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Jazz Improvisation Workshop In Italy 2020 - Register Now

Source: Marco Chelo
December 4, 2019

The Jazz Improvisation workshop in Italy combines a week of rigorous jazz studies with an exploration of the foods, wines, and sights that Italy has to offer. The workshop is perfect for instrumentalists and vocalists with different backgrounds who want to learn and become better musicians. You won't want to miss out on this spectacular 6-day / 7-night immersion in Jazz improvisation held in a supportive and focused atmosphere conducive to intensive study and mutual encouragement through individual and group ...

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The Best 2016 Jazz Summer Program: 12 Workshops + 24 Teachers + 120 Musicians + 42 Days Of Music; It's All Happening At The New York Jazz Workshop

Source: Marco Chelo
February 20, 2016

From July 18th to August 28th, in the heart of Times Square, the New York Jazz Workshop's 8th summer series will feature the whos who of jazz music with Alan Ferber , Amina Figarova, Ari Hoenig, Chris Washburne, Dan Weiss, Dave Liebman, Dave Scott, Fay Victor, Frank Kimbrough, Jacob Sacks, Jocelyn Medina, John O’Gallagher, Kenny Wessel, Marc Mommaas, Olivia Foschi, Richard Boukas, Ron Horton, Scott Robinson, Tim Horner, Tony Moreno, Vic Juris and many more. “Yeah, we feel pretty good ...

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New York Jazz Workshop Helps Boğaziçi University In Turkey Celebrate Its 150th Anniversary!

Source: Marco Chelo
June 2, 2014

Expertly lead by renowned jazz educators and performers, the New York Jazz Workshop School of Music helps musicians of varying skill levels gain unmatched jazz knowledge and develop professional techniques through weekly workshops, performances, summer intensive programs, and more. This summer, the faculty and staff of the New York Jazz Workshop has been selected by Boğaziçi University in Istanbul, Turkey, to host a series of intensive musical workshops and concerts for their students from June 10th to the 14th, 2014, ...

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New York Jazz Workshop Student Showcase On April 6 At Smalls Jazz Club

Source: Marco Chelo
April 4, 2014

Join the faculty and students of the New York Jazz Workshop on April 6 at Smalls Jazz Club in the West Village! No cover charge, no minimum! The students of the following 11 workshops will be performing: 12:15- 12:45 HARDBOP 12:45 – 1:15 IMPROV WORKSHOP 1:15- 1:45 MIXED METER WORKSHOP 1:45 – 2:15 BLUES to STANDARDS 2:15 – 2:45 BEBOP WORKSHOP 2:45 – 3:15 MODERN JAZZ 3:15 – 3:45 FUNK FUSION 3:45 – 4:15 JAZZ STANDARDS 1 4:15 – 4:45 ...

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New York Jazz Workshop Open House This Sunday, March 2nd

Source: Marco Chelo
February 26, 2014

To celebrate its new location at the esteemed Michiko Studios at 149 W 46th St. within mere steps of Times Square, the New York Jazz Workshop School of Music (NYJW) will be hosting an open house on March 2nd from 3 to 5pm for everyone and anyone who’s curious about joining a thriving, passionate community of musicians in the world capital of Jazz! Expertly lead by renowned jazz educators and performers, the New York Jazz Workshop School of Music helps ...

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New York Jazz Workshop Set For Annual Summer Sessions

Source: Marco Chelo
April 28, 2013

NEW YORK, NY: More than beach and barbeques, for jazz musicians around the world summer is the time to take their playing to the next level in the world capital of jazz, as the New York Jazz Workshop School of Music (NYJW) will again offer focused four-day workshops, July 25 through August 18, with sessions for all ages. Expertly led by leading jazz educators and performers, the Summer Summit Series for adults includes workshops on improvisation, jazz guitar, singing, rhythm, ...

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Rhythmic Foundations With Miles Okazaki

Source: Marco Chelo
April 17, 2012

Guitarist Miles Okazaki, long time collaborator with Chris Potter, Steve Coleman and many others to start a weekly rhythm class at the New York Jazz Workshop. The class will be held In New York every Thursday evening from 7 to 9 pm at 853 Rehearsal Studios, 853 7th Avenue, (between 54th and 55th street). This course is a survey of the fundamentals of musical rhythm and time. It serves to strengthen and test rhythmic foundations for advanced students, and to ...

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The New York Jazz Workshop announces the formation of several new classes!

Source: Marco Chelo
November 18, 2011

From Bebop to Hard Bop with Mark Sherman (Intermediate/Advanced) Play in a jazz band under the direction of Mark Sherman, winner of “Rising Star Vibes" Downbeat Magazine Critics Poll 2007-2010. He will take you on a musical journey spanning three decades from Bebop to HardBop. You will play, among other things, the music of Charlie Parker, Benny Goldson, Art Blakey and more. Mark is an experienced instructor who has taught masterclasses all around the world. His unique approach combines learning ...

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