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INTRODUCTION
Overview 2
Support 4
JazzschoolCommunityMusicSchool 6
Introductions&Calendar 8
ADULT PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLES
Jazz 10
Latin 14
Brazilian,World 16
Blues,Funk 1 7
FacultyProfile:FrankMartin 1 5
ADULT INSTRUMENTAL COURSES
Piano&Keyboards 1 8
Woodwinds 20
Guitar 20
Harmonica 20
Bass 23
Drums&Percussion 24
THEORY, IMPROVISATION & COMPOSITION
Theory&Improvisation 26
Composition 27
ADULT VOCAL COURSES
Introduction&Calendar 28
Performance 29
Technique&Musicianship 32
Composition 33
YoungSingers 33
VocalMentorProgram 34
VocalWorkshops 35
YOUNG MUSICIANS PROGRAM
Introduction&Calendar 4 1
GeneralInformation 42
Placement&Auditions 43
InstrumentalEnsembles 44
VocalCourses 45
WORKSHOPS
Bass 46
Composition 47
Drums 47
Guitar 50
Piano 53
LiveSound 56
Theory&Improv 56
Woodwinds 61
CONCERTS
WinterConcertSeries 62
FACULTY
JazzschoolCMSFaculty 64
GIFTS, GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS
IndividualGifts 70
Foundations&CorporateGifts 74
Scholarships&GiftsIn-Kind 75
BOARD, STAFF & ENROLLMENT
JazzschoolTrustees&Staff 76
Instructions&Application 78
Note: Course, workshop and concert schedules subject to change. Please visit cjc.edu for the most current information.
WINTER 2017 CATALOG PRODUCTION
Design PoulsonGluckDesign
Writing&editing RobEwing,LaurieAntonioli
Photography LincolnAdler,StefanHack, AkidaThomasandothers
Photoresearch SherylLynnThomas
Printing FolgerGraphics
Cover JesseRimler,illustration
Table of Contents
CELEBRATING
YEARS02
General operating needs represent
the most compelling reason to
contribute to the California Jazz
Conservatory. Contributions to
our general operating fund
enable us to develop new
curriculum and programs
and hire the highest
caliber artists to teach.
Funding for our programs builds a strong community that transforms lives!
For almost 20 years, the
CJC has played an invaluable
role in the Bay Area arts
community. It is with your
ongoing support that we have
been able to uphold our primary
objective: developing the next generation
of jazz artists and audiences who will go on
to promote the jazz art form long into the future.
We are 100% committed to playing our part — turning your contributions
into innovative education programs and supporting the jazz community!
Play a Part Support the California Jazz Conservatory!
Please make your tax-deductible financial contribution to the CJC:
ONLINE: cjc.edu/PAP
BY MAIL: 2087 Addison St.
Berkeley CA 94704
For more information, contact: Mary D’Orazi, Development Associate [email protected] (510) 845-5373 ext. 19
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JCMS YOUNG MUSICIANS PROGRAMTheJazzschoolYoungMusiciansProgram
offersmiddleandhighschoolstudentsof
allskilllevelsawidevarietyofcombos,
bigbandsandvocalperformancecourses
throughouttheentireyear,aswellas
campsduringthesummer.Selectensem-
blesparticipateinnationalcompetitions,
andJazzschoolbandshaveroutinelytaken
topawardsfromDownBeat,theMonterey
NextGenerationJazzFestivalandothers.
WORKSHOPSVisitingartistsandJazzschoolfaculty
leadfascinatingandpracticalworkshops,
typicallyasinglesessionoftwoorthree
hoursinlengthandheldonSaturdays
andSundays.Contentmayfocusonany
specificaspectofjazztheoryorperfor-
mance,suchasplayinginoddtime
signaturesortheartofvocalimprovisa-
tion.Pastworkshopshavebeentaught
byprominentmusiciansfromBobby
McFerrintoDaveLiebman,JanisSiegel,
PeterErskine,SheilaJordan,NguyênLê
andothers.
CONCERTSTheCJCfacilityincludesanintimate
venuewithseatingcapacityof100.
Throughouttheyear,facultyandstudents
performforthepublic,providingareal-
worldincubatorfordevelopingnew
conceptsandgainingaudienceexposure
inthecompetitiveBayAreaenvironment.
High-profileartistshaveperformedat
theschool,includingTerenceBlanchard,
ArtLande,KimNalley,TaylorEigsti,
SachalVasandaniandmanymore.
CJC BOOKSTORETheCJC’sin-houseretailstoreisatreasure
troveofjazz-relatedreadingandlistening
materials.Itprovidesstudents,teachers
andthepublicwithconvenientaccessto
extraordinarybooks,recordings,videos
andaccessories.
JAZZCAFFÈLocatedwithintheCJCfacility,the
Jazzcaffèservesupdelectablefare
forstudentsandvisitorstoenjoya
convenientbitetoeat.Achanging
menufeatureshouse-madesoups,salads
andsandwiches,aswellasbeer,wine,
espressoanddesserts.Dropbyfor
agreatmealtomatchthegreatmusic!
TRANSPORTATIONTheCJCiseasilyaccessiblebycarand
publictransportation.Thedowntown
BerkeleyBARTstationandACTransitbus
stopsarewithinablock.Thereisapublic
parkinggaragejustafewstepsawayon
Addison,inadditiontometeredstreet
parkingthroughouttheneighborhood.
OverviewThe California Jazz Conservatory
is an innovative nonprofit organi-
zation dedicated to the study and
performance of jazz — America’s
indigenous art form — and related
styles of music from around the
world. Founded in 1997, the
institution has recently been
granted accreditation by the
National Association of Schools
of Music (NASM), making it the
only accredited, stand-alone
conservatory devoted to jazz
studies in the United States. The
school is located in the heart of
the vibrant Downtown Berkeley
Arts District, home to Berkeley
Rep, the Freight & Salvage and
many other arts organizations.
Hailed as one of the nation’s most
comprehensive schools of jazz
and related styles of music, the
CJC offers instrumentalists and
vocalists of all ages and skill levels
a broad spectrum of performance
ensembles, lectures, workshops
and private instruction. Courses
are designed for the professional
musician, the serious student
and the jazz aficionado seeking
personal enrichment. A multi-
faceted institution, the CJC
comprises several key
components:
CALIFORNIA JAZZ CONSERVATORYTheCaliforniaJazzConservatoryisamusic
schoolofferingtheaspiringprofessional
acomprehensive4-yeardegreeprogram
culminatingintheBachelorofMusicinJazz
Studies.TheCJCprovidesachallenging
curriculumofperformance,jazztheoryand
improvisation,eartraining,composition,
arranging,transcriptionandanalysis,and
musichistorycourses,taughtbyprofes-
sionalartistsandeducators.Coursework
alsoincludesmusicbusiness,music
technologyandfinancialplanning,
thoroughlypreparingstudentsfora
fulfillingcareerintheperformingarts.
JAZZSCHOOL COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL (JCMS)TheJCMSprovidesmusiceducationand
performanceopportunitiesforpeopleof
allagesandlevelsofability.Consisting
ofthe JCMS Adult Music Programand
theJCMS Young Musicians Program,the
JCMSoperatesyear-roundonaquarterly
basisandoffersover100ensembles,
coursesandworkshopstobuildallaspects
ofmusicianship.Studentsareroutinely
featuredinconcertperformances,open
tothepublic.Withaformidablefaculty
ofrenownedmusiciansandeducators,the
JCMSisacornerstoneoftheBayArea’s
thrivingmusicscene.
JCMS ADULT MUSIC PROGRAMTheJazzschoolAdultMusicProgramoffers
life-enrichingopportunitiestolearnabout
andplayjazzandrelatedstylesofmusic
fromthroughouttheworld.Coursesare
availableforbothinstrumentalistsand
vocalists,andeveryonefromyoungadult
toseniorcitizeniswelcome.Instruction
andperformancesoccurprimarilyinlate
afternoons,eveningsandonweekends,
makingtheprogrameasilyaccessibleto
theworkingprofessional.
outsideoftheirday-to-dayroutines.Studentsfrequentlyremindushowimportanttheschoolistothem,providingenrichmentandjoy.
•Workshops,ledbyvisitingartistsandCJCfaculty,allowforintensive,short-termfocusonspecificaspectsofmusictheoryandperformance.OnlytheCJCoffersayear-roundscheduleandsuchanarrayoflearningoptions.
•Hardymon Hall,theCJC’sintimateconcertvenue,holdsyear-round,high-caliberperformancesbyguestartists,facultymembersandstudents,ataffordableprices.
Support for the CJC comes in many forms and is much needed and appreciated. Financial support helps us defray day-to-day expenses, keep fees down, offer scholarships and more. In-kind gifts and volunteerism are other ways to give.
For more information on how to support the CJC, or to make a tax-deductible gift, visit www.cjc.edu and click on the “Support” tab. Or, contact Mary D’Orazi, Development Associate, at [email protected] and 510.845-5373, ext. 19.
(We acknowledge our donors in our quarterly JCMS catalogs and on our website. Current donors are on pages 70 to 75.)
Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), the
California Jazz Conservatory is a unique nonprofit institution, bringing
joy and inspiration to young people and adults of all musical interests
and skill levels. The CJC has served thousands of Bay Area music
students, from the hobbyist to the aspiring professional, and is
a creative environment where there’s something for everyone.
•TheCalifornia Jazz Conservatory’s (CJC) four-year degree programisdesignedtotraintheaspiringprofessionaljazzmusician.TheCJCproudlygraduateditsfirstclasswiththeBachelorofMusicinJazzStudiesin2012.Ourcampuswillexpandtoanearbylocationinfallof2016tohelpaccom-modateourgrowingprograms’studentbodies.Weareworkingsteadilytobuildourreputationasoneofthecountry’stopmusicschools.
•DownBeatmagazineandtheMontereyNextGenerationJazzFestivalroutinelyrecognizetheensemblesinourJazzschool Young Musicians Program (JYMP).Nationalcompetitionsprovidegiftedstudentswiththeopportunitytoperforminadjudicatedsituations,encouragingfurthermusicaldevelopmentandbolsteringconfidence.
•TheJazzschool Community Music School (JCMS)providesadultsofallagesandskilllevelsadynamiclearningenvironmentandexcitingperformanceopportunities.Classesaremostlyintheeveningsandweekends,allowingagreaternumberofworkingadultsachancetopursuetheirloveofmusic
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Jazzschool Young Musicians ProgramTheJYMPoffersarangeofcoursesfor
middleandhighschoolstudents.JYMP
ensemblesareavailableforbeginning,
intermediateandadvancedinstrumental-
ists.Theprogramincludessmallgroups
focusedonimprovisationandbigbands
thatdelveintostyleandrepertoire.Vocal
performancescoursesarealsoavailable.
JYMPensembleshaverepeatedlytaken
DownBeatstudentmusicawardsand
beenhonoredatprestigiousjazzfestivals
intheUSandabroad.Aplacement
auditionisrequired.
WorkshopsJCMSworkshopsprovideintensive
instructioninasingletwo-orthree-hour
session.LedbyvisitingartistsandJCMS
faculty,workshopstypicallyfocusona
specificaspectofjazz,suchasmusic
transcriptiontechniquesortheartofvocal
accompaniment.Prominentmusicians
includingRichieBeirach,GretchenParlato,
TaylorEigsti,MikeClarkandothershave
taughtpastworkshops. FacultyAdistinguishedfacultyofprofessional
musiciansandeducatorsleadsJCMS
coursesandworkshops.Oureducators
haveplayedwithsomeofthemusic
world’sbiggestnames,includingSting,
PatMetheny,JoeHenderson,RayCharles,
DaveLiebman,CarlosSantana,McCoy
Tyner,PeteEscovedo,DianaKrall,Eddie
Palmieri,HerbieHancock,Branford
Marsalis,JoeyDeFrancesco,Bobby
Hutcherson,JohnMayer,StevieWonder
andcountlessothers.
Enrollment JCMSclasssizeislimitedandmany
coursesareavailableonafirst-come-
first-servedbasis.Weencourageyouto
registerearlyandguaranteeyourspot!
Youcanenrollonlineatcjc.edu orcall
510.845.5373.Anapplicationformalso
appearsonpage79.
The Jazzschool Community Music
School (JCMS) is dedicated to the
study and performance of jazz and
related styles of music from around
the world. There are dozens of
exciting and fun options for both
instrumentalists and vocalists of
all ages and skill levels. The JCMS
operates year-round on a quarterly
basis, normally 10 weeks during
the fall and winter, 9 weeks in the
spring and 7 weeks in the summer.
Performance EnsemblesJCMSperformanceensemblesdelve
intoawiderangeofstylesincludingjazz
(standards,hard-bop,post-bop,fusion),
Latinjazz,Brazilian,blues,r&b,funk,pop
andBalkan(easternEuropean).Ensembles
areavailableforinstrumentalistsand
vocalistsatthebeginning,intermediate
andadvancedlevels.Groupsrangeinsize
fromthetriotothebigband.Aplacement
auditionisrequired.
Instrumental CoursesJCMSinstrumentalcoursesprovidestudy
ofaspecificinstrumentinagroupsetting.
Coursesareavailableforsaxophone,
harmonica,piano/keyboard,guitar,bass
anddrums/percussion.Instructionis
availableforbeginners(coveringbasic
techniqueandinstrumentalskills)andalso
formoreadvancedplayers(focusedonjazz
style,harmony,improvisationandmore).
Theory, Improvisation and CompositionTheJCMSoffersmanycoursesinareas
includingtheory,improvisation,ear
training,compositionandarranging,music
production,musicbusinessandmore.
Vocal CoursesJCMSvocalcoursesprovideanopportunity
forsingersatalllevelstoimprovestyleand
techniqueinagroupsetting.Performance
coursesareofferedinjazz,Latin,blues,r&b
andpopgenres.Completebeginners,
singersreturningtomusic,andmore
advancedvocalistscanallfindcourses
appropriatefortheirinterests.
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Greetings!Asweenter2017,theJazzschoolCommunityMusic
Schoolcelebrates20yearsofcontinuousoperation
inBerkeley!I’dliketotakeamomenttoexpressmy
gratitudetoallofourhard-workingfacultyandstaff,
ourboardmembers,andespeciallytoourstudents,
someofwhomhavebeenwithusfromthevery
beginning!Itakeprideintheworkwe’vedonetogether
overthepasttwodecades,providingagatheringplace
forthisvibrantcommunityofBayAreamusicians.
AsIwritethisnote,I’mlisteningtotheincredible
JazzschoolStudioBandrehearsedownthehallfrommy
office.Thisgroupofhighschoolmusicianswillinevitably
producesomeofthejazzstarsofthenextgeneration.
Whilenumeroustalentedmusicianscomeheretoprepare
foracareerinmusic,manymoreplayersofallagesand
backgroundscometotheschoolsimplyforthejoyof
playingandcommuninginstudyoverasharedloveofmusic.
Whetheryou’realong-timestudentorconsideringgettinginvolvedforthefirsttime—
welcome!
PleasereadontolearnaboutallofourWintertermcourses,workshopsandconcerts.
Gratefully,
RobEwing
Director,JazzschoolCommunityMusicSchool
rob @ cjc.edu
WINTER 2017 CALENDAR
Jazzschool Community Music School Winter QuarterJanuary9–March20(10weeks)
Ensemble Placement Auditions: Ongoing!Toapply:cjc.edu/ensemble
School Closure: MLKJr.Day,January16
Winter Performance Series: March21–30
Call 510.845.53738
Message from the PresidentDearJCMSStudents,
WelcometotheJazzschool!
2017isanespeciallyimportantyearinthatitmarks
the20thanniversaryoftheJazzschool!Twentyyears
ago—onSunday,September21,1997,tobeexact—
theJazzschoolopeneditsdoorstoasold-outconcert
featuringtheDickHindmanTrioinitsfirst-evervenue
onShattuckAvenueinDowntownBerkeley.Founded
withthehopethatifwebuiltit,theywouldcome,we
enrolled142studentsin195classesandworkshopsthat
veryfirstquarter!Now,twentyyearsandanannual
averageof2,000studentslater,theCJCproudly
operatesastheonlyindependent,accreditedmusic
conservatoryinthecountrydevotedtothestudyandperformanceofjazzandrelatedstyles
ofmusic.Thisfall,we'llcelebrateour20thanniversarywiththegrandopeningofanew
5,500square-footcampusexpansiononAddisonStreet:additionalclassrooms,practice
rooms,alisteninglibraryandperformancespacethatwillbothmeetourcurrentneedsand
accommodateourfuturegrowthforyearstocome.Watchforthedate—you'reallinvited!
AlongwiththewidearrayofJazzschoolcoursesandworkshopsthatyou'llfindlistedinthis
catalog,theCaliforniaJazzConservatory(CJC)alsooffersa4-yearBachelorofMusicdegree
inJazzStudieswithnewoptionsforconcentrationsinBrazilianJazzandAudioProduction
(inpartnershipwiththeworld-renownedFantasyStudios).TheJazzStudiesprogramis
designedforthoseofyouwhoareaspiringprofessionalsseekingamusicdegreeorjust
wishingtoexpandyourmusicalhorizons.Ifyou’reinterestedinknowingmoreaboutthe
degreeprogram,pleasevisittheBachelorofMusicsectionoftheCJCwebsiteoremailme
atsusan@cjc.edu.TheCJCacceptsstudentsoneitherafull-orpart-timebasisinbothfall
andspringsemesters.Applicationsareavailableonlineatcjc.edu.
Thankyoutoallofyou—ourstudents—formakingtheselasttwodecadessomeaningful
forallofushereattheCJC!
Introduction & Calendar
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SusanMuscarella
PresidentandDeanofInstruction,
CaliforniaJazzConservatory
HARD-BOP ENSEMBLEStudyandperformmusicmelding
bebopwithr&b,gospelandtheblues
asdevelopedbymid-centurymasters
includingHoraceSilver,ArtBlakey,
CannonballAdderley,MilesDavis,
JimmySmithandothers.
Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm1/12–3/16(10weeks)
DaveLeFebvre•$395
MUSIC OF THE MASTERSDigintothemusicofJohnColtrane,
TheloniousMonk,WayneShorterand
otherjazzmasters.Learnandinternalize
avarietyofessentialgrooveswhile
developingimprovisationskillsthrough
therehearsalofchallengingrepertoire.
Section I: Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm1/9–3/20(10weeks)no class 1/16
Section II: Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm1/12–3/16(10weeks)
GlennRichman•$395
POST-BOP ENSEMBLEExploretherepertoireofChickCorea,Joe
Henderson,WayneShorter,JohnColtrane
andotherpost-bopjazzcomposersfrom
the1960stothepresent.Strongemphasis
placedongroupcommunicationand
interaction.
Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm1/11–3/15(10weeks)
SteveErquiaga•$395
Glenn Richman's Jazz Standards class is a great way to combine real jazz tunes and combo performance. His attention to detail and the great educator in him allows all performers to blend and make fantastic music! — Rafael Rodriguez
Adult Performance EnsemblesThe Jazzschool Community Music
School (JCMS) offers numerous
performance ensembles for begin-
ning, intermediate and advanced
instrumentalists and vocalists.
Students are placed in ensembles
by audition and requirements may
include the following: playing
selected scales; playing and/or
improvising over a piece of your
choice; improvising over a 1 2-bar
blues or other pieces provided at
the audition; and sight-reading.
Drummers are asked to play various
grooves and solo; bassists are asked
to play bass lines. For more infor-
mation please contact JCMS
Director Rob Ewing at [email protected]
or 510.845.5373 x1 4. You can
schedule an audition online at
cjc.edu/ensemble.
JAZZBEGINNING JAZZ ENSEMBLEPuttheoryintopracticebylearningjazz
standards,whiledevelopingimprovisation
andensembleskills.Forallinstruments.
Prerequisites: knowledge of basic jazz theory and ability to keep time and read music.
Section I: Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm1/9–3/20(10weeks)no class 1/16SteveErquiaga•$395
Section II: Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 1/12–3/16(10weeks)
RobEwing•$395
JAZZ STANDARDS FOR GIGS Developtheskillsneededforjazzgigs
throughthestudyandperformanceof
stylesincludingswing,bossa,jazzwaltz
andballads.Theinstructorprovidescharts
andcoversessentialarrangingconcepts
(intros,endings,etc.),jazzharmonyand
tipsforsoloing.Prerequisites: knowledge of basic jazz theory and ability to keep time and read music. Some previous ensemble experience is required.
Section I: Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm1/12–3/16(10weeks)
Section II: Saturdays 10 – 1 1:30 am
Section III: Saturdays 1 1:45 am – 1:15 pm
Section IV: Saturdays 1:30 – 3 pm1/14–3/18(10weeks)
GlennRichman•$395
TONY PEEBLES JAZZ ENSEMBLEAsmalljazzband(rhythmsectionand
horns)focusingonstandardsandjazz
tunes.
Thursdays 4 – 5:30 pm1/12–3/16(10weeks)
TonyPeebles•$395
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tony peebles
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ERQUIAGA ENSEMBLE IIExploreslightlyfastertemposandmore
involvedtunes!Inadditiontostandard
repertoire,thisgroupnavigatesdifferent
songformsandmorecomplexmelodies,
drawingonthemusicofMilesDavis,
Jobim,ArtBlakey,CalTjaderandmany
60sBlueNote–eraartists.Original
compositionsarealsoencouraged.
Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm1/10–3/14(10weeks)
SteveErquiaga•$395
PIANO TRIOStudyandperformrepertoire,jazzstyles,
arranging,improvisationandcompingin
thepiano,bassanddrumstrioformat.Each
sectionisopentofourpianistsandone
drummer.Aprofessionalbassistaccompa-
niesthegroup.Prerequisites: knowledge of jazz harmony and ability to play the melody, comp and solo on jazz standards.
Section I: Mondays 5 – 6:30 pm
Section II: Mondays 6:45 – 8:15 pm
Section III: Mondays 8:30 – 10 pm1/9–3/20(10weeks)no class 1/16PeterHorvath•$425
Section IV: Fridays 1:30 – 3 pm
Section V: Fridays 3:30 – 5 pm1/13–3/17(10weeks)
DebbiePoryes•$425
GUITAR TRIOStudyandperformrepertoire,jazzstyles,
arranging,improvisationandcompingin
theguitar,bassanddrumstrioformat.
Thisensembleisopentofourguitarists
andonedrummer.Aprofessionalbassist
accompaniesthegroup.Prerequisites: knowledge of jazz harmony and ability to play the melody, comp and solo on jazz standards.
Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm1/9–3/20(10weeks)no class 1/16
SteveErquiaga•$425
BIG BANDThis19-pieceensembleperformsclassic
andcontemporaryrepertoireforbigband.
Thegroupalsodevelopsandperforms
originalcompositionsbybandmembers.
Afull3-quartercommitmentisrequired
(fall,winter,spring).
Thursdays 8:15 – 10:15 pm1/12–3/16(10weeks)
DaveLeFebvre•$285
dave lefebvre
Adult Performance Ensembles
MILES DAVIS/WAYNE SHORTER ENSEMBLEExplorethemusicofMilesDavisand
WayneShorterfromthemid-60sthrough
the80s.Theinstructorselectsrepertoire
fromfar-reachingclassicalbumsincluding
Miles Smiles,ESP,Filles de Kilimanjaro,
Speak No Evil,Bitches Brew,In a Silent Way,Native DancerandJack Johnson.
Strongemphasisplacedongroup
communicationandinteraction.
Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm1/11–3/15(10weeks)
SteveErquiaga•$395
HORACE SILVER new ENSEMBLEOneofasmallnumberofjazzmusicians
who’scompositionshavebecomejazz
standards,pianistHoraceSilver’swell-
knowntunesincludeSong For My Father,Nica’s Dream,Sister SadieandThe Preacheramongmanyothers.Explore
thisjoyousrepertoireinthisnew
ensemblesection.
Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm1/11–3/15(10weeks)
FrankMartin•$395
FREE JAZZ ENSEMBLE: new ORNETTE COLEMANAgroupforimprovisingmusicians
interestedinstretchingtheboundariesof
harmonyandform,focusingonthemusic
ofaparticularmastermusicianeach
quarter.Thisterm,weinvestigatethe
musicofsaxophonistOrnetteColeman.
Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm1/12–3/16(10weeks)
JasonLevis•$395
ERQUIAGA ENSEMBLE I Workonimprovisingoverchordchanges,
developingastrongsenseoftimeand
otherskillsneededtoperformwithothers.
Theemphasisinthisensembleison
standardmainstreamstylesincluding
blues,standards,swing,bebop,ballads
andbossanovas.
Tuesdays 4:30 – 6 pm1/10–3/14(10weeks)
SteveErquiaga•$395
Adult Performance Ensembles
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FACULTY PROFILE Frank MartinBay Area native Frank Martin is a pianist, keyboardist, arranger/conductor, producer, composer, and longtime faculty member at the CJC/Jazzschool. As a session musician, he has recorded with Steve Winwood, Whitney Houston, Ray Charles, Al Jarreau, Tuck & Patti, Dori Caymmi, Randy Brecker, Michael Brecker, Nguyen Le, and many others. Concerts with Stevie Wonder, John McLaughlin, Richard Bona, Flora & Airto, Herbie Hancock, Trilok Gurtu, Shankar Mahadevan, Santana, Robben Ford, Joe Farrell, Larry Coryell. He’s traveled as music director with Patti Austin, Angela Bofill, and Narada Michael Walden. For the past 18 years, he has been a member of Sting’s Rainforest Band playing every other year at Carnegie Hall with Sting, Elton John, James Taylor and many others. How did you first get started in music?
WhenIwassixmyGrandmother
—whoplayedthepianowhenshe
wasyoungerandsangoperaasa
teenager—boughtmytwinsisters
apiano.Icamehomefromplaying
outsideandsawthispianointhe
cornerandwentuptoitandstill
rememberplayingaperfect5thin
thelowrange,asoundthatstayswith
metothisday.Ifellinlovewiththe
instrumentandcouldn’tkeepmy
handsoffofit.Ibeganfinding
melodiesofsongsIhadheard.About
ayearlatermyparentsfoundapiano
teacherformeandsoitbegan.Three
teacherslaterIbeganstudyingwith
DonBurke,whohappenedtohave
beenchildhoodfriendswithDave
Brubeck.
When did you start teaching at the Jazzschool?
1997.Fromthebeginning!
What do you hope students will gain from their experience at the Jazzschool?
Thejoyofmusic!TheJazzschool
offersnotjust“jazz”butmanystyles
ofmusicandIhopestudentsgainan
appreciationforallmusic.Ialsohope
theygainastrongfoundationfrom
theguidanceofthemanyexperienced
andincredibleartistswhomakeup
thediverseschoolfacultyanddevelop
apositiveattitudeaboutallofthe
fantasticopportunitiesavailableto
them,notjustlocally,butalloverthe
world.
What is your favorite part of teaching students?
Seeingtheirconfidencegrow—seeing
themrealizetheyCANdoit!Finding
awaytohelpthemworkthrough
whatevertheybelievearetheir
personalobstacles.Everyoneis
different,andIlovethechallenge
ofhelpingstudentsalongthepath.
What’s on the musical horizon?
Irecentlyreturnedfromworkingwith
anorchestrainKazakhstanandplans
areintheworksforareturnvisitin
March.InDecemberI’llbebackwith
StingatCarnegieHall.Variouslocal
artistproductionsarecurrentlyin
thework.
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LATINSALSA ENSEMBLE IRehearseandperformclassicsalsa
repertoireincludingthemusicofTito
Puente,CalTjader,EddiePalmieriand
others.Prerequisites: familiarity with and ability to play standard Afro-Caribbean grooves as applied to your instrument.
Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm1/10–3/14(10weeks)
DavidBelove•$395
SALSA ENSEMBLE IIRehearseandperformmoreadvanced
salsarepertoire.Vocalistsinterestedin
participatingshouldsignupforSalsa
Singing(seep.31).Thetwocourseswork
togetherthroughoutthetermdeveloping
afullsetofhighenergydancemusicfor
performance.
Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm1/10–3/14(10weeks)
DavidBelove•$395 VENEZUELAN MUSIC ENSEMBLE 360Exploretraditionalandcontemporary
Venezuelanmusicstyles,withaparticular
focusonAfro-Venezuelanrepertoire.The
instructorcoversexcitingrhythmsincluding
Calypso,JoropoandGolpedeTambor,
culminatinginaperformanceatthe
JazzschoolinHardymonHall!Allinstru-
mentsarewelcome:percussion(congas,
handpercussion),Venezuelancuatros,
vocals,woodwindandbrassinstruments,
piano,bass,anddrumset.Highlyrecom-
mendedforstudentswhohavetakenthe
Afro-VenezuelanpercussionandVenezu-
elancuatroclasseswithJackieRagointhe
past. Prerequisites: For intermediate to advanced players with the ability to play standard grooves as applied to your instrument.
Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm1/10–3/14(10weeks)
JackieRago•$395
Adult Performance Ensembles
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You have a chance to study and hang a bit with some of the best musicians around. In addition, you get to do it in combo classes — and if you want to play jazz in a group, that's the way to learn how.— RPJ
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BLUESBLUES AND GROOVE ENSEMBLELearntoplaythebluesandblues-related
styles.Emphasisonthegrooveasfound
onrecordingsofCharlieChristian,T-Bone
Walker,AlbertCollins,JackMcDuff,Louis
Jordanandother“jump”bluesandNew
Orleansmasters.Prerequisite: knowledge of 1 2-bar blues.
Saturdays 1:30 – 3 pm1/14–3/18(10weeks)
DannyCaron&AnthonyPaule•$395
FUNKFUNK ENSEMBLEThishigh-energyensembleexplores
repertoirerangingfromJamesBrown
toTowerofPower.Forallrhythm
sectioninstruments,hornsandvocalists.
Prerequisites: Intermediate technical facility and ability to read charts and standard notation.
Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm1/12–3/16(10weeks)
MarcVanWageningen•$395
Adult Performance Ensembles
I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was my first time playing with a bassist and drummer and it was a wonderful learning experience for me.— Anonymous
The Jazzschool has really helped my playing. I can’t recommend it enough. The school is a great value! You can’t go wrong. — Michael Menduno
BRAZILIANBRAZILIAN ENSEMBLEStudyandperformtheclassicand
contemporaryBrazilianjazzrepertoireof
IvanLins,DoriCaymmi,ToninhoHorta,
AntonioCarlosJobimandinstructor
MarcosSilva.Vocalistswelcome!Audition with Marcos Silva is required.
Section I: Tuesdays 6:15 – 7:45 pm
Section II: Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm1/10–3/14(10weeks)
Section III: Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm
Section IV: Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm1/11–3/15(10weeks)
Section V: Thursdays 1 – 2:30 pm1/12–3/16(10weeks)
Section VI: Fridays 1 2 – 1:30 pm1/13–3/17(10weeks)
MarcosSilva•$395
WORLDBALKAN AND ROMANI ENSEMBLEExploreBalkanandRomanimusic
traditionspopularizedbyBulgaria’sIvo
Papasov,Turkey’sBurhanÖçaland
Serbia’sBobanMarkovicandGoran
Bregovic.Allinstrumentswelcome.
Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm1/12–3/16(10weeks)
RumenShopov•$395
WORLD GROOVE ENSEMBLE — AFRICANTheAfricanEnsembleisoneofthree
consecutivecoursescomprisingtheWorld
GrooveEnsemble;studentsmayenrollin
anyoneorallthree.Thisclassfeatures
deep,upliftinggroovesfromvarious
regionsandcultures.Repertoiremay
includeAfrobeat,highlife,juju,South
Africantownship/mirabi,Malian,Ethiopian,
Senegalese,Congoleseorotherstyles.
Theclassoffersajoyfulopportunityto
discoverordeepenyourmusicaland
spiritualconnectiontoAfricanmusic.
Opentovocals,drums,percussion,bass,
guitar,pianoand/orB-3,electrickey-
boards,brassandreeds,pennywhistle,
andAfricaninstrumentsconsistentwith
thestyles.Prerequisites: intermediate instrumental and/or vocal proficiency; ability to read charts and notation.
Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm1/12–3/16(10weeks)
JenniferJolly•$395
This first encounter with Balkan music has been a great discovery for me. Thank you!!!— Nannick Bonnel
rumen shopov
Adult Performance Ensembles
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PIANO & KEYBOARDSPIANO I Do you wish you had learned to play
the piano when you were a kid? Wish
no more! It’s not too late! This course
helps students decipher music notation,
play a scale, perform a piece of music,
play duets, find out about musical forms
and keys, read a jazz chart, and play
ensemble music with fellow students.
Start on a path that leads to Bach, Mozart,
Chopin, Ellington, Bill Evans and beyond.
No experience necessary. We encourage
concurrent enrollment in the Introduction
to Music Theory course. Required texts:
Mastering Piano Method 1A, Mastering Theory 1A, Janet Vogt (available at the
CJC Bookstore).
Saturdays 10 – 1 1:30 am1/14 – 3/18 (10 weeks)
Katherine Westine • $395
PIANO IIPiano II picks up wherever you left off in
your keyboard pursuits and challenges you
to go farther in any direction you desire.
The instructor provides appropriate music
for each student's ability level and offers
one-on-one guidance in addition to group
performance opportunities. Required text:
Bastien Piano for Adults II (available at the
CJC Bookstore). Prerequisites: Piano I or equivalent.
Saturdays 1 1:45 am – 1:15 pm1/14 – 3/18 (10 weeks)
Katherine Westine • $395
APPLIED KEYBOARD HARMONY Learn fundamental harmonic progressions
(dominant/tonic; turnarounds and
II - V7 - I), with an emphasis on 7th chords
(and later 9th chords) in all major and
minor keys; basic tune forms (AABA,
ABAB) and how to analyze a lead sheet
(key, form and harmonic progressions),
while playing songs reflecting all concepts
learned. Materials are presented in an
active, hands-on fashion, aimed at
liberating note-readers from the printed
page. Handouts are provided by the
instructor. This course prepares students
for Jazz Piano I. Prerequisite: basic keyboard knowledge.
Saturdays 1:30 – 3 pm1/14 – 3/18 (10 weeks)
Jeanne Walpole • $395
You have a real gem in Jennifer Jolly!! ! ! — Brenda Paddon
JAZZ PIANO I Learn to play jazz standards and the 1 2-bar
blues through the study of jazz chord voicings
and improvisation techniques. Prerequisites: basic piano proficiency, knowledge of major scales, ability to play root-position major, minor, and dominant 7th chords in all keys, ability to read treble and bass clefs.
Section I: Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm1/9 – 3/20 (10 weeks) no class 1/16
Bob Karty • $395
Section II: Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm1/1 2 – 3/16 (10 weeks)
Steve Blum • $395
JAZZ PIANO IIA continuation of Jazz Piano I, this course
introduces more advanced chord voicings
and techniques for soloing over jazz tunes
and related chord progressions. The instruc-
tor also introduces a range of useful jazz
re-harmonization techniques. Required text:
Jamey Aebersold V.54 "Maiden Voyage." Prerequisites: the ability to play 3-note voicings with proper voice leading through a jazz standard (e.g., “All The Things You Are” or similar), ability to improvise on a 12-bar blues in time, playing 3rds and 7ths in the left hand. Audition required. Call 510-845-5373 to schedule an audition.
Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm1/9 – 3/20 (10 weeks) no class 1/16
Bob Karty • $395
JAZZ PIANO COMPINGTo function effectively in an ensemble
or as an accompanist, jazz pianists need
to be able to comp in a wide range of
settings. This course provides techniques
for comping in a variety of styles including
straight ahead and contemporary jazz, r&b,
funk, blues, Latin jazz and Brazilian, with an
emphasis on groove! Prerequisites: Jazz Piano I or equivalent.
Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm1/1 1 – 3/15 (10 weeks)
Frank Martin • $395
THE BLUES IN ROCK new AND R&B Blues piano was a core component of
early rock and r&b and remains an integral
part of contemporary popular music. Play
blues-based tunes from this lineage in
this fun, hands-on course. Styles covered
include jump blues, early rock, ‘60s rock,
Southern rock, soul, funk, and r&b, with
song selection ranging from classics to
current hits. Materials provided by the
instructor. Prerequisites: Ability to read and play basic two-handed piano; some familiarity with major, minor, and 7th chords.
Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm1/10 – 3/14 (10 weeks)
Jennifer Jolly • $395
SELF-ACCOMPANIMENT newFOR VOCALISTS This course is a great option for singers
who want to accompany themselves on
the piano. Nuts-and-bolts topics include
basic musicianship, practical theory (such
as how to pick the right key), and a wide
variety of accompaniment styles. The
instructor covers song forms, intros,
endings, fills and other essential arranging
skills. Class members receive (and offer)
constructive feedback while developing
a song apiece to perform in concert at
the end of the quarter. Handouts provided.
Prerequisites: familiarity with basic chords and scales; ability to read standard keyboard notation.
Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm1/10 – 3/14 (10 weeks)
Jennifer Jolly • $395
Adult Instrumental Courses
bob karty
Adult Instrumental Courses
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ricardo peixoto
JAZZ GUITAR IIThisfunandfast-pacedcourseisa
continuationoftheconceptsexploredin
JazzGuitarI.Diveintomorecomplex
harmonicandmelodicconcepts,scales
andchordvoicingswithamplehands-on
playingtimeandpersonalguidance
availableforallparticipants.Required
text:Guitar Arpeggio Studies on Jazz StandardsbyMimiFox(availableatthe
CJCBookstore). Prerequisites: Jazz Guitar I or equivalent, knowledge of scale and chord theory and some familiarity with jazz repertoire.
Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm1/11–3/15(10weeks)
JeffMassanari•$395
BLUES AND SWING GUITARLearnchordvoicings,fingerboard
harmonyandsinglestringsoloing
techniques.Theinstructorcoversa
varietyofstyles,fromurbanblues
(B.B.KingandAlbertCollins)toswing
andjumpblues(CharlieChristianand
Aaron“T-Bone”Walker.)Explorealternate
chordcyclesandrhythmplaying,and
workwithtranscriptionstodevelopstrong
melodicsolos.Prerequisites: familiarity with the 12-bar blues progression, ability to play bar chords in several shapes, basic knowledge of the minor pentatonic scale, some picking facility.
Saturdays 1 1:45 am – 1:15 pm1/14–3/18(10weeks)
DannyCaron&AnthonyPaule•$395
BRAZILIAN GUITARLearnBrazilianmusicstylesincluding
samba,baião,bossanovaandchoro,and
thetechniquesusedtoplaythem.Develop
familiaritywiththisbeautifulrepertoire
whileacquiringskillsinthefollowingareas:
stylisticallyappropriatecompingrhythms,
chordmelodyplaying,creatingsolo
arrangements,right-handfinger-style
techniqueandmelodicsoloing
approaches.Prerequisites: ability to read music notation.
Sundays 2 – 3:30 pm1/15–3/19(10weeks)
RicardoPeixoto•$395
Adult Instrumental Courses
WOODWINDS
BEGINNING SAXOPHONEAnintroductiontothesaxophoneutilizing
simpleensemblearrangementstogeta
headstartonfingerings,soundproduction
andreadinginafunandmusicalway.All
saxophonesarewelcome!Prerequisites: None, but instructor consultation is required.
Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm1/9–3/20(10weeks)no class 1/16
BillAron•$395
HARMONICA BEGINNING DIATONIC HARMONICADiatonicharmonicaisthesmallharmonica
usedinblues,rock,folkandevenjazz.
Learnhowtoholdtheinstrument,breathe
efficiently,playchordsandsinglenotes
andbendnotes,whileexploringsong
formssuchasthe12-barbluesand
3-chordfolk,rockandcountrytunes.
Requiredtext:Harmonica for Dummies,
2ndedition.Prerequisite: Bring a 10-hole diatonic harmonica in the key of C (contact [email protected] for info).
Saturdays 10 – 11:30 am1/14–3/18(10weeks)
WinslowYerxa•$395
GUITARBEGINNING GUITARLearntoplaytheguitar!Essentialtopics
coveredincludetuningtheguitar,finding
notesandbasicchordsonthefretboard,
properhandpositions,scalefingerings,
simplesongs,readingmusicandmore.
Theinstructorcanalsoanswerquestions
aboutequipmentselection(guitars,
strings,amps,picks,etc.).Requiredtext:
Modern Guitar Method Vol. One,Mel
Bay(availableattheCJCBookstore).
Prerequisites: None, for complete beginners! Students must bring a guitar to class.
Saturdays 10 – 1 1:30 am1/14–3/18(10weeks)
DannyCaron&AnthonyPaule•$395
JAZZ GUITAR IThishands-oncoursecoversthefunda-
mentalsofjazzguitarinthetraditionof
WesMontgomery,JoePass,JimHall,
GrantGreen,GeorgeBensonandothers.
Learncharacteristicchordvoicingsand
approachestosoloingoverjazzstandards
andrelatedchordprogressions.Required
text:Graduated Soloing: The Mimi Fox Guitar MethodbyMimiFox(availableat
theCJCBookstore).Prerequisites: two years playing experience, knowledge of major and pentatonic scales and all seventh chords.
Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm1/11–3/15(10weeks)
JeffMassanari•$395
Adult Instrumental Courses
Danny Caron is an excellent teacher, especially for begin-ners. His instruction is clear, concise and energetic. Most important, he motivated us to excel and move forward every week. He is the BEST. — Skye Ward
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JAZZ BASS IIJazzBassIIisanintroductiontothetheory
andharmonynecessarytobegincompos-
ingandimprovisingjazzbasslines,an
essentialskilltodeveloptoparticipatein
beginnerandintermediatejazzensembles
atTheJazzschoolandelsewhere.Topics
coveredinclude:walkingbasslinesin
4/4,“two-feel,”bossanova,walkingand
“broken”feellinesin3/4(waltz)andballad
feels.Studentscreateandperformbass
linesinclasseachweekwithpiano
accompanimentprovidedbytheinstructor.
Studentsalsodevelopreadingskills,finger-
boardknowledgeandgreaterrhythmic
acumenthroughreadingshortjazzetudes
andrepresentativebasslinesinvarious
styles.Prerequisites: Jazz Bass I or equivalent, some ability to read music, intermediate technical facility on upright or electric bass.
Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm1/10–3/14(10weeks)
GlennRichman•$395
FUNK BASSThishands-onsurveycoursecoversthe
signaturebasslinesandtechniquesof
funkandr&bfromthe60stothepresent.
Materialcoveredrangesfromtheearly
funkpioneersoftheJamesBrownrhythm
sectionsandMotowntotheinnovatorsof
the70s,80sandbeyondincludingVerdine
White,LarryGraham,RoccoPrestia,Jaco
Pastorius,MarcusMillerandothers.
Prerequisites: functional electric bass technique.
Thursdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm1/12–3/16(10weeks)
MarcVanWageningen•$395
BASSThe Jazz Bass I and II courses are designed to prepare electric and upright bassists for participation in JCMS jazz ensembles.
JAZZ BASS IAhands-oncourseintroducingthe
fundamentalsofbasslineconstructionas
foundincommonjazzstyles.Topics
coveredinclude:walkingbasslinesin4/4,
“two-feel,”bossanova,walkingand
“broken”basslinesin3/4(waltz)and
balladfeels.Studentsdevelopreading
skillsandfingerboardknowledgethrough
readingshortjazzetudesandrepresenta-
tivebasslinesinvariousstylesand
developgreaterrhythmicacumenand
familiaritywithsyncopatedrhythms
throughreadingexcerptsandinstructor
demonstration.Prerequisites: some ability to read music and intermediate technical facility on upright or electric bass.
Thursdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm1/12–3/16(10weeks)
GlennRichman•$395
Adult Instrumental Courses
MUSIC THEORY AND FRETBOARD KNOWLEDGE FOR GUITAR Learnthebasicsofmusictheoryas
appliedtoguitar,developingfamiliarity
withthefretboardthroughchord,scale
andarpeggiopractice.Topicsinclude:
•Overviewofchordandscaletypes
andwheretheyarelocated
•Chordprogressionscommonly
usedinjazzandrelatedstyles
•Compingpatterns
•Scaleandarpeggiopractice
invariouspositions
•Readingchartsandstandard
notation(trebleclef)
•Transcribingmusicfromrecordings
•Basicsofmelodicimprovisation
Forstudentswithsomeplayingexperi-
ence,knowledgeandfacility,butwhohave
neverseriouslypracticedorstudiedmusic
theoryortheguitarfretboard.
Prerequisites: ability to play basic barre chords and some familiarity with playing scales. Students should bring a medium or heavy flat pick and be ready to learn how to use it!
Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm1/9–3/20(10weeks)no class 1/16 DannyCaron•$395
JAZZ GUITAR COMPINGThishands-oncourseprovidesthe
intermediatetoadvancedguitaristwith
tools,conceptsandtechniquesessentialto
creativeandeffectivecontemporary
comping.Topicsinclude:
•compingoverstraight-ahead,
bebop,modal,funk/fusion,ballads,
contemporaryjazz,Brazilianand
Afro-Cubanstylesofmusic
•creativechordvoicings—lookingat
thefingerboardandvoicingchordsin
amore“pianistic”way;quartalharmony
(clustersvoicedin4ths)inmodal
comping;thepossibilitiesofdissonant
intervalssuchastheminor2nd;slash
chords;tritonesubstitution;and
upper-registerchordvoicings
•rhythmicanticipationandsyncopation:
the“right”placestoputchords,inorder
tocreate“forwardmotion”;compingin
3/4,6/8andoddmeters.
Prerequisites: knowledge of chord/scale theory; ability to play major, dominant and minor seventh chords and the ii–V–I progression in all keys.
Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm1/12–3/16(10weeks)
SteveErquiaga•$395
Adult Instrumental Courses
danny caron
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I loved being at the Jazzschool — seeing other musicians (and aspiring musicians) of all ages, hearing the sounds of jazz wafting through the space.
— Ben Golven
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alan hall
INTRO TO JAZZ DRUMMING Anin-depthlookatthemusicaltools,
knowledgeandskillsneededtobecome
asolidjazzdrummer.Topicscovered
includekeepingtime,compingand
soloingwithsticksandbrushes,reading
chartsandleadsheets,learningcommon
stylesandgrooves,anddeveloping
musicality.Prerequisites: Intermediate technical facility.
Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm1/10–3/14(10weeks)
AlanHall•$395
ADVANCED JAZZ newDRUMMINGThishands-oncourseisdesignedforthe
experienceddrummerlookingtoexpand
compingtechniqueandsolovocabulary.
Conceptscoveredincludelineardrum-
ming,brokentriplets,timedisplacement
andostinatosoloing.Prerequisites: technical facility and familiarity with standard jazz drum set grooves.
Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm1/10–3/14(10weeks)
AlanHall•$395
BRAZILIAN DRUM SETLearnthesignaturedrumsetgroovesof
contemporaryBrazilianmusicincluding
samba,baião,bossanovaandchoro,
andthetechniquesusedtoplaythem.
Emphasisongaininganauthentic
Braziliansoundandfeel.Highlyrecom-
mendedfordrummersinterestedin
joiningoneoftheJazzschool’sBrazilian
ensembles!Prerequisites: functional drum set technique.
Fridays 10 – 11:30 am1/13–3/17(10weeks)
MarcosSilva•$395
LATIN PERCUSSION IDevelopastrongfoundationoneachof
theprimaryLatinpercussioninstruments.
Learneffectivetechniqueoncongas,
bongos,timbales,bellsandauxiliary
instrumentswhilestudyingmanyofthe
Latingroovestypicalofson,salsa,and
Latinjazz.Theinstructoralsodiscusses
anddemonstratessoloingtechniques,
breaks,songformsandhistoricalinforma-
tion.Prerequisites: None, open to all. All instruments are provided for in-class use.
Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm1/11–3/15(10weeks)
OmarLedezma•$395
LATIN PERCUSSION IIThiscourseisacontinuationofLatin
PercussionI,forthosewhoarealready
familiarwiththefundamentalsofLatin
percussionrhythmsandtechniques.Class
timeincludeshands-onpracticeandclear
demonstrationandexplanationofhowall
ofthevariousinstrumentsworktogetherin
salsabandsandotherLatinmusicensem-
bles.Prerequisites: Latin Percussion I.
Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm1/11–3/15(10weeks)
OmarLedezma•$395
Adult Instrumental Courses
DRUMS & PERCUSSION
BEGINNING DRUM SETLearntoplaythedrumset!Essential
stickingtechniques,rudiments,4-limb
coordination,rhythmreadingandavariety
ofgroovesandfillsarecovered.Instructor
JoeBagalealsoaccompaniesstudentson
electricbassinclass,givingparticipants
essentialhands-onexperiencetryingout
thesegroovesandconceptsinarhythm
sectioncontext.Requiredtext:Learn to Play the Drumset,PeteMagadini(available
attheCJCBookstore). Prerequisites: None, but bring a pair of drumsticks!
Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm1/9–3/20(10weeks)no class 1/16
JoeBagale•$395
ADVANCED FUNK new DRUMMING Thiscourseisforproficientdrummers
whowanttotaketheirplayingtothenext
levelthroughthestudyofchallenging
material.Learnadvancedfunkgrooves,
4-waycoordinationexercisesandpoly-
rhythmsappliedtothedrumset.Focuson
thestyleanddevelopmentofinnovative
jazz,funkandfusionplayersincludingEast
BayfunkpioneersDavidGaribaldi(Tower
ofPower)andMikeClark(Headhunters),
SteveGadd,ClydeStubblefield(the
originalfunkydrummer)andmodernjazz
mastersTonyWilliamsandRoyHaynes.
InstructorJoeBagalealsoaccompanies
studentsonelectricbassinclass,giving
participantsessentialhands-onexperience
tryingoutthesegroovesandconceptsin
arhythmsectioncontext.Prerequisites: ability to play traditional drum rudiments (double stroke rolls, paradiddles, flams, etc.), intermediate technical facility and 4-way coordination.
Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm1/9–3/20(10weeks)no class 1/16JoeBagale•$395
Adult Instrumental Courses
joe bagale
Adult Instrumental Courses
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INTERMEDIATE JAZZ IMPROVISATION IThroughdrillsandexercisesintroducedby
theinstructor,studentsdeveloptheability
to"makethechanges"byplayingtheright
notes,withgoodrhythmicphrasing,in
theirsolos.Severalcompositionsfromthe
GreatAmericanSongbookareusedas
vehiclestostudychords,scalesandthe
properuseofimportantnon-diatonic
tones.Thisclassisopentoallinstruments.
Prerequisites: Intermediate technical facility and ability to read music. Knowl-edge of jazz harmony and some jazz improvisation experience.
Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm1/9–3/20(10weeks)no class 1/16
GlennRichman•$395
INTERMEDIATE JAZZ new IMPROVISATION IIThisnewcourseisacontinuationof
Intermediate Jazz Improvisation I,designedformusiciansinterestedin
developingtheirjazzimprovisationskills
inafocused,hands-onsetting.Develop
familiaritywithmelodicmaterial,based
onjazzstandardsandcomposedbythe
instructor,makinguseofchord,scale,
andnon-diatonictones.Composeand
performetudesbasedontheseconcepts
forin-classcritique.Studysolosrecorded
byinfluentialjazzmusicians,identifying
essentialjazzvocabularyelementstobe
appliedintheconstructionofnewsolos,
tobewrittenandperformedinclasseach
week.Additionalareasofstudyinclude
playingandimprovisingin3/4(jazzwaltz)
timeandballadplaying.Theinstructor
alsopresentsarangeofcommonjazz
phrases(licks)tobepracticedinallkeys.
Prerequisites: Intermediate Jazz Improvisation I.
Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm1/10–3/14(10weeks)
GlennRichman•$395
SONGWRITINGExploremelodywriting,basicharmony,
moreadventurouschordprogressions,
songform,rhymeschemesandthe
instrumentalcomponentofsongwriting
—allwiththepurposeofhoningyour
uniquevoiceasacomposer.Most
importantly,developtwoorthreesongs
tobeworkshoppedandrefinedinreal
timeoverthecourseoftheterm.
Tuesdays 1 – 2:30 pm1/10–3/14(10weeks)
RachelEfron•$395
Theory, Improv and Composition
rachel efronTHEORY & IMPROV INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC THEORYLearnthebasicskillsneededtobeginany
seriousstudyofmusic.Topicsinclude:
musicnotation,timesignatures,key
signatures,rhythmictraining,majorscales,
intervals,transposition,chordstructure,
harmonicprogression,eartrainingand
anintroductiontomusicalformand
composition.Requiredtexts:Practical Theory CompletebySandyFeldstein
(availableattheCJCBookstore).
Prerequisites: None, open to all instrumentalists and vocalists.
Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm1/12–3/16(10weeks)
JasonLevis•$395
BEGINNING JAZZ IMPROVISATIONAfriendly,supportiveatmospherein
whichtopracticethebasicsofjazz
improvisation.Startwiththebluesthen
progresstojazzstandards,learning
essentialscalesandchords,playingat
everysession,tradinglicks,learning
patternsandbuildingsolos.Idealfor
classicalplayersoranyoneaspiringto
jamorperformwithajazzensemble.
Vocalistswelcome!Requiredtext: Jazz Improvisation: A Pocket Guide byDan
Haerle(availableattheCJCBookstore).
Prerequisites: Facility on an instrument and ability to play all major scales from memory.
Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm1/12–3/16(10weeks)
SteveBlum•$395
jason levis
Theory, Improvisation and Composition
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Adult Vocal CoursesAdult Vocal Courses Adult Vocal Courses
BEGINNING JAZZ SINGINGTheobjectiveofthisclassistohelpthe
singercreateafocused,relaxed,skilled,
anduniqueperformance.We’llworkon
basicmusicianshipstartingwithwarm-up
exercises,improvisationskills,understand-
ingandsingingindifferent“grooves,”
findingnewsongsthatsuitus,ascertain-
ingthecorrectkey,understandingthe
songform,preparingaleadsheet,and
makingpracticetracks.We’llbejoined
mid-waybyaprofessionalpianistto
furtherdevelopthesongswe’vechosenby
workingonsub-text,songinterpretation,
communicatingourintentionstoan
accompanist,singingindifferent“feels”
includingrubato,andsettingupand
countingoffsongs.Thiscourseincludesan
end-of-quarterperformance,andprovides
asupportive,structuredenvironmentfor
studentswithaburningdesiretosing!
Mondays 4:45 – 6:15 pm1/9–3/20(10weeks) no class 1/16
MayeCavallaro•$425
PERFORMANCE
jazz
FOR THE LOVE OF SINGINGThisclassisaboutenjoyingyourvoice!
Singasagroupandindividually,while
developingoneortwosongstosingin
performanceattheendoftheterm.We’ll
covervocaltechniqueandaseriesof
warm-upexerciseseachweek,inaddition
tomicrophoneandperformanceskills.
Thiscourseisparticularlysuitedforthose
whomayhavetemporarilyputasidetheir
vocaldreamsduetoeducation,careeror
familyobligations.
Saturdays 10 – 1 1:30 am1/14–3/18(10weeks)
KyraGordon•$425
FOR STARTERS — JAZZ & BLUES SINGINGYouusedtosingalotbutnowfind
yourselfrelegatedtotheshowerand
in-the-carjamsessions.Or—youlove
tosing—butfeelterriblyshyattheidea
ofsinginginpublic.Exploreandrelease
yourinnerrock,jazzorbluesvocalist
inthisencouraging,safeenvironment.
Designedtogiveyouconfidencethrough
groupsinging,whilealsobolstering
yourrepertoirewithindividualsong
development.Accompanistprovided.
Nopreviousexperiencerequired.
Wednesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm1/11–3/15(10weeks)
PamelaRose•$425
Adult Vocal Courses
Maye is very prepared, organized and the musicians she brings in are excellent and wonderful to work with.— Catherine Stern
Enroll online at cjc.edu
Theory, Improv & Com-
Happy New Year!Workingwithvocalstudentsisadeeplypersonaland
rewardingexperience.Everypersonhasauniquevoice,
andeveryvocalstudenthasadistinctivesound.This
individualsoundisanextensionofthespeakingvoiceand
alsoreflectsone’slifeexperienceandmusicalknowledge.
Itisatoncerevealingandalsoallowsthesingertotouch
thelistener.Allofthishaskeptmecuriousandinterested
asateacherforoverthirtyyears!Learningtosingisa
life-longpursuit.Themoreyoudoit,thebetteritgets.Themoreyoulearn,themore
relaxedyoubecome,makingthewholeprocessmoreandmoreenjoyable.
WithallofthecompetitionsonTVandbeyond,singingisoftenjudgedasa“sport.”It
focusesonwhoisthebestorhow“good”someoneis.“Good”meaningalotoftechnical
prowessandoften,asurplusofexcitement.That’sfineforentertainmentpurposes,but
whenitcomestomostofus,Ithinkmusiccanalsobeanon-competitive,enriching,deep
andsatisfyingpursuit.
That’swherewecomein!
AfterovertenyearsastheChairoftheVocalProgramattheCJC,I’veseenandheard
thousandsofstudents,witnessedthecareandskillofourteachers,andhavebeeninspired
bytheCJCcommunitywherepeopleofallages,allmusicalinterests,andallinstruments,
cometogether.Thismixofpeopleandmusiccreatesapositive,rewardingandexhilarating
experiencethatisuniquetotheCaliforniaJazzConservatory!
Thisyear,whynotsing?Takealookatwhatwehavetoofferandfeelfreetocontactme
[email protected] ifyouwanthelpfindingjusttherightcourseorworkshop.
Remember,themoreyoudoit,thebetteritgets!
Ciaofornow—
LaurieAntonioli
Chair,VocalProgram
WINTER 2017 CALENDAR
Jazzschool Community Music School Winter QuarterJanuary9–March20(10weeks)
Ensemble Placement Auditions: [email protected]
School Closure: MLKJr.Day,January16
Winter Performance Series: March21–30
Introduction
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THE SONGS OF newSTEVIE WONDERInthiscourse,studentslearnclassicsongs
byStevieWonderasbothsoloistsand
backgroundsingersinpreparationforan
end-of-quarterstudentperformance.The
instructorsharesinformationonproper
vocaltechnique,stagepresence,and
interpretation,andhelpsstudentsfind
theappropriatekeysandsheetmusic.
Participantsarealsowelcometobringin
theirfavoriteStevieWondersongstotry.
Aprofessionalaccompanistworkswith
theclass.Opentoalllevels.
Saturdays 1:30 – 3 pm1/14–3/18(10weeks)
ClifPayne•$425
latin
SALSA SINGINGLearnthestyle,rhythmandtechniqueof
salsavocalmusicwhilelearningtoplay
Latinhandpercussioninstruments.The
instructorprovidesinstrumentslikeguiro,
maracasandclavestouseeachweek.As
thetermprogresses,vocalstudentsjoin
forceswiththeSalsaIIinstrumental
ensemble(seepage13)todevelopafull
performanceset.Representativesongs
include“TresDíasdeCarnaval”(Celia
Cruz),“LaRebelión”(JoeArroyo)and
“Brujería”(ElGranCombo).
Prerequisites: previous singing experience or basic technique training. All songs are in Spanish, but fluency is not required to participate.
Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm1/10–3/14(10weeks)
EdgardoCambon•$395
BOSSA NOVA FOR JAZZ SINGERSThisfascinatingcourseexplorestheroots
ofBrazilianbossanovaandsamba.
InstructorSandyCressmanteachessingers
thesignaturerhythmicgroovesofBrazilian
musicasafoundationfortheinterpretation
ofstandardandnot-so-standardbossa
novas.VocalphrasingandPortuguese
pronunciationarealsocovered(inaddition
toafewcarefullychosenEnglishtransla-
tions).Apianistorguitaristaccompanies
theclasseachweek,andthecourse
concludeswithanend-of-quarter
performance.
Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm1/10–3/14(10weeks)
SandyCressman•$425
clif payne
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THE SINGER AND THE SONG: Intermediate To AdvancedThebestjazzsingersaremastermusicians
ANDstorytellers.Thiscoursefocuseson
developingskillasvocalists,artistsand
songinterpreters.Topicsincludechoosing
therightsong;usingvariousgrooves,
temposandarrangements;learning
andmemorizingthemelodyandlyrics;
phrasing;improvisation;communicating
withanaccompanist;andstagepresence.
Inasupportiveandchallengingenviron-
ment,studentsworkontheseskillsand
createarrangementsforsongs,culminat-
inginanend-of-quarterperformance.
Weeks2and3includeaprofessional
accompanist,whilethelasttwoclasses
andperformanceincludeafulltrio.
Prerequisites: consent of instructor — telephone consultation required. Call 510-845-5373 for more information.
Sundays Noon – 3 pm 2/19–3/19(5weeks)
MayeCavallaro•$445
VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLESingfullvocalensemblearrangements
recordedbyTheManhattanTransfer,
TheHi-Lo’s,Lambert,Hendricks&Ross
andmore.Arrangementsarehand-
tailoredtotheabilityandinterestofthe
ensemblemembers.Repertoireincludes
acombinationofacappellaandaccom-
paniedtunes.LearnHOWtolearnthis
music,withalittlebitofaddedhistory
forfun.Rehearsaltoolsaremade
available(includingsoundfileswith
individualpartsaswellastheentire
arrangement).Maleandfemale
singersofallagesarewelcome.
Prerequisites: some vocal experience is necessary, either in choirs or solo voice.
Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm1/9–3/20(10weeks)no class 1/16
AngieDoctor•$425
amanda addleman
CONTEMPORARY VOCAL STYLESLearnpropervocaltechnique(vocalhealth,
maintenanceanddevelopingapractice
routine)andapplytheseapproachesto
singinginanystylefromjazztopop,rock,
r&b,bluesandbeyond.Classtopicsalso
includechartwriting,stagepresenceand
microphonetechnique.Thiscourseculmi-
natesinanend-of-quarterperformance.
Opentoalllevels,genresandbackgrounds.
Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm1/9–3/20(10weeks)no class 1/16
AmandaAddleman•$425
THE CONTEMPORARY JAZZ SINGER Focusonanarrayofcreativejazzsinging
skillsincludingdevelopingauniquereper-
toire,communicatingwiththerhythm
sectionandcreatingarrangementson
thespot.Studyphrasing,improvisation,
interpretationandworkondevelopinga
personalsound.Afullrhythmsection
accompaniestheclass.Studentsare
welcometobringinsongsoftheirchoice,
writeoriginallyricsorusematerialprovided
bytheinstructor. Prerequisites: consent of instructor — telephone consultation required. Call 510-845-5373 for more information.
Section I Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm
Section II Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm1/11–3/15(10weeks)
LaurieAntonioli•$455
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VOCAL IMPROVISATION Practicevocaljazzimprovisationstarting
withthe12barbluesandmovingthrough
avarietyofjazzsongforms.Warm-up
exercisesfocusonvocalproductionand
healthysingingtechniquewhileaddress-
ingjazzharmonybyincorporating
essentialscalesandchords.Practice“scat
singing”whilelearningjazztunes,and
createsolosand“tradefours”through
thedevelopmentofideasandmotifs.
Studentsimprovisetogetherand
individuallyinclass.Opentoall.
Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45pm1/12–3/16(10weeks)
CarlOser•$395
COMPOSITIONSONGWRITING Exploremelodywriting,basicharmony,
moreadventurouschordprogressions,
songform,rhymeschemesandthe
instrumentalcomponentofsongwriting—
allwiththepurposeofhoningyourunique
voiceasacomposer.Mostimportantly,
developtwoorthreesongstobework-
shoppedandrefinedinrealtimeover
thecourseoftheterm.
Tuesdays 2 – 3:30 pm1/10–3/14(10weeks)
RachelEfron•$395
YOUNG SINGERS
VOCAL PERFORMANCE FOR TEENSBuildvocaltechniquethroughavarietyof
warm-up,eartrainingandmusicianship
exercises,anddelveintosongsasameans
ofstorytelling,developingapersonalcon-
nectiontoalyric.Allstylesofmusicare
welcome,andstudentsareencouraged
tobringinsongsoftheirchoice.The
instructorwillalsosuggestrepertoire
suitableforindividualstudents.
Wednesdays, 4:45 – 6:15 pm1/11–3/15(10weeks)
KyraGordon•$395
kyra gordon
pamela rose
blues
BLUES VOCAL FUNSHOP I Feellikesingingtheblues?Bluesisthe
mostprimal,powerfulpartofyoursoul
andsingingitismorefunthanyoucan
possiblyimagine!Studentswillexplorethe
deep,authenticsingingstrategiesofgreat
bluessingersfromJimmyReedtoBonnie
Raittwhiledevelopingbluesrepertoire.
Nopriormusicexperiencenecessary.The
classisopentoboththenovicesinger
lookingforasupportive,fun,instructive
course,andtothemoreexperienced
vocalistlookingtogaininsightandcontrol
onthebandstand.Eachclassistaughtby
theBayArea'sownjazz/bluesdiva
PamelaRoseandaccompaniedby
legendarybluesguitaristDannyCaron.
Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm1/11–3/15(10weeks)
PamelaRose•$425
BLUES VOCAL FUNSHOP II — Music Of Etta JamesCelebrateandstudyoneofthemost
authenticsingersofalltime!Eachstudent
willmasteratleastoneEttaJamessong,
withafocusonhersuperbbluesandr&b
songswhiledelvingintoEtta'ssoulful,
heart-wrenchingvocalapproach.(Some
chartswillbeprovided,butstudentswill
alsotransposeorbringinadditionalcharts
asneeded.)Masterfulbluesguitarist
DannyCaronaccompaniestheclassand
isjoinedbyafullrhythmsectionasthe
termproceeds. Prerequisites: Blues Vocal Funshop I and permission from the instructor.
Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm1/11–3/15(10weeks)
PamelaRose•$455
TECHNIQUE & MUSICIANSHIP
VOCAL TECHNIQUE ESSENTIALSLearnanexcellentseriesofvocalexercises
toconditionandstrengthenyourvoice.
Range,intonation,breathmanagement,
balancingvocalregisters,bodyalignment,
vowelformationanddynamicsareall
enhancedthroughtechnicalexercises
applicabletosongsinanystyle.
Prerequisites: None, open to all!
Section I: Tuesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm1/10–3/14(10weeks)
SandyCressman•$395
Section II: Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm1/12–3/16(10weeks)
JoycePricco•$395
SELF-ACCOMPANIMENT newFOR VOCALISTS Thiscourseisagreatoptionforsingers
whowanttoaccompanythemselveson
thepiano.Nuts-and-boltstopicsinclude
basicmusicianship,practicaltheory(such
ashowtopicktherightkey),andawide
varietyofaccompanimentstyles.The
instructorcoverssongforms,intros,
endings,fillsandotheressentialarranging
skills.Classmembersreceive(andoffer)
constructivefeedbackwhiledeveloping
asongapiecetoperforminconcert
attheendofthequarter.Handouts
provided.Prerequisites: familiarity with basic chords and scales; ability to read standard keyboard notation.
Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm1/10–3/14(10weeks)
JenniferJolly•$395
Call 510.845.5373
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VOCAL WORKSHOPSCOMPLETE VOCAL TECHNIQUEFor Every Singer: The 5 Mythswith Raz KennedyInthisweekend-longintensiveworkshop,
PremiereBayAreavocalcoachRaz
Kennedydispelsthe"5CommonMyths"
preventingsingersfromreachingtheir
fullpotential.
UsingthefundamentalsoftheComplete
VocalTechniquemethod,Razaddresses
thefollowingfrequentlydebatedtopics:
Myth #1: Somepeoplearetonedeaf,
othersarenot.
Myth #2: Onlysomesingerscanachieve
volumewithoutharmingtheirinstrument.
Myth #3:Therearethree“registers”inthe
vocalrange—chest,middle,andhead.
Myth #4:Onlysomesingerscandeliver
passionateandsoulfulperformances.
Myth #5: Usingvocaleffectswillhurt
yourvoice.
Eachparticipantwillcomeawaywith
surefirewaystoaccessadeeperunder-
standingofvocalmechanicsandanarray
ofsimpletechniquestoovercomeany
singingchallenges.
Pleasebringsongstoworkoninclass.
Raz Kennedy has been performing and recording in the San Francisco Bay Area for 40 years, with performance credits including Bobby McFerrin’s Voicestra, the June Watanabe Performance Ensemble, Rebeca Mauleon and Bob Ostertag, Narada Michael Walden, Al Jarreau and Whitney Houston.
Saturday and Sunday, January 7 and 8,10 am – 4 pm and 1 1 am – 4 pmAuditors:$125 • Participants:$150
THE ART OF THE DUO with Sara Gazarek and Josh NelsonJoinLosAngeles-basedvoiceandpiano
collaboratorsSaraGazarekandJoshNelson
foraninteractivevocalworkshoponThe
ArtoftheDuo.Theinstructorsemphasize
sincereconnectivitytothestoryandmusic,
interactionwithone'scollaborator,rubato
interpretationandheartfeltdelivery.
Participantsshouldbringintwosongs,
withleadsheetsintheproperkey.Open
toalllevels.
Sunday, January 22, Noon – 3 pm $50advance,$65dayoftheworkshop
Enroll online at cjc.edu
sara gazarek
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CENTER STAGE — A Mentored Program for Concert Development with Maye Cavallaro and Laurie Antonioli
Workthroughtheprocessofpresentingafull-length,public,professional-level
concert.Candidatesworkwiththeirmentoroverthecourseofthreeorfourmonths,
preparingtheirconcertbychoosingsongs,workingoutarrangements,decidingon
sequencing,anddevelopingpatterandstagepresence.Lessonsalsoincludemaking
abudget,hiringandrehearsingmusiciansanddevelopingamarketingplan.
Candidateswillbemostsuccessfuliftheyareadvancedstudentswhohavesome
performingexperienceinclassesandworkshopsorinaprofessionalenvironment.
Arepertoireof15to20memorizedsongsinvariousstylesisrecommended.Thisis
auniqueopportunityforsingerstodesignaperformancethatreflectsapersonalized
artisticvision.Concertdatesareavailablethroughouttheyear.
Thisprogramalsoincludes:
•Aprofessionalsoundtechnicianandqualityliverecordingofyourperformance
•Staffatthedoorandon-siteduringtheperformance
•Guidanceinmarketingandpromotion,includinghowtopreparepublicitymaterials
•InclusioninCaliforniaJazzConservatoryadvertising,marketingandpublicity
•Apercentageofthedoor/ticketsales
$850
ContacttheChairoftheVocalProgram,LaurieAntonioliformoreinformation
onhowtoapplyforthisprogram:laurie @ cjc.edu
laurie antonioli and maye cavallaro
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WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A MODERN DAY "JAZZ" VOCALISTwith Natalie Cressman and Mike Bono
Injustthelastdecade,thelabel“jazzmusician”hasrapidlyprogressedtocoverabroad
spectrumofmusicalground,particularlyaffectingtheexpectationsoftoday’svocalists,
wherethelabel“jazz”includesinfluencesfromoncefar-removedgenressuchaship-hop
andEDM.Now,morethanever,thereisahigherdemandtobeastylisticchameleon,yet
simultaneouslydistinguishoneselfasanartistwithauniquesound.Workshopleaders
NatalieandMikeaddressthisparadoxviatheirdistinctiveartisticstyle.Theduodiscusses
anddemonstratesapproachestotransformajazzstandardintoapopularhit(orcon-
versely,apopularhitintoajazzstandard)withthegoalofsustainingauniqueartistic
brand,andatthesametime,maintainingrelevanceintoday’smarket.Attendeesare
encouragedtobringanon-jazz-styletunetotheworkshoptobereconstructedperthe
techniquesdiscussed,uncoveringnewsonicterritoryandembracingthehybridized
essenceofbeingamodern-dayjazzmusician.
A collaborative duo since 2014, Natalie Cressman and Mike Bono have developed a repertoire of vibrant and intricate originals incorporating a range of genres, from indie rock to contemporary jazz. Trombonist and vocalist Cressman has assimilated the full range of her sonic influences into a startlingly mature and strikingly original voice. She has spent much of the last six years touring with Phish’s Trey Anastasio, while also per-forming with jazz luminaries Nicholas Payton, Wycliffe Gordon, and Peter Apfelbaum. Guitarist Mike Bono received a Berklee Presidential Scholarship, and over the last five years has performed with Erykah Badu, Aloe Blacc, Chris Cheek, Dayna Stephens, and Julian Lage, to name a few.
Sunday, February 19, Noon – 3 pm $50advance,$65dayoftheworkshop
natalie cressman and mike bono
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AMERICAN SONGBOOK: COMPOSER WORKSHOP SERIES“I Got Rhythm": The Music of George and Ira Gershwin with Maye CavallaroAsasongwritingteam,Georgeand
IraGershwinhavebecomesynonymous
withthesoundandstyleoftheJazzAge.
From1924untilGeorge’sdeathin1937
thebrotherswrotealmostexclusivelywith
eachother,penningtunessuchas“ButNot
ForMe,""TheyCan’tTakeThatAwayFrom
Me,”“TheManILove,”“EmbraceableYou,”
and“AFoggyDay.”Inthisworkshop,we’ll
exploreandsingsomeoftheGershwin’s
greatsongs,someknownandsomelesser
known.We’llalsolistentohowjazzgreats
haveinterpretedthesesongstogetideas
fornewarrangements.Theinstructorwill
providetenleadsheetsforsongsincluding
practice-backingtracks.Inthefinalweek,
we’llworkwithanaccompanistandsing
thesesongs,tryingoutourarrangement
ideas.Lotsofsingingforallthreeweeks
A warm, charismatic stage performer and accomplished musician, Maye Cavallaro has traveled extensively in Japan and the U.S., both performing and teaching. She has released several CDs as a leader and has been a favorite vocal instructor at the Jazzschool for many years.
3 Sundays: January 15, 22 & 29 Noon – 3 pm$275advance,$290dayofworkshop
JAZZ VOCAL DUETS WITH BASS ACCOMPANIMENT with Daria and Alex BaumThisfunandinformativeworkshopwillgive
youthechancetosingandexpandyour
horizonsinaduosetting.Learntocount
offtunes,experimentwithdifferenttempos
andstyles,listen,communicateandcreate
beautifulmusiconthespot!Forinspiration,
we’lllistentoandviewexamplesofgreat
duossuchasSheilaJordanandHarvieS
amongothers.Whetheryouwanttoget
yourfeetwetorimproveonexistingduo
skillsthisworkshopisopentoalllevels!
Comepreparedtosingandhavefun.Please
bringleadsheetsandcharts.Theinstructor
willalsoprovidemusic.
Vocalist Daria’s latest CD, ‘Strawberry Fields Forever, Songs by the Beatles’ (Origin/OA2 Records) has received high praise. She has toured, recorded and performed with Dan Hicks, Bob Dorough, Joe Sample, Christian McBride, Maria Muldaur, Ricki Lee Jones, Elvis Costello, Wayne Wallace, Abe Laboriel and Alex Acuña.
Bassist Alex Baum has performed with The Murasaki Ensemble, Zero, Pine Top Perkins, Johnny Adams, Lockjaw Davis, Sweets Edison, Brenda Boykin, Dan Hicks and is a regular in the Johnny Nocturne Band. Baum is also the owner of the Particles recording studio in Berkeley.
Sunday, January 29, Noon – 3 pm $50advance,$65dayoftheworkshop
Call 510.845.5373
daria
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March 20 – 24, 2017 Monday–Friday 9:30am–3pm
Freeconcert:Friday,March24,6pm
An exciting five-day program focused on the study and performance of jazz and blues. Women develop technical ability, style and improvisation skills in a supportive environment while networking with others who share their passion for music. Prerequisite: Some facility on your instrument.
DirectedbyJean Fineberg&Ellen Seeling,withanall-womenfacultyfromtheMontclair Women’s Big Band.
Opentowomeninstrumentalistsandvocalistsatalllevels.Campincludes:
• R&BChoir
• JazzCombo
• LatinGroup
• VocalSkills
• PercussionWorkshop
• PrivateConsultation
• Blues&SoulBand
• LUNCHTIMEOPENJAM
• Warmup/MasterClass
• NEW!CaribbeanEnsemble
• NEW! BeatlesMedleyChoir
• Theory&Improvisation
WOMEN’S JAZZ & BLUES CAMP
Tuition•$495
EnrollmentopenuntilfullSomefinancialaidavailable
Programinfo:cjc.edu/womenscampEmail:[email protected]: 510.758.2200(leavemessage,willreturncall)Registration: cjc.edu/womensreg
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APPLYING R&B, POP AND SOUL STYLES TO A JAZZ REPERTOIREwith Kalil WilsonJazzsinginghasbecomeacrossroads
wheremanystylesandgenresinform
approach,phrasing,ornamentationand
technique.Thisworkshopfocuseson
applyingstylisticapproachesfromr&b,
popandsoulgenrestotheperformance
ofmusicfromtheGreatAmerican
Songbook.Studentsshouldbringoneor
twosongswithchartsintheirproperkey
toperforminclass.Opentoalllevels.
Sunday, February 26, 11 am – 1 pm$40advance,$55dayofworkshop
VOCAL TECHNIQUE FOR THE CONTEMPORARY SINGERwith Kalil WilsonVocalistKalilWilsonsharesstrategiesfor
developingabalancedvocalsound.This
methodworksforsingersofallgenres
interestedindevelopingacontemporary
approach,includingthosewithaclassical
singingbackground.Opentoalllevels.
Vocalist Kalil Wilson is gifted with a powerful yet nuanced voice and a techni-cal versatility that positions him comfort-ably in jazz, r&b, pop, and classical, and has captivated audiences from Barcelona to Berkeley in performances that defy easy categorization. With honors degrees in Vocal Performance and Ethnomusicology from UCLA, he has sung numerous lead opera roles, oratorio concerts, and at many jazz clubs and festivals. He has performed with Herbie Hancock, Carlos Santana, Kenny Burrell, the Buena Vista Social Club, Esperanza Spaulding, Renée Fleming, the L.A. Opera, L.A. Philharmonic, and the Oakland East Bay Symphony.
Saturday, March 11, Noon – 3 pm$50advance,$65dayofworkshop
THE IRISH VOCAL TRADITION – FROM TRADITIONAL AIRS TO GAELIC JAZZ with Melanie O’Reilly JoinvocalistMelanieO’Reillyforajourney
intotherichanddiverseIrishvocaltradi-
tion.Songsofcelebration,laments,lullabies,
"lilting"(mouthmusic),andsean-nós
("old-style")aredemonstrated.Therootsof
theIrishsongtraditionaretracedfromthe
17thcenturytocontemporarytimes,with
newfusiongenres—suchastheAfro-Celt
SoundSystem,hip-hopCelticfusion,the
folk-worldsongsofKila,andO'Reilly'sown
Gaelicjazzinterpretations.Studentshave
theopportunitytosingsongsfromtheIrish
traditionandareencouragedtosingin
Gaelic(tobelearnedphonetically),aswell
asEnglish.Somesongsaresungunaccom-
panied,consistentwiththeIrishtradition.
Dublin native Melanie O'Reilly is an interna-tionally known Celtic jazz performer/singer, songwriter and music educator. She has recorded eight albums for the label Mistletoe Music, and hosts an award- winning radio show "Jazz on the Bay" for RTE, Ireland's National Broadcasting station. Melanie has taught voice at the Oakland School of the Arts, Walton's New School of Music in Ireland and is vocal coach for many Youth Theater schools in the East Bay.
Sunday, March 12, Noon – 3 pm $50advance,$65dayoftheworkshop
Adult Vocal Courses
kalil wilson
Call 510.845.5373Call 510.845.5373
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Dear JYMP students and parents,EveryafternoonfromMondaythroughThursday
andonSaturdays,dozensofyoungmusiciansfill
upthepracticeroomsoftheCJC,listening
together,learningtogether,andplayingtogether.
Thereisnobetterwaytolearnhowtoplayjazz,
funk,blues,Latinjazz,andalltheotheridioms
thatthesekidsareplayingthanbysimplydoing
it.Somenewstudentsareplayingtheirfirst
improvisedsolos,whileothermoreexperienced
studentsarewritingtheirownchallengingmusic
forlargerensembles.Nomattertheskilllevel,
they’reallpartoftheJazzschool’sYoung
MusiciansProgrambecausethereisnosubstitute
forplayingwithotherequallymotivatedand
inspiredstudents.Whenthey’reinthesameroom
togetherforanhourandahalf,thestudentsfeed
offeachother,inspiringeachothertoplaybetter,toplaytogether,tocreatetheirown
sound.Andovertenweeks,ourinstructorshelpthemintheirprocessofcreatingtheir
ownsound,playingoneofthemostchallengingformsofmusicintheworld.Bytheendof
thequarter,whenthegroupsgivetheirfinalperformancestothecheersoffriends,family
andjazzfans,mostparentsareastoundedathowfartheseensembleshaveprogressed.
Butreally,allittakesisfortheretobeatimeandaplaceforthemtoplay—andwehave
thatattheCJC.Contactmeifyou’reinterestedinplayingtoo!
ErikJekabson
Director,JazzschoolYoungMusiciansProgram
WINTER 2017 CALENDAR
Introduction
Jazzschool Community Music School Winter QuarterJanuary9–March20(10weeks)
Ensemble Placement Auditions: Ongoing!
School Closure: MLKJr.Day,January16
Winter Performance Series: March21–30
Call 510.845.5373
SUMMER 2017 PREVIEWJAZZSCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS & INTENSIVESIt’stimetostartplanningforsummer2017!WeprideourselvesonofferingsomeoftheBayArea’smostexcitingsummerjazzprograms,forstudentswhowanttospendaweek(ortwo)honingtheirskillsinafocusedenvironment.
Summer Programs for Young Musicians• Jazzschool Summer Youth Program June 19 – 30, 2017 Two5-daysessionsforinstrumentalistsenteringgrades7–10
• High School Jazz Intensive July 24 – 28, 2017
Aweeklongsessionforadvancedhighschooljazzinstrumentalists,
directedbyDr.MichaelZilber
• Girls’ Jazz & Blues Camp July 31 – August 4, 2017 Aweeklongprogramforsingersandinstrumentalists
Summer Programs for Adults• Jazzschool Vocal Intensive August 7 – 11, 2017
Aweeklongsessionforjazzvocalists,directedbyLaurieAntonioli
withartist-in-residenceTheoBeckmann
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Jazzschool Young Musicians ProgramThe Jazzschool Young Musicians
Program is a year-round compre-
hensive music education and
performance program designed
for instrumental and vocal
students between the ages of
11 and 18. The Young Musicians
Program has been at the center
of the Jazzschool’s educational
and artistic goals since 1997.
Its curriculum provides students
with the opportunity to work
with professional jazz artists
and educators, strengthening
performance skills, expanding
knowledge of jazz theory and
improvisation, and learning
more about the foundations of
jazz and related styles of music.
Students participate in after-
school classes, master classes
with nationally known jazz
artists, and are featured in public
performances in venues through-
out the San Francisco Bay Area
and beyond.2017 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
YMP ensembles require a commitment
of three quarters (fall, winter and spring).
Students unable to commit to a full school
year are still encouraged to audition,
however, priority will be given to those who
can remain in the program for the entire
school year. Students wishing to audition
mid-year will be placed in the program
based on availability of open spots in
ensembles and the student’s ability level.
Please note that we may not be able to
accommodate all students but it is our
mission to find a place for everyone if
at all possible.
PLACEMENT & AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – WINTER 2017
AUDITION MATERIALSEntering musicians are asked to prepare
two skill-level appropriate jazz standards,
improvise over a 12-bar blues (optional) or
rhythm changes (for high school students
only) and sight-read.
HOW TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION To schedule an audition, please
fill out an application online at
cjc.edu/youth_auditions. After your
application is received, you will be
contacted within 1 – 2 weeks with an
audition time. Auditions are scheduled on
a first-come, first-served basis and will be
scheduled at the earliest available time.
Students will be contacted with placement
information following the audition.
AUDITION DATES Ongoing!
AUDITION BY VIDEO (OPTIONAL) Students have the option of submitting an
online video audition rather than scheduling
an in-person audition. Students submitting
their audition online are still required to fill
out an online application (see above).
On the application form, please select live
audition or video submission. Please note:
online video submissions are not available
for the Studio Band or Advanced High
School Jazz Workshops.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ONLINE VIDEO SUBMISSIONS
• Student should be clearly visible
(and audible) on the video.
• Perform two skill-level appropriate
jazz standards. Please state the name
of each piece before you play it.
• Download one of the two improvisation
tracks at cjc.edu/youth_auditions
for the improvisation portion of your
audition. Two choruses required.
• On the video, it is important that your
playing is heard louder than anything
else, including any accompanying
tracks.
PIANO AND GUITAR PLAYERS Follow the above instructions with only
one change: after improvising, please
demonstrate comping/voicings on a
blues or rhythm changes.
DRUMMERSPlease demonstrate the following styles:
• swing, bossa nova, funk/rock.
• Demonstrate each style at various
tempos (i.e., slow, medium, fast)
• On each style/tempo please “trade
fours” with yourself (4 bars of time,
4 bars of solo, etc.)
• Play at least 16 bars of each example
After you have completed your video,
upload your audition to YouTube and title
the video with your name (Example: John
Smith Jazzschool Audition). You should
make this a private video (unless you
don’t mind it being available to the public).
Once the video is uploaded, send a link
to erik @cjc.edu. You may also upload
the video to a private website and email
a link. Please do not email audition videos
as attachments.
For more information about the
JYMP placement process, please
visit cjc.edu/youth_auditions or
contact us at erik @ cjc.edu and
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INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES
High school and middle school
jazz ensembles are offered
Monday through Thursday in the
late afternoon and early evening
and during the day on Saturday.
While we make every effort to
accommodate scheduling requests,
specific placements are based on
the results of an audition. Note: all
prices listed are per quarter.
large performance ensembles
STUDIO BANDDevelop technique, knowledge of jazz
style and ability to improvise through
standard and contemporary big band
repertoire. This highly-selective ensemble
records at Fantasy Studios, performs
frequently and participates in competi-
tions throughout the U.S. The Studio Band
has played at Yoshi’s and Savanna Jazz,
as well as jazz festivals in California, New
York, Seattle, Idaho, the Vienne Jazz
Festival in France and the Montreux Jazz
Festival in Switzerland. Full school year
commitment is required. Instrumentation:
five saxes, five trumpets, five trombones,
guitar, piano, bass and drums.
Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm1/9 – 3/20 (10 weeks) no class 1/16Dave Eshelman • $225
small performance ensembles
ADVANCED HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ WORKSHOP Explore the post-bop harmonic, melodic,
rhythmic and formal innovations of
Coltrane, Shorter, Corea, Hancock, Brecker
and others in this multiple DownBeat
award-winning ensemble. For advanced-
level high school student players,
competent in the bebop language.
Record at Fantasy Studios and participate
in various competitions and festivals.
Section I: Mondays 4:45 – 6:15 pm1/9 – 3/20 (10 weeks) no class 1/16Michael Zilber • $395
Section II: Mondays 4:45 – 6:15 pm1/9 – 3/20 (10 weeks) no class 1/16Erik Jekabson • $395
HIGH SCHOOL FUNK ENSEMBLEPlay the classic funk hits of James Brown,
Sly Stone and others. All rhythm section
instruments, vocalists and horns are
welcome! Please note: the instructor
teaches songs by ear. (Also open to
advanced middle-school musicians.)
Section I: Saturdays 10 – 11:30 am1/14 – 3/18 (10 weeks)
Joe Bagale • $395
Section II: Saturdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm1/14 – 3/18 (10 weeks)
Joe Bagale • $395
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HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ ENSEMBLE Gain a greater understanding of jazz
theory and develop improvisation skills
through the study and performance of
challenging jazz repertoire.
Section I: Mondays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 1/9 – 3/20 (10 weeks) no class 1/16Darren Johnston • $395
Section II: Tuesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 1/10 – 3/14 (10 weeks)
Colin Hogan • $395
Section III: Tuesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 1/10 – 3/14 (10 weeks)
Charles Hamilton • $395
Section IV: Tuesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 1/10 – 3/14 (10 weeks)
Erik Jekabson • $395
Section V: Wednesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm1/1 1 – 3/15 (10 weeks)
Rob Ewing • $395
Section VI: Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm1/1 1 – 3/15 (10 weeks)
Rob Ewing • $395
Section VII: Thursdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm1/1 2 – 3/16 (10 weeks)
Colin Hogan • $395
Section VIII: Saturdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm 1/1 4 – 3/18 (10 weeks)
Colin Hogan • $395
MIDDLE SCHOOL JAZZ ENSEMBLE Learn to play jazz and improvise while
covering a wide repertoire from John
Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Eddie Harris and
other jazz masters.
Section I: Mondays 4:45 – 6:15 pm1/9 – 3/20 (10 weeks) no class 1/16Colin Hogan • $395
Section II: Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm 1/9 – 3/20 (10 weeks) no class 1/16Colin Hogan • $395
Section III: Wednesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 1/1 1 – 3/15 (10 weeks)
Erika Oba • $395
Section IV: Thursdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 1/1 2 – 3/16 (10 weeks)
Erika Oba • $395
Section V: Saturdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm 1/1 4 – 3/18 (10 weeks)
Raffi Garabedian • $395
VOICEVOCAL PERFORMANCE FOR TEENSBuild vocal technique through a variety
of warm-up, ear training and musicianship
exercises, and delve into songs as a means
of storytelling, developing a personal
connection to a lyric. All styles of music
are welcome, and students are encour-
aged to bring in songs of their choice.
The instructor will also suggest repertoire
suitable for individual students.
Wednesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm1/1 1 – 3/15 (10 weeks)
Kyra Gordon • $395
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BASS
THE GLORIOUS PASTORIUSwith Daniel Lucca ParentiMaverick bassist and composer Jaco
Pastorius (1951 – 1987) is hailed for his
groundbreaking solo recordings and
collaborations with Weather Report, Joni
Mitchell and Pat Metheny. His revolutionary
approach to playing fretted and fretless
electric basses has earned him a perma-
nent place in jazz history. Led by bassist
Daniel Lucca Parenti, this workshop
provides an overview of Pastorius’
distinctive style and technique, examining
his signature bass lines, unconventional
use of harmonics, innovative voicings
and unprecedented right-hand ghosting/
muting techniques. Prerequisites: Inter–mediate technical facility on electric bass; knowledge of major scales and modes. Please bring your bass and a cable.
Daniel Lucca Parenti, shortened to D-Lucca, is a San Francisco Bay Area native who has performed with many jazz legends, including Rosemary Clooney, Michael Brecker, and Lionel Hampton. As D-Lucca, he has released six full-length original albums of his own. He has been featured in Bass Player Magazine and performed at the world renowned Yoshi’s Jazz Club and many Bay Area music festivals. D-Lucca’s six-piece band features Tommie Bradford, Cedricke Dennis, Kevin Wong, Daniel Zinn, Valentino, Marc VW, and Cam Perridge. He has performed with many well-known Bay Area artists includ-ing Billy Johnson (Santana), Frank Martin (Narada Michael Walden), Joel Smith (Walter Hawkins) and Lorn Leber (Jerry Garcia Band).
Saturday, February 25, Noon – 2 pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop
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COMPOSITION TECHNIQUES IN POSTMODERN JAZZ with MatterhornLed by John Blevins and his band Matter-
horn, this workshop draws on select jazz
tunes as well as repertoire on Matterhorn’s
eponymous recording to explore various
unconventional composition techniques
utilized in postmodern jazz. Blevins
contends that while traditional forms and
structures hold a prominent place in jazz
history, new work — consistent with the
music’s trailblazing spirit — adds a fresh
element to any presentation. Blevins
provides participants with specific
rhythmic, harmonic and melodic post–
modern tools they may apply to their
work, and peripherally, addresses effective
strategies to overcome writer’s block.
Prerequisites: Previous experience with improvisation is recommended but not required. Please bring your instrument!
New York City-based trumpeter and composer John Blevins has performed and/or recorded with The Total Bent at The Public Theater, Theatre for a New Audience’s Pericles, Prospect Theater Company’s The Underclassman and
Iron Curtain, Festival of New Trumpet Music, Trumpet City and Wing Walker Orchestra. John’s latest original project, MATTERHORN, released its debut album on pfMENTUM records in November 2015.
Sunday, March 12, 11 am – 1 pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop
DRUMS
CONCEPTS FOR THE MODERN JAZZ DRUMMER with Hamir AtwalDrawing on the innovations of drum
masters from the bebop era to the present
day, Hamir Atwal outlines concepts
drummers may use to develop a modern
jazz vocabulary. Topics include: interacting
supportively and artistically with other
musicians in the context of a modern jazz
ensemble; time and feel and their impor-
tance; modern jazz phrasing; developing
a modern jazz solo; playing “inside” and
“outside” of a form; transcribing and the
value of transcribing. Atwal highlights
seminal modern jazz drummers who have
developed revolutionary approaches to
timekeeping and soloing. Prerequisites: Intermediate technical ability on drum set.
A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Atwal has been an active educator/clinician at the Peabody Institute, Oberlin Conservatory, the Stanford Jazz Work-shop, and the California Institute of the Arts. Hamir is an active endorser of DREAM Cymbals and has played and/or recorded with Joe Lovano, Michael Formanek, Bill Laswell and Ben Goldberg.
Sunday, January 15, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop
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BRAZILIAN PERCUSSION: THE PANDEIRO with Ami Molinelli Ami Molinelli demonstrates rhythms from
Northeastern Brazil and discusses the
history of choro and maxixe styles and
how the history of the pandeiro connects
to the history of choro and samba.
Improvisational fills, as well as grooves
and rhythms, are demonstrated.
Prerequisites: None. All levels welcome!
Ami Molinelli is a professional percussionist and educator specializing in Brazilian and Latin percussion, especially the pandeiro. She is the co-leader of the Brazilian choro and jazz ensemble, Grupo Falso Baiano. Her extensive performance and recording credits include theater, television (NBC) and live performances with artists such as Luciana Souza, Jovino Santos-Neto, Mike Patton, George Duke, Allessandro Penezzi, Mike Marshall, Hamilton de Holanda, Teka, John Santos, and Michael Spiro.
Sunday, January 29, 2 – 4 pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop
ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC CONCEPTS FOR THE IMPROVISING MUSICIAN with Jon ArkinIn the modern musical environment,
software-based music is no longer confined
by the bounds of pop, dance, and experi-
mental genres—it is increasingly becoming
a standard tool for all kinds of musicians
who want to expand their sonic palette,
and enhance (rather than replace) the
possibilities of their acoustic instruments.
In this workshop, Jon Arkin demonstrates &
discusses electro-acoustic concepts for the
improvising musician, including an introduc-
tion to Pure Data (an open source graphical
programming language designed for
musicians), and an overview of how to keep
musical usability as the focus of one’s
venture into the ever-expanding world of
music technology. Open to all.
Jon Arkin is an in-demand drummer on the Bay Area jazz scene and is highly regarded for his sense of feel, touch and creativityin jazz and other contexts. He routinely receives high praise as an educator from students taking his “Musical Drummer” course at the Jazzschool.
Saturday, February 11, 3:15 – 5:15 pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop
MASTERING BRAZILIAN DRUMMING — SAMBA AND BEYOND with Kiko Freitas
Kiko Freitas, one of the top drummers in contemporary Brazilian music, directs this
drum set workshop. Participants will develop familiarity with the “rhythmic layers”
of samba, basic samba patterns, and the “percussive cells” of samba applied to the
drum set. Kiko will also cover topics related to developing inner time and four-limb
independence as applied to Brazilian drumming styles. Open to all.
Kiko Freitas is one of Brazil’s most acclaimed drummers. He currently tours with the great Brazilian singer-songwriter João Bosco with Ney Conceição on bass and Nelson Faria on guitar. Over the years, Kiko has performed with Michel Legrand, Frank Gambale, Ivan Lins, Gonzalo Rubalcaba and many others. He is also a noted educator leading workshops in Brazil and internationally.
Sunday, January 22, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm$75 advance, $90 day of the workshop
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GUITAR
HOT CLUB JAZZ GUITAR with Paul MehlingThis workshop focuses on various aspects
of hot club-style jazz guitar in the tradition
of the legendary Django Reinhardt. Topics
include rhythm, picking, scales, arpeggios,
chords, soloing, and more. One-on-one
evaluation is available to all attendees, with
a directed jam at the conclusion of the
workshop (time permitting). Bring your
instrument, recording device (or paper
and pencil) and questions!
Guitarist Paul Mehling is the leader of the Hot Club of San Francisco.
Saturday, January 28, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop
GETTING YOUR IMPROVISING INTO SHAPE — Guitar Improvisation Workshop with David BeckerLearn to use chord shapes — specifically
major, minor, diminished and augmented
triads — to build single line solos. Topics
covered include: utilizing chord shapes to
simplify playing over altered chords; using
chromatic notes to connect chord shapes;
and playing “outside” of the changes.
Prerequisites: knowledge of basic harmony and some facility on guitar.
Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer and producer David Becker has released 14 recordings, many topping the jazz and contemporary music charts. In 2005, Becker released a duo effort with guitar master Joe Diorio and has also performed with guitar greats Attila Zoller, Larry Coryell, John Abercrombie and Kenny Burrell. He has released three instructional books, Getting Your Improvising Into Shape, Playing in Shapes, and Rhythmic Motifs for Comping and Soloing.
Sunday, January 29, 2 – 4 pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop
HOW TO PLAY WALKING BASS LINES WITH CHORDS ON GUITARwith Matt DavisThis workshop details a method for playing
chords and bass lines at the same time on
guitar in a straight-ahead jazz context —
be it as a solo guitarist, a member of a duo
with a vocalist or other instrument or as
part of a larger ensemble as exemplified by
Joe Pass and other guitar masters. Topics
covered include: History (including listening
and some transcription analysis); Chord
Structures (7th chord inversions, intervallic
voicings, etc.); Bass Line Construction, and
finally, putting it all together to play chords
and bass lines at the same time. Suggested Prerequisites: intermediate technical ability and some knowledge of jazz harmony. Please bring your guitar.
Sunday, February 26, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop
SIGHT READING FOR GUITARISTS with Matt DavisSight-reading is a challenge for many
guitarists at all different levels. While we
can’t wave a ‘magic wand’ to quickly
become a great reader, several approach-
es can significantly improve one’s
proficiency. This workshop offers helpful
tips, exercises, and strategies for over-
coming technical and physical challenges
on the journey to becoming an excellent
sight-reader on guitar. Through discussion
and demonstration, and by reading
through a range of written music from
Bach to Miles Davis, participants gain
confidence and accuracy as readers.
Suggested Prerequisite: intermediate technical ability, some ability to read music. Please bring your guitar.
Matt Davis is a guitarist, teacher, and composer based in New York. Hailed as “inspired” by Downbeat magazine, “incredible” by the Philadelphia Daily News, and “eloquent” by Jazztimes Magazine, Matt’s original jazz group, “Aerial Photograph,” has released three CD’s and performs regularly in and around the tri-state area. Matt has shared the stage with notable musicians such as Odean Pope, Tyrone Brown, Mickey Roker, The Silk Road Ensemble, Dave Liebman, Dick Oatts, John Swana, Terrell Stafford, Jon Hollenbeck, and many others.
Sunday, February 26, 2 – 4 pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop
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Adult Vocal Courses
REHARMONIZING JAZZ STANDARDS USING MELODIC AND HARMONIC MINOR HARMONY with John StowellMaster guitarist and improviser John
Stowell leads a workshop on reharmoni-
zation techniques applied both to
composition and improvisation, integrat-
ing concepts developed from an in-depth
exploration of melodic and harmonic
minor harmony. Prerequisites: knowledge of jazz harmony suggested.
Portland-based guitarist John Stowell has 35 years of international playing and teaching experience and has recorded/ performed with Milt Jackson, Lionel Hampton, Art Farmer, and many others. He has also published several instructional books and videos.
Sunday, February 12, 2 – 4 pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop
PIANO
JAZZ PIANO MASTER CLASS with Taylor Eigsti
A jazz piano master class with Taylor Eigsti focusing on assorted topics including but
not limited to: solo piano techniques; chord voicings; concepts for the left-hand; accom-
paniment techniques; approaches to composing/arranging; effective practice techniques;
eliciting a good tone; keeping time and getting a good feel; the use of the soft, sostenuto
and sustain pedals; and rhythmic, harmonic and melodic concepts for the advanced jazz
pianist. Workshop participants are encouraged to play in class and receive constructive
criticism in the form of a mini lesson. Prerequisites: None. Open to all!
Grammy-nominated pianist Taylor Eigsti released his 7th album as a leader, Daylight at Midnight, on Concord Records. The album features vocalist Becca Stevens, bassist Harish Raghavan, and drummer Eric Harland. Eigsti has collaborated with a diverse range of musicians including Dave Brubeck, Christian McBride, Joshua Redman, and Gretchen Parlato.
Saturday, January 14, 11 am – 1 pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop
BEGINNING BOSSA NOVA GUITAR with Ian FaquiniA workshop focusing on the rhythmic,
harmonic and melodic elements funda-
mental to bossa nova guitar through
examination of songs of some of the
foremost Brazilian composers including
Antonio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes,
Baden Powell and Dorival Caymmi among
others. Instructor covers other Brazilian
music styles, time permitting. Prerequi-sites: some experience with basic harmony and an interest in Brazilian music.
A graduate of the California Jazz Conser- vatory, Ian Faquini has become one of the most unique and respected guitarists specializing in Brazilian music in the San Francisco Bay Area, demonstrating rare chordal technique and a special delicate touch on very difficult pieces. His last few summers have been spent in Brazil, where he has performed and studied with some of that country’s greatest guitarists, including Marcus Tardelli, Guinga, and others. Ian recently joined the faculty at the California Jazz Conservatory and is a long time faculty member of California Brazil Camp.
Sunday, March 19, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop
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TELLING YOUR STORY — SOLO PIANO TECHNIQUES AND METHODS with Josh NelsonAcclaimed jazz pianist, composer/arranger,
and educator Josh Nelson discusses and
demonstrates various styles and approaches
to playing solo jazz piano. Nelson explores
concepts ranging from daring harmonic
substitutions to creating rhythmic and
melodic excitement within a solo perfor-
mance. Other topics include: developing
your solo voice, utilizing lyrical content in an
instrumental setting, and creating compelling
intros and endings. Students are encouraged
to perform short solo pieces in class.
Pianist Josh Nelson has performed with some of the most respected names in jazz, including Natalie Cole, Benny Golson, Sheila Jordan, Jeff Hamilton, John Clayton, Richard Galliano, Seamus Blake, Matt Wilson, Chris Potter, Dayna Stephens, Sara Gazarek, Lewis Nash, Greg Hutchinson, and George Mraz. Josh’s accolades over the years include the Louis Armstrong Award, the John Philip Sousa Award, and making the semi-final round in the prestigious 2006 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition.
Saturday, January 21, 2 – 4 pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop
PIANO IMPROV ZOO with Jennifer JollyThis lively workshop introduces pianists to
fun and fresh approaches to improvisation.
Participants will play improv games
including “flash songs,” call and response,
“soundtracking,” chance elements, free
improv, and conducted improv. The
workshop will include exercises in rhythm,
listening, and phrasing. Students can expect
to stretch themselves creatively, grow their
improv vocabulary, and feel freer while
playing. Materials provided by instructor.
Prerequisites: willingness to experiment and collaborate; familiarity with major/ minor chords and scales helpful.
Jennifer Jolly teaches piano/keyboards and world music ensembles at the JCMS, at camps and after-school programs, and at her private studio. Jolly has performed with over thirty Bay Area groups, including New Orleans r&b, African, reggae, honky-tonk, Cajun/zydeco, blues & boogie, soul/r&b, country, singer-songwriter, musical theater and jam bands.
Sunday, January 29, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop
JAZZ ORGAN with Wil BladesA history of the jazz organ and an introduc-
tion to basic Hammond B-3 techniques with
Wil Blades, one of the top organ masters
of his generation! Prerequisites: None. Open to all.
Wil Blades has been named “Rising Star” for organ in the Downbeat critics poll every year since 2006. Current musical collabora-tions include groups with guitarist Will Bernard, Stanton Moore and two different duo projects with drummers Scott Amendola and Billy Martin.
Sunday, February 26, 2 – 4pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop
BOOGIE-WOOGIE AND BLUES PIANO STYLES AND TECHNIQUESwith Wendy DewittAn overview of the styles and techniques
of boogie-woogie and blues piano masters,
including Albert Ammons, Pete Johnson,
Otis Spann, Meade Lux Lewis and Memphis
Slim. These mid-twentieth century legends
subsequently inspired rock and roll piano
luminaries such as Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck
Leavell, Christine McVie, Dr. John and Nicky
Hopkins. Christened the “Queen of Boogie-
Woogie,” Wendy DeWitt demonstrates how
gaining an understanding of and ability to
play boogie-woogie and blues piano styles
contributes to more readily playing by ear.
Prerequisites: intermediate piano skills. Please bring a recording device and notebook. Advanced beginners are wel-come if willing to adapt to a faster pace.
Wendy DeWitt, christened a Queen of Boogie-Woogie by legendary artist Hadda Brooks, is an internationally known perform-ing artist. Her latest CD plays on radio stations around the world, and she has worked with Hank Ballard, Otis Rush, and represented The Golden Gate Blues Society at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN.
Sunday, January 29, 2 – 4 pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop
THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF BILL EVANS with Dave ThompsonAn overview of the life and music of
legendary jazz pianist and composer
Bill Evans, highlighting the profound
influence his many artistic contributions
have had on the world of jazz piano.
Workshop includes analysis of Evans’
groundbreaking style, focusing on his
signature rhythmic, harmonic and melodic
innovations that continue to inform
modern jazz piano to this day.
Dave Thompson has been playing and teaching for the past 25 years. He is currently presenting masterclasses on the Life and Music of Bill Evans, at various venues in Northern California, San Diego, Los Angeles, Cleveland, New York, and later this year in Europe and China. He grew up in Berkeley, studying for 8 years with Don Haas. During his time in New York he studied with George Shearing and Joanne Brackeen. He has also composed film scores for The Sierra Club, and independent commercial and cable television productions. His most recent solo CD, Introspect, was released to critical acclaim, including reviews by Marc Myers of Jazzwax.com and The Wall Street Journal, and Neil Tessler of Chicago Jazz.
Saturday, February 4, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop
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LIVE SOUND
CRASH COURSE IN SOUND SYSTEMS FOR PERFORMING INSTRUMENTALISTS AND VOCALISTS with Lee BrenkmanA workshop in survival skills to help
instrumentalists and singers get the best
results from their sound equipment —
from a single microphone to a complete
sound system — and how to successfully
interact with sound technicians at venues
with sound systems. Learn the “tricks of
the trade” from Lee Brenkman, one of the
Bay Area’s preeminent sound technicians,
to get the best sound on your gig. Topics
covered include the different types of
microphones and their functions, evaluat-
ing equipment for purchase, and how to
set up a small sound system. Brenkman
also addresses how best to communicate
with sound technicians and making
efficient use of sound check time. This
workshop is attendee-driven — any and
all questions welcome!
Lee Brenkman has been a top sound technician at multiple Bay Area venues for several decades including the California Jazz Conservatory, Great American Music Hall and Stanford Jazz Workshop.
Sunday, February 12, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop
STEPPING INTO GIANT STEPSwith Ian CareyIn 1959, John Coltrane turned the jazz world
on its ear with his album “Giant Steps,”
featuring stunning new chord progressions
that took bebop harmony to the next level.
Through a combination of theory and
playing, this workshop aims to take the fear
out of learning this daunting tune by using a
variety of ways to internalize these changes
and get them off the page and into students’
ears and fingers, from guide tone lines to
pentatonic scales and beyond. Students of
all instruments, as well as improvising
vocalists, welcome. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of jazz harmony. Please bring your instrument!
Saturday, January 21, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop
THE METRONOME IS YOUR FRIEND with Paul MehlingReturning with his popular workshop
for musicians and singers of all levels,
Mehling demonstrates a range of practice
techniques making creative use of the
metronome. Improve your productivity
and increase your musicianship! Open
to all.
Saturday, January 28, 2 – 4 pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop
MODERN JAZZ IMPROVISATION — TRIAD PAIR SCALES with Ian CareyWant to learn to navigate familiar chord
changes in an interesting new way? This
workshop takes a deep dive into the
technique of creating and using versatile
six-note scales by combining pairs of triads.
We’ll look at different sets of triad-based
scales and experiment with using them in
a wide variety of situations including major
and minor chords, sus chords, altered
dominants, ii-V-I progressions, and
diminished scale-based harmony. Students
of all instruments, as well as improvising
vocalists, welcome. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of jazz harmony. Please bring your instrument!
Trumpeter and composer Ian Carey received his B.F.A. from The New School in New York and has performed with The Nathan Clevenger Group, Satoko Fujii, Anthony Brown’s Asian-American Orchestra, Eddie Bert, Lisa Mezzacappa, Dayna Stephens, and Loren Schoenberg. He has recorded with Electric Squeezebox Orchestra, Sam Bevan Group, Bryan Bowman quintet and Rob Reich’s Circus Bella All-Star Band and has released four of his own albums including most recently, Interview Music, commissioned by San Francisco Friends of Chamber Music.
Saturday, February 18, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop
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BIRTH OF THE FREE with Patrick Wolff Since the 1950’s, the presence and influ-
ence of so-called “free” or “avant-garde”
jazz has had a polarizing impact on both
audiences and musicians. While some of
the music is indeed confrontational and
deliberately challenging, saxophonist and
composer Patrick Wolff believes that most
of its polarizing effect is due to critical hype
and misunderstandings about how to listen
to it. In this workshop, he’ll help you build
an aesthetic framework for understanding
(and hopefully appreciating!) this direction
of music. Wolff will present recordings in
chronological order, to show the natural
relationships between these styles and the
main traditions and formal elements of jazz,
and will provide a selected discography for
further exploration.
Patrick Wolff is a San Francisco-based saxophonist, educator, and radio host. Originally from New York, Wolff studied with Frank Foster, Barry Harris, Ralph Lalama, George Garzone, and completed a Bachelors degree at New York University. He has led bands in the jazz idiom for 11 years, released 4 albums as a leader, and worked as a sideman in the jazz world (Shane Endsley, Matt Wilson, Tootie Heath, and others) and across a wide range of styles including afrobeat/highlife music and avant-garde rock. He has been on the faculty at the Stanford Jazz Workshop for 16 consecutive years, Jazz Camp West for 3 years, and has been a guest teacher at the Brubeck Institute, Stanford University, and numerous high schools and colleges. He hosts a weekly show on KCSM 91.1 FM (“Have you Heard) exploring the work of emerging and underrated jazz artists.
Sunday, January 15, 2 – 4 pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop
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STRATEGIES FOR UNLOCKING CREATIVITY IN JAZZ AND FREE IMPROVISATION with Steve TreselerA hands-on introduction to strategies
designed to inspire musicians of all levels to
develop fresh approaches to improvisation
in jazz and non-idiomatic “free” contexts.
Topics include: “Soundpainting” (conduct-
ed group improvisations drawing on the
ideas of Walter Thompson and Butch
Morris); “Seven Creative Practices” (an
approach to creative practice as discussed
in Treseler’s forthcoming book Creativity
Triggers for Musicians); “Creative Limita-
tions Menus”; and “Creative Limitations
Applied to Improvising over Jazz Tunes.”
The workshop concludes with a Q & A
period and group improvisation.
Seattle-based saxophonist Steve Treseler studied with Jerry Bergonzi, Bob Brookmeyer and George Garzone at New England Conservatory and received his master of music degree from the University of Washington where he studied with renowned avant-garde trumpeter Cuong Vu. Currently on faculty at Seattle Pacific University, Steve performs regularly and is the author of The Living Jazz Tradition, an innovative jazz improvisation method book.
Saturday, February 4, 3:30 – 5:30 pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop
BRAZILIAN RHYTHMS FOR THE JAZZ MUSICIAN with Laura DreyerIn this workshop, students explore a variety
of Brazilian rhythms, including samba,
bossa nova, baião, choro and afoxé, and
how to incorporate them into the jazz idiom
and beyond. Participants learn the distin-
guishing characteristics of each rhythm
and put them into practice through in-class
exercises. Prerequisites: None. Open to all melodic instruments and rhythm section players. Please bring your instrument!
Saxophonist Laura Dreyer has headlined the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Festival and the Syracuse Jazz Festival. She has performed with noted musicians such as pianist Dom Salvador, with whom she performed in Rio de Janiero at the Copafest, Antonio Adolfo, Marcos Silva, Dr. Billy Taylor, Walter Bishop Jr., Danny Seraphine’s BadAss Rockin Big Band, Mel Lewis, Robert Palmer, Nnenna Freelon, Lea Delaria, Leny Andrade, Portinho, Helcio Milito and many others. Dreyer is also active as a music educator, having served on the faculties of Hoff-Barthelson Music School, Jamey Aebersold Jazz Clinics, Cazadero Music and Arts Camp, and Jazz Camp West.
Saturday, February 25, 3:15 – 5:15 pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop
IMPROVISING OVER THE II-V-I PROGRESSION with Kasey KnudsenIf you want to play jazz, you need to have
a thorough understanding of the most
common chord progression in jazz — the
ii-V-I progression — in both major and
minor keys. Saxophonist Kasey Knudsen
leads participants through a range of
approaches to improvising over this
essential progression. Please bring your
instrument. Prerequisites: Knowledge of major scales and diatonic seventh chords recommended.
Saxophonist Kasey Knudsen is a graduate of Berklee College of Music and has been on faculty at the CJC for several years. She leads her own groups and has performed with Ben Goldberg, Fred Frith, The Klaxon Mutant All Stars and many others.
Sunday, March 12, 2 – 4 pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop
FROM TRANSCRIPTION TO SOLOwith Debbie PoryesAn analytical overview of transcribed solos
by three jazz piano masters: Bill Evans,
McCoy Tyner and Barry Harris. The
instructor guides participants in identifying
several of each of these pianists’ signature
rhythmic, harmonic and melodic concepts
to be applied to their own improvised solos.
Open to all instrumentalists. Prerequisites: Knowledge of the four types of triads and the major, dominant and minor seventh chords and their alterations.
Pianist Debbie Poryes has performed at Yoshi’s, the Healdsburg Jazz Festival and various venues in Europe. She has released several albums as a leader, with over 30 years of experience teaching privately and at conservatories in the U.S. and Europe.
Sunday, February 12, Noon – 3 pm$45 advance, $60 day of the workshop
IMPROVISING WITH PENTATONIC SCALES with Anton SchwartzA theoretical and practical look at the
pentatonic scale and its variations and the
indispensable role it plays in jazz improvisa-
tion. The unique structure of the pentatonic
scale gives it a singular flexibility to function
in a myriad of harmonic contexts. Partici-
pants learn various techniques for incorpo-
rating this distinctive scale into their solos
to add color and excitement. Prerequisites: An understanding of basic harmony and seven-note scales is required; familiarity with advanced harmony (altered, lydian, etc.) is recommended. Please bring your instrument!
Saxophonist Anton Schwartz has won critical acclaim for each of five albums released since 1998. He has performed across the country in major venues from the Monterey Jazz Festival to Yoshi’s, SFJAZZ, Blues Alley and the Blue Note in New York. See Anton’s bio at antonjazz.com.
Saturday, March 4, 11 am – 2 pm$45 advance, $60 day of the workshop
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JAZZ IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP with Ben Allison and Think Free
Noted bassist, composer and bandleader Ben Allison and his group Think Free (featuring
trumpeter Jeremy Pelt, guitarist Steve Cardenas and drummer Allan Mednard), lead a
jazz improvisation workshop drawing on the particular elements comprising this band’s
distinctive style. Open to all; please bring your instrument.
Think Free’s three albums, “Cowboy Justice,” “Little Things Run the World,” and “Think
Free,” each topped the jazz radio charts in the US and showcase Ben’s creative use of
orchestration to create a sound that’s cinematic in scope, but with the elements of
melody and groove that have become hallmarks of his style.
With his groups The Ben Allison Band, Think Free, The Easy Way Trio, Peace Pipe, and Medicine Wheel, bassist and composer Ben Allison has toured extensively throughout the world, winning fans and building new audiences with an adventurous yet accessible sound and a flair for the unexpected. Ben has performed and collaborated with a diverse range of artists including oudist Ara Dinkjian, kora player Mamadou Diabate, saxophonists Lee Konitz and Joe Lovano, Cambodian chapei master Kong Nay, legendary performance artist Joey Arias, tap dancers Jimmy Slide and Gregory Hines and US Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky.
Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt frequently performs with the Roy Hargrove Big Band, The Village Vanguard Orchestra and the Duke Ellington Big Band, and is a member of the Lewis Nash Septet and The Cannonball Adderley Legacy Band featuring Louis Hayes. As a leader, Pelt has recorded ten albums and has toured globally with his various ensembles, appearing at many major jazz festivals and concert venues.
Guitarist Steve Cardenas has performed and recorded with the Paul Motian Electric Bebop Band, the Charlie Haden Liberation Music Orchestra and Joey Baron’s band, Killer Joey. He is currently a member of the Steve Swallow Quintet, Ben Allison Band, Jon Cowherd’s Mercy Project and John Patitucci’s Electric Guitar Quartet.
Drummer Allan Mednard has shared the stage with ensembles led by Kurt Rosenwinkel, Aaron Parks, Ben Street, Godwin Louis, Andrew D’Angelo, Jaleel Shaw and Melissa Aldana.
Sunday, March 5, 1 – 3 pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop
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JAZZ SAXOPHONE MASTER CLASSwith Roxy CossA master class addressing the fundamen-
tals of jazz saxophone. Topics include
but are not limited to: instrument setup;
articulation; getting a good sound; specific
exercises for improving technique; tackling
the altissimo range; doubling; specific
practice routines; transcription techniques
and the value of transcribing; suggested
listening; conceptual ideas; finding
inspiration; and overall musicianship.
Participants play in class and receive
constructive criticism. Prerequisites: None. Open to woodwind players of all levels. Participants are encouraged to bring their instrument. All questions welcome!
Saxophonist Roxy Coss is the winner of a 2016 ASCAP Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award. The 2015 & 2014 Downbeat Critics’ Polls named her a “Rising Star” on Soprano Saxophone. Originally from Seattle, and now a fixture on the New York scene, she has performed extensively around the world. In January, Coss released her sophomore recording as a leader, Restless Idealism, on Origin Records, featuring ten original compositions; the follow-up to her self-titled debut, Roxy Coss (2010). Restless Idealism has been met with critical acclaim and reached #7 on Jazzweek, the US Nationwide Jazz Chart. Downbeat called her “An exceptional young talent.”
Saturday, January 14, 2 – 4 pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop
SAXOPHONE EMBOUCHURE DEVELOPMENT AND PRACTICING WITH DRONES with James MahoneA two-hour workshop based on the
premise that a stable, relaxed embouchure
is the key to getting the most out of your
saxophone playing.
The first hour of this workshop is devoted
to building and strengthening the
embouchure and addresses:
• Working with the mouthpiece alone
• Utilizing long tone and overtone
exercises to build stability and flexibility
• “Singing” into the horn
The second hour is devoted to exploring
different ways to utilize drones in practice
and addresses:
• Ear training
• Playing scales and arpeggios
• “Modal” improvising with drones
Saxophonist James Mahone first developed an international reputation recording and touring with Black Note (Columbia and Impulse!) in the mid-’90s. Since then he has performed alongside many great jazz musicians including Wynton Marsalis, Billy Higgins, Josh Redman and countless others. Mahone has recently relocated to the Bay Area from Japan and has become an in-demand sideman working with Akira Tana, Marcus Shelby, Dr. Mitch Butler and others.
Sunday, February 19, 2 – 4 pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop
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12 Sun 7pm Blues Vocal Jam Session $10
27 Fri 8pm Erik Jekabson Quintet, “A Brand New Take” $15 CD Release Show
4 Sat 8pm Black History Month — Frankye Kelly $15
12 Sun 4:30pm Dick Hindman $15
22 Sun 4:30pm People Power Band $12
28 Sat 8pm Paul Yonemura $15
3 Fri 8pm Ross Howe Quintet $12
10 Fri 8pm Mike Zilber $18
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5 Sun 4:30pm Ben Allison $18
4 Sat 8pm Kyra Gordon $15
10 Fri 8pm International Women’s Day — Tammy Hall $18
3 Fri 8pm Steve Erquiaga / Frank Martin $18
25 Sat 8pm Black History Month — Steve McQuarry $18
24 Fri 8pm CJC Ensembles — Fundraiser event $10
26 Sun 4:30pm Marcos Silva $15
26 Sun 7pm Vocal Jam Session $10
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15 Sun 4:30pm SFEMS - Flauti Diversi $20
21 Sat 8pm Andrea Claburn Sextet — “Nightshade” CD Release $15
8 Sun 4:30pm Dave LeFebvre’s Studio 6 Big Band $15
8 Sun 7pm Blues Vocal Jam Session $10
14 Sat 8pm Kim Nalley $25
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Amanda Addleman (voice) B.M Performance from Berklee College of Music. Student of Mili Bermejo-Greenspan, Ken Cervenka, Greg Hopkins, Maggie Scott, Lee Strawn & Tierney Sutton. Professional musician with past residencies at The Palace Hotel, Savanna Jazz Club and more. Vocal Program Director at Sir Francis Drake High School and private music educator and clinician.
Laurie Antonioli (voice) Studied at Mt. Hood College and Cal State Long Beach. Chair, Vocal Program, California Jazz Conservatory. Professor and Director of Vocal Jazz Department, Kug U., Graz, Austria. Private studies with Joe Henderson, and Mark Murphy. Origin Records recording artist; Nabel Records recording artist; performed and recorded with George Cables, Bobby McFerrin, Richie Beirach, Pony Poindexter, Joe Bonner; bandleader of the American Dreams Band; led international group Foreign Affair; lyricist for Richie Beirach; co-creator of the Pauer— Antonioli Songbook. www.laurieantonioli.com
Bill Aron (saxophone)M.M. in Performance, SF State; B.A. in Music, UC Berkeley. Professional musician and music educator for 42 years; specializing in classical saxophone playing with the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet and San Francisco Symphony among others.
Joe Bagale (drums) Eastman School of Music (1.5 years) currently lead vocalist, keyboardist, guitarist with Mickey Hart Band. Leads Joe Bagale band, performs with Jazz Mafia, Hot Einstein, Disappear Incompletely. www.joebagale.com
David Belove (bass) Studied at SF State and San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Recorded or performed with Pete Escovedo, John Santos and The Machete Ensemble, Danilo Perez, Tito Puente, Francisco Aguabella, Rebeca Mauleon, Ray Obiedo, Marcos Silva, Joe Henderson, Max Roach, Blue Mitchell, Eddie Harris, Mark Levine, Pat Metheny, Larry Coryell and Zakir Hussain.
Steve Blum (piano)B.M. CSU Long Beach, M.F.A. California Institute of the Arts. Performer, composer, music director and educator. Student of David Roitstein, Alfred Ladzekpo, Joe LaBarbera, Wadada Leo Smith, Larry Koonse, and Charlie Haden. Recorded and/ or performed with Vinny Golia, Tony Clifton, Blockrad, A Giraffe, Keen Inkling, Steve Blum’s Keyboarchestra, Disappear Incompletely, See-Saw Trio, and more.
Edgardo Cambón (percussion, voice) Bandleader for 26 years of the renowned salsa band “Edgardo & Candela.” Toured throughout South America, Europe, and Africa since 1986. LP (Latin Percussion Co.) endorser. Performed or recorded with Jesús “Chucho” Valdés (Irakere), Eddie Palmieri, Carlos Santana, José Luis “Changuito” Quintana, Orestes Vilató, Salsa Romántica Stars Jerry Rivera and Eddie Santiago, Keith Terry and “Crosspulse,” Omar Sosa, Jeff Narell, Andy Narell, Sovosó (formerly Bobby McFerrin’s “Voicestra”) Mike Spiro, Karl Perazzo and Rebeca Mauleón. www.musicandela.com
Danny Caron (guitar) B.A. in English and Music, Oberlin College and Conservatory; graduate of Howard Roberts Program, Guitar Institute of Technology, Los Angeles. Best known for being music director and guitarist for the legendary pianist and vocalist Charles Brown until his death in 2000. He has played and recorded with Van Morrison, Bonnie Raitt, Dr. John, Clifton Chenier, Donald Fagan, Hadda Brooks, Red Callender, and many others. www.dannycaron.com
Maye Cavallaro (voice) Advanced degree in Education, UC Santa Barbara; B.A. in English Lit, UC Santa Barbara. Fellow NY Cabaret Symposium; faculty, Blue Bear School of Music; private coaching, 25 years; producer, 8 recordings; bandleader, recording artist; awarded Best of the Year in Jazz by the San Francisco Chronicle; visiting clinician, St. John’s U.; graphic artist, web designer. www.teachingjazz.com
Sandy Cressman (voice) Educated at UC Berkeley and San Jose State University; international performing and recording artist and clinician. Artist-in-residence or lecturer at Jazz Education Network Conference, Cornish Institute of the Arts, San Francisco State University, CSU Long Beach, KUG University (Graz Austria), ASMM (Paris), Voice Conference Munich, JazzCamp West, Stanford Jazz Camp and California Brazil Summer Camp. Bandleader of critically acclaimed Homenagem Brasileira Quintet. Featured artist with Ray Obiedo’s Mistura Fina and Jai Uttal’s Pagan Love Orchestra. Studio vocalist for Latin and world jazz styles, recently featured on Bossa Nova Dreams with Akira Tana, Branford Marsalis and Arturo Sandoval. Heard on a wide variety of commercials and soundtracks. www.cressmanmusic.com
Angie Doctor (voice) Studied at Foothill College and Gonzaga University (B.A. Music Performance) with Phil Mattson (Foothill and Gonzaga), Terry Summa (Foothill), Tim Smith (Gonzaga). Founding member of the Grammy-nominated PM Singers with Phil Mattson. Performing and recording artist, studio singer, Vocal Jazz adjudicator and clinician, jazz and pop solo coach. Artist-in-residence at Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts High School, Vocal Jazz Choir. Performed with Bobby McFerrin, Don Shelton, The Hi-Lo’s, Barbara Morrison, The Manhattans, Heatwave, Deneice Williams, Barbara Lewis, GQ, Gene Chandler, Eddie Holman, Barbara Mason, Billy Paul. Founding member and lead singer for Clockwork, currently the Girl in The Bobs.
Rachel Efron (songwriting) B.A., Harvard U. (extensive coursework in both writing and music). Studied jazz piano with faculty at Berklee College of Music. Released three albums of original music and toured on both coasts. Bandleader of Rachel Efron Ensemble, which has performed locally at such venues as Yoshi’s, The Plush Room, The Independent, Freight and Salvage and Cafe Du Nord. www.rachelefron.com
Steve Erquiaga (guitar)National and international recording and perform-ing artist; performed at Montreux Jazz Festival, Berlin Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival; performed with Bobby McFerrin, Joe Henderson, Les McCann, John Scofield, David Byrne, Turtle Island String Quartet, Paulo Bellinati, Andy Narell, and Paul McCandless; founder, leader, Trio Paradiso; faculty, Jamey Aebersold Jazz Clinics; publications include Guitar Duets and arrangements from his CD Cafe Paradiso.
Dave Eshelman (trombone)From 1984 to 2007, Dave Eshelman served as Director of Jazz Studies at California State University, East Bay (formerly Cal State Hayward). Eshelman has performed extensively with many jazz groups in the Bay Area and has worked as a featured soloist in the big bands of Ray Brown, Joe Henderson, Tito Puente and Gerald Wilson. Various artists across the United States and Europe — such as Joe Henderson, Don Ellis, Bill Watrous, and Stan Kenton, the Swedish Radio Orchestra and the Airmen of Note — have performed his compositions and arrangements.
Rob Ewing (trombone) Jazzschool Community Music School Director. Jazzschool Summer Youth Program Director. B.A., Naropa U.; 2 years, Berklee College of Music. Leader of Disappear Incompletely — The Radiohead Project. Performances with STS9, Marcus Shelby Orchestra, Vinny Golia, Latin Giants of Jazz, Ray Vega, Wayne Wallace, Graham Connah, Joe Bagale, The Barr Brothers, Les Gwan Jupons, John Schott’s Typical Orchestra, Jazz Mafia Symphony, Oakland Active Orchestra, Half of Half, Leslie Helpert, Rebecca Griffin, Naytronix. www.robewingmusic.com
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Jean Fineberg (saxophone, flute)M.Ed. in Secondary Education, B.S. in Science; B.A. in Arts & Sciences, Pennsylvania State U. Founder, leader of Deuce and Saxophunk; Assistant Director, composer, arranger, Montclair Women’s Big Band; toured and recorded with Melba Liston, David Bowie, Laura Nyro, Chic, Sister Sledge; consultant, San Francisco Arts Commission; NEA Jazz Fellow; recipient, ASCAP music composition awards, Meet The Composer grants; featured on Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz on NPR.
Raffi Garabedian (saxophone)B.F.A. in Jazz Performance, The New School, NYC. Performs with Brass Magic, Raffi Garabedian Blues Band, and many others. Studies with Dann Zinn, Dayna Stephens, Mark Turner, Tony Malaby, Chris Cheek, Ben Street, & Bill McHenry.
Kyra Gordon (voice) B.Mus. California Jazz Conservatory. Vocalist/ B.Mus. in Jazz Vocal Performance, California Jazz Conservatory. Spent a year performing in Paris, France, at Les Carveau Des Oubliettes and The One Way. Performed with Martha High, Boney Fields, Lucky Peterson, Kenny Neal, and Vernon Bush with Taj Mahal. Soundtrack vocals for feature films “Owned” and “Bert.” Vocalist/keyboards with improvised hip-hop collective The Freeze, performing the Bay Area’s hit show “Mortified.”
Alan Hall (drums) Advisor, Drum Program. Former assistant professor at Berklee College of Music; adjunct faculty at UC Berkeley; clinician; author; performed with Ernie Watts, Paul McCandless, Eddie Harris, Bruce Wilamson, Art Lande, Tom Coster, Kit Walker, Rebecca Parris, Kai Eckhardt, Stuart Hamm; artist endorsement with Zildjian Cymbals, Vic Firth Sticks, Aquarian Accessories. www.jazzdrumming.com.
Charles Hamilton (trombone)Leader of the Berkeley High School Jazz Ensemble for 28 years. Has performed with Joe Henderson, Fred Berry, Karlton Hester, Khalil Shaheed, Marcus Shelby, and Babatunde Lea. Created the San Francisco Bay Jazz Band; at the invitation of the US State Department, he took them to Asia twice (Vietnam and China). Recently released “Charles Hamilton and Beyond: Mr Hamudah,” for Global Recording Artists. Currently directing the UC Santa Cruz Big Band. Received the National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts “Distinguished Teacher in the Arts” Award.
Colin Hogan (piano)B.A. Cal State East Bay. Performances with James Moody, Peter Erskine, Bob Brookmeyer, Roy Ayers, Maria Schneider and hip hop luminaries such as Too $hort, DJ QBert, Dan the Automator, and Lyrics Born. Performed with electric bass revolutionary Larry Graham of Sly and the Family Stone at the 2004 California Music Awards. Pianist and featured soloist on accordion with the Tommy Igoe Big Band in its first-ever weekly residency at Yoshi’s San Francisco. Currently involved in various projects including hip hop/r&b group Dynamic, jazz/groove/experimental collective the Jazz Mafia, international cafe music group Trio Zincalo and jazz/funk/fusion band The Hogan Bros., with brothers Steve and Julian.
Peter Horvath (piano) M.A., Berklee College of Music; Bèla Bartôk Conserva-tory of Music, Budapest, Hungary; Vienna Conserva-tory of Music. Performed, toured, recorded with Victor Bailey Group, Bobby Hutcherson, Joe Henderson, Lalah Hathaway, Oakland Symphony, Bob Sheppard, Bennie Maupin, Richie Cole, Ray Obiedo, Lenny White, Randy Brecker, Marcus Miller, Bob Mintzer, Pee Wee Ellis, Arturo Sandoval, arranged and recorded for Aretha Franklin. www.peterhorvath.com
Erik Jekabson (trumpet) M.A. in Composition, SF Conservatory of Music; B. Mus. in Trumpet, Oberlin Conservatory of Music. Toured with John Mayer, Illinois Jacquet and Galactic, and has composed for film and dance projects. Released several albums as a leader. www.erikjekabson.com
Darren Johnston (trumpet)BA jazz performance — Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, MA composition — Mills College. Adjunct trumpet/jazz professor at UC Berkeley, private instructor at SF Community Music Center, Stanford Jazz Workshop. Performed/recorded with Fred Frith, Marcus Shelby, Myra Melford, ROVA Saxophone Quartet, Meklit Hadero, and many others. Has led United Brassworker’s Front, Nice Guy Trio, Darren Johnston Quintet (featuring Ben Goldberg and Sheldon Brown), Trans-Global People’s Chorus, Broken Shadows, and others.
Jennifer Jolly (keyboards) Performer, educator, session musician, composer, choral/musical theater accompanist. Specialist in American roots styles (New Orleans & Louisiana, blues, boogie-woogie, country), funk, r&b, and Caribbean and African music. Currently performing with Kotoja, Zulu Spear, Big B & His Snakeoil Saviors, The Jolly Gibsons, and several other Bay Area groups. Frequent guest performer with Tom Rigney & Flambeau. Previous performance credits include Phil Lesh (Grateful Dead), Barbara Dane, Hot Links. Faculty instructor at Cazadero Family Camp since 1999. B.A., UC Berkeley.
Bob Karty (piano) B.A., Biology, Reed College. Pianist, composer, recording engineer, producer. Performs with Ray Obiedo, Pete Escovedo, world-jazz sextet Tanaóra, Conjunto Karabalí (led by Michael Spiro & Santana percussionist Karl Perazzo). Founding member of Orquesta La Moderna Tradición, one of the few authentic charanga orchestras outside of Cuba, with whom he performed for over 15 years and recorded three albums. www.bobkarty.com
Omar Ledezma Jr. (percussion, voice) Diploma, Performance, Berklee College of Music 2003. B.S., Law School, Santa Maria University, Caracas, Venezuela 1995. Active local performer, teacher, GRAMMY nominee and world class musician. Toured with renowned artists in USA, Europe, the Caribbean and South America. Has participated in more than 35 recordings, DVDs and books. PEARL PERCUSSION Artist. www.omarledezmajr.com
Dave Le Febvre (saxophone) Recipient of an NEA Grant for Jazz Education. Dave has recorded 6 albums as a bandleader and has performed at many Bay Area Jazz Festivals and in Europe. Musicians who have recorded or performed in Dave’s group include Billy Childs, John Patitucci, Clay Jenkins, Dave Crigger, Eddie Marshall, Seward McCain and many others. Dave’s big band compositions have been performed by Freddie Hubbard, Richie Cole, and the BBC Big Band. www.jazzwest.com/davelefebvre
Jason Levis (percussion) Ph.D. and M.A. in Composition, UC Berkeley; B.A. in Music, Naropa University. Two-time Meet the Composer award recipient; Eisner Prize for Music winner; Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor (UC Berkeley); Interaktion Festival finalist (Berlin), drummer and composer Jason Levis has led and been a collaborator in numerous jazz, improvised music, and chamber ensembles in the San Francisco Bay Area and Berlin, Germany. These include the Heftpistole Chamber Ensemble; duo B.; Married Couple; DRY; live dub-reggae ensemble Joseph’s Bones; the Echo Chamber Ensemble; most recently the Berlin Boom Orchestra, and many more. www.jasonlevismusic.com
Frank Martin (piano, keyboards)Music Director for Narada Michael Walden, Patti Austin, Angela Bofill; Carnegie Hall appearances with Sting, James Taylor, Elton John; Record producer/arranger for Al Jarreau, Turtle Island String Quartet, Joey DeFrancesco, Mimi Fox, Mary Jenson, Molly Holm, Deuce, Tuck & Patti, Karen Blixt; performed/recorded with John McLaughlin, Buddy Montgomery, Joe Farrell, Dizzy Gillespie, Larry Coryell, Herbie Hancock, Stanley Jordan, Stevie Wonder, Airto, Dori Caymmi, Dianne Reeves, Patrice Rushen, Trilok Gurtu, Richard Bona; Faculty, UC Berkeley Jazz Ensembles. www.frankmartinproductions.com
Jeff Massanari (guitar) Four years performance and composition coursework at Berklee College of Music. Performed with Mark Inouye and the San Francisco Symphony, Kenny Washington, Pamela Rose, Wally Schnalle, Mary Wilson, Keely Smith, Kim Nalley and Denise Perrier. Appeared at the Umbria Jazz Festival, Beijing Conservatory, Davies Symphony Hall, Stern Grove, SFJAZZ Center, Yoshi’s, Monterey Jazz Festival, San Jose Jazz Festival and Theatre Works. Taught at UC Berkeley, The Jazzschool, Redwood High, Bruce Forman’s Jazzmaster series, Jazz Camp West and Blue Bear School of Music.
Erika Oba (piano, flute)M.A. in Music Composition, Mills College, B.M. in Jazz Piano Performance, Oberlin Conservatory. Composer, pianist/flutist, and educator based in the East Bay. Member of the Montclair Women’s Big Band, the Mara Performance Collective, Ends Meat’ Catastrophe Jazz Ensemble, and the Oba/Bastian duo.
Carl Oser (voice) Magna cum laude graduate of the USC Thornton School of Music (BA Jazz Voice). Studies with Russell Ferrante, John Daversa, and Peter Horvath. Former visiting professor, Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Quito, Ecuador). www.CarlOserMusic.com
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Ricardo Peixoto (guitar) Native of Rio de Janeiro, graduated from Berklee College of Music, studied with Pat Metheny. Also studied classical guitar with George Sakellariou at SF Conservatory. Adventure Music recording artist, composer, arranger, has performed nationally and internationally with Claudia Villela, Terra Sul, Carlos Oliveira, Airto, Flora Purim, Guinga, Dori Caymmi, Bud Shank, Dom Um Romão, Claudio Roditi.
Debbie Poryes (piano) National and international performing artist including Yoshi’s, Healdsburg Jazz Festival, Bim House and Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, New Morning in Paris, Quasimodo in Berlin, released several albums as a leader, studied at UC Berkeley and Hilversum Conservatory in the Netherlands: has a teaching credential in Jazz Studies, Netherlands; was a tenured faculty member for 7 years in 2 Dutch music conservatories, Hilversum and Arnhem; toured with John Clayton Big Band; 30 years private instruction in jazz piano and jazz/classical theory. www.debbieporyes.com
Joyce Pricco (voice) M.M. in Music Education, Boston University; B.M. in Music Education, San Francisco State University; Certificate of Completion in Multimedia Studies, Diablo Valley College. Classroom and private instructor since 1978. Performed professionally in the Bay Area since 1980 ranging from classical to popular singing styles — opera, oratorio and musical theater to jazz, gospel, and pop. Professor at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, CA, faculty at Bradley School of Music in Lafayette, CA, music director at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Concord, CA, private voice and piano instruction at Pricco Studios.
Jackie Rago (percussion)B.A. music and arts institute of SF, artistic and musical director of the Venezuelan Music Project and a founding member of the VNote Ensemble (formerly The Snake Trio) bands which she travels and performs with in an ongoing basis. She was also a founding member of Altazor (Nueva Canción ensemble), Wild Mango (world beat music), Keith Terry & Crosspulse (world percussion) and Trio Altamira (contemporary Latin American music). www.jackelinerago.com
Glenn Richman (bass) Mannes School of Music (1 yr); Berklee College of Music (2 yrs). Advisor, Jazzschool Bass Program; student of Buster Williams, George Mraz and Mike Longo; performed with Bobby Hutcherson, Jon Hendricks, Dave Liebman, Chet Baker, Benny Green, Dakota Staton, Chris Connor, Tom Harrell, Eddie Henderson, John Hicks, Mike Clark, Jack Wilkins, Billy Hart, Larry Willis, George Coleman and Mickey Roker; faculty, Brubeck Institute, UC Berkeley and Chabot College. www.glennrichman.com
Anthony Paule (guitar) A.A. Degree from CCSF. Has toured and/or recorded with Maria Muldaur, Boz Skaggs, Charlie Musselwhite, Barbara Lynn, Earl King, Big Jay McNeely, Johnny Adams and many others. Released three solo albums, “Big Guitar” and “Hiding In Plain Sight” and “You Don’t Know Nothing” the latter with soul singer Frank Bey. Has performed at festivals including Monterey Jazz, Umbria Jazz, San Francisco Blues, Mississippi Valley Blues, Du Maurier Jazz, Waterfront Blues, S.F. Jazz, Atlanta Olympic Games. www.anthonypaule.com
Clif Payne (voice) Evershift recording artist, international concert vocalist,and vocal coach. Studied jazz improvisation and performance with legendary jazz educator David Baker at Indiana University in Bloomington and studied vocal technique with Seth Riggs associates Chip Hand and Roger Burnley in Los Angeles. Discovered by Bobby McFerrin, Clif has performed or recorded with Freda Payne, Bobby McFerrin, Bill Champlain, Lenny Williams and Evelyn “Champagne” King and has opened in concert for Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis and Dionne Warwick. Clif also teaches voice at the Castro Valley School of Music.http://clifpayne.org/
Tony Peebles (saxophone) MM Jazz Performance (Saxophone), University of the Arts in Philadelphia; BA Music (Theory), University of Pennsylvania. Featured soloist on Grammy-winning album “PMO” by Pacific Mambo Orchestra. Performed with Fred Wesley, Lenny Williams, Tommy Igoe, Karl Perazzo, Kenny Washington, John Lee Hooker Jr., Doc Severinson. Toured Europe, Africa, South America, and Australia with reggae legend Don Carlos and New Zealand’s Katchafire.
Pamela Rose (voice) B.A., UC Berkeley. Jazz and blues vocalist, songwriter, recording artist. Recent performances include Monterey Jazz Festival, SFJAZZ, Grammy Foundation, Copenhagen Jazz Festival, Cal Performances. Featured on NPR’s “All Things Considered.” Her latest project “Wild Women of Song” (highlighting the work of women jazz and blues songwriters) has Rose touring, speaking and performing at universities and performing arts centers nation-wide, and resulted in the publication of a book on the topic. www.pamelarose.com
Ellen Seeling (trumpet)B.Mus. in Jazz Studies, Indiana U. Composer, arranger and recording artist. Founder and Director, Montclair Women’s Big Band; featured on Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz on NPR and Grammy Foundation; performed with Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Big Band, Joe Cocker, Ray Barretto, Patti LaBelle; consultant, San Francisco Arts Commission.
Rumen Shopov (percussion) A Turkish Rom (“Gypsy”) from Bulgaria, Rumen Shopov is a multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, singer, dancer, and recording artist specializing in traditional and contemporary Balkan and Romani music. Rumen has performed and taught Balkan and Romani music throughout Eastern and Western Europe and North and South America. He has performed alongside Balkan music legends Yuri Yunakov, Teodossi Spassov, Ismail Lumanovski, and many others. www.eefc.org/Shopov.shtml
Marcos Silva (piano) Adviser, Brazilian Program. National and interna-tional performing and recording artist, composer, arranger, producer, educator; performed with Leny Andrade, Emilio Santiago, Marcio Montarroyos, Jon Lucien, Claudio Roditi; Music Director, arranger, keyboards for Flora Purim, Airto, Toninho Horta, Paquito D’Rivera, Bud Shank, Ricardo Silveira, Dori Caymmi, Nana Caymmi, Danilo Caymmi, Edu Lobo, Joyce; leader, Marcos Silva and Intersection. www.marcossilva.com
Marc Van Wageningen (bass) San Francisco Bay Area electric bassist and recording artist specializing in funk, Latin and jazz. Performed with Diane Reeves, Tower of Power, Pee Wee Ellis/Maceo Parker, Steve Smith, Stan Getz,George Duke, Francisco Aquabella, Pete Escovedo, Eddie Marshall, Sheila E. and the E. Train and Andy Narell among others. Recorded with Steve Winwood, Sheila E., Tom Grant, David Garibaldi, Pete Escovedo, Ray Obiedo, Linda Tillery, Cornelius Bumpus and Teresa Trull and Barbara Higby. Served as house band member for The Wayne Brady Show, But Can They Sing and The One. Marc has a debut recording out under the VW Brothers name titled Muziekon Patois Records.vwbrothers.com
Jeanne Walpole (piano) M.A. in Music Theory, San Francisco State U.; M.A. Studies in Piano Manhattan School of Music; B.A., Smith College: studied with Dick Hindman 1990–2003; Pianist, Nordstrom.
Katherine Westine (piano) Post-graduate studies in Early Music, Norddeutsche Orgelakademie, Bremen, Germany; M.A. in Organ Performance, Lone Mountain College, San Francisco; B.A. in Music History, U. of Washington, Seattle. Co-producer, Florio Street Concerts.
Winslow Yerxa (harmonica) Author of Harmonica for Dummies, advice columnist at Bluesharmonica.com, and president of the Society for the Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica. Over 30 years experience in a wide variety of styles. Performs with SF Harmonica Ensemble and Tuula Tossavainen. www.winslowyerxa.com
Michael Zilber (saxophone) Ph.D. in Composition, NYU; M.M. in Composition, Tufts U.; B.Mus. in Composition, New England Conservatory. Currently co-leads a quartet with guitar great John Stowell, and is completing a recording project in New York with Mike Clark, James Genus and Rachel Z. Co-led a group with drumming legend Steve Smith for 8 years. Has performed, toured or recorded with everyone from Dave Liebman to Dizzy Gillespie, including Miroslav Vitous, Bob Berg, Eddie Henderson, Fareed Haque, Geoffrey Keezer, Donald Harrison, John Handy, Dave Douglas, Barry Finnerty, Bruce Barth, and Clarence Penn. www.michaelzilber.com
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SUSTAINING BENEFACTORS ($50,000 AND ABOVE)
Jerry Fiddler & Melissa Alden
Jennifer Maxwell
Amy & Eddie Orton
Edward & Camille Penhoet
David & Beth Sawi
DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE ($25,000 – $49,999)
Anonymous (2)
J. Tyler & Melanie Johnston
Michael & Ann Parker
Hilary Perkins
John & Mary Raitt
Neil Rudolph & Susan Cluff
Danny Scher
BENEFACTORS CIRCLE ($10,000 – $24,999)
Anonymous
Jamey Aebersold
Susan & Jeffrey Brand
Charles & Margaret Charnas
Rita Hargrave
Bannus & Cecily Hudson
Donn Logan & Marcy Li Wong
Ivan, Maris & Harry Meyerson
Gregg Perloff of Another Planet Entertainment
Jim & Ruth Reynolds
Murray & Helen Sibley
PATRONS CIRCLE ($5,000 – $9,999)
Anonymous
June Cheit
Mary Ford & Rob Lewis
Jeffrey Goodby
Sara Sanderson & Eric Weaver
Gene & Leslie Wang
Michael Yovino-Young & Alison Teeman
The California Jazz Conservatory wishes to thank the following individuals for their generous support, enabling us to offer
comprehensive, high quality educational programs. (Gifts received from October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016)
2015 – 2016 Individual GiftsSPONSORS CIRCLE ($1,000 – $4,999)
FRIENDS CIRCLE ($500 – $999)
Anonymous (4)
Demetrios Agretelis
Steven & Denise Baker
Cindy Canup
Leslie Crary & Andrew Stoloff
Lois De Domenico
Larry Dodge & Carol Shen
Dave & Robbie Eshelman
Jacquelin & Sheafe Ewing
Phil Gainsborough
Mike & Marilyn Harryman
Barbara Ivins & John Hughes
Frances Kalfus
Eric & Simone Lang
Hoil Lee
Bertram Lubin & Vivian Scharlach
Richard & Christine Lyons
Larry & Corinne Marcus
Merideth & Tom Marschak
Bob & Sue Mertens
Ernie Mieger
Deborah O’Grady & John Adams
John S. Osterweis
Susanna Maria Porte
David & Mary Ramos
Carl Resnikoff
Jim & Ruth Reynolds —
in memory of Sy Grossman
Mike Rissi
Pamela Rose
Tomas Schoenberg — in honor
of Arabelle Schoenberg
Ruth Shapiro
Anonymous
Manuela Albuquerque & Chris McKenzie
Bayard & Nancy Allmond
Kathy Blackburn & Dan Sidbury
Donald Briggs
Daniel Callaway & Karen Laws
Jonathan & Jennifer Catlett
Yanek Chiu —
in memory of Sy Grossman
Patti Cole —
in memory of Sy Grossman
Sandy & Jeff Cressman
Eva & Martin Ewing
Mary Fettig
Sherie Friedlander
George & Ann Gaebler
David & Lucia Gill
Phyllis Goldsmith, John Link &
Eli Goldlink
Michael & Ilene Gordon
Ray & Victoria Greenleaf
Eric Hashimoto
Tyler Hofinga
Steven Katz —
in honor of Matt Betton
Sakiko Kono
Nick Lamb & Family
Todd & Rachel Lorenz
Montclair Women’s Big Band
Joe Mumm
Josh Novic
John & Barbara Papini
Dominique Pelletey & Monica Scott
Nick Phillips & Diana Lang
Chris & Lori Potter
Mark Priven
Jesse Rimler
The Seidlitz/Orenstein Family
Madeline Sheron
Laura Steinman & Willem Villet
Theresa Walker-Mullings
Katherine Westine & George Davis II
Sheila Wishek
Evie & Gordon Wozniak
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Individual Gifts Individual Gifts
FRIENDS CIRCLE ($250 – $499)Anonymous
Hans & June Andersen
Bill & Rosie Aron
Debra & Arthur Bakal
Margie Baker
Jennifer Burroughs &
Michael Rowe - in
memory of Sy Grossman
Thomas &
Marcie Charlesworth
Jean Marie Circiello
Lawrence E. Crooks
Michael Darby &
Toni Martin
Kyle Davy & Karen
Yencich
Richard Dingman
Lori & Michael Ferguson
Catherine Hartshorn
& Richard Buxbaum
Rex Hesner &
Susan Torrence
Christopher Johnson
Mark & Sherralyn Klein
Tienne Lee
Masako & Francisco Leon
Laura Mahanes &
Steven Weissman
Helen M. Marcus & David
J. Williamson Fund
Hugh Njemanze
Jim Pickrell &
Carolyn Woolley
Stephen Pope
Debbie Poryes
Stephane Prunet
Ralph Rodriguez
José Romero
Jonathan Schiele &
Christina Nypaver
Beth Ann & Michael Ward
Mark & Jessica Zitter
FRIENDS CIRCLE ($100 – $249)Anonymous (2)
Paul & Judy Allrich
Richard & Nancy Anderson
Dave Backenstoe
Ted Bakowsky
Judith Berger
Ralph & Gail Bernstein -
in memory of Sy Grossman
Gloria Bowles
Arlene Boyd
Jeffrey Briss
Gretchen Brosius
Cherilyn Brunetti &
Daniel Levine
Bert & Lois Carelli
Shanna Carlson
Jack Castillo
Mike Charlasch &
Hélène Côté
Larry Chinn - in memory
of Buddy Barnhill
Norris Clement &
Diane Bessell
Maria A. Cordell
Larry Cruz
Karen Dabrusin
John Degele
John Dobby Boe
Mary D’Orazi &
Greg German
Jim Dunbar
Ann Farrell
Fred & Sue Fischer
Robert Freeman
Richard Fregulia., Jr.
Marjorie Gelb &
Mark Aaronson
Mario Guarneri
Roy Halliday - in memory
of Sy Grossman
Patty Hammond
Brad Haywood
Curt Hill
Adrienne Hirt &
Jeffrey Rodman
Doreen Hoang
Catherine Hogan
Kathleen Holliday
Steve & Angelita Holland
Steven Horowitz
John Houghton
Frank Jargstorff
Angharad Jones
Paul Kagawa
Christina Kellogg
R. & L. Korsan
Joel Kreisberg &
Wendy Buffett
Robert Lanz
Philip Lieb
Paul & Sandra Little
Michael Lucey
Tim Lynch
Susan Marinoff &
Thomas Schrag
Christopher Martinez
Toni Mayer & Alan Lazere
Karen & Paul McArdle
Greg McCall
Bill & Suzanne McLean
Christopher Meehan
Michael Meehan
Tony Miceli
Ruth & Ronald Miguel
George Miller
Zach Mondlick &
Susana Pineda
Bob Murphy
Nicola Muscettola
Jeffrey Neighbor
Bu Nygrens
Esti Ollerman, Cindy
Bandur, Rob & Pat Cook
Rosenberg, Eric & Ellen
Schnur - in memory of
Sy Grossman
James Paxson
Mario Pola
Norman Postone
Jerry Povse
Barb Reynolds
Barry Robertson
Irwin Ross - in memory
of Sy Grossman
Mary Anne Schissel
Thom & Betty Seaton -
in honor of Michael
& Ann Parker
Bryan Seet
Eric Siegel
Rae Ann Stahl
John & Yee-wan
Stevens - in memory
of Sy Grossman
Jan Stevens
Jill Suttie & Don Arbitblit
Leslie Tchaikovsky
David Vliet
Jeanne Walpole
Barry Warren &
Tom Brougham
Robin Washington
George & Sandy Wieland
Jan Woo & Bill Lanphier
William Woods
Yehudit
Greg & Kiyomi Yim
Gary Zellerbach
Jamie Zimmerman
FRIENDS CIRCLE ($50 – $99)Anonymous (5)
Jack & Katharine Andrews
Kathleen Barrows
Randy Barnett
David Bonaccorso
Tammy Button
Dawn Carpenter - in
honor of Paul Sorlien
Celestialsister
Isabel Cumbelich
Benjamin Davis
Marilyn Day
Ian Dreyer
Ellen Florey
Douglas Fong
Karen Frick
Vinaya Gokarn
Deborah Gordon - in
honor of Eileen Hansen
Gina Harris
Alan Herrmann
Leslie Heyden
Jim & Maddie Hogan
Hallie Hughes
Terence Huwe
Jarrell Irvin
Jane Kagon
Katharine Kates
Aaron Kaufmann
Emily Klion &
George Brooks
Bob Knight
Doug MacKenzie
Gautam Makani
Christopher Michel
Lambros Paraschos
Sam Schuchat
Karen Severo
Bob Sharman
Tom Silva
Anastasios Simotas
Neal Snyder
James & Donna Storey
Gyula & Lara Sziraczky
Patrice Valdivieso
Don Veca
Henry Weinstein
Kara Wright &
James Lawrence
FRIENDS CIRCLE ($1 – $49)Anonymous (8)
Michael Bachmann
Julie Balot - in memory
of Gene Balot
Erin Barrite
Mara Bathiany
Joshua Bleier
Fred Booke
Elizabeth Gould
Christine Burrill
Judith & Burton Calder
Wade Cartwright
Philip Casey
Peter Clarke
Gary & Karen Crangle
George Day
Digne de Lenea
Ben Deovlet
Morris Dye
Ben Eiseman
Susan Fadlety
Rebecca Faiola
Robin Ferguson
Dave Fischer
Ilia Fomin
Geroncio Galicia
Brad Gallien
Gerard Family
Jennifer Gustafson
Steven Hajik
Kathie Hammond
David Hodul &
Angelica Stacy
Sue Horn
Florence Hultgren - in
memory of Helen Sibley
Richard Kaufmann
Carolynn Kimura
Bill Klevins
Matthew Kolaczkowski
Mark Kyle
Lisa Lum
Richard Maldonado
Gordon Messer
Andrew Michaelis
Teddy Milder
Bob & Gale Naylor
Dan Poff
Leverett Pope
Timothy Quayle
Sanna Randolph Thomas
Mary Reynolds
Kristine Rivera
Tristan Saldana
Linda Shapiro
Lori Sheppard
Tina Smelser
Karla Spormann &
Brian Kirby
Arthur Tashiro
“The Daisy Way”
Doug Traub
Amy Ukena
Edelle Vartan - in memory
of Sy Grossman
Cameron White &
Paul Deirup
Sonny Zanchetta
Jan Zeleski
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DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE ($50,000 – $99,999)
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
BENEFACTORS CIRCLE ($10,000 – $49,999)
The Bernard Osher Foundation
City of Berkeley
Koret Foundation
The Whitman Family Foundation
The William Ellis Robinson Foundation
PATRONS CIRCLE ($5,000 – $9,999)
Zalec Familian & Lilian Levinson Foundation
SPONSORS CIRCLE ($1,000 – $4,999)
Bill Graham Supporting Foundation
Fleishhacker Foundation
Wells Fargo Foundation
FRIENDS CIRCLE ($100 – $999)Golden Pacific Home Loans Inc.
Marshall Kirk McKusick & Eric P. Allman Foundation
Schwab Family Fund
Silvergate Investment Group
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The California Jazz Conservatory wishes to thank the following foundations, corporations and government agencies for their generous support, enabling
us to offer comprehensive, high quality educational programs. (Gifts received from October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016)
Anonymous (2)
The Blankenship Family – in
memory of Clarence Joseph and
Eleanor Mai Blankenship
Lee Brenkman
Andrea Claburn
Brent Donaldson
Phil Gainsborough
Chris Gilmer
Paul Janoff
Jazzcaffè
Pat & Vaughan Johnson
Ellen Kim & Tim Anderson
Tomas Lee
Todd Lorenz
Carol Maga
Dean & Joanne Muench
Pandora Media
Poulson Gluck Design
David & Mary Ramos
Carl Resnikoff
John Rosenberg
Drew Sibley
Tcho New American Chocolate
Marcy Wong Donn Logan
Architects
Michael Yovino-Young & Alison
Teeman
Valentino Zegna Baruffa
Gifts, Grants & Scholarships
GIFTS IN KIND: October 1, 2015 – September 30, 2016
Gifts, Grants & Scholarships
Martha Egan KeepnewsDavid Vliet
Scholarship Funds(Gifts received from October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016)
THE ANGELO J. MONTESANO SCHOLARSHIP FUNDThis scholarship fund has been established in memory of beloved Bay Area jazz aficionado Angelo J. Montesano.
BLACK YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUNDThis scholarship fund has been established by Kim Nalley, San Francisco Bay Area jazz and blues performing and recording artist, to forward the music education of deserving Black youth.
BOB PARLOCHA SCHOLARSHIP FUNDThis scholarship fund was created in honor of Bob Parlocha, former KJAZ and WFMT radio announcer, jazz historian and tenor saxophonist. Funds support the Young Musicians Program.
BUD SPANGLER SCHOLARSHIP FUNDThis scholarship fund was created to pay tribute to our dear friend Bud Spangler, revered Bay Area jazz drummer, recording/concert producer and radio announcer.
BUDDY MONTGOMERY SCHOLARSHIP FUNDThis scholarship fund honors legendary vibraphonist Buddy Montgomery and his efforts in promoting the jazz art form.
DICK CONTE JAZZ PIANO SCHOLARSHIP FUNDThis fund was established in honor of noted Bay Area jazz pianist and radio luminary Dick Conte.
EDDIE MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDNamed in honor of legendary Bay Area drummer Eddie Marshall, this scholarship is awarded to deserving drummers of all ages and levels based on a combination of merit and need.
GIRLS’ AND WOMEN’S CAMPS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDThis scholarship fund was established in memory of cherished guitarist and longtime Jazzschool student Barbara Fitzpatrick to offset the cost of tuition for Girls’ and Women’s Jazz and Blues Camps.
ORRIN KEEPNEWS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDThis scholarship, honoring legendary record producer Orrin Keepnews, provides financial support for deserving CJC students.
Friends of Angelo (2016 Memorial Concert)Kenneth & Debra Montesano
Susan Sharfman Emily Tincher - in memory of Russ TincherDiane L. Wyatt
AnonymousGail BowerJohn FishKatharine FlynnLawrence GreenCarmen IannacconeJoel KarpLewis PetrinovichWilliam Powers
Masako ReynoldsTim & Heidi SandersSteven & Margaret SmithElise Thomas & Paul RadosevichPaul WheelerDiane Williford
John Dale
Anonymous (5)Julie BalotSimone BrumisJean Fineberg & Ellen SeelingNancy Geimer & Chris VanceGil GillivanGirls’ Camp FamiliesJessica GonzalezTigran & Leandra Johnson
Jennifer JollyHelen LeungNicola MuscettolaJayne NicholsMarilyn O’TooleSusan SasakiRuth ShapiroStudents Rock FoundationDanielle & Gary WohlWomen’s Camp Families
AnonymousBayard & Nancy Allmond
Vince Lateano & Madeline Eastman
Carol BarnettErnest Clark Family FundPatricia Roach
AnonymousRose HealyKathleen Lawton & Dick ConteArt Lazanoff
Stephen MasseyGerald PearlmanMichele Seville
Sandra Marlowe - in memory of Dorothy Martin
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Trustees & StaffBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Susan Brand, Chairman
Tyler Johnston, Vice Chairman
Richard A. Lyons, Secretary
Neil Rudolph, Treasurer
Clifford Brown, Jr.
Charles Charnas
James Ellis
Jerry Fiddler
Rita Hargrave
Bertram Lubin
Susan Muscarella
Gregg Perloff
Jim Reynolds
M. David Sherrill
Kevin Whitman
Michael Yovino-Young
Michael Zaninovich
DIRECTORS EMERITUS
Denny Abrams
Sherie Friedlander
Sy Grossman
Vaughan Johnson
James J. Keefe
Larry Marcus
Ernie Mieger
Amy Orton
John Papini
Walter Riley
Danny Scher
ADVISORY BOARD
Tom Carr
Carole Davis
Paula Forney
Benny Green
Charles Hamilton
Richard Hindman
Stacey Hoffman
Mark Levine
Jason Olaine
Patricia Phillips
David Ring
Jayne Sanchez
Chuck Sher
Merrilee Trost
Wayne Wallace
Peter Williams
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PROGRAM STAFF
Susan MuscarellaPresident and Dean of Instruction California Jazz Conservatory (CJC)
Rob EwingDirector, Jazzschool Community Music School
Laurie AntonioliChair, CJC Vocal ProgramDirector, Jazzschool Community Music School Vocal Program
Erik JekabsonDirector, Jazzschool Young Musicians Program
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Dean MuenchDirector of Operations
Bill AronBusiness Manager
Jesse RimlerRegistrar and Custodian of Records, California Jazz Conservatory
Karen ShepherdDirector of Financial Aid California Jazz Conservatory
Julie BirchData Manager; Systems Administrator
Sheryl Lynn ThomasMarketing Director
Max BrodyMarketing Assistant
Hollis AshbyCommunications Consultant
Mary D’OraziDevelopment Associate
Lauren AdamsDevelopment Consultant
Erika ObaProgram Coordinator
Alejandra Carrasco-Zanini, Eli Goldlink, Aaron Hipschman, Zachary Mondlick, Kim Nucci, Susana Pineda, Alex Shapiro-RomanoOperations Staff
Lee BrenkmanSound Technician
Robert Soper
Piano Technician
susan muscarella, erik jekabson,laurie antonioli, rob ewing
Instructions and ApplicationTo enroll in the JCMS Winter
Quarter, please read these
important instructions!
For courses that don’t require an audition or consultation, sign up online
at cjc.edu or complete the application
on page 79 and submit it along with full
tuition. Students may register online,
by phone (510.845.5373), mail, fax
(510.841.5373) or in person. Enrollment
is on a first-come, first-served basis
and cannot be guaranteed without full payment. Students applying for
courses that are full may be placed
on a waiting list. The JCMS accepts
checks (made payable to California
Jazz Conservatory), cash, VISA,
MasterCard or Discover. Payment
plans are available.
To register in courses requiring a consultation or audition please
call the JCMS at 510.845.5373 for
assistance with placement.
PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLESAdmission is based on a confidential,
friendly 20-minute placement audition
to determine where students are best
suited to play or sing. Placement auditions
address students’ overall musicality,
technical ability, stylistic preference(s)
and availability.
Please fill out the online
ensemble application form
at cjc.edu/ensemble or call
the Jazzschool to schedule
an appointment (510.845.5373).
Please note: With the exception of the
fall quarter, students previously enrolled
in a performance ensemble have the
option of re-enrolling in that same course
again on a consecutive quarterly basis
within the academic year without having
to re-audition. New students wishing to
enroll in a performance ensemble in
winter, spring and/or summer quarters
must schedule a placement audition
or telephone consultation and will be
accepted on a parts-available basis.
JCMS FACULTY AND COURSE SCHEDULESGiven prestigious national and interna-
tional performance and/or lecture
opportunities that arise, Jazzschool
faculty, course offerings and/or class
schedules may be subject to change.
The Jazzschool makes every effort to
provide its students with the optimal
educational experience possible under
these or any other circumstances at
all times.
REFUND POLICYCourse and ensemble tuition includes a
$50 non-refundable deposit. Requests to
drop must be received in writing within 48
hours of the first class meeting to qualify
for a refund; please visit the main office or
e-mail [email protected] to request a refund.
Refunds for remaining tuition are not
possible after the 48-hour drop deadline.
$100 per week of camp and intensive
tuition is non-refundable; the remainder
is refundable only until 30 days prior
to the start of the program. Tuition for
workshops is non-refundable. No excep-
tions please! Please note: Refunds may
take up to 30 days to process. Please visit
cjc.edu/policies for more information.
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