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PlayJazzNow.com Releases Innovative Backing Track App

June 14, 2012

The jazz education website PlayJazzNow.com has just released JazzPlayer, a desktop application that revolutionizes play-along track technology. JazzPlayer is a 4-track music player designed to give jazz musicians of all levels complete control of the “mix” of their backing tracks. Each instrument – keyboard, bass, guitar and drums – is on a separate track. Users dial ...

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Rising Star Jazz Guitarist Launches Online Instructional Resource

June 13, 2012

Guitarist Jake Hertzog is quickly establishing himself as a rising star with his unique blend of jazz and rock, having released three critically acclaimed albums over the last three years. Hertzog also is a frequent contributor to Guitar Player Magazine's Lessons section under the alias “Hey Jazz Guy", aiming to bridge the gap between standard guitar ...

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Dave Pietro to Present Free Master Class This Thursday, June 14 at Saxquest

June 12, 2012

Saxophonist Dave Pietro (pictured) will present a free master class at 7:00 p.m. this Thursday, June 14 at Saxquest, 2114 Cherokee St. Pietro has released six albums of his own as a leader, and has received composing grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and from Chamber Music America's New Works Program. He's also the ...

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Litchfield Jazz Camp Announces Two New Courses And Select Places Still Available

June 8, 2012

Kent, CT: Litchfield Jazz Camp (est. 1997) is excited to announce new course offerings for 2012. Guitarist and Camp Teaching Artist Doug Munro will offer a College Prep Seminar during sessions three (7/22-7/27), four (7/29-8/3), and five (8/5-8/10). Doug, who is a Professor of Music at SUNY Purchase and founder of their Jazz Program, will offer ...

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Money Raised For Litchfield Jazz Camp Scholarships At An Afternoon Of Jazz & Friends

June 8, 2012

Litchfield Performing Arts, the not-for-profit producer of The Litchfield Jazz Festival and its teaching arm, Litchfield Jazz Camp, held a successful fundraiser on April 29 at the home of its board president Bob Lenz and his wife Carol. The afternoon was designed to show off the talents of outstanding campers and to introduce a debuting artist ...

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Charlie Hunter to Present Master Class on Saturday, June 23 at City Music

June 6, 2012

Guitarist Charlie Hunter, who's known for his ability to play leads, chords and basslines simultaneously on a custom-built seven-string guitar, will present a master class at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 23 at City Music and Education Center, 9291 Watson Rd. Hunter (pictured) will be in St. Louis that weekend to perform Friday and Saturday nights at ...

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NEA Jazz Master Ellis Marsalis And Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition Winner Kris Bowers Teamed To Present Music Education Programs

May 31, 2012

Hundreds of students and jazz lovers attended free grand piano duo outreach events Celebrated pianist-educator Ellis Marsalis was joined by newcomer Kris Bowers, the 22-year-old winner of the 2011 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition, in a series of music education programs across New Orleans, presented by the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz with lead funding ...

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Leeds College Of Music Announces Jazz Professional Development Courses

May 30, 2012

Leeds College of Music (UK) is continuing to further its Personal and Professional Development strand this summer with a range of short courses, weekend workshops and summer schools. Confirmed courses include a Weekend Singers course in June under the direction of Peter Knapp, a unique opportunity to enjoy a short, intensive period of the very best ...

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Connecting Latin Jazz Professionals with Students: Murray Low, Doug Beavers, and the Stanford Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble

May 24, 2012

Jazz education is a tough road that requires hard work and focus; it’s also an entry point into an obscure process that can be somewhat confusing. There’s an incredible amount of information that needs to be consumed, but in most cases, spending all your time in book study won’t help your become a better jazz musician. ...

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Jazz Arts Group Announces 2012 Hank Marr High School Jazz Award Winner

May 21, 2012

Columbus, OH The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG) has announced its winner of the 2012 Hank Marr High School Jazz Award. This award demonstrates excellence in musicianship and performance amongst central Ohio's young students of jazz. Six extremely talented high school students auditioned for the $500 cash award and the chance to perform with the ...