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			1	2	3 SEASONS GUITAR QUARTET with Anthony Wilson, Julian Lage, Chico Pinheiro & Larry Koonse 4th Annual High School Invitational (At The Freight & Salvage) 4th Annual High School Invitational (At The Freight & Salvage) May 3, 2013 8:00 am – 10:00 pm Tweet	4 4th Annual High School Invitational (At The Freight & Salvage) 4th Annual High School Invitational (At The Freight & Salvage) 4th Annual High School Invitational (At The Freight & Salvage) Rhythm in Jazz: Swing to World Grooves Workshop with Freddie Bryant Rhythm in Jazz: Swing to World Grooves Workshop with Freddie Bryant May 4, 2013 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm This workshop covers numerous arrangements of standards and original tunes using typical and less frequently encountered grooves. Over the course of the workshop, students examine and play Brazilian, Latin and more… The Art of Brush Playing with Jon Arkin The Art of Brush Playing with Jon Arkin May 4, 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 basic… 7th Jazzschool Annual Middle School Invitational 7th Jazzschool Annual Middle School Invitational May 4, 2013 8:00 pm – 10:00 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…
5 7th Jazzschool Annual Middle School Invitational 7th Jazzschool Annual Middle School Invitational 7th Jazzschool Annual Middle School Invitational Jazz Piano with Larry Vuckovich Jazz Piano with Larry Vuckovich May 5, 2013 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Jazz Piano with Larry Vuckovich Master jazz pianist Larry Vuckovich offers a unique hands-on workshop highlighting the history of jazz piano. This event is designed for both musicians and jazz fans who would like to… Hip It Up! Developing Style & Improvisation with Kellye Gray Hip It Up! Developing Style & Improvisation with Kellye Gray May 5, 2013 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm As singers, we practice scales and sing a variety of runs to loosen up the voice. Our rote memory of the pitches and movement of notes through these scales and… Bay Area Jazz All Stars Bay Area Jazz All Stars May 5, 2013 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Join us for an afternoon of deeply swinging jazz from some of the top players in the Bay Area: Chuck MacKinnon, trumpet; Al Bent, trombone; Mark Levine, piano; John Wiitala,…	6 Bay Area Jazz All Stars Jazzschool Young Musicians Program Showcase @ Yoshi’s Oakland Jazzschool Young Musicians Program Showcase @ Yoshi’s Oakland May 6, 2013 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Come out for a night with the Jazzschool Young Musicians Program, featuring up-and-coming young musicians from around the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Featured ensembles include the Middle School Jazz…	7	8	9	10 Jazzschool Young Musicians Program Showcase @ Yoshi’s Oakland Jazzschool Young Musicians Program Showcase @ Yoshi’s Oakland Advanced High School Jazz Workshops I & II Advanced High School Jazz Workshops I & II May 10, 2013 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Michael Zilber and Erik Jekabson direct these DownBeat Award-winning ensembles, comprised of advanced high school players from throughout the Bay Area. Both groups explore the post-bop harmonic, melodic, rhythmic and… CANCELLED – Bill Evans — The Banjo in America CANCELLED – Bill Evans — The Banjo in America May 10, 2013 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tonight’s Bill Evans performance has unfortunately been cancelled. All tickets will be refunded automatically. The Jazzschool apologizes for the inconvenience. Tracing the banjo from its West African roots to the New…	11 CANCELLED – Bill Evans — The Banjo in America Joe Mulholland and Steve Adams Joe Mulholland and Steve Adams May 11, 2013 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Pianist Joe Mulholland (Berklee College of Music faculty) and saxophonist Steve Adams (Rova Saxophone Quartet) perform in an intimate duo setting. Mulholland’s latest album Unspoken is an eclectic set of…
12 Joe Mulholland and Steve Adams Joe Mulholland and Steve Adams Harmonic Innovations in Brazilian Popular Song Harmonic Innovations in Brazilian Popular Song May 12, 2013 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm The popular songs of Brazil have had an ongoing conversation with American jazz for over 60 years. This is due in part to the incredible harmonic sophistication of this vast… Yehudit’s Birthday Bash and Jam Yehudit’s Birthday Bash and Jam May 12, 2013 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Violinist Yehudit leads this fun concert/jam session/party — free and open to the public. Tweet	13	14	15	16	17 Yehudit’s Birthday Bash and Jam Jazzschool Institute Student Performances Jazzschool Institute Student Performances May 17, 2013 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm The Jazzschool Institute presents four student ensembles for Day One of our end-of-semester performance series! JAZZ ARRANGING FOR SMALL ENSEMBLE Erik Jekabson directs students in performance of their original arrangements. VOCAL PERFORMANCE Laurie Antonioli…	18 Jazzschool Institute Student Performances Eli Goldlink’s Flavor of the Month Club Band & Cha Ching Eli Goldlink’s Flavor of the Month Club Band & Cha Ching May 18, 2013 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Eli Goldlink’s Flavor of the Month Club Band Pianist Eli Goldlink returns to the Jazzschool with his Flavor of the Month Club Band, performing new original love songs inspired by artists…
19 Eli Goldlink’s Flavor of the Month Club Band & Cha Ching Eli Goldlink’s Flavor of the Month Club Band & Cha Ching Eli Goldlink’s Flavor of the Month Club Band & Cha Ching Eli Goldlink’s Flavor of the Month Club Band & Cha Ching Mark Levine Workshop Series: Jazz Theory Complete in 2 Hours! Mark Levine Workshop Series: Jazz Theory Complete in 2 Hours! May 19, 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… Vocal Jazz Workshop: The Music of Harold Arlen with Maye Cavallaro Vocal Jazz Workshop: The Music of Harold Arlen with Maye Cavallaro May 19, 2013 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm 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… Mark Levine Workshop Series: How to Voice Standards for Piano – The Menu Mark Levine Workshop Series: How to Voice Standards for Piano – The Menu May 19, 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… Jazzschool Institute Student Performances Jazzschool Institute Student Performances May 19, 2013 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm The Jazzschool Institute presents two student ensembles for our second day of end-of-semester performances! TRADITIONAL NORTH INDIAN ENSEMBLE Directed by Arjun Verma, this instrumental ensemble is devoted to the rhythmic, melodic and…	20	21 Jazzschool Institute Student Performances Jazzschool Institute Student Performances @ The Freight & Salvage Jazzschool Institute Student Performances @ The Freight & Salvage May 21, 2013 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm Tweet	22 Jazzschool Institute Student Performances @ The Freight & Salvage Jazzschool Institute Student Performances @ The Freight and Salvage Jazzschool Institute Student Performances @ The Freight and Salvage May 22, 2013 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm Tweet	23	24 Jazzschool Institute Student Performances @ The Freight and Salvage Kai Eckhardt’s Zeitgeist Kai Eckhardt’s Zeitgeist May 24, 2013 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Renowned bassist and composer Kai Eckhardt presents his latest project, a blend of funk, jazz and world music ranging from blazing instrumentals to soulful contemporary vocals. Kai’s jaw-dropping credentials include…	25
26 Kai Eckhardt’s Zeitgeist Kai Eckhardt’s Zeitgeist Kai Eckhardt’s Zeitgeist Kai Eckhardt’s Zeitgeist Kai Eckhardt’s Zeitgeist Kai Eckhardt’s Zeitgeist Montuno Basics with Eli Goldlink Montuno Basics with Eli Goldlink May 26, 2013 11:00 am – 1:00 pm 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… Composing Blues for Jazz Performance with John Stein Composing Blues for Jazz Performance with John Stein May 26, 2013 11:00 am – 1:00 pm 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… Vocal Jazz Workshop: The Music of Harold Arlen with Maye Cavallaro Vocal Jazz Workshop: The Music of Harold Arlen with Maye Cavallaro May 26, 2013 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm 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… Bass Workshop with Kai Eckhardt Bass Workshop with Kai Eckhardt May 26, 2013 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm 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… Primavera Latin Jazz Band Primavera Latin Jazz Band May 26, 2013 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Primavera blends Afro-Cuban rhythms, Brazilian bossa, and classic American jazz for a lively set of freshly arranged jazz standards and originals. Vocalist Ana Nitmar adds spice with soulful renditions of… Vocal Jam Session Vocal Jam Session May 26, 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.…	27	28	29	30	31 Vocal Jam Session SEASONS GUITAR QUARTET with Anthony Wilson, Julian Lage, Chico Pinheiro & Larry Koonse SEASONS GUITAR QUARTET with Anthony Wilson, Julian Lage, Chico Pinheiro & Larry Koonse May 31, 2013 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Founded in 2011 for a performance and live concert recording at NYC’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, Anthony Wilson’s Seasons Guitar Quartet features the master guitarist, composer and arranger exploring his…

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