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Education

Jazz Masters To Teach Career-Altering Workshops For Aspiring Guitar Students At New Whistler Jazz Festival

Source: Christina Moore
June 19, 2011

The inaugural Jazz On The Mountain At Whistler invites aspiring guitar students from across North America to apply for 70 coveted spots within the Master Class Series, taking place September 2 to 4, 2011 in Whistler, BC. Over the course of six workshops, students will learn from some of jazz music's most well-known guitar virtuosos— Kevin Eubanks, Stanley Jordan, Russ Freeman, Lorne Lofsky, Greg Lowe and Stan Samole, providing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to pick up tips from true masters. Six ...

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Festival

Inaugural "Jazz On The Mountain At Whistler" heats up Whistler, BC with late summer jazz festival

Source: Christina Moore
June 19, 2011

Jazz On The Mountain At Whistler is Canada's newest jazz festival taking place Labour Day weekend September 2 to 4, 2011, in the lively pedestrian village of Whistler, British Columbia. Combining top international and Canadian jazz artists performing in a picturesque, intimate and highly interactive setting, Jazz On The Mountain At Whistler offers over 30 free and ticketed shows providing entertainment for everyone and perfectly complementing the end-of-summer vibe in Whistler. FEATURING: Jazz greats Kevin Eubanks, Stanley Jordan, The New ...

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