam Shulman, Ian Carey and more. www.kaseyknudsen.com Omar Ledezma Jr. (percussion, voice) Diploma, Performance, Berklee College of Music 2003. B.S., Law School, Santa Maria University, Caracas, Venezuela 1995. Active local performer, teacher, GRAMMY nominee and world class musician. Toured with renowned artists in USA, Europe, the Caribbean and South America. Has participated in more than 35 recordings, DVDs and books. PEARL PERCUSSION Artist. www.omarledezmajr.com

dave le febvre 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 been a collaborator in numerous jazz, improvised music, and chamber ensembles in the San Francisco Bay Area and Berlin, Germany. These include the Heftpistole Chamber Ensemble; duo B.; Married Couple; DRY; live dub-reggae ensemble Joseph’s Bones; the Echo Chamber Ensemble; most recently the Berlin Boom Orchestra, and many more. www.jasonlevismusic.com Frank Martin (piano, keyboards) Music Director for Narada Michael Walden, Patti Austin, Angela Bofill; Carnegie Hall appearances with Sting, James Taylor, Elton John; Record producer/ arranger for Al Jarreau, Turtle Island String Quartet, Joey DeFrancesco, Mimi Fox, Mary Jenson, Molly Holm, Deuce, Tuck & Patti, Karen Blixt; performed/ recorded with John McLaughlin, Buddy Montgomery, Joe Farrell, Dizzy Gillespie, Larry Coryell, Herbie Hancock, Stanley Jordan, Stevie Wonder, Airto, Dori Caymmi, Dianne Reeves, Patrice Rushen, Trilok Gurtu, Richard Bona; Faculty, UC Berkeley Jazz Ensembles. www.frankmartinproductions.com

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Seward McCain (bass) Toured with Vince Guaraldi, Cleo Laine and John Dankworth, Mark Murphy, Diane Schuur, Jackie Cain and Roy Kral. Performed with Ernie Watts, Bobby Hutcherson, Kenny Barron, Herb Ellis, Jack Sheldon, Richie Cole, Tom Harrell, and Marshall Otwell. Currently with the Dick Hindman Trio with Colin Bailey on drums. Also on faculty of Stanford University. www.sewardmccain.com Anthony Paule (guitar) A.A. Degree from CCSF. Has toured and/or recorded with Maria Muldaur, Boz Skaggs, Charlie Musselwhite, Barbara Lynn, Earl King, Big Jay McNeely, Johnny Adams and many others. Released three solo albums, “Big Guitar” and “Hiding In Plain Sight” and “You Don’t Know Nothing” the latter with soul singer Frank Bey. Has performed at festivals including Monterey Jazz, Umbria Jazz, San Francisco Blues, Mississippi Valley Blues, Du Maurier Jazz, Waterfront Blues, S.F. Jazz, Atlanta Olympic Games. www.anthonypaule.com 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, studied at UC Berkeley and Hilversum Conservatory in the Netherlands: has a teaching credential in Jazz Studies, Netherlands; was a tenured faculty member for 7 years in 2 Dutch music conservatories, Hilversum and Arnhem; toured with John Clayton Big Band; 30 years private instruction in jazz piano and jazz/ classical theory. www.debbieporyes.com Joyce Pricco (voice) M.M. in Music Education, Boston University; B.M. in Music Education, San Francisco State University; Certificate of Completion in Multimedia Studies, Diablo Valley College. Classroom and private instructor since 1978. Performed professionally in the Bay Area since 1980 ranging from classical to popular singing styles — opera, oratorio and musical theater to jazz, gospel, and pop. Professor at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, CA, faculty at Bradley School of Music in Lafayette, CA, music director at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Concord, CA, private voice and piano instruction at Pricco Studios.

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debbie poryes Jackie Rago (percussion) B.A. music and arts institute of SF, artistic and musical director of the Venezuelan Music Project and a founding member of the VNote Ensemble (formerly The Snake Trio) bands which she travels and performs with in an ongoing basis. She was also a founding member of Altazor (Nueva Canción ensemble), Wild Mango (world beat music), Keith Terry & Crosspulse (world percussion) and Trio Altamira (contemporary Latin American music). www.jackelinerago.com Glenn Richman (bass) Mannes School of Music (1 yr); Berklee College of Music (2 yrs). Advisor, Jazzschool Bass Program; student of Buster Williams, George Mraz and Mike Longo; performed with Bobby Hutcherson, Jon Hendricks, Dave Liebman, Chet Baker, Benny Green, Dakota Staton, Chris Connor, Tom Harrell, Eddie Henderson, John Hicks, Mike Clark, Jack Wilkins, Billy Hart, Larry Willis, George Coleman and Mickey Roker; faculty, Brubeck Institute, UC Berkeley and Chabot College. www.glennrichman.com Pamela Rose (voice) B.A., UC Berkeley. Jazz and blues vocalist, songwriter, recording artist. Recent performances include Monterey Jazz Festival, SFJAZZ, Grammy Foundation, Copenhagen Jazz Festival, Cal Performances. Featured on NPR’s “All Things Considered.” Her latest project “Wild Women of Song” (highlighting the work of women jazz and blues songwriters) has Rose touring, speaking and performing at universities and performing arts centers nation-wide, and resulted in the publication of a book on the topic. www.pamelarose.com Dave Scott (trumpet) M.A. in Trumpet Performance, U. of Northern Colorado; B.A. in Instrumental Music, U. of Michigan. National performing and recording artist, jazz, classical idioms. Performs with: Glide Memorial Church Change Band; Brass Monkey Brass Band; TRUMPETSUPERGROUP (founder); Dave Scott Jazz Quartet. Currently adjunct faculty at: Sonoma State University (Instructor of Trumpet); Berkeley City College (Humanities Dept Jazz History); and San Francisco State University (Brass Methods, Jazz Arranging). www.davescott.org

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Rumen Shopov (percussion)  A Turkish Rom (“Gypsy”) from Bulgaria, Rumen Shopov is a multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, singer, dancer, and recording artist specializing in traditional and contemporary Balkan and Romani music. Rumen has performed and taught Balkan and Romani music throughout Eastern and Western Europe and North and South America. He has performed alongside Balkan music legends Yuri Yunakov, Teodossi Spassov, Ismail Lumanovski, and many others. www.eefc.org/Shopov.shtml Marcos Silva (piano) Adviser, Brazilian Program. National and international performing and recording artist, composer, arranger, producer, educator; performed with Leny Andrade, Emilio Santiago, Marcio Montarroyos, Jon Lucien, Claudio Roditi; Music Director, arranger, keyboards for Flora Purim, Airto, Toninho Horta, Paquito D’Rivera, Bud Shank, Ricardo Silveira, Dori Caymmi, Nana Caymmi, Danilo Caymmi, Edu Lobo, Joyce; leader, Marcos Silva and Intersection. www.marcossilva.com Adam Starkopf (drums) B.F.A. Jazz Performance the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music NYC. Works as musical accompanist with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Alonzo King Lines Ballet and ODC. Adam also co-leads 8 piece horn band Brass Magic. Jeanne Walpole (piano) M.A. in Music Theory, San Francisco State U.; M.A. Studies in Piano Manhattan School of Music; B.A., Smith College: studied with Dick Hindman 1990–2003; Pianist, Nordstrom. Katherine Westine (piano) Post-graduate studies in Early Music, Norddeutsche Orgelakademie, Bremen, Germany; M.A. in Organ Performance, Lone Mountain College, San Francisco; B.A. in Music History, U. of Washington, Seattle. Co-producer, Florio Street Concerts.

michael zilber Faith Winthrop (voice) Singer, songwriter, recording artist and educator; student of Clara Shear, Boston Conservatory. Performed as house singer at SF’s hungry i, NY’s Village Vanguard; international appearances include Paris, Sydney and Rio; Founding Director, Glide Memorial’s Soulful Glide Ensemble; students include Al Jarreau, Ben Vereen, Holly Near, Madeline Eastman, Lavay Smith, Jacqui Naylor and Paula West; faculty member, Mills College and San Francisco of Conservatory of Music. www.faithwinthrop.com Winslow Yerxa (harmonica)  Author of Harmonica for Dummies, advice columnist at Bluesharmonica.com, and president of the Society for the Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica. Over 30 years experience in a wide variety of styles. Performs with SF Harmonica Ensemble and Tuula Tossavainen. www.winslowyerxa.com Michael Zilber (saxophone) Ph.D. in Composition, NYU; M.M. in Composition, Tufts U.; B.Mus. in Composition, New England Conservatory. Currently co-leads a quartet with guitar great John Stowell, and is completing a recording project in New York with Mike Clark, James Genus and Rachel Z. Co-led a group with drumming legend Steve Smith for 8 years. Has performed, toured or recorded with everyone from Dave Liebman to Dizzy Gillespie, including Miroslav Vitous, Bob Berg, Eddie Henderson, Fareed Haque, Geoffrey Keezer, Donald Harrison, John Handy, Dave Douglas, Barry Finnerty, Bruce Barth, and Clarence Penn. www.michaelzilber.com

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Individual Gifts

2014 – 2015 Individual Gifts The California Jazz Conservatory wishes to thank the following individuals for their generous support, enabling us to offer comprehensive, high quality educational programs. (Gifts received from October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015)

SUSTAINING BENEFACTORS ($50,000 AND ABOVE) Anonymous DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE ($25,000 – $49,999) Jamey Aebersold Gregg Perloff of Another Planet Entertainment Tom & Jerry Povse Neil Rudolph & Susan Cluff BENEFACTORS CIRCLE ($10,000 – $24,999) Anonymous (2) Susan & Jeffrey Brand Jacquelin & Sheafe Ewing Sy & Bonnie Grossman Cecily & Bannus Hudson J. Tyler & Melanie Johnston Johanne Poulin & James Richards David & Beth Sawi Ron Scudder PATRONS CIRCLE ($5,000 – $9,999) Anonymous Dave Eshelman Jeffrey Goodby Eric & Simone Lang Shannon & Timothy Miller Amy & Eddie Orton Jim & Ruth Reynolds Michael Yovino-Young & Alison Teeman Michael Zaninovich

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SPONSORS CIRCLE ($1,000 – $4,999) Anonymous (5) Lana Alber Diane Bennett Cindy Cerdan Margaret & David Cooke Allan & Jennifer Daly Lois De Domenico Fund Quinn Delaney & Wayne Jordan Sylvia Ferrara Mary Ford Mimi Fox Phil Gainsborough Guy Gettle Rita Hargrave Laurie Hindes Chip Isaac III Barbara Ivins & John Hughes Darrell & Helen Johnston Steven Katz – in honor of Matt Betton Hoil Lee Evan Liu

Bertram Lubin & Vivian Scharlach Robert & Sue Mertens Ivan, Maris & Harry Meyerson Gina Mickas Randy Moss Deborah O’Grady & John Adams Roger Osmundson John S. Osterweis Angela Palermo John & Barbara Papini Michael & Ann Parker Susanna Porte Chris & Lori Potter Carol Rice Linda Rostoker Danny Scher Chris Scheuer & Jamie Weinstein Robert Schwartz Gretchen Sleeper Jennifer & Michael Thyen Eric Wells Evie & Gordon Wozniak

FRIENDS CIRCLE ($500 – $999) Anonymous (3) Manuela Albuquerque & Christopher McKenzie Timothy Angulo Bill & Rosie Aron John Barthel Sylvia Bell Berkeley High School Jazz Association Kathy Blackburn Donald Briggs Kevin Cato Jennie Coleman Leslie Crary & Andrew Stoloff Colin Cross Sherie Friedlander George & Ann Gaebler David & Lucia Gill

Girls’ Camp Families Serban Giuroiu Laura Klein & Tony Corman Stephanie Lee Masako & Francisco Leon Dean & Joanne Muench Theresa Mullings Ellen Osmundson Palo Alto Jazz Alliance – in honor of Dr. Herb Wong Mary Paradiso Stephane Prunet Tomas Schoenberg & Lynn Signorelli Laura Steinman & Willem Villet Katherine Westine & George Davis II Steve Zieff & Elaine Leitner 2015 Women’s Camp Students

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FRIENDS CIRCLE ($250 – $499) Anonymous Demetrios Agretelis Bayard & Nancy Allmond Richard & Nancy Anderson Dr. Margie Baker Gretchen Brosius Bert & Lois Carelli Thomas & Marcie Charlesworth Lawrence E. Crooks John Dale Kyle Davy & Karen Yencich Eva & Martin Ewing Lori & Michael Ferguson Scott & Molly Forstall Phyllis Goldsmith, John Link & Eli Goldlink Ray Greenleaf Peter Greenstein Catherine Hartshorn & Richard Buxbaum Jeffrey Hargreaves & Meg Levine Rex Hesner & Susan Torrence Frances Kalfus Sakiko Kono Laura Mahanes & Steven Weissman Helen M. Marcus and David J. Williamson Fund Merideth & Tom Marschak Susan Marinoff & Thomas Schrag Jennifer Maxwell Suzanne & Norman Miller Montclair Women’s Big Band Josh Novic Marilyn O’Toole James Pickrel & Carolyn Woolley Debbie Poryes David & Mary Ramos Debra Resnik Carl Resnikoff Jonathan Schiele & Christina Nypaver Bruce & Teddy Schwab Robert & Linda Spencer Jack & Char Stephenson Amy Strage & Marvin Lamb Mike Sweetland Michael Tilson Thomas & Josh Robison Beth Ann & Michael Ward

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Jean & Jeffrey Weiss Dr. Craig Williams FRIENDS CIRCLE ($100 – $249) Anonymous (8) Dave Backenstoe Tom Bacchetti Wai Leng Baker Kim Bogue – in memory of Ellen Toni Dutton David Bonaccorso Ben Bowen Jeffrey Briss Anthony Brown Roland Brown Cherilyn Brunetti & Daniel Levine Michael Chanowitz & Alice Supton Jean Marie Circiello Norris Clement & Diane Bessell Rocio & Dale Clough Margaret Coate Karen Dabrusin Kay Eskenazi Matthew Fabela Debbie Faigenbaum Ann Farrell Steve Filson Susan & Fred Fischer Marjorie Gelb & Mark Aaronson Judy & James Gillivan David Gutierrez Peter & Grace Hartdegen - in memory of John Holmgren Adrienne Hirt & Jeffrey Rodman David Hodul Jenny Holland John Houghton Katrina Irving & Desiree Beck Christopher Johnson Angharad Jones Jane Kagon Lloyd & Catherine Kamins Steven Katz Denise Kidder Daniel & Amy Knight Mary Ann Koory & Christopher Meehan R. & L. Korsan Helen Kosik-Westly Joel Kreisberg & Wendy Buffett Robert Lanz

Marjorie Lasky Tienne Lee Paul Little Michael Lucey Daryl Lura & Susan Sasaki Tim Lynch Emmy & Dominic Ma Tom MacKinnon Christopher Martinez Toni Mayer & Alan Lazere Bill & Suzanne McLean Michael Meehan Nancy Merritt Peter Meyer George Miller Bob Murphy Bob Negron Jeffrey Neighbor Moon Hee Park Frank Peralta Ruth Phillips Mario Pola Norman Postone Jon Rantzman Greg Rhoten Mike Rissi Ahni & Kit Robinson Barry Robertson Allen Romano & Linda Shapiro José Romero Susan Sakai-McClure Mike & Kim Schulist The Seidlitz/ Orenstein Family Steven Shatz & Nina Rivkind Jack & Judy Sherman Rory Snyder Rae Ann Stahl Jill Stevens & Char Levitt Jill Suttie & Don Arbitblit Joshua Taylor Leslie Tchaikovsky Deborah & Bob Van Nest John & Beth Watson Judith & Loy Wiese Sarah Yang Yehudit David Yetter & Elizabeth Berry Greg & Kiyomi Yim Gary Zellerbach Mark Zitter

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FRIENDS CIRCLE ($50 – $99) Anonymous (2) Miriam Agrell John & Suzanne Barr Jacque Bibeau Corwin Booth Gloria Bowles John Cotrufo Vicki Friedberg Caroline Gonzalez Gina Harris Margaret Henderson Leslie Heyden Jim & Maddie Hogan Kathy Hopkins Audrey Ichinose Jarrell Irvin Emily Klion & George Brooks Joyce Larson Vince Lateano & Madeline Eastman Doug MacKenzie William Manahan Frances Martin Victoria Moore Lambros Paraschos Ray G. Perman John Rosenberg, M.D. Josee Scanlan Bryan Seet Susan Sharfman Don Veca Cindy Vogt Deborah & Robert Walker Jeanne Walpole Barry Warren Fred Weed Henry Weinstein

FRIENDS CIRCLE ($1 – $49) Anonymous (12) Katharine Andrews Mary Arnold Christina Arrostuto Ryan Austin Lisa Bailey James Baker Erin Barrite Randy Barnett Leslie Beam – in honor of John M. Beam Thomas Bergman John Bergman Theresa Betts Erik Blangsted Linda Blachman Joshua Bleier John Boe Norman Bookstein Maxwell Brody Michael Burles Karen Buttwinick Judith & Burton Calder Joan & Tom Cleveland Leslie Clot Maria Cordell Ann Costello Mark Costello Mary Ellen Costello Maryjane Costello Larry Cruz Deborah Cullinan Lorraine Curtis Eleccion George Day Subarnarekha De Jazel de Leon Steve DeMello John di Bene Ruth Dixon-Mueller Arabella Dorth Pamela Eiselman Michelle Eliker Scott Elia Ed Erwin David Ferrazares Robin Ferguson David Fischer Erle Flad Bonnie Fraenza Susannah French

Kristina Galante Gay Taxes, Inc. Mila Givens Jamie Goddard Vinaya Gokarn Marian Gold Danielle Goshert Elizabeth Gould Lea Grant Domenico Grossi Robert Hahn Ian Halifax Karl Hartmann Sarah Harvey Wil Hobbs Christina Hohorst Kristina Holcomb Barry Honore Sharon Howard Michael Howard Betty Ishida Charlotte Ito Dominic Jeffries Patty Johnston Jeff Kang Dan Keller David Kittams Bill Klevins Gerhart Kneissl Patt Kudo Paul Linden Craig London Courtney Love Thomas MacKinnon Lucia Massoni Phillip McCants Jennifer McCormick Sean McCleary Heather McMillan Wen Mew Teddy Milder Tom Nicastro Hugh Njemanze Thomas O’Leary Katharine Page-Eccles Vicki Pappas Maurice Parker James Paxson Gerald Pearlman Tom Pehrson Dominique Pelletey Ryan Peters

Julia Pombo Stephen Pope Laura Purdy Barbara Raboy Nikole Richardson Emily Rosenberg Kathleen Ryan Tomas Salcedo Elizabeth Scarpelli Seng-Moh Seet Sohini Sinha Steve Sleeper Tina Smelser Jeanne Smith Julia Smith Tom Spalding Andrei Starobin Rose Strogatz Peter Thorner Terrell Tucker Amy Ukena Katharine Veni Jon Watkins Jon Weiner Sharon Weinberg Tom White & Dmitri Belser Janis Workman Kara Wright Min Yan

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Gifts from Foundations, Corporations, and Government Agencies The California Jazz Conservatory wishes to thank the following foundations, corporations and government agencies for their generous support, enabling us to offer comprehensive, high quality educational programs. (Gifts received from October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015)

DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE ($50,000 – $99,999) The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation

BENEFACTORS CIRCLE ($10,000 – $49,999) The Bernard Osher Foundation The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation The Whitman Family Foundation The William Ellis Robinson Foundation

PATRONS CIRCLE ($5,000 – $9,999) City of Berkeley Zalec Familian & Lilian Levinson Foundation

SPONSORS CIRCLE ($1,000 – $4,999) Emery Howard Portfolio Management Golden Rain Foundation/Rossmoor Korman & Ng Real Estate Services Students Rock Foundation Welton Foundation

FRIENDS CIRCLE ($100 – $999) Forrests Music Golden Pacific Home Loans Inc Marshall Kirk McKusick & Eric P. Allman Foundation Silvergate Investment Group

GIFTS IN KIND: October 1, 2014 – September 30, 2015 Anonymous (2) Peter B. Allen Faye Carol Brent Donaldson Dawn Hopkins Jazzcaffè Edward Michael Keating, Jr.

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Michael Lucey Richard A. Lyons Marcy Wong & Donn Logan Architects Peter Margen Montclair Women’s Big Band Dean & Joanne Muench Laura Murra

Udi Peled Poulson Gluck Design Patricia Ross Eric Siegel Steve & Kay Streit Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean, LLP

Gifts, Grants & Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS (Gifts received from October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015) THE ANGELO J. MONTESANO SCHOLARSHIP FUND This scholarship fund has been established in memory of beloved Bay Area jazz aficionado Angelo J. Montesano. James Burden Merri Dillinger Aileen Hillman Beth Hutter Frankye Kelly & Friends Joanne Montesano Charnee Smit Susan Wallace

BARBARA FITZPATRICK SCHOLARSHIP FUND This scholarship fund was established in honor and memory of cherished guitarist and longtime Jazzschool student Barbara Fitzpatrick. Randy Balley Katharine Bristol

BLACK YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND This scholarship fund has been established by Kim Nalley, San Francisco Bay Area jazz and blues performing and recording artist, to forward the music education of deserving Black youth. Valerie Stoll Schwimmer

BOB PARLOCHA SCHOLARSHIP FUND This scholarship fund was created in honor of Bob Parlocha, former KJAZ and WFMT radio announcer, jazz historian and tenor saxophonist. Katharine Flynn Marcia Hodges Eric Leca Angela Wesley

BUD SPANGLER SCHOLARSHIP FUND This scholarship fund was created to pay tribute to our dear friend Bud Spangler, revered Bay Area jazz drummer, recording/ concert producer and radio announcer. John Dale Nick Phillips & Diana Lang Merrilee Trost

DICK CONTE JAZZ PIANO SCHOLARSHIP FUND This fund was established in honor of noted Bay Area jazz pianist and radio luminary Dick Conte. Rose Healy Kathleen Lawton & Dick Conte Art Lazanoff Toni Mayer & Alan Lazere Danny Scher Merrilee Trost Diane L. Wyatt

EDDIE MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Named in honor of legendary Bay Area drummer Eddie Marshall, this scholarship is awarded to deserving drummers of all ages and levels based on a combination of merit and need. Anonymous (2) Vince Lateano & Madeline Eastman Flicka McGurrin

ORRIN KEEPNEWS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND This scholarship, honoring legendary record producer Orrin Keepnews, provides financial support for deserving CJC students. Founder of the Riverside, Milestone and Landmark labels, he produced classic albums by some of the greatest artists in jazz, including Thelonious Monk, Bill Evans and Sonny Rollins. Concord Music Group. Andrew Gilbert & Gabriela Quir贸s Cisca & Roy Hansen Nick Phillips & Diana Lang Merrilee Trost

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Jazzschool CMS Faculty

Trustees & Staff BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DIRECTORS EMERITUS Denny Abrams

Susan Brand, Chairman

Sherie Friedlander

Tyler Johnston, Vice Chairman

Vaughan Johnson

Richard A. Lyons, Secretary

James J. Keefe

Sy Grossman, Assistant Secretary

Larry Marcus

Neil Rudolph, Treasurer

Ernie Mieger Amy Orton

Clifford Brown, Jr.

John Papini

Charles Charnas

Walter Riley

James Ellis

Danny Scher

Jerry Fiddler Rita Hargrave

ADVISORY BOARD

Bertram Lubin

Tom Carr

Susan Muscarella

Carole Davis

Gregg Perloff

Paula Forney

Jim Reynolds

Benny Green

M. David Sherrill

Charles Hamilton

Kevin Whitman

Richard Hindman

Michael Yovino-Young

Stacey Hoffman

Michael Zaninovich

Mark Levine Jason Olaine Patricia Phillips David Ring Jayne Sanchez Chuck Sher Merrilee Trost Wayne Wallace Peter Williams

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PROGRAM STAFF Susan Muscarella President and Dean of Instruction California Jazz Conservatory (CJC) Rob Ewing Director, Jazzschool Community Music School Laurie Antonioli Chair, CJC Vocal Program Director, Jazzschool Community Music School Vocal Program Erik Jekabson Director, Jazzschool Young Musicians Program

Shandel Rosen-Roberts Director of Financial Aid California Jazz Conservatory Joshua Birch Data Manager; Systems Administrator Sheryl Lynn Thomas Digital Marketing Manager Max Brody Marketing Assistant Hollis Ashby Communications Consultant Mary Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Orazi Development Associate Lauren Adams Development Consultant

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Dean Muench Director of Operations Bill Aron Business Manager Jesse Rimler Registrar and Custodian of Records, California Jazz Conservatory

Erika Oba Program Coordinator Alejandra Carrasco-Zanini, Britt Ciampa, Eli Goldlink, Aaron Hipschman, Zachary Mondlick Operations Staff Lee Brenkman Sound Technician Robert Soper Piano Technician

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Instructions and Application To enroll in the JCMS Winter 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 79 and submit it along with full tuition. Students may register online, by phone (510.845.5373), mail, fax (510.841.5373) or in person. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be guaranteed without full payment. Students applying for courses that are full may be placed on a waiting list. The JCMS 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 the JCMS 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).

Please note: With the exception of the fall quarter, students previously enrolled in a performance ensemble have the option of re-enrolling in that same course again on a consecutive quarterly basis within the academic year without having to re-audition. New students wishing to enroll in a performance ensemble in winter, spring and/or summer quarters must schedule a placement audition or telephone consultation and will be accepted on a parts-available basis.

JCMS FACULTY AND COURSE SCHEDULES Given prestigious national and international performance and/or lecture opportunities that arise, Jazzschool faculty, course offerings and/or class schedules may be subject to change. The Jazzschool makes every effort to provide its students with the optimal educational experience possible under these or any other circumstances at all times.

REFUND POLICY Course and ensemble tuition includes a $50 non-refundable deposit. Requests to drop must be received in writing within 48 hours of the first class meeting to qualify for a refund; please visit the main office or e-mail drop@cjc.edu to request a refund. Refunds for remaining tuition are not possible after the 48-hour drop deadline. $100 per week of camp and intensive tuition is non-refundable; the remainder is refundable only until 30 days prior to the start of the program. Tuition for workshops is non-refundable. No exceptions please! Please note: Refunds may take up to 30 days to process. Please visit cjc.edu/policies for more information.

Enroll online at cjc.edu or call 510.845.5373

Please read instructions on facing page before completing application form. Name (print) ________________________________________________________________________ Address___________________________________________________________________________

Street

City/State

Zip

Home phone ( ___ )_ _____________________ Work phone ( ____ ) ______________________ Cell phone ( ___ )_________________________ Email___________________________________ Instrumentalist — list instrument(s) played and years studied/performed: _____________________(

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Vocalist — years studied/performed:

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____ new student ____ returning student

I will enroll in (list by class title; see class listings): 1. _____________________________________

2. _____________________________________

3. _____________________________________

4. ______________________________________

How did you hear about the Jazzschool? _____________________________________________ For courses requiring audition or consultations, please call the Jazzschool prior to submitting your application at 510.845.5373 Please enclose full tuition for all courses. Note: Enrollment cannot be guaranteed without full payment. Charge my tuition to:

____ VISA

____ MasterCard

____ Discover

Card #_____________________________________________________ Exp. date _____________ 3-digit security code ___________ Signature of cardholder ____________________________________________________________ Name as It appears on card _________________________________________________________

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UC Campus

Telegraph Ave Fulton

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Bancroft

Kittredge

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University Avenue

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Sacramento 580/80

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CALIFORNIA JAZZ CONSERVATORY: 2087 ADDISON ST. (ENTRANCE JUST WEST OF SHATTUCK)

Give the Gift of Music this Season Express your appreciation this holiday season with an instant gift! The Jazzschool Community Music School (JCMS) has made it easier than ever to give the gift of music to friends and family near and far by offering an online giving experience.

Purchasing and sending a JCMS eGift is fast and easy and can be done entirely through the California Jazz Conservatory website. The eGift can either be printed or emailed directly to the recipient.

Visit cjc.edu/egift and purchase virtual gift cards for classes, workshops and concerts. Visit cjc.edu/policies for terms and conditions.

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SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! • Instrumental & Vocal Courses • Performance Ensembles • Technique & Musicianship • Theory & Improvisation • Composition & Arranging

JCMS WINTER QUARTER 2016 January 11 – March 21 (10 weeks) Ensemble auditions ongoing Enroll online now at cjc.edu

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