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					1 Sheldon Brown The Dick Whittington Trio with Andrew Speight The Dick Whittington Trio with Andrew Speight February 1, 2013 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Pianist Dick Whittington brings his swinging trio to the Jazzschool, joined by saxophonist Andrew Speight, for an evening of jazz standards from the ‘50s and ‘60s. Also featuring Robb Fisher,…	2 The Dick Whittington Trio with Andrew Speight Black History Month Celebration: Rhonda Benin Black History Month Celebration: Rhonda Benin February 2, 2013 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Vocalist Rhonda Benin returns for this special concert in celebration of Black History Month. A master vocalist who sings jazz, blues, R&B, big band, pop and African American folk…
3 Black History Month Celebration: Rhonda Benin Exploring Jazz Guitar with John Stowell Exploring Jazz Guitar with John Stowell February 3, 2013 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Exploring Jazz Guitar – Melodic & Harmonic Minor Harmony and Triad Substitutions Modes of the melodic and harmonic minor and triad substitutions are clearly explained/demonstrated in the context of developing an…	4	5	6	7	8 Exploring Jazz Guitar with John Stowell Jay Clayton Jay Clayton February 8, 2013 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Jay Clayton is an internationally acclaimed vocalist, composer, and educator whose work spans the terrain between traditional jazz and modern music. In 1963 she began her career performing standards on…	9 Jay Clayton Jay Clayton Jay Clayton Jay Clayton 4th Annual Jazzschool High School Invitational @ The Freight 4th Annual Jazzschool High School Invitational @ The Freight February 9, 2013 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Modeled after the Jazzschool’s popular Middle School Invitational, the High School Invitational showcases jazz programs from throughout the Bay Area. This unique event provides school programs the opportunity to perform… 7th Annual Jazzschool Middle School Invitational 7th Annual Jazzschool Middle School Invitational February 9, 2013 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Showcasing middle school jazz programs from throughout the Bay Area, this unique event provides school programs the opportunity to perform alongside their peers in a friendly, non-competitive environment. Select middle… In and Out – Making Your Way Through a Tune – A Vocal Workshop with Jay Clayton and Art Lande In and Out – Making Your Way Through a Tune – A Vocal Workshop with Jay Clayton and Art Lande February 9, 2013 3:15 pm – 6:15 pm Join Jay and master pianist/improviser Art Lande for a workshop on singing “in and out” – singing a song as written and then taking it to a new place through… Black History Month Celebration: The Gerald Beckett Quartet Black History Month Celebration: The Gerald Beckett Quartet February 9, 2013 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm The Jazzschool is pleased to feature flutist Gerald Beckett as part of our Black History Month Celebration. A stalwart of the Bay Area music scene, Beckett has conducted jazz…
10 Black History Month Celebration: The Gerald Beckett Quartet Black History Month Celebration: The Gerald Beckett Quartet Black History Month Celebration: The Gerald Beckett Quartet Black History Month Celebration: The Gerald Beckett Quartet The Piano – Horn Connection with Art Lande The Piano – Horn Connection with Art Lande February 10, 2013 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Join master pianist/improviser Art Lande for this workshop focusing on the relationship between the horn player and the pianist/guitarist in an improvised jazz ensemble. Learn to better hear each other,… Composer Workshop Series with Maye Cavallaro -The Music of Rodgers and Hart Composer Workshop Series with Maye Cavallaro -The Music of Rodgers and Hart February 10, 2013 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm The Music of Rodgers and Hart Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart composed dozens of songs beloved by jazz singers and instrumentalists. Some famous titles include “Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered,” “The Lady… Releasing Your Own Album Releasing Your Own Album February 10, 2013 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm This workshop provides a business and legal guide to releasing your own album. Topics include business formation, trademarks, album artwork agreements, sidemen releases and more. In addition, students learn how… Salsa/Afro-Cuban/Latin Jazz Piano – A Listening Survey with Bob Karty Salsa/Afro-Cuban/Latin Jazz Piano – A Listening Survey with Bob Karty February 10, 2013 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Through close listening to selected recordings, pianist Bob Karty presents a detailed overview of the evolution of Cuban piano styles and the role of the piano in both dance music…	11	12	13	14	15 Salsa/Afro-Cuban/Latin Jazz Piano – A Listening Survey with Bob Karty Loop 2.4.3′s New York Percussion Duo Loop 2.4.3′s New York Percussion Duo February 15, 2013 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm The imaginative percussion duo Loop 2.4.3 has received widespread acclaim for their “intricate, energetic performances,” (New York Times) and their “balance between lyrical expression and open space,” (the Big City).…	16 Loop 2.4.3′s New York Percussion Duo Loop 2.4.3′s New York Percussion Duo The Art of Brush Playing with Jon Arkin The Art of Brush Playing with Jon Arkin February 16, 2013 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm Brushes are among the most effective and essential tools available for drummers when playing in an acoustic jazz context. This workshop provides an overview of brush techniques and concepts, including… Stephanie Bruce Stephanie Bruce February 16, 2013 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Vocalist Stephanie Bruce returns for a concert of original songs and arrangements. This performance will also feature guitarist Bob Brumbeloe and pianist Jonathan Alford in an exploration of new sounds,…
17 Stephanie Bruce Stephanie Bruce Stephanie Bruce Stephanie Bruce Stephanie Bruce Mark Levine Workshop Series: Upper Structure Piano Voicings Mark Levine Workshop Series: Upper Structure Piano Voicings February 17, 2013 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Upper structure voicings are the spice added to the meat and potatoes of jazz piano voicings. From Bill Evans to Mulgrew Miller, they have become a staple in the jazz… Acting for Singers with Lisa Lindsley Acting for Singers with Lisa Lindsley February 17, 2013 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Acting for Singers There are many talented vocalists out there, but when it comes down to it not many are able to reach into their arsenal of skills and pull out… Mark Levine Workshop Series: Coltrane’s Harmony Mark Levine Workshop Series: Coltrane’s Harmony February 17, 2013 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Grammy-nominated pianist/educator Mark Levine introduces students to the harmonic formula employed by John Coltrane in the late 1950s and early 1960s, mastery of which is still considered an essential skill… Black History Month Celebration: Tribute to Thelonious Monk with Howard Wiley Black History Month Celebration: Tribute to Thelonious Monk with Howard Wiley February 17, 2013 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Saxophonist Howard Wiley presents a tribute to the great Thelonious Monk in this special performance, part of the Jazzschool’s Black History Month celebration. Featuring Mike Aaberg, piano; TBA, bass; and… Vocal Jam Session Vocal Jam Session February 17, 2013 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Jazzschool Vocal Department presents a monthly jazz vocal jam session, hosted by Ms. Angharad Jones. All are welcome! Singers should bring three copies of their song for the band.…	18	19	20	21	22 Vocal Jam Session Wiener Kids and the Wiener Kids Family Band Wiener Kids and the Wiener Kids Family Band February 22, 2013 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm The brainchild of drummer/composer Jordan Glenn, Wiener Kids began as a duo with guitarist/composer/musical thinker, Steini Gunnarsson in 2007. After Steini moved back to his native Iceland, Jordan picked the…	23 Wiener Kids and the Wiener Kids Family Band Black History Month Celebration: 2nd Annual Eddie Marshall Tribute Black History Month Celebration: 2nd Annual Eddie Marshall Tribute February 23, 2013 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm The Jazzschool presents a tribute to legendary Bay Area Drummer Eddie Marshall featuring a group of Bay Area All-Stars: Chuck MacKinnon, trumpet; Kenny Brooks, tenor saxophone; Mark Levine, piano; Jeff…
24 Black History Month Celebration: 2nd Annual Eddie Marshall Tribute Black History Month Celebration: 2nd Annual Eddie Marshall Tribute Black History Month Celebration: 2nd Annual Eddie Marshall Tribute Black History Month Celebration: 2nd Annual Eddie Marshall Tribute Jazz Theory Complete in Two Hours with Mark Levine Jazz Theory Complete in Two Hours with Mark Levine February 24, 2013 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Author of the one of the most widely used jazz theory texts in the world, The Jazz Theory Book (Sher Music), Mark Levine boils it all down to a single… Indian Rhythms Workshop with Sameer Gupta Indian Rhythms Workshop with Sameer Gupta February 24, 2013 11:00 am – 1:00 pm The Indian Rhythm Workshop will focus on translating Indian rhythmic phrasing to Western percussion instruments. Indian rhythmic cycles will also be discussed and an approach to capturing the nuance of… How to Voice Standards for Piano — The Menu with Mark Levine How to Voice Standards for Piano — The Menu with Mark Levine February 24, 2013 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Grammy-nominated pianist/educator Mark Levine shows pianists how to create effective jazz piano arrangements using 4th chords, upper structures, the “So What” chord, the “Kenny Barron” and “Herbie Hancock” chords, and… Sheldon Brown Sheldon Brown February 24, 2013 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm An evening of original material by composer/saxophonist Sheldon Brown. Brown’s music combines a lush harmonic pallet, driving odd meter grooves, sensuously twisting melodies and high energy group improvisation to produce…	25	26	27	28

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