BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Jazzschool for Music Study and Performance - ECPv2.0.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Jazzschool for Music Study and Performance X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://jazzschool.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Jazzschool for Music Study and Performance X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130526T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130526T130000 DTSTAMP:20130525T182040 CREATED:20130516T153726 LAST-MODIFIED:20130516T161838 UID:5024-1369566000-1369573200@http://jazzschool.org SUMMARY:Montuno Basics with Eli Goldlink DESCRIPTION: A look into the role the montuno plays in Afro-Caribbean music styles\, and its application to jazz; focusing on clave direction\, and how to hear it in a practical setting. Students gain a basic understanding of how the montuno fits into Afro-Caribbean musical styles and how to apply the concept to other musical styles. Prerequisites: basic understanding of harmony and the II-V-I progression. Bring your instrument! (Piano will be available.) Sunday May 26\, 11 am - 1 pm Eli Goldlink $20 Eli Goldlink is a Berkeley born and raised pianist\, composer\, arranger\, and bandleader finishing his final semester at the Jazzschool Institute to receive a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies. Eli currently plays piano/keyboards with bay area latin fusion band Cha Ching (the band from Oakland\,) locally based project The Astronauts\, and his own personal project Eli Goldlink's Flavor of the Month Club Band (we hope you will enjoy the show.) Showcasing all original music composed by the man himself. LOCATION:2087 Addison St, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States URL:http://jazzschool.org/event/montuno-basics-with-eli-goldlink/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130526T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130526T130000 DTSTAMP:20130525T182040 CREATED:20130216T204557 LAST-MODIFIED:20130217T145326 UID:4173-1369566000-1369573200@http://jazzschool.org SUMMARY:Composing Blues for Jazz Performance with John Stein DESCRIPTION: The Blues underlies much popular music and is a foundational skill for jazz musicians. The form provides an endlessly fascinating vehicle for improvisation and can be approached stylistically in many ways. In this workshop\, students investigate the functional areas in the blues form\, examine the harmonic structure of a 3-chord blues\, add jazz chords to create a more sophisticated harmonic structure\, consider minor key blues concepts\, experiment with the blues form by extending the number of measures\, and explore sources for blues melodies. This presentation includes numerous musical examples and recordings. No prerequisites\, open to all! $30 advance purchase/$45 day of the workshop LOCATION:2087 Addison St, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States URL:http://jazzschool.org/event/composing-blues-for-jazz-performance-with-john-stein/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130526T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130526T150000 DTSTAMP:20130525T182040 CREATED:20120822T190731 LAST-MODIFIED:20130515T153448 UID:3186-1369569600-1369580400@http://jazzschool.org SUMMARY:Vocal Jazz Workshop: The Music of Harold Arlen with Maye Cavallaro DESCRIPTION: Over the Rainbow: The Music of Harold Arlen Known for his bluesy and harmonically sophisticated tunes\, Harold Arlen paired with the best lyricists of his day including Ted Koehler (with whom he wrote “Let’s Fall in Love\,” and “Stormy Weather\,”) and E.Y. “Yip” Harburg (with whom he wrote the music for The Wizard of Oz.) In this 3-part workshop\, singers explore the music of Arlen including well-known tunes and some not so well-known. Students also listen to how jazz greats have interpreted these songs to get ideas for their own arrangements. May 19\, 26 and June 2\, 2013 Noon – 3 pm $220 advance purchase/$235 day of the workshop     Instructor provides 10 charts and practice tracks. Class time is spent learning the songs and developing new arrangements. In the 3rd meeting of the series\, students work with an accompanist. Maximum enrollment: 8 LOCATION:2087 Addison St, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States URL:http://jazzschool.org/event/composer-workshop-series-with-maye-cavallaro-the-music-of-harold-arlen/2013-05-26 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130526T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130526T160000 DTSTAMP:20130525T182040 CREATED:20130305T135508 LAST-MODIFIED:20130305T135508 UID:4287-1369576800-1369584000@http://jazzschool.org SUMMARY:Bass Workshop with Kai Eckhardt DESCRIPTION:World-renowned bassist Kai Eckhardt (John McLaughlin\, Garaj Mahal) leads a workshop open to all! Topics include: Intervals and rhythms — new look at old friends\, the nature of the bass and its special place in music\, from functional playing to creative freedom\, knowing and accepting your roots\, building a bridge from your roots to your ideas\, how to practice and what to avoid\, ways to avoid injury\, getting healthy\, and having fun! $30 advance purchase/$45 day of the workshop LOCATION:2087 Addison St, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States URL:http://jazzschool.org/event/bass-workshop-with-kai-eckhardt/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130601T151500 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130601T171500 DTSTAMP:20130525T182040 CREATED:20130418T153709 LAST-MODIFIED:20130507T175519 UID:4844-1370099700-1370106900@http://jazzschool.org SUMMARY:Guitar Workshop with Anthony Wilson, Chico Pinheiro and Larry Koonse DESCRIPTION: Ensemble Concepts for Guitar with Anthony Wilson\, Chico Pinheiro and Larry Koonse This workshop is an opportunity for guitarists to sharpen their skills as players within ensembles of all kinds.   Participants work on ensemble blend and phrasing\, contextual improvisation within extended musical forms\, dynamics and sound production\, and accompaniment techniques. Student questions will be addressed throughout the workshop. Prerequisites: For intermediate to advanced students. Ability to read traditional notation and familiarity with jazz harmony recommended. Anthony Wilson and the Seasons Guitar Quartet   Founded in 2011 for a premiere performance and live concert recording at NYC's Metropolitan Museum of Art\, Anthony Wilson's Seasons Guitar Quartet features the master guitarist/composer/arranger exploring his deep rapport with three of today's finest young jazz guitarists: Julian Lage\, Chico Pinheiro\, and Larry Koonse.   Much more than a chops-laden supergroup\, the Seasons Guitar Quartet is an ensemble in the most complete sense of the word: the group combines Wilson's rich\, detailed composing and arranging with the interpretive and improvisational voices of four exceptionally strong instrumentalists and empathetic accompanists\, working together to create a modern chamber-group sound based on the guitar's various traditions--- from American "roots" forms such as blues and bluegrass\, to Brazilian Samba and Choro\, to the most traditional as well as the most current\, growing edge of modern Jazz.   For the last 10 years\, Anthony Wilson has been an indispensable member of Diana Krall's quartet\, and he has appeared on recordings and performances with a who's who of modern music: Willie Nelson\, Bobby Hutcherson\, Paul McCartney\, Barbra Streisand\, Madeleine Peyroux\, Joe Sample\, and producers Tommy LiPuma and Joe Henry are just a few of the diverse artists with whom Wilson has forged fruitful\, lasting partnerships.   Anthony Wilson's harmonic sophistication\, technical control\, and sheer suave elegance place him in the major ranks of jazz guitarists. Downbeat Magazine noted Wilson's resemblance to Jim Hall\, "in his harmonic sense and his relaxed\, softly sparkling romanticism." And The Village Voice wrote "He's the real thing\, with a voice and manner all his own and a promise that stretches to the horizon."   Audiences will need little introduction to guitar phenoms Chico Pinheiro\, Julian Lage\, and Larry Koonse\, whose performances and recordings as leaders in their own right\, and as valued collaborators with world-renowned artists as diverse as Dianne Reeves\, Gary Burton\, Esperanza Spalding\, Billy Childs and Luciana Souza have helped to create fast-spreading worldwide "buzz" about all three of these legends-in-the-making during recent years.   DownBeat Magazine has called Wilson's Seasons project\, "Nothing short of gorgeous: as close to understanding the marriage of artist and instrument as we'll get in this lifetime."   $30 advance purchase/$45 day of the workshop LOCATION:2087 Addison St, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States URL:http://jazzschool.org/event/ensemble-concepts-for-guitar-with-anthony-wilson-chico-pinheiro-and-larry-koonse/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130602T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130602T160000 DTSTAMP:20130525T182040 CREATED:20130312T173525 LAST-MODIFIED:20130507T181631 UID:4376-1370170800-1370188800@http://jazzschool.org SUMMARY:The Subtleties of Dominant Chords with Anton Schwartz DESCRIPTION: Altered dominant\, sus\, dominant 7#11\, dominant 13b9... jazz repertoire is replete with dominant 7th chord variations. Developing an understanding of the function and application of the dominant chord in its many guises is important for jazz improvisers and composers.   This workshop\, for intermediate through professional-level players\, takes a deep look at the spectrum of dominant chords focusing on two questions: (1) Chords can convey a vast and subtle range of emotions. How can we use music theory to better understand these effects and improve the music we make? (2) When we're improvising or composing\, when and why would we want to choose one dominant chord over another?   Class time is spent discussing the chords and their interrelations\, listening to examples\, and exploring related topics such as harmonic brightness and darkness\, and different types of "outness." Guaranteed to have you thinking about these chords in ways you've never considered. Prerequisites: Basic familiarity with common dominant chords (e.g. G7alt\, G9#11\, G13b9\, G7sus) and scales (e.g. Mixolydian\, Lydian dominant\, diminished\, altered).   Sunday June 2\, 11 am - 4pm (with a half hour break for lunch) $75 advance purchase/$90 day of the workshop LOCATION:2087 Addison St, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States URL:http://jazzschool.org/event/the-subtleties-of-dominant-chords-with-anton-schwartz/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130602T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130602T150000 DTSTAMP:20130525T182040 CREATED:20120822T190731 LAST-MODIFIED:20130515T153448 UID:3186-1370174400-1370185200@http://jazzschool.org SUMMARY:Vocal Jazz Workshop: The Music of Harold Arlen with Maye Cavallaro DESCRIPTION: Over the Rainbow: The Music of Harold Arlen Known for his bluesy and harmonically sophisticated tunes\, Harold Arlen paired with the best lyricists of his day including Ted Koehler (with whom he wrote “Let’s Fall in Love\,” and “Stormy Weather\,”) and E.Y. “Yip” Harburg (with whom he wrote the music for The Wizard of Oz.) In this 3-part workshop\, singers explore the music of Arlen including well-known tunes and some not so well-known. Students also listen to how jazz greats have interpreted these songs to get ideas for their own arrangements. May 19\, 26 and June 2\, 2013 Noon – 3 pm $220 advance purchase/$235 day of the workshop     Instructor provides 10 charts and practice tracks. Class time is spent learning the songs and developing new arrangements. In the 3rd meeting of the series\, students work with an accompanist. Maximum enrollment: 8 LOCATION:2087 Addison St, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States URL:http://jazzschool.org/event/composer-workshop-series-with-maye-cavallaro-the-music-of-harold-arlen/2013-05-26 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130609T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130609T130000 DTSTAMP:20130525T182040 CREATED:20130312T174824 LAST-MODIFIED:20130312T174824 UID:4378-1370775600-1370782800@http://jazzschool.org SUMMARY:Mark Levine Workshop Series: Upper Structures DESCRIPTION: 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 pianist’s bag. Students will use Chick Corea’s “Mirror\, Mirror” as a workshop tune for applying various upper structure voicings. $30 advance purchase/$45 day of the workshop LOCATION:2087 Addison St, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States URL:http://jazzschool.org/event/mark-levine-workshop-series-upper-structures/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130609T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130609T160000 DTSTAMP:20130525T182040 CREATED:20130312T175330 LAST-MODIFIED:20130507T183728 UID:4380-1370786400-1370793600@http://jazzschool.org SUMMARY:Mark Levine Workshop Series: Jazz Comping Masters DESCRIPTION: This workshop covers piano comping techniques from Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk to the present. Mark discusses and demonstrates various styles\, including those of Herbie Hancock\, McCoy Tyner\, and Mulgrew Miller.   Grammy-nominated pianist Mark Levine has played/recorded with Woody Shaw\, Mongo Santamaria\, Joe Henderson\, Willie Bobo\, Bobby Hutcherson\, Moacir Santos\, Freddie Hubbard\, Cal Tjader\, Wallace Roney\, Tito Puente\, Milt Jackson\, and many others. He is the author of The Jazz Piano Book\, The Jazz Theory Book\, and The Drop 2 Book\, all of which have become widely-used jazz education texts in conservatories worldwide.    $30 advance purchase/$45 day of the workshop LOCATION:2087 Addison St, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States URL:http://jazzschool.org/event/mark-levine-workshop-series-jazz-comping-masters/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130609T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130609T160000 DTSTAMP:20130525T182040 CREATED:20130429T145419 LAST-MODIFIED:20130514T151005 UID:4900-1370786400-1370793600@http://jazzschool.org SUMMARY:Saying It: Developing Your Own Musical Voice with Joshua Breakstone DESCRIPTION: Saying it: Developing Your Own Musical Voice with Joshua Breakstone Having something unique and special to say\, and saying it in one's own way\, with one's own voice is the ultimate achievement in jazz. The dynamics we use in speaking are literally the same dynamics which allow us to communicate on a deep level and in a unique way in music. We'll explore applying the dynamics of the voice - the dynamics of speech - to jazz improvisation and see how each of us can use these dynamics in our own unique way to develop a unique musical voice. All this will be discussed within a framework of jazz history\, and we'll also go into ideas about repertoire\, practicing\, traps and pitfalls which are intrinsic to the guitar itself\, how to listen to jazz\, the functioning of the rhythm section\, etc.

 Examples will be demonstrated and\, hopefully\, workshop participants will participate as well - bring your instrument! With 19 recordings as a leader with such jazz legends as Kenny Barron\, Barry Harris\, Tommy Flanagan\, Pepper Adams\, Jimmy Knepper\, Jack McDuff\, Mickey Roker\, and Al Harewood\, Joshua Breakstone has established himself as one of the major jazz guitarists of our day. He is also the author of Jazz Etudes: Studies For The Beginning Improviser\, a standard text at many colleges and universities\, and has both performed and presented workshops throughout the world. LOCATION:2087 Addison St, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States URL:http://jazzschool.org/event/saying-it-developing-your-own-musical-voice/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130630T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130630T160000 DTSTAMP:20130525T182040 CREATED:20130312T180217 LAST-MODIFIED:20130312T180217 UID:4383-1372600800-1372608000@http://jazzschool.org SUMMARY:Melodic Mastery with Dmitri Matheny DESCRIPTION:   Flugelhornist Dmitri Matheny presents MELODIC MASTERY\, a jazz improvisation workshop for aspiring musicians of all ages. Based on the teachings of his mentor\, jazz legend Art Farmer\, Matheny advocates a lyrical\, melodic approach to jazz which stands in stark contrast to the chord scale and pattern-based methods currently in vogue. "Your solo is an opportunity to express something entirely new and profoundly personal\," Matheny says. "Create your own melody. Tell your own story. Sing your own song! This is no time for plugging in recycled\, memorized material." In this two-hour workshop\, presented in three parts\, Matheny explores the mental processes that take place while playing a jazz solo and the skills required for true improvisation. With an emphasis on deep listening and jazz-as-conversation\, part one of the workshop outlines the elements of music (melody\, harmony\, rhythm\, tone\, timbre and form) from the soloist's perspective\, and why the melody should be your guide when improvising. In part two\, Matheny explains how to spontaneously create your own melodies and develop them in real time through a series of simple or complex harmonic changes. He provides recorded examples\, demonstrates specific techniques on his horn\, and shares relevant anecdotes from his professional career and years of tutelage under jazz legend Art Farmer. In part three\, Matheny discusses the importance of developing your own personal sound and style of playing\, and offers some practical advice to keep in mind on your journey. Celebrated for his warm tone\, soaring lyricism and masterful technique\, American musician Dmitri Matheny has been lauded as "the first breakthrough flugelhornist since Chuck Mangione" (San Jose Mercury News). Matheny is an honors graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan and the Berklee College of Music\, Boston. First introduced to jazz audiences in the 1990s as the protégé of Art Farmer\, Matheny has matured into "one of the jazz world's most talented horn players" (SF Chronicle)\, touring internationally and releasing nine critically acclaimed CDs. http://www.dmitrimatheny.com http://www.facebook.com/dmitrimatheny http://www.twitter.com/dmitrimatheny http://www.youtube.com/user/papillonrecordings LOCATION:2087 Addison St, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States URL:http://jazzschool.org/event/melodic-mastery-with-dmitri-matheny/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130707T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130707T160000 DTSTAMP:20130525T182040 CREATED:20130517T171047 LAST-MODIFIED:20130518T000729 UID:5030-1373205600-1373212800@http://jazzschool.org SUMMARY:Creative Harmony for Jazz Guitar with Rale Micic DESCRIPTION: This workshop with internationally-renowned jazz guitarist Rale Micic covers:  common jazz reharmonization techniques application of these techniques to the guitar examples of creative harmony by contemporary guitarists (Jim Hall\, Joe Pass\, Mick Goodrick\, Kurt Rosenwinkel) finding new ways to develop and apply new chord voicings application of creative harmony in linear improvisation use of conceptual approaches to rhythm\, melody\, and harmony use of creative harmony in development of original style  Participants will be able to use harmonic concepts and techniques to further advance their playing\, as well as to develop an original style. For intermediate to advanced jazz guitarists. Students should have basic knowledge of harmony and scales (major\, minor and symmetric). Sunday July 7\, 2 – 4 pm $30 advance purchase/$45 day of the workshop In 1995\, Rale migrated to the United States from Serbia upon receiving a scholarship from the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston\, MA where he was mentored by the legendary guitarist Mick Goodrick (instructor to guitarists Pat Metheny and John Scofield).  Rale is a CTA Records recording artist and has been featured in numerous publications including DownBeat and JazzTimes. He has performed at prominent jazz clubs and music festivals in the US and Europe. On his latest album\, 3\, Rale explores the interaction between his musical roots in Serbia and his extensive knowledge of jazz with his trio consisting of New York’s hottest rhythm section\, bassist Scott Colley and drummer Gregory Hutchinson.  LOCATION:2087 Addison St, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States URL:http://jazzschool.org/event/creative-harmony-for-jazz-guitar-with-rale-micic/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130812T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130816T163000 DTSTAMP:20130525T182040 CREATED:20120822T154740 LAST-MODIFIED:20120822T154740 UID:3167-1376301600-1376670600@http://jazzschool.org SUMMARY:Vocal Intensive DESCRIPTION:Vocal Intensive From Student to Artist: The Creative Path A Five-Day Intensive Workshop with Theo Bleckmann and Laurie Antonioli August 12 – 16\, 10 am – 4:30 pm Culminating with a Performance on Saturday\, August 17 at 8 pm in the Jazzschool Concert Series   This week-long program is designed to help singers define\, create and perform music that is authentic and unique. Jazz singing is like a tree that can grow branches in many genres and styles; with roots firmly grounded\, this 5-day intensive emphasizes the technical\, creative and spiritual aspects of singing and serves as a catalyst for artistic growth no matter where your path leads. The performance on Saturday\, August 18th is open to the public and takes place in Hardymon Hall at the Jazzschool. Limit: 10 students. Open to intermediate to advanced singers. $800 Note: Jazzschool Institute students can receive one elective credit For more information about the Jazzschool Vocal Intensive\, contact Laurie Antonioli: laurie@jazzschool.org LOCATION:2087 Addison St, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States URL:http://jazzschool.org/event/vocal-intensive/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR