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Richard Kalman

I lead the six-voiced vocal jazz harmony ensemble Con Alma (with soul) that performs in the San Francisco bay area in restaurants and other venues. I also co-direct the Albany Jazz Big Band, lead vocal jazz workshops and jazz/pop choruses, and offer private lessons in jazz piano and vocal training. I have a BA in Jazz Studies from CSU Sonoma and have studied vocals with jazz recording artists Madeline Eastman, Mark Murphy, Faye Carol, Kitty Margolis, Sheila Jordan, and jazz piano with Mark Levine. I am a former member of the Oakland Jazz Choir and the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir.

Awards

Finalist for vocals, Living Jazz Contest March/2012. Oakland, CA. Award for Supporting Participant, 2003 Department of Veteran's Affairs National Creative Arts Competition.


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Richard Kalman Vocalist
"Con Alma's arrangements are fresh, full of subtle surprises, and always very musical..."
Primary Instrument

Vocals

Willing to teach

Beginner to advanced

Credentials/Background

California Adult Teaching Credential in Fine Arts, Music. BA in Music, Jazz Studies. Graduate Work in Music and Composition. Studied jazz combo and composition at the JazzSchool, and Rhythmic Concepts music camps. 10 years plus offering private lessons in piano, voice, guitar, jazz and popular music. 10 years plus offering vocal jazz workshops at adult schools, recreation centers. Available weekdays and evenings at $45/hour. Consultation, arranging, transposition, instruction.

Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Lush Life Moments

Independent Records
2001

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