Education News

The Jazzschool: Winter '07 Classes and Programs

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
December 11, 2006

The Winter 2007 Jazzschool catalog highlights an extraordinary array of classes, workshops, and programs for students of all levels, from beginner to professional, for the new quarter running from January 16 thru April 1. “The Jazzschool is dedicated to creating 'tailor-made,' tangible opportunities for its students to refine their craft, express themselves artistically, and simply enhance their everyday lives in the classroom and on the stage," says Executive Director Susan Muscarella, who founded the Jazzschool in 1997.

Vocalist Madeline Eastman ...

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Winter '07 Concert Series at The Jazzschool, Berkeley

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
December 9, 2006

As the Jazzschool begins its tenth anniversary year, the school's Winter 2007 Concert Series was announced today by Executive Director Susan Muscarella. The series kicks off with a performance by pianist and Jazzschool alumnus Julian Pollack (right), who is now a freshman at New York University. “Julian embodies all that we're trying to do for our students," says Muscarella, who founded the school in September 1997. “This will be an exciting homecoming concert. Julian has been growing by leaps and ...

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Mike Gellar's Master Classes Passes It's Half Year Mark!

Source: All About Jazz
December 1, 2006

Mike's Master Classes has been providing students and some of the top Master Musicians/Educators around the globe an opportunity to learn and network together in his virtual classroom for over a half year now. Students have been studying with Jack Wilkins, Sheryl Bailey, Paul Bollenback, Tony DeCaprio, Steve Herberman, Chris McNulty, Sid Jacobs, Barry Greene, Jack Pezanelli and John Stowell from the comfort, convenience and privacy of their homes! Unlike other online classes, Mike's Master Classes are truly live and ...

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Ron Affif Jazz Clinic and Concert Series @ Long Island University's Brooklyn Campus Tuesday, November 28, 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
November 27, 2006

Jazz Clinic and Concert Series @ Long Island University's Brooklyn Campus (Free and open to the public)

Tuesday, November 28, 4:00 - 6:00 PM Jazz guitarist and composer Ron Affif will lead a jazz seminar as part of Long Island University's Jazz Clinic Series. The series features musicians and music professionals with extraordinary links to jazz history in addition to being outstanding in their own right.

The clinics are free and open to the general public. They take place on ...

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Steve Waterman Contemporary Big Band Jazz Course 2007

Source: All About Jazz
November 13, 2006

March 30th - April 1st 2007 The Diplomat Hotel, Llanelli, South Wales SA15 3PJ An opportunity to be part of a unique course focusing on contemporary big band music hosted by one of Europe's finest trumpet soloists, composers and educators. Steve Waterman will be covering ensemble, improvisation and sectional playing. We are inviting intermediate to advanced adult players of. trumpet, trombone, saxophone, bass, piano, guitar, drums and percussion. Aim of the course: To help you to develop the musical skills ...

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John Coltrane "Sheets of Sound" Summit at New York City's Manhattan School of Music

Source: All About Jazz
November 6, 2006

A four-day John Coltrane celebration, “Sheets of Sound: The John Coltrane Summit" begins today, Monday, November 6 and continues through Thursday, November 9, at New York's Manhattan School of Music. This four-day event offers concerts, panel discussions, and open rehearsals covering John Coltrane, his legacy, and his music. A concert highlight takes place on Thursday night when the Manhattan School of Music Jazz Orchestra, conducted by Justin DiCioccio, joined by saxophonist Dave Liebman, perform the world premiere of Gunnar Mossblad's ...

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Discovery of the Lost John Coltrane/Thelonious Monk Quartet Recording with Larry Appelbaum and Francis Davis in Philadelphia

Source: All About Jazz
October 31, 2006

Kelly Writers House University of Pennsylvania 3805 Locust Walk Philadelphia, PA Thursday, November 2 | 6pm FREE Admission

Please join us for this unique public discussion featuring Library of Congress' Larry Appelbaum and Village Voice critic Francis Davis, who will address the remarkable discovery and impact of the historically significant concert tapes featuring the legendary jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk and iconic saxophonist John Coltrane.

One of the most ...

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NY Gypsy Jazz Workshop with Stephane Wrembel

Source: JazzMando.com
October 26, 2006

New York City area Django enthusiasts, look for Stephane Wrembel, native French and premiere Gypsy Jazz guitarist to present a Gypsy Jazz Guitar Workshop, Sunday, Dec. 3, 10 am to 3pm at Manny's Hat Mall, 28 West 38th Street NY, NY. Admission is $100, and well worth it to work with a legend. Wrembel has studied and played with many of Europe's finest, and is the real deal, as anybody who is involved in this genre of music will attest. ...

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