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Harmony in Harlem Jazz Fellowship for Non-Jazz Educators
Source:
Michael Ricci
Fellowship Synopsis
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem is endeavored to host three (3) fellows who are educators currently teaching in colleges or universities that do not offer jazz studies, during a well-planned twelve-day residency filled with jazz programs, access to key individuals and popular presenting institutions, an intimate reception, and live performances. Each fellow will travel to and reside in New York City during their fellowship term. In exchange for this fellowship opportunity, each fellow will document their experience ...
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Ron Carter Clinic - May 28
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Seattle Jazz Scene
Bassist Ron Carter, who is playing with his Golden Striker Trio (guitarist Russell Malone and pianist Mulgrew Miller) at Jazz Alley May 27-30, is going to hold an informal clinic and performance at the University of Washington Friday, May 28, from 1:30 to 3:30 in the Brechemin Auditorium. The clinic is free and open to the public. Brechemin, upstairs in the Music Building, seats about 200 people.
With the passing of Ray Brown, Carter can safely be called the greatest ...
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Jazz Educators Featured; Radio Arts Foundation Suspends Efforts
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
As the weekend winds down and the work week winds up, here are a couple of links related to stories we've been following:A number of the musicians and teachers in St. Louis this weekend for the first Jazz Education Network conference also visited area schools to spread the word about jazz, and the Post-Dispatch's Sara Lenz wrote a feature story about it, which you can read online here. Meanwhile, the Radio Arts Foundation, the local group ...
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Jazz Stars Appear at Evening J.E.N. Concerts May 20 - 22
Source:
DeBlaze & Associates
Jazz Stars Appear at Evening J.E.N. Concerts
Who: Educators, Students, Musicians (professional & amateur), Industry Representatives,Technicians, Producers, Exhibitors, Jazz Enthusiasts, Media
What: Jazz Education Network Conference “Shaping the Future of Jazz Education"
When: May 20 - 22, 2010: Concert Series: 8pm nightly; Conference: 9am -- 1am daily
Where: University of Missouri -- St. Louis campus: Touhill Performing Arts Center & Millenium Student Center
Why: A unique opportunity to network, visit with music product professionals, review materials and exhibits that provide ...
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Wisconsin Conservatory of Music Receives Eric. D. Batterman Grant to Support Jazz Institute
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Michael Ricci
MILWAUKEE, WIS. The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music has received multi-year funding from the Eric D. Batterman Memorial Grant to provide scholarships for youth in support of the Conservatorys new Jazz Institute program. This gift is the largest single program contribution the Conservatory has ever received. Eric Batterman was professional percussionist, keyboard player, composer, arranger, electronic musician and producer. A strong supporter of the Conservatory of Music, Eric stated “The jazz programs with master classes are invaluable to students. I remember ...
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Ozomatli Reviewed, Jazz Education Network Conference Previewed
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
For your Sunday night/Monday morning perusal, some links from over the weekend:Ozomatli was in St. Louis on Friday night, performing at Blueberry Hill in place of their canceled date at Powell Symphony Hall. Ben McMahon was there to cover the show for the Riverfront Times, and you can read his review online here.Meanwhile, on Thursday the Jazz Education Network will open its first-ever national conference at the University of Missouri St. Louis. The event runs through ...
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Core Music Bundle Offers New Method for Jazz Education
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Michael Ricci
Fifty years ago, learning jazz was based on apprenticeship on the bandstand, preceded by lessons with a classical teacher and a lot of hanging at the clubs. Possibly the latter was substituted by the new Long Play stereo records. Since then, jazz has become an institutionalized art form with prescribed course material. The books have often received a position as one-stop solutions; some deservingly, others far more questionably. Where classical music education found its uniformly accepted teaching methods centuries ago, ...
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Alex Skolnick and Rock House Break the Barriers of Jazz Guitar in a New 3 DVD Set
Source:
Michael Ricci
West Haven, CT. -- Rock House, the leader in music instruction, announced today the release of JAZZ GUITAR, Breaking the Traditional Barriers, a new Three DVD set featuring guitarist Alex Skolnick who is world renowned for creating an unprecedented blend of Metal and traditional Jazz. On his first-ever instructional program, Alex shares his perspectives and secrets for conquering Jazz guitar. Using basic Blues progressions, he guides you through Jazz concepts and shows how to follow progressions by targeting chord tones, ...
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