Today's Schedule:
8:00 AM
Conference Registration, Metro Toronto Convention Centre. (until 6:00 PM)
9:00 AM
Clinic: Walking Bass Lines - Functionality and Artistry. This interactive clinic outlines specific concepts and techniques to practice in order to improvise functional, supportive and beautiful walking bass lines. Clinician: Mike Downes. Presiding Chair: Alex Parker, Texas Chapter Officer. Location: Ontario Room-Fairmont Royal York.
Clinic: The Percussionist in a Jazz Context. This clinic will help percussionists achieve better interplay within a jazz context. The discussion will point players toward basic information they should possess to better fit in a non-traditional musical scenario. Open to other instrumentalists who would like to have a better understanding of percussion instruments and grooves and their influence in modern jazz. Clinician: Arturo Stable. Presiding Chair: Sara Minette, Minnesota Chapter Officer. Location: Reception Hall-MTCC.
Technology Track: Hearing the Changes - Online. Ms. Radley will present the online version of her Harmonic Ear Training course. Clinic participants will engage in hands-on activities, experiencing the effectiveness of online learning. She will present examples of students course work, demonstrating the benefits of online studies. Clinician: Roberta Radley. Location: Tudor Room-Fairmont Royal York.
New Music Reading Session: Vocal. Vocalists: Stephen Futrell (Elon College), Matt Falker (Cal. State Northridge), Matthew Gaskins (University of North Texas), Rosana Eckert (University of North Texas), Bruce Wermuth (Composer/Producer, Dallas), Jeremy Fox (Southwestern Community College), Michele Weir (University of California, Los Angeles), Cindy Bourquin (Santa Monica College), Jennifer Barnes (Sixth Wave, Los Angeles), Catherine Jensen-Hole (University of Massachusetts, Amherst), Hildegunn Gjedrem (University of North Texas), Gary Eckert (Axcess Broadcast Services, Dallas); Piano: Stefan Karlsson (University of North Texas); Bass: Lynn Seaton (University of North Texas); Drums: Ross Pederson (University of North Texas). Clinician: Paris Rutherford (University of North Texas). Location: The Ballroom-Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel. (two hours) Research Presentation: Approach Chords: An Avenue for Resolution in Composition and Improvisation. Presenter: Jack Ballard, Jr. Presiding Chair: Julie Gendrich. Location: Territories Room-Fairmont Royal York.
Meeting: IAJE String Caucus. Location: Haliburton-Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel. Reception: New England Conservatory Alumni Reception. Location: Epic Restaurant-Fairmont Royal York.
10:00 AM
Exhibit Hall Open 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Exhibit Hall C-Level 300-Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Clinic: Finding the Brazilian Feel (part 2) - Groove Variations. Understand groove variations and where and why they occur while keeping yourself within the Brazilian style and accent. Thiago Trajano will illustrate and discuss examples of Samba, bossa-nova, samba-cancao e partido-alto. Clinician: Thiago Trajano. Presiding Chair: Jeff Kunkel, New Jersey Chapter Officer. Location: Room 203-MTCC.
Clinic: Jazz Meets Country. The difference between these two genres seems to be extreme, but in this one-hour session Allan Harris delves into the similarities of these two very definitive American musical genres and how he called upon all of his musical background to create the ground-breaking recording: Cross That River. Clinician: Allan Harris. Presiding Chair: Mark Yost, South Carolina Chapter Officer. Location: 101 Press Room-MTCC.
Masterclass: Montreux Piano Masterclass. Featuring runners up David Helbock (Austria) and Shahin Novrasli (Azerbaijan) Clinician: Kenny Werner. Presiding Chair: Philip DeGreg, IAJE Resource Team. Location: Imperial Ballroom-Fairmont Royal York.
Technology Track: Really Affordable Digital Audio. Learn the basic techniques of using Sibelius 5 notation software, including creating a chart, entering notes, and basic editing. The new features of Sibelius 5 will be outlined. This hands-on session is highly recommended as a pre-requisite for all of the other Sibelius hands-on sessions. Clinician: Bobbie Thornton. Location: Confederation 5-6-Fairmont Royal York.
Industry Track: The Jazz CD is (Not) Dead. Yes, there is still gold in those CD hills. Industry vets talk about how and why CDs still comprise the majority of sales of jazz recordings. Moderator: Ricky Schultz (jazzconsultant.com) Panelists: Margi Cheske (Concord Records), Jean Pierre LeDuc (Justin Time Records), Scott Morin (Universal Music), Jessica Sendra (Borders), Josh Sherman (Savoy). Location: Room 206-MTCC.
Workshop: Promoting Jazz to Radio. Sponsored by JazzWeek Too many records are chasing too few available hours on the air. With radio stations receiving 30 or more new CDs a week, the task of getting a record played on the radio is a daunting one. Radio and promotion professionals discuss how they choose material for airplay and provide the artist or small label with realistic expectations. Moderator: Scott Willis (Talkin' Jazz) Panelists: Mark Ruffin (XM Radio), Michael Valentine (WDNA), Neal Sapper (New World 'n' Jazz), Mark Rini (Groov Marcketing). Location: Industry Underground Summit Room-MTCC. (two hour session) New Music Reading Session: Instrumental Reading Session 1. Alto saxophones: James Riggs, Tara Davidson; Tenor saxophones: Michael Tomaro, Mike Rossi; Bari saxophone: Gunnar Mossblad; Trumpets: John Thomas, Jeff Jarvis, Jami Dauber, Ian Darrington; Trombones: Dave Glenn, Dennis Wilson, Hommy Ramos; Bass trombone: Tom Matta; Piano: Dr. Tom Ferguson; Guitar: Saul Richardson; Bass: Ken Walker; Drums: Dr. Sherrie Maricle. Presiding/Director: Dr. Lou Fischer. Location: The Ballroom-Fairmont Royal York.
Research Presentation: The Improvisatory Language of Michael Brecker as seen through an analysis and comparison of eight improvised solos. Presenter: Tyler Kuebler. Presiding Chair: Tammy Kernodle, IAJE Resource Team. Location: Territories Room-Fairmont Royal York. Meeting: IAJE Resource Team. Location: Library Room-Fairmont Royal York. (2 hours)
10:30 AM
Meeting: Friends of Bill W. Location: High Park-Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel.
11:00 AM
Performance: Georgia State University Faculty Jazztet. Trumpet: Gordon Vernick; Piano: Kevin Bales; Drums: Justin Varnes; Saxophone: Mace Hibbard; Guitar: Dave Frackenpohl; Piano: Geoff Haydon; Bass: Robert Dickson. Presiding Chair: Rich Stichler, Georgia Chapter Officer. Location: Concert Hall-Fairmont Royal York.
Performance: Jacqui Naylor. Voice: Jacqui Naylor; Piano, Guitar: Art Khu; Bass: Kevin Axt; Drums: Danny Gottlieb. Presiding Chair: Michele Weir, IAJE Resource Team. Location: The Lobby Stage-Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel.
Performance: University of Illinois - Latin Jazz Ensemble. University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA Director: Tito Carrillo Chip McNeil. Presiding Chair: Scott Garlock, Ohio Chapter Officer. Location: Constitution Hall-MTCC.
Masterclass: Montreux Guitar Masterclass. Featuring runners up Diego Figueiredo (Brazil) and Mike Reinhardt (France) Clinician: Corey Christianson. Presiding Chair: Frank Potenza, IAJE Resource Team. Location: The Imperial Ballroom-Fairmont Royal York.
Clinic: Jazz Pedagogy: A Canadian Perspective. An overview of the text Jazz Pedagogy: A Canadian Perspective, including answering questions related to instructional methodologies in Jazz in Canada. Concentration on numerous pedagogical topics, some of which are uniquely Canadian. Clinician: Brian Lillos. Presiding Chair: Catherine Mitro, IAJE Resource Team. Location: Ontario Room-Fairmont Royal York.
Clinic: The Masters under the Microscope, what we can learn about singing from a generation of jazz vocal legends. Using (1) a family of Windows software programs, (2) recordings of Ernestine Anderson, Mark Murphy, Betty Carter, Bobby McFerrin, Johnny Hartman, Carmen McRae, and live vocal performers, we will actually see how vibrato, legato, vowel production , text treatment and degrees of resonance are executed. Spectrographic analysis can help us understand what jazz vocal artists actually do physically and acoustically when they sing. Clinician: Diana Spradling. Presiding Chair: Timothy Howe, Arizona Chapter Officer. Location: Niagara-Ontario-Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel.
Clinic: Sax and Rhythm. Billboard chart-topping saxophonist, Frank Catalano discusses and demonstrates how great saxophonists have used the rhythm section to develop their improvised solos. Famous duos, trios, quartets, quintets and sextets led by saxophonists John Coltrane and Sonny Rollins will be discussed. Clinician: Frank Catalano. Presiding Chair: Paul Evoskevich, New York Chapter Officer. Location: Reception Hall-MTCC.
Technology Track: Digital Audio Recording Concepts. This session is geared towards educators who have had minimal recording experience but would like to learn to record and edit audio. The first portion of the clinic will focus on the selection and purchase of equipment including microphones, audio interface, console, and software. The second portion of the clinic will be devoted to digital audio editing and mixing techniques. Although the clinician will use Logic Pro to demonstrate editing and mixing concepts, the techniques can be easily applied to Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software from any vendor. Clinician: Brent Edstrom. Location: Tudor Room-Fairmont Royal York.
Industry Track: The NEA Jazz Masters. Join 2008 NEA Jazz Masters Candido Camero, Quincy Jones, Tom McIntosh, Gunther Schuller, and Joe Wilder for conversation, commentary, and lively stories about the musicians' jazz lives and thoughts on the current scene. Jazz author A.B. Spellman will moderate this engaging exchange. Moderator: A. B. Spellman. Location: Room 205-MTCC.
Research Presentation: John Coltrane's Modal Style 1959-1963: A Study in Developmental Techniques. Presenter: Matthew Pivec. Presiding Chair: Lissa May, IAJE Resource Team. Location: Territories Room-Fairmont Royal York.
12:00 PM
Performance: Lehigh Valley Youth Jazz Ensemble. Lehigh Valley Youth Jazz Ensemble, Bethleham, PA, USA Director: Frank DiSimoni. Presiding Chair: Scott Hall, Illinois Chapter Officer. Location: John Bassett Theatre-MTCC.
Performance: York University Gospel Choir. York University, Toronto, ON, CANADA Director: Karen Burke. Guest Artist: Robi Botos, Piano. Presiding Chair: John Chalmers, IAJE Resource Team. Location: The Ballroom -Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel. Clinic: Jazz on the Classical Guitar. Using classical techniques to explore the guitar linearly and harmonically with an eye toward improvising and solo arranging and of course ear training. Clinician: Gene Bertoncini. Presiding Chair: Frank Potenza, IAJE Resource Team. Location: Room 203-MTCC.
Location: 101 Press Room-MTCC.
Masterclass: Montreux Vocal Masterclass. Featuring runners up Laura Brunner (USA) and Jennifer Ledesna (USA) Clinician: Kurt Elling. Location: Imperial Ballroom-Fairmont Royal York.
Technology Track: Musical MIDI Sequencing. MIDI sequences of jazz and classical music often sound artificial and unmusical. How can a sequencer be used to emulate the idiosyncratic characteristics of human performance and the natural behavior of acoustic instruments? This presentation will discuss tips and techniques for using automation and continuous controllers to mimic phrase shaping, dynamics, bowing, and other aspects of human musical performance. Clinician: Rick Schmunk. Location: Confederation 5-6-Fairmont Royal York.
Industry Track: In The Number: Can New Orleans Come Marching Back? Sponsored by Jazziz An in-depth presentation detailing cultural recovery efforts and the state of the music scene in the Crescent City. Moderator: Larry Blumenfeld (Jazziz). Location: Room 206- MTCC.
Meeting: Milt Hinton Award Committee. Location: Simcoe-Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel.
1:00 PM
Performance: The Hildegunn Gjedrem Group. Leader, Voice: Hildegunn Gjedrem; Drums: Ross Pederson; Bass: Michal League; Guitar: Tim Goynes; Trumpet: Evan Weiss; Piano: Jivi Levicek. Presiding Chair: Frank Griffith, IAJE Resource Team. Location: The Lobby Stage- Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel.
Performance: Karine Chapdelaine & The Sketches. Bass: Karine Chapdelaine; Guitar: Joshua Walker; Saxophone: Russell Kirk; Drums: Shareff Thaer. Presiding Chair: Chuck Iwanusa, IAJE Past President. Location: Room 201-MTCC.
Performance: North Sydney Boys' High School Big Band. North Sydney Boys' High School, Crows Nest, NSW, AUSTRALIA Director: Saul Richardson. Guest Artist: Chase Sanborn, Trumpet. Presiding Chair: Bob Morgan, IAJE Advisory Council. Location: The Ballroom- Fairmont Royal York.
Performance: North Carolina Central University Jazz Ensemble. North Carolina, Durham, NC, USA Director: Ira Wiggins. Guest Artist: Branford Marsalis, Tenor and Soprano Saxophone. Presiding Chair: Reggie Thomas, IAJE Resource Team. Location: Concert Hall-Fairmont Royal York.
Performance: New World School of the Arts High School Jazz Combo One with Special Guest Kenny Werner. New World School of the Arts, Miami, FL, USA Director: Jim Gasior. Presiding Chair: Jack Wilkins, Southeast U.S. Division Coordinator. Location: Constitution Hall-MTCC.
Industry Track: One on One with Paul Bley. The influential and prolific Canadian pianist talks about his life and music in a special interview session. Moderator: Mark Miller Panelist: Paul Bley. Location: Room 206-MTCC.
Clinic: Bebop Improvisational Clinic - All Instruments. Pianist and NEA Jazz Master Dr. Barry Harris is a consummate jazz artist and educator. His lecture and interactive instrument and vocal workshop will focus on the complete aspects of music including improvisation, harmonic movement, and theory. Come and learn from a true jazz master. Clinician: Barry Harris. Presiding Chair: Warrick Carter, IAJE Past President. Location: Reception Hall-MTCC.
Clinic: Comprehensive Musicianship: Using the Internet to Teach Jazz History. Using the Legends of Jazz with Ramsey Lewis as an exemplar, this session provides effective strategies for integrating jazz history in performance and non-performance music classes. Applicable to teachers of all levels. Clinician: Gregory Carroll. Presiding Chair: Michael Pagan, Missouri Chapter Officer. Location: Ontario Room-Fairmont Royal York.
Panel: Jazzology. This unique and unprecedented accredited radio program utilizes and showcases students from four Toronto area colleges and universities. This panel (teachers vs. students) will discuss Jazzology's origins, how it works and how it could be programmed anywhere. Moderator: Larry Green Panelists: Denny Christianson, Barry Elmes, Dave McMurdo and Paul Read. Location: Clinic 4 Niagara-Ontario-Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel.
Technology Track: Podcasting for Educators. Podcasting is a great way to get lessons, practices and performance tips to your students. Explore the wealth of podcasted music education information available to you and your students, and learn how to produce and publish your own podcasts. It's not as hard as you think. Clinician: Dennis Mauricio. Location: Tudor Room-Fairmont Royal York.
Workshop: Who Asked You, Anyway? Day 2. A hands-on clinic taught over three days (one hour per day), presented by the JJA, about how to write a good jazz review - for print media or radio. Note: Day 1 and Day 2 sessions are aimed at clinic students only; others are encouraged to attend and make comments on Day 3 at the panel discussion of student writing and jazz writing in general. Clinicians: Stuart Broomer (Toronto Life) and Howard Mandel (JJA). Location: Industry Underground Summit Room-MTCC.
Research Presentation: Frederic Chopin and All that Jazz. Presenter: Janusz Szprot. Presiding Chair: Lissa May, IAJE Resource Team. Location: Territories Room-Fairmont Royal York.
2:00 PM
Visit the Exhibit Hall - Exclusive Hour
Exhibit Hall C-Level 300-Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Meeting: Historically Black Colleges and Universities Jazz Ensembles Directors. Location: Humber-Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel.
3:00 PM
Performance: Conservatories UK Big Band (with Kenny Wheeler, Tim Garland and Norma Winstone). Directors: Issie Barratt and Mark Donlon. Guest Artists: Norma Winstone, Voice; Kenny Wheeler, Trumpet/Flugelhorn; Tim Garland, Saxophones. Presiding Chair: Ian Darrington, IAJE Executive Board. Location: John Bassett Theatre-MTCC.
Performance: Colwell, Toth, Lansberg Trio. Humber College Community Music Program, Toronto, ON, CANADA Director: Kirk MacDonald. Presiding Chair: Jeremy Hepner, Canada Chapter Officer. Location: Room 201-MTCC.
Performance: Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet. Brubeck Institute, Stockton, CA, USA Director: Stephen Anderson. Presiding Chair: Joel Leach, IAJE Past President. Location: Imperial Ballroom-Fairmont Royal York.
Performance: University of Toronto 10 O'Clock Jazz Orchestra. University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, CANADA Director: Paul Read. Guest Artist: Tim Ries. Presiding Chair: Martin Summers, Canada Chapter Officer. Location: Concert Hall-Fairmont Royal York.
Clinic: Crossing Vocal Bridges - A Seamless Approach. This session introduces two techniques. The Rose Breath is the gentle intake of breath to the lower abdominal area before each phrase. Numbered Activation is the implementation of controlled breath for supported singing in every part of the vocal range. Clinician: Dee Daniels. Presiding Chair: Paris Rutherford, IAJE Resource Team. Location: Niagara-Ontario-Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel.
Clinic: Electric Bass in a Jazz Setting. Renowned electric bassist Chris Tarry talks about what it takes to make the electric bass sound convincing in a traditional jazz setting. He discusses touch, phrasing, dynamics, sound and demonstrates how you can dust off that ol' electric bass to swing like a pro on your next gig! Featuring Pete McCann, Guitar; Dan Weiss, Drums; and Henry Hey, Piano. Clinician: Chris Tarry. Presiding Chair: Neil Wetzel, Pennsylvania Chapter Officer. Location: Room 203-MTCC.
Clinic: Click for Lessons. Learn how to use the web to build your music business. Presented by ClickForLessons.com and Enspired.com. Clinician: Steven Cox & Drew Davies. Presiding Chair: Cody Loucks, IAJE Resource Team. Location: 101 Press Room-MTCC. Technology Track: Scoring Percussion and Drum Set Parts in Sibelius. Learn how to input and play back drum set parts in Sibelius and create percussion notation. No previous experience with Sibelius is required. Clinician: Tom Rudolph. Location: Confederation 5-6-Fairmont Royal York.
Industry Track: The Blog! Who needs newspapers, magazines, radio stations, and Web sites, when you can have your own say on your own site? Musicians, journalists and others discuss how the culture of blogging is changing the jazz world as we know it. Moderator: Neil Tesser (Listen Here). Panelists: Darcy James Argue (Secret Society), Jason Crane (The Jazz Session), Carl Wilson (Zoilus/The Toronto Sun), David Ryshpan (Settled in Shipping), David Adler (Lerterland.blogspot.com). Location: Room 206-MTCC.
Research Presentation: The Music of Josef Zawinul: The Innovations and the Legacy. Presenter: John Mills. Presiding Chair: Tammy Kernodle, IAJE Resource Team. Location: Territories Room-Fairmont Royal York.
4:00 PM
Performance: Libby York and her Trio. Voice: Libby York; Guitar: Reg Schwager; Bass: Neil Swainson; Drums: Terry Clarke. Presiding Chair: Dennis Tini, IAJE Past President. Location: The Lobby Stage-Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel.
Performance: Big Band de L'Universite de Montreal with special appearance by Lorraine Desmarais. Universite de Montreal, Montreal, QC, CANADA Director: Ron DiLauro. Presiding Chair: Brent Campbell, Canada Chapter Officer. Location: The Ballroom-Fairmont Royal York.
Performance: TSU Vocal Jazz Ensemble. Texas Southern University, Houston, TX, USA Director: Bert Cross, II. Presiding Chair: John Reid, Canada Chapter Officer. Location: The Ballroom -Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel.
Clinic: Big Band Trumpet Techniques with The Airmen of Note Trumpets. The Airmen of Note trumpet section have led clinics/master classes from coast to coast. Gleaning from their extensive professional experience you will learn how to overcome reccurring ensemble and stylistic issues that they have observed in student trumpet sections from middle schools to universities. Clinician: The Airmen of Note Trumpet Section - MSgt Kevin Burns. Presiding Chair: Darryl White, IAJE Resource Team. Location: Reception Hall-MTCC.
Clinic: IAJE Latin America Section, A New Door to Jazz Education In Latin America. This clinic addresses the importance of developing IAJE infrastructures in Latin America. IAJE Latin America representative and founding President of the IAJE Chapter of Puerto Rico, Prof. Marco Pignataro, will explain in detail why and how to form IAJE chapters, build community awareness to jazz education and enhance local musical culture through IAJE activities and projects. He will also preview the first Latin America Conference and discuss how to connect with the new IAJE Latin America Region network. Clinician: Marco Pignataro. Presiding Chair: Tim Matteson, Arizona Chapter Officer. Location: Ontario Room-Fairmont Royal York. Technology Track: Absolutely Free: Teaching Jazz Improvisation using Open Source Software. After budgeting thousands of dollars for computers and MIDI keyboards there may not be much left in your budget for software. Have you thought about Open Source software? You don't have to break the bank to teach jazz concepts and skills. Clinician: Marc Jacoby. Location: Tudor Room-Fairmont Royal York.
Industry Track: Live Blindfold Test featuring Jamey Aebersold and David Baker. Sponsored by DownBeat The classic listening test that challenges two legendary jazz educators to identify and discuss the music and musicians from a number of selected recordings. Moderator: Jason Koransky. Panelists: Jamey Aebersold and David Baker. Location: Room 205-MTCC. Workshop: Ask The Experts. Get ten minutes on the clock one on one with industry experts offering hands-on career strategies for aspiring and established musicians and executives. (4:00 - 6:00 PM
) Location: Industry Underground Summit Room-MTCC. (two hour session) Research Presentation: The Classicization of Jazz: Is Jazz Becoming “Museum" Music. Presenter: Dave Kopplin. Presiding Chair: Lissa May, IAJE Resource Team. Location:
Territories Room-Fairmont Royal York.
5:00 PM
Performance: Denny Zeitlin Solo Piano. Piano: Denny Zeitlin. Presiding Chair: Mary Jo Papich, IAJE Executive Board. Location: Concert Hall-Fairmont Royal York.
Performance: Humber Faculty/Alumni Big Band with special guest Vince Mendoza.
Trumpet/Leader: Denny Christianson; Alto Sax: Mark Promane, Brian Lillos; Tenor Sax: Pat LaBarbera, Kirk MacDonald; Baritone Sax: Alex Dean; Trombone: Al Kay, Kelsey Grant, Gord Myers; Bass Trombone: Pete Hysen; Trumpet: Dave Dunlop, Steve McDade, John MacLeod, Brian O'Kane, Steve Crowe; Drums: Mark Kelso; Bass: Mike Downes; Guitar: Ted Quinlan; Piano: Brian Dickinson; Vibes: Don Thompson; Voice: Trish Colter. Presiding Chair: Martin Summers, Canada Chapter Officer. Location: John Bassett Theatre-MTCC.
Performance: UNT Jazz Combo. University of North Texas, Denton, TX, USA Director: Stefan Karlsson. Presiding Chair: Allen Carter, IAJE Resource Team. Location: Imperial Ballroom- Fairmont Royal York.
Clinic: Composing Shout Choruses, Introductions & Endings. Shout choruses, introductions and endings are the most elusive features of an arrangement as they contain the most originally composed material. This clinic will present a methodical approach to their creation, using written and recorded material. Handouts will be provided. Clinician: Mike Tomaro & Dr. John Wilson. Presiding Chair: Greg Yasinitsky, Northwest U.S. Division Coordinator. Location: Niagara- Ontario-Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel.
Clinic: Get Ready to Play! Two time Grammy Award winning saxophonist Jeff Coffin, of Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, presents a workshop on elements of saxophone pedagogy including the how, what and why to practice; tone production; the basics; and much more! Jeff will cover different ways to be prepared for almost anything that can, and will, be thrown at you as a professional touring and studio musician. Clinician: Jeff Coffin. Presiding Chair: Caleb Chapman, IAJE Resource Team. Location: Room 203-MTCC.
Technology Track: Sibelius Hands-On Open Lab. Clinician: Tom Rudolph and Bobbie Thornton. Location: Confederation 5-6-Fairmont Royal York.
Industry Track: Selling Your Music Digitally. Bricks and mortar be damned. You don't need to have a physical product in order to sell your music. Industry leaders discuss how innovation is changing the music landscape. Moderator: Bret Primack (Bird Lives). Panelists: Garrett Shelton (Decca Label Group), Shane German (Sound Exchange), Rob Wetstone (E! Music), Robert Herbert (IT/ISNextGen), and Jon Kertzer (Microsoft/Zune). Location: Room 206- MTCC.
Research Presentation: Traces of Ragtime: Influence on Early Jazz. Presenter: Jon Ozment. Presiding Chair: Julie Gendrich. Location: Territories Room-Fairmont Royal York. Meeting: IAJE Canada Annual General Meeting. Location: Upper Canada-Fairmont Royal York.
Reception: Sisters In Jazz Reception/Jam. Location: New Foundland-Fairmont Royal York.
6:00 PM
Technology Track: Microphone Selection and Placement Audio Lab. This workshop will cover microphone characteristics such as polar pattern, operating principle and frequency response. Explore microphone placement techniques through audio examples of various microphone selections and placements with various instruments, solo vocalists and spoken word. Clinician: David Mendez. Location: Tudor Room-Fairmont Royal York.
Performance: Franois Bourassa Quintet. Piano: Franois Bourassa; Saxophone/ Flute: Andre Leroux; Bass: Guy Boisvert; Drums: Philippe Melanson; Percussion/Djembe: Aboulaye Kone. Presiding Chair: Dennis Tini, IAJE Past President. Location: The Ballroom-Fairmont Royal York.
Performance: Pacific Standard Time. California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA, USA Director: Christine Guter. Presiding Chair: David Caffey, IAJE Executive Board. Location: The Ballroom -Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel.
Jam Session: Latin Pro Jam. Leader/piano: Hilario Duran-Leader; Saxophone: Luis Deniz; Trumpet: Alex Brown; Bass: Roberto Occhipinti; Drums: Mark Kelso; Congas: Alberto Suarez. Location: The Lobby Stage-Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel.
Reception: Berklee College of Music Alumni Reception. Location: Library Room-Fairmont Royal York.
7:00 PM
Performance: Jovino Santos Neto Trio. Piano: Jovino Santos Neto; Bass: Chuck Deardorf; Drums: Mark Ivester. Special Guest: Felipe Salles, Tenor Sax. Presiding Chair: Marco Pignataro, IAJE Executive Board. Location: Imperial Ballroom-Fairmont Royal York. Performance: Clay Jenkins. Trumpet: Clay Jenkins; Drums: Joe La Barbera; Bass: Tom Warrington; Piano: Harold Danko. Presiding Chair: David Loeb, Nevada Chapter Officer. Location: Concert Hall-Fairmont Royal York.
Performance: Paul Read Orchestra (PRO). Alto Sax/Flute: Andy Ballantyne; Alto Sax/Soprano Sax/Flute: Tara Davidson; Tenor Sax/Clarinet: Quinsin Nachoff, Alex Dean; Baritone Sax/Bass Clarinet: Bob Leonard; Trumpet: Jason Logue, Chase Sanborn, Lina Allemano, Jim Lewis; Trombone: Terry Promane, William Carn, Andrew Jones; Bass Trombone: Larry Shields; Guitar: Geoff Young; Piano: David Braid; Bass/Cello: Andrew Downing; Drums: Kevin Dempsey; Voice: Trish Colter. Presiding Chair: Brent Campbell, Canada Chapter Officer. Location: John Bassett Theatre-MTCC.
Evening Concerts: Constitution Hall-Metro Toronto Convention Centre
NEA Jazz Master Awards Concert
Honoring: Candido Camero, Quincy Jones, Andrew Hill, Tom McIntosh, Gunther Schuller, and Joe Wilder.
Dana Gioia and AB Spellman, Presenting Hosts.
Special Tribute: Dr. Oscar Peterson.
Presentation by Canada Council for the Art Chair Karen Kain and NEA Chariman Dana Gioia. Tribute will include a special performance of Dr. Peterson's work by pianist, composer, arranger and former Peterson student Oliver Jones.
Kurt Elling.
Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra.
Conductor and Artistic Director: David N. Baker; Saxophones: Charlie Young, Antonio Orta, Scott Silbert, Randy Salman, Leigh Pilzer; Trumpets: Joey Tartell, Liesl Whitaker, Tom Williams, Lennie Foy; Trombones: Brent Wallarab, Bill Holmes, John Jensen; Bass Trombone: Jay Ashby; Piano: Tony Nalker; Bass: James King; Drums: Ken Kimery.
11:00 PM
Performance: Tierney Sutton. Voice: Tierney Sutton; Drums: Ray Brinker; Piano: Christian Jacob; Bass: Kevin Axt. Location: John Bassett Theatre-MTCC.
Performance: AAJC Annual IAJE Conference Dance. This annual presentation by the AAJC is to historically reflect and encourage the legacy and ongoing interfacing of jazz music and dance. The AAJC Dance Band will perform repertoire guaranteed to engage and elicit your active participation. Director: David Hardiman. Trumpet: John Lamkin, John Bradley, David Anthony Hardiman, Jr.; Trombone: Martin Lamkin, Robert Trowers; Alto Sax: Ernie Rogers, James Patterson; Tenor Sax: Percy Brown; Baritone Sax: Paul Combs; Bass: Fred Woodard; Drums: Eddie Brookshire, Willis Kirk, Don Parker; Voice: Marguerite Mariama, Nick Mathis, Gale Levon. Location: The Ballroom-Fairmont Royal York.
Jam Session: Vocal Jam. Moderator/vocie: Heather Bambrick; Lisz Martinelli, vocal; Dave Restivo, piano; Mike Downes, bass; Mark Kelso, drums. Location: The Ballroom - Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel.
Jam Session: Student Latin Jam. Moderator: Hilario Duran. Hilario Duran, leader; Joel Viscente, piano; Allison Au, flute; Ben McConchie, trumpet; Aaron Foot, alto; Angela Morris, tenor; Don Bong Lee, guitar; Craig Kasey, bass; Alberto Suarez, percussion; Michel Carnillo, percussion; Vince Maccarone, percussion; Alex Tait, vocal. Location: Reception Hall-MTCC. Jam Session: Student Jam (Beg/Int). Moderator: Darryl White; Tenor Sax: Colin Harnish; Piano: Todd Pentney; Bass: Justin Gray; Drums: Galen Pelley; Guitar: Mikko Holden. Location: Room 201-MTCC.
12:30 AM
Performance: Christian Scott. Trumpet: Christian Scott; Guitar: Matthew Stevens; Piano: David Bryant; Bass: Joe Saunders; Drums: Jamire Williams. Location: John Bassett Theatre-MTCC.
8:00 AM
Conference Registration, Metro Toronto Convention Centre. (until 6:00 PM)
9:00 AM
Clinic: Walking Bass Lines - Functionality and Artistry. This interactive clinic outlines specific concepts and techniques to practice in order to improvise functional, supportive and beautiful walking bass lines. Clinician: Mike Downes. Presiding Chair: Alex Parker, Texas Chapter Officer. Location: Ontario Room-Fairmont Royal York.
Clinic: The Percussionist in a Jazz Context. This clinic will help percussionists achieve better interplay within a jazz context. The discussion will point players toward basic information they should possess to better fit in a non-traditional musical scenario. Open to other instrumentalists who would like to have a better understanding of percussion instruments and grooves and their influence in modern jazz. Clinician: Arturo Stable. Presiding Chair: Sara Minette, Minnesota Chapter Officer. Location: Reception Hall-MTCC.
Technology Track: Hearing the Changes - Online. Ms. Radley will present the online version of her Harmonic Ear Training course. Clinic participants will engage in hands-on activities, experiencing the effectiveness of online learning. She will present examples of students course work, demonstrating the benefits of online studies. Clinician: Roberta Radley. Location: Tudor Room-Fairmont Royal York.
New Music Reading Session: Vocal. Vocalists: Stephen Futrell (Elon College), Matt Falker (Cal. State Northridge), Matthew Gaskins (University of North Texas), Rosana Eckert (University of North Texas), Bruce Wermuth (Composer/Producer, Dallas), Jeremy Fox (Southwestern Community College), Michele Weir (University of California, Los Angeles), Cindy Bourquin (Santa Monica College), Jennifer Barnes (Sixth Wave, Los Angeles), Catherine Jensen-Hole (University of Massachusetts, Amherst), Hildegunn Gjedrem (University of North Texas), Gary Eckert (Axcess Broadcast Services, Dallas); Piano: Stefan Karlsson (University of North Texas); Bass: Lynn Seaton (University of North Texas); Drums: Ross Pederson (University of North Texas). Clinician: Paris Rutherford (University of North Texas). Location: The Ballroom-Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel. (two hours) Research Presentation: Approach Chords: An Avenue for Resolution in Composition and Improvisation. Presenter: Jack Ballard, Jr. Presiding Chair: Julie Gendrich. Location: Territories Room-Fairmont Royal York.
Meeting: IAJE String Caucus. Location: Haliburton-Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel. Reception: New England Conservatory Alumni Reception. Location: Epic Restaurant-Fairmont Royal York.
10:00 AM
Exhibit Hall Open 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Exhibit Hall C-Level 300-Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Clinic: Finding the Brazilian Feel (part 2) - Groove Variations. Understand groove variations and where and why they occur while keeping yourself within the Brazilian style and accent. Thiago Trajano will illustrate and discuss examples of Samba, bossa-nova, samba-cancao e partido-alto. Clinician: Thiago Trajano. Presiding Chair: Jeff Kunkel, New Jersey Chapter Officer. Location: Room 203-MTCC.
Clinic: Jazz Meets Country. The difference between these two genres seems to be extreme, but in this one-hour session Allan Harris delves into the similarities of these two very definitive American musical genres and how he called upon all of his musical background to create the ground-breaking recording: Cross That River. Clinician: Allan Harris. Presiding Chair: Mark Yost, South Carolina Chapter Officer. Location: 101 Press Room-MTCC.
Masterclass: Montreux Piano Masterclass. Featuring runners up David Helbock (Austria) and Shahin Novrasli (Azerbaijan) Clinician: Kenny Werner. Presiding Chair: Philip DeGreg, IAJE Resource Team. Location: Imperial Ballroom-Fairmont Royal York.
Technology Track: Really Affordable Digital Audio. Learn the basic techniques of using Sibelius 5 notation software, including creating a chart, entering notes, and basic editing. The new features of Sibelius 5 will be outlined. This hands-on session is highly recommended as a pre-requisite for all of the other Sibelius hands-on sessions. Clinician: Bobbie Thornton. Location: Confederation 5-6-Fairmont Royal York.
Industry Track: The Jazz CD is (Not) Dead. Yes, there is still gold in those CD hills. Industry vets talk about how and why CDs still comprise the majority of sales of jazz recordings. Moderator: Ricky Schultz (jazzconsultant.com) Panelists: Margi Cheske (Concord Records), Jean Pierre LeDuc (Justin Time Records), Scott Morin (Universal Music), Jessica Sendra (Borders), Josh Sherman (Savoy). Location: Room 206-MTCC.
Workshop: Promoting Jazz to Radio. Sponsored by JazzWeek Too many records are chasing too few available hours on the air. With radio stations receiving 30 or more new CDs a week, the task of getting a record played on the radio is a daunting one. Radio and promotion professionals discuss how they choose material for airplay and provide the artist or small label with realistic expectations. Moderator: Scott Willis (Talkin' Jazz) Panelists: Mark Ruffin (XM Radio), Michael Valentine (WDNA), Neal Sapper (New World 'n' Jazz), Mark Rini (Groov Marcketing). Location: Industry Underground Summit Room-MTCC. (two hour session) New Music Reading Session: Instrumental Reading Session 1. Alto saxophones: James Riggs, Tara Davidson; Tenor saxophones: Michael Tomaro, Mike Rossi; Bari saxophone: Gunnar Mossblad; Trumpets: John Thomas, Jeff Jarvis, Jami Dauber, Ian Darrington; Trombones: Dave Glenn, Dennis Wilson, Hommy Ramos; Bass trombone: Tom Matta; Piano: Dr. Tom Ferguson; Guitar: Saul Richardson; Bass: Ken Walker; Drums: Dr. Sherrie Maricle. Presiding/Director: Dr. Lou Fischer. Location: The Ballroom-Fairmont Royal York.
Research Presentation: The Improvisatory Language of Michael Brecker as seen through an analysis and comparison of eight improvised solos. Presenter: Tyler Kuebler. Presiding Chair: Tammy Kernodle, IAJE Resource Team. Location: Territories Room-Fairmont Royal York. Meeting: IAJE Resource Team. Location: Library Room-Fairmont Royal York. (2 hours)
10:30 AM
Meeting: Friends of Bill W. Location: High Park-Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel.
11:00 AM
Performance: Georgia State University Faculty Jazztet. Trumpet: Gordon Vernick; Piano: Kevin Bales; Drums: Justin Varnes; Saxophone: Mace Hibbard; Guitar: Dave Frackenpohl; Piano: Geoff Haydon; Bass: Robert Dickson. Presiding Chair: Rich Stichler, Georgia Chapter Officer. Location: Concert Hall-Fairmont Royal York.
Performance: Jacqui Naylor. Voice: Jacqui Naylor; Piano, Guitar: Art Khu; Bass: Kevin Axt; Drums: Danny Gottlieb. Presiding Chair: Michele Weir, IAJE Resource Team. Location: The Lobby Stage-Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel.
Performance: University of Illinois - Latin Jazz Ensemble. University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA Director: Tito Carrillo Chip McNeil. Presiding Chair: Scott Garlock, Ohio Chapter Officer. Location: Constitution Hall-MTCC.
Masterclass: Montreux Guitar Masterclass. Featuring runners up Diego Figueiredo (Brazil) and Mike Reinhardt (France) Clinician: Corey Christianson. Presiding Chair: Frank Potenza, IAJE Resource Team. Location: The Imperial Ballroom-Fairmont Royal York.
Clinic: Jazz Pedagogy: A Canadian Perspective. An overview of the text Jazz Pedagogy: A Canadian Perspective, including answering questions related to instructional methodologies in Jazz in Canada. Concentration on numerous pedagogical topics, some of which are uniquely Canadian. Clinician: Brian Lillos. Presiding Chair: Catherine Mitro, IAJE Resource Team. Location: Ontario Room-Fairmont Royal York.
Clinic: The Masters under the Microscope, what we can learn about singing from a generation of jazz vocal legends. Using (1) a family of Windows software programs, (2) recordings of Ernestine Anderson, Mark Murphy, Betty Carter, Bobby McFerrin, Johnny Hartman, Carmen McRae, and live vocal performers, we will actually see how vibrato, legato, vowel production , text treatment and degrees of resonance are executed. Spectrographic analysis can help us understand what jazz vocal artists actually do physically and acoustically when they sing. Clinician: Diana Spradling. Presiding Chair: Timothy Howe, Arizona Chapter Officer. Location: Niagara-Ontario-Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel.
Clinic: Sax and Rhythm. Billboard chart-topping saxophonist, Frank Catalano discusses and demonstrates how great saxophonists have used the rhythm section to develop their improvised solos. Famous duos, trios, quartets, quintets and sextets led by saxophonists John Coltrane and Sonny Rollins will be discussed. Clinician: Frank Catalano. Presiding Chair: Paul Evoskevich, New York Chapter Officer. Location: Reception Hall-MTCC.
Technology Track: Digital Audio Recording Concepts. This session is geared towards educators who have had minimal recording experience but would like to learn to record and edit audio. The first portion of the clinic will focus on the selection and purchase of equipment including microphones, audio interface, console, and software. The second portion of the clinic will be devoted to digital audio editing and mixing techniques. Although the clinician will use Logic Pro to demonstrate editing and mixing concepts, the techniques can be easily applied to Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software from any vendor. Clinician: Brent Edstrom. Location: Tudor Room-Fairmont Royal York.
Industry Track: The NEA Jazz Masters. Join 2008 NEA Jazz Masters Candido Camero, Quincy Jones, Tom McIntosh, Gunther Schuller, and Joe Wilder for conversation, commentary, and lively stories about the musicians' jazz lives and thoughts on the current scene. Jazz author A.B. Spellman will moderate this engaging exchange. Moderator: A. B. Spellman. Location: Room 205-MTCC.
Research Presentation: John Coltrane's Modal Style 1959-1963: A Study in Developmental Techniques. Presenter: Matthew Pivec. Presiding Chair: Lissa May, IAJE Resource Team. Location: Territories Room-Fairmont Royal York.
12:00 PM
Performance: Lehigh Valley Youth Jazz Ensemble. Lehigh Valley Youth Jazz Ensemble, Bethleham, PA, USA Director: Frank DiSimoni. Presiding Chair: Scott Hall, Illinois Chapter Officer. Location: John Bassett Theatre-MTCC.
Performance: York University Gospel Choir. York University, Toronto, ON, CANADA Director: Karen Burke. Guest Artist: Robi Botos, Piano. Presiding Chair: John Chalmers, IAJE Resource Team. Location: The Ballroom -Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel. Clinic: Jazz on the Classical Guitar. Using classical techniques to explore the guitar linearly and harmonically with an eye toward improvising and solo arranging and of course ear training. Clinician: Gene Bertoncini. Presiding Chair: Frank Potenza, IAJE Resource Team. Location: Room 203-MTCC.
Location: 101 Press Room-MTCC.
Masterclass: Montreux Vocal Masterclass. Featuring runners up Laura Brunner (USA) and Jennifer Ledesna (USA) Clinician: Kurt Elling. Location: Imperial Ballroom-Fairmont Royal York.
Technology Track: Musical MIDI Sequencing. MIDI sequences of jazz and classical music often sound artificial and unmusical. How can a sequencer be used to emulate the idiosyncratic characteristics of human performance and the natural behavior of acoustic instruments? This presentation will discuss tips and techniques for using automation and continuous controllers to mimic phrase shaping, dynamics, bowing, and other aspects of human musical performance. Clinician: Rick Schmunk. Location: Confederation 5-6-Fairmont Royal York.
Industry Track: In The Number: Can New Orleans Come Marching Back? Sponsored by Jazziz An in-depth presentation detailing cultural recovery efforts and the state of the music scene in the Crescent City. Moderator: Larry Blumenfeld (Jazziz). Location: Room 206- MTCC.
Meeting: Milt Hinton Award Committee. Location: Simcoe-Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel.
1:00 PM
Performance: The Hildegunn Gjedrem Group. Leader, Voice: Hildegunn Gjedrem; Drums: Ross Pederson; Bass: Michal League; Guitar: Tim Goynes; Trumpet: Evan Weiss; Piano: Jivi Levicek. Presiding Chair: Frank Griffith, IAJE Resource Team. Location: The Lobby Stage- Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel.
Performance: Karine Chapdelaine & The Sketches. Bass: Karine Chapdelaine; Guitar: Joshua Walker; Saxophone: Russell Kirk; Drums: Shareff Thaer. Presiding Chair: Chuck Iwanusa, IAJE Past President. Location: Room 201-MTCC.
Performance: North Sydney Boys' High School Big Band. North Sydney Boys' High School, Crows Nest, NSW, AUSTRALIA Director: Saul Richardson. Guest Artist: Chase Sanborn, Trumpet. Presiding Chair: Bob Morgan, IAJE Advisory Council. Location: The Ballroom- Fairmont Royal York.
Performance: North Carolina Central University Jazz Ensemble. North Carolina, Durham, NC, USA Director: Ira Wiggins. Guest Artist: Branford Marsalis, Tenor and Soprano Saxophone. Presiding Chair: Reggie Thomas, IAJE Resource Team. Location: Concert Hall-Fairmont Royal York.
Performance: New World School of the Arts High School Jazz Combo One with Special Guest Kenny Werner. New World School of the Arts, Miami, FL, USA Director: Jim Gasior. Presiding Chair: Jack Wilkins, Southeast U.S. Division Coordinator. Location: Constitution Hall-MTCC.
Industry Track: One on One with Paul Bley. The influential and prolific Canadian pianist talks about his life and music in a special interview session. Moderator: Mark Miller Panelist: Paul Bley. Location: Room 206-MTCC.
Clinic: Bebop Improvisational Clinic - All Instruments. Pianist and NEA Jazz Master Dr. Barry Harris is a consummate jazz artist and educator. His lecture and interactive instrument and vocal workshop will focus on the complete aspects of music including improvisation, harmonic movement, and theory. Come and learn from a true jazz master. Clinician: Barry Harris. Presiding Chair: Warrick Carter, IAJE Past President. Location: Reception Hall-MTCC.
Clinic: Comprehensive Musicianship: Using the Internet to Teach Jazz History. Using the Legends of Jazz with Ramsey Lewis as an exemplar, this session provides effective strategies for integrating jazz history in performance and non-performance music classes. Applicable to teachers of all levels. Clinician: Gregory Carroll. Presiding Chair: Michael Pagan, Missouri Chapter Officer. Location: Ontario Room-Fairmont Royal York.
Panel: Jazzology. This unique and unprecedented accredited radio program utilizes and showcases students from four Toronto area colleges and universities. This panel (teachers vs. students) will discuss Jazzology's origins, how it works and how it could be programmed anywhere. Moderator: Larry Green Panelists: Denny Christianson, Barry Elmes, Dave McMurdo and Paul Read. Location: Clinic 4 Niagara-Ontario-Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel.
Technology Track: Podcasting for Educators. Podcasting is a great way to get lessons, practices and performance tips to your students. Explore the wealth of podcasted music education information available to you and your students, and learn how to produce and publish your own podcasts. It's not as hard as you think. Clinician: Dennis Mauricio. Location: Tudor Room-Fairmont Royal York.
Workshop: Who Asked You, Anyway? Day 2. A hands-on clinic taught over three days (one hour per day), presented by the JJA, about how to write a good jazz review - for print media or radio. Note: Day 1 and Day 2 sessions are aimed at clinic students only; others are encouraged to attend and make comments on Day 3 at the panel discussion of student writing and jazz writing in general. Clinicians: Stuart Broomer (Toronto Life) and Howard Mandel (JJA). Location: Industry Underground Summit Room-MTCC.
Research Presentation: Frederic Chopin and All that Jazz. Presenter: Janusz Szprot. Presiding Chair: Lissa May, IAJE Resource Team. Location: Territories Room-Fairmont Royal York.
2:00 PM
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Exhibit Hall C-Level 300-Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Meeting: Historically Black Colleges and Universities Jazz Ensembles Directors. Location: Humber-Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel.
3:00 PM
Performance: Conservatories UK Big Band (with Kenny Wheeler, Tim Garland and Norma Winstone). Directors: Issie Barratt and Mark Donlon. Guest Artists: Norma Winstone, Voice; Kenny Wheeler, Trumpet/Flugelhorn; Tim Garland, Saxophones. Presiding Chair: Ian Darrington, IAJE Executive Board. Location: John Bassett Theatre-MTCC.
Performance: Colwell, Toth, Lansberg Trio. Humber College Community Music Program, Toronto, ON, CANADA Director: Kirk MacDonald. Presiding Chair: Jeremy Hepner, Canada Chapter Officer. Location: Room 201-MTCC.
Performance: Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet. Brubeck Institute, Stockton, CA, USA Director: Stephen Anderson. Presiding Chair: Joel Leach, IAJE Past President. Location: Imperial Ballroom-Fairmont Royal York.
Performance: University of Toronto 10 O'Clock Jazz Orchestra. University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, CANADA Director: Paul Read. Guest Artist: Tim Ries. Presiding Chair: Martin Summers, Canada Chapter Officer. Location: Concert Hall-Fairmont Royal York.
Clinic: Crossing Vocal Bridges - A Seamless Approach. This session introduces two techniques. The Rose Breath is the gentle intake of breath to the lower abdominal area before each phrase. Numbered Activation is the implementation of controlled breath for supported singing in every part of the vocal range. Clinician: Dee Daniels. Presiding Chair: Paris Rutherford, IAJE Resource Team. Location: Niagara-Ontario-Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel.
Clinic: Electric Bass in a Jazz Setting. Renowned electric bassist Chris Tarry talks about what it takes to make the electric bass sound convincing in a traditional jazz setting. He discusses touch, phrasing, dynamics, sound and demonstrates how you can dust off that ol' electric bass to swing like a pro on your next gig! Featuring Pete McCann, Guitar; Dan Weiss, Drums; and Henry Hey, Piano. Clinician: Chris Tarry. Presiding Chair: Neil Wetzel, Pennsylvania Chapter Officer. Location: Room 203-MTCC.
Clinic: Click for Lessons. Learn how to use the web to build your music business. Presented by ClickForLessons.com and Enspired.com. Clinician: Steven Cox & Drew Davies. Presiding Chair: Cody Loucks, IAJE Resource Team. Location: 101 Press Room-MTCC. Technology Track: Scoring Percussion and Drum Set Parts in Sibelius. Learn how to input and play back drum set parts in Sibelius and create percussion notation. No previous experience with Sibelius is required. Clinician: Tom Rudolph. Location: Confederation 5-6-Fairmont Royal York.
Industry Track: The Blog! Who needs newspapers, magazines, radio stations, and Web sites, when you can have your own say on your own site? Musicians, journalists and others discuss how the culture of blogging is changing the jazz world as we know it. Moderator: Neil Tesser (Listen Here). Panelists: Darcy James Argue (Secret Society), Jason Crane (The Jazz Session), Carl Wilson (Zoilus/The Toronto Sun), David Ryshpan (Settled in Shipping), David Adler (Lerterland.blogspot.com). Location: Room 206-MTCC.
Research Presentation: The Music of Josef Zawinul: The Innovations and the Legacy. Presenter: John Mills. Presiding Chair: Tammy Kernodle, IAJE Resource Team. Location: Territories Room-Fairmont Royal York.
4:00 PM
Performance: Libby York and her Trio. Voice: Libby York; Guitar: Reg Schwager; Bass: Neil Swainson; Drums: Terry Clarke. Presiding Chair: Dennis Tini, IAJE Past President. Location: The Lobby Stage-Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel.
Performance: Big Band de L'Universite de Montreal with special appearance by Lorraine Desmarais. Universite de Montreal, Montreal, QC, CANADA Director: Ron DiLauro. Presiding Chair: Brent Campbell, Canada Chapter Officer. Location: The Ballroom-Fairmont Royal York.
Performance: TSU Vocal Jazz Ensemble. Texas Southern University, Houston, TX, USA Director: Bert Cross, II. Presiding Chair: John Reid, Canada Chapter Officer. Location: The Ballroom -Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel.
Clinic: Big Band Trumpet Techniques with The Airmen of Note Trumpets. The Airmen of Note trumpet section have led clinics/master classes from coast to coast. Gleaning from their extensive professional experience you will learn how to overcome reccurring ensemble and stylistic issues that they have observed in student trumpet sections from middle schools to universities. Clinician: The Airmen of Note Trumpet Section - MSgt Kevin Burns. Presiding Chair: Darryl White, IAJE Resource Team. Location: Reception Hall-MTCC.
Clinic: IAJE Latin America Section, A New Door to Jazz Education In Latin America. This clinic addresses the importance of developing IAJE infrastructures in Latin America. IAJE Latin America representative and founding President of the IAJE Chapter of Puerto Rico, Prof. Marco Pignataro, will explain in detail why and how to form IAJE chapters, build community awareness to jazz education and enhance local musical culture through IAJE activities and projects. He will also preview the first Latin America Conference and discuss how to connect with the new IAJE Latin America Region network. Clinician: Marco Pignataro. Presiding Chair: Tim Matteson, Arizona Chapter Officer. Location: Ontario Room-Fairmont Royal York. Technology Track: Absolutely Free: Teaching Jazz Improvisation using Open Source Software. After budgeting thousands of dollars for computers and MIDI keyboards there may not be much left in your budget for software. Have you thought about Open Source software? You don't have to break the bank to teach jazz concepts and skills. Clinician: Marc Jacoby. Location: Tudor Room-Fairmont Royal York.
Industry Track: Live Blindfold Test featuring Jamey Aebersold and David Baker. Sponsored by DownBeat The classic listening test that challenges two legendary jazz educators to identify and discuss the music and musicians from a number of selected recordings. Moderator: Jason Koransky. Panelists: Jamey Aebersold and David Baker. Location: Room 205-MTCC. Workshop: Ask The Experts. Get ten minutes on the clock one on one with industry experts offering hands-on career strategies for aspiring and established musicians and executives. (4:00 - 6:00 PM
) Location: Industry Underground Summit Room-MTCC. (two hour session) Research Presentation: The Classicization of Jazz: Is Jazz Becoming “Museum" Music. Presenter: Dave Kopplin. Presiding Chair: Lissa May, IAJE Resource Team. Location:
Territories Room-Fairmont Royal York.
5:00 PM
Performance: Denny Zeitlin Solo Piano. Piano: Denny Zeitlin. Presiding Chair: Mary Jo Papich, IAJE Executive Board. Location: Concert Hall-Fairmont Royal York.
Performance: Humber Faculty/Alumni Big Band with special guest Vince Mendoza.
Trumpet/Leader: Denny Christianson; Alto Sax: Mark Promane, Brian Lillos; Tenor Sax: Pat LaBarbera, Kirk MacDonald; Baritone Sax: Alex Dean; Trombone: Al Kay, Kelsey Grant, Gord Myers; Bass Trombone: Pete Hysen; Trumpet: Dave Dunlop, Steve McDade, John MacLeod, Brian O'Kane, Steve Crowe; Drums: Mark Kelso; Bass: Mike Downes; Guitar: Ted Quinlan; Piano: Brian Dickinson; Vibes: Don Thompson; Voice: Trish Colter. Presiding Chair: Martin Summers, Canada Chapter Officer. Location: John Bassett Theatre-MTCC.
Performance: UNT Jazz Combo. University of North Texas, Denton, TX, USA Director: Stefan Karlsson. Presiding Chair: Allen Carter, IAJE Resource Team. Location: Imperial Ballroom- Fairmont Royal York.
Clinic: Composing Shout Choruses, Introductions & Endings. Shout choruses, introductions and endings are the most elusive features of an arrangement as they contain the most originally composed material. This clinic will present a methodical approach to their creation, using written and recorded material. Handouts will be provided. Clinician: Mike Tomaro & Dr. John Wilson. Presiding Chair: Greg Yasinitsky, Northwest U.S. Division Coordinator. Location: Niagara- Ontario-Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel.
Clinic: Get Ready to Play! Two time Grammy Award winning saxophonist Jeff Coffin, of Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, presents a workshop on elements of saxophone pedagogy including the how, what and why to practice; tone production; the basics; and much more! Jeff will cover different ways to be prepared for almost anything that can, and will, be thrown at you as a professional touring and studio musician. Clinician: Jeff Coffin. Presiding Chair: Caleb Chapman, IAJE Resource Team. Location: Room 203-MTCC.
Technology Track: Sibelius Hands-On Open Lab. Clinician: Tom Rudolph and Bobbie Thornton. Location: Confederation 5-6-Fairmont Royal York.
Industry Track: Selling Your Music Digitally. Bricks and mortar be damned. You don't need to have a physical product in order to sell your music. Industry leaders discuss how innovation is changing the music landscape. Moderator: Bret Primack (Bird Lives). Panelists: Garrett Shelton (Decca Label Group), Shane German (Sound Exchange), Rob Wetstone (E! Music), Robert Herbert (IT/ISNextGen), and Jon Kertzer (Microsoft/Zune). Location: Room 206- MTCC.
Research Presentation: Traces of Ragtime: Influence on Early Jazz. Presenter: Jon Ozment. Presiding Chair: Julie Gendrich. Location: Territories Room-Fairmont Royal York. Meeting: IAJE Canada Annual General Meeting. Location: Upper Canada-Fairmont Royal York.
Reception: Sisters In Jazz Reception/Jam. Location: New Foundland-Fairmont Royal York.
6:00 PM
Technology Track: Microphone Selection and Placement Audio Lab. This workshop will cover microphone characteristics such as polar pattern, operating principle and frequency response. Explore microphone placement techniques through audio examples of various microphone selections and placements with various instruments, solo vocalists and spoken word. Clinician: David Mendez. Location: Tudor Room-Fairmont Royal York.
Performance: Franois Bourassa Quintet. Piano: Franois Bourassa; Saxophone/ Flute: Andre Leroux; Bass: Guy Boisvert; Drums: Philippe Melanson; Percussion/Djembe: Aboulaye Kone. Presiding Chair: Dennis Tini, IAJE Past President. Location: The Ballroom-Fairmont Royal York.
Performance: Pacific Standard Time. California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA, USA Director: Christine Guter. Presiding Chair: David Caffey, IAJE Executive Board. Location: The Ballroom -Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel.
Jam Session: Latin Pro Jam. Leader/piano: Hilario Duran-Leader; Saxophone: Luis Deniz; Trumpet: Alex Brown; Bass: Roberto Occhipinti; Drums: Mark Kelso; Congas: Alberto Suarez. Location: The Lobby Stage-Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel.
Reception: Berklee College of Music Alumni Reception. Location: Library Room-Fairmont Royal York.
7:00 PM
Performance: Jovino Santos Neto Trio. Piano: Jovino Santos Neto; Bass: Chuck Deardorf; Drums: Mark Ivester. Special Guest: Felipe Salles, Tenor Sax. Presiding Chair: Marco Pignataro, IAJE Executive Board. Location: Imperial Ballroom-Fairmont Royal York. Performance: Clay Jenkins. Trumpet: Clay Jenkins; Drums: Joe La Barbera; Bass: Tom Warrington; Piano: Harold Danko. Presiding Chair: David Loeb, Nevada Chapter Officer. Location: Concert Hall-Fairmont Royal York.
Performance: Paul Read Orchestra (PRO). Alto Sax/Flute: Andy Ballantyne; Alto Sax/Soprano Sax/Flute: Tara Davidson; Tenor Sax/Clarinet: Quinsin Nachoff, Alex Dean; Baritone Sax/Bass Clarinet: Bob Leonard; Trumpet: Jason Logue, Chase Sanborn, Lina Allemano, Jim Lewis; Trombone: Terry Promane, William Carn, Andrew Jones; Bass Trombone: Larry Shields; Guitar: Geoff Young; Piano: David Braid; Bass/Cello: Andrew Downing; Drums: Kevin Dempsey; Voice: Trish Colter. Presiding Chair: Brent Campbell, Canada Chapter Officer. Location: John Bassett Theatre-MTCC.
Evening Concerts: Constitution Hall-Metro Toronto Convention Centre
NEA Jazz Master Awards Concert
Honoring: Candido Camero, Quincy Jones, Andrew Hill, Tom McIntosh, Gunther Schuller, and Joe Wilder.
Dana Gioia and AB Spellman, Presenting Hosts.
Special Tribute: Dr. Oscar Peterson.
Presentation by Canada Council for the Art Chair Karen Kain and NEA Chariman Dana Gioia. Tribute will include a special performance of Dr. Peterson's work by pianist, composer, arranger and former Peterson student Oliver Jones.
Kurt Elling.
Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra.
Conductor and Artistic Director: David N. Baker; Saxophones: Charlie Young, Antonio Orta, Scott Silbert, Randy Salman, Leigh Pilzer; Trumpets: Joey Tartell, Liesl Whitaker, Tom Williams, Lennie Foy; Trombones: Brent Wallarab, Bill Holmes, John Jensen; Bass Trombone: Jay Ashby; Piano: Tony Nalker; Bass: James King; Drums: Ken Kimery.
11:00 PM
Performance: Tierney Sutton. Voice: Tierney Sutton; Drums: Ray Brinker; Piano: Christian Jacob; Bass: Kevin Axt. Location: John Bassett Theatre-MTCC.
Performance: AAJC Annual IAJE Conference Dance. This annual presentation by the AAJC is to historically reflect and encourage the legacy and ongoing interfacing of jazz music and dance. The AAJC Dance Band will perform repertoire guaranteed to engage and elicit your active participation. Director: David Hardiman. Trumpet: John Lamkin, John Bradley, David Anthony Hardiman, Jr.; Trombone: Martin Lamkin, Robert Trowers; Alto Sax: Ernie Rogers, James Patterson; Tenor Sax: Percy Brown; Baritone Sax: Paul Combs; Bass: Fred Woodard; Drums: Eddie Brookshire, Willis Kirk, Don Parker; Voice: Marguerite Mariama, Nick Mathis, Gale Levon. Location: The Ballroom-Fairmont Royal York.
Jam Session: Vocal Jam. Moderator/vocie: Heather Bambrick; Lisz Martinelli, vocal; Dave Restivo, piano; Mike Downes, bass; Mark Kelso, drums. Location: The Ballroom - Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel.
Jam Session: Student Latin Jam. Moderator: Hilario Duran. Hilario Duran, leader; Joel Viscente, piano; Allison Au, flute; Ben McConchie, trumpet; Aaron Foot, alto; Angela Morris, tenor; Don Bong Lee, guitar; Craig Kasey, bass; Alberto Suarez, percussion; Michel Carnillo, percussion; Vince Maccarone, percussion; Alex Tait, vocal. Location: Reception Hall-MTCC. Jam Session: Student Jam (Beg/Int). Moderator: Darryl White; Tenor Sax: Colin Harnish; Piano: Todd Pentney; Bass: Justin Gray; Drums: Galen Pelley; Guitar: Mikko Holden. Location: Room 201-MTCC.
12:30 AM
Performance: Christian Scott. Trumpet: Christian Scott; Guitar: Matthew Stevens; Piano: David Bryant; Bass: Joe Saunders; Drums: Jamire Williams. Location: John Bassett Theatre-MTCC.
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