Jazzschool Community Music School Winter 2016 Course Catalog

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Please make your tax-deductible financial contribution to the CJC:

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For more information, contact: Mary D’Orazi, Development Associate [email protected] (510) 845-5373 ext. 19

In the past

year, CJC has

achieved three

important

goals to help

ensure longterm

sustainabilty:

• Gained eligibility

for US Govt.–sponsored

student financial aid

• Obtained US Govt. approval

to accept international students

• Acquired a second campus,

due to open in Fall 2016!

For over 18 years, the California

Jazz Conservatory has played

an invaluable role in the Bay Area

arts community. And 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.

“I am fully committed to the

California Jazz Conservatory’s

aspiration to become the top

jazz program on the West

Coast. With your support, the

CJC can achieve that vision.”

— Mike Zilber, CJC Faculty

The CJC can now

proudly claim to be the

only independent accredited

music conservatory in the

country devoted solely to the

study and performance of jazz

and related styles of music!

You have played a big part

in this achievement!

INTRODUCTION

Overview 2

FacultyCredits 4

Support 6

JazzschoolCommunityMusicSchool 8

CaliforniaJazzConservatoryDegreeProgram 10

Introductions&Calendar 12

ADULT PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLES

Jazz 14

Latin 17

Brazilian,World 18

Blues,Pop 19

ADULT INSTRUMENTAL COURSES

Piano&Keyboards 20

Guitar 22

Saxophone 24

Harmonica 24

Bass 24

Drums&Percussion 25

FacultyProfile:SewardMcCain 27

THEORY, IMPROVISATION& COMPOSITION

Theory&Improvisation 28

Composition 28

Women'sJazz&BluesCamp 29

ADULT VOCAL COURSES

Introduction&Calendar 30

Performance 3 1

Technique&Musicianship 35

Composition 35

YoungSingers 35

VocalMentorProgram 36

VocalWorkshops 37

FacultyProfile:FaithWinthrop 40

SummerCamps&Intensives 42

YOUNG MUSICIANS PROGRAM

Introduction&Calendar 43

GeneralInformation 44

Placement&Auditions 44

InstrumentalEnsembles 46

VocalCourses 47

WORKSHOPS

Bass 48

Composition 48

Drums 48

Guitar 50

Health 51

MusicBusiness 52

Strings 53

Piano 54

Theory&Improv 54

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

Table of Contents

Note: Course, workshop and concert schedules subject to change. Please visit cjc.edu for the most current information.

WINTER 2016 CATALOG PRODUCTION

Design PoulsonGluckDesign

Writing&editing RobEwing,LaurieAntonioli

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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.

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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.

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JCMS FacultyA distinguished faculty of renowned musicians and music educators

leads all instruction, imparting practical knowledge and skills gained

in the studio and on the bandstand. Our teachers have performed

and recorded with an exceptional array of jazz, blues,

R&B, pop and world music legends including

those listed here and many others.

George C

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Richard B

ona Andy N

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David Bowie W

allace R

oney

Dianne Reeves Al Ja

rreau Pat M

etheny

Carlos Santa

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Paquito D

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Sonny Stitt

Galactic

Freddie H

ubbard Bobby H

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David Sánchez Herb

ie Hancock

Eddie Harri

s Joe Farre

ll Miro

slav Vito

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Toninho H

orta Are

tha Fra

nklin

David Gris

man Victor B

ailey

Bobby McFerri

n Dave Liebman

Geri Alle

n Eddie Palm

ieri Ray O

biedo

Lalah Hath

away Dave Valentin

Airto M

oreira

Larry C

oryell F

lora P

urim

Trilok G

urtu Vince G

uaraldi P

oncho Sanchez

Joe W

illiams

John M

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George C

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Richard B

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Pete E

scovedo Kenny B

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Ray Barre

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jader John C

layton

Dianne Reeves Al Ja

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Narada M

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Diana Kra

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Eddie Harri

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Toninho H

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Geri Alle

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Dave Douglas Dizzy G

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Donald Harri

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David Byrn

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Community Music School

faculty descriptions on

pages 64 – 69.

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Accredited by the National

Association of Schools of Music

(NASM), the California Jazz

Conservatory is a unique

nonprofit institution, bringing

immense joy 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.

•Largeandsmallensemblesinour

YoungMusiciansProgramareroutinely

recognizedbyDownBeatmagazineand

theMontereyNextGenerationJazz

Festival.Nationalcompetitionsprovide

giftedstudentswiththeopportunity

tobecomejazzmastersofthefuture.

•Manyofthemusiciansinouradult

ensembleshavefull-timeoccupations

andhecticfamilylives.Jazzschool

CommunityMusicSchoolcourses

provideconvenienttouchpointswiththe

musicthat’sclosetotheirheart.Students

frequentlyremindushowimportantthe

schoolistothem,providingenrichment

andasenseofpurpose.

Support


•Workshops,ledbyvisitingartists

andCJCfaculty,allowforintensive,

short-termfocusonspecificaspects

ofmusictheoryandperformance.Only

theCJCoffersayear-roundschedule

andsuchanarrayoflearningoptions.

•TheConservatory’sfour-yeardegree

programisdesignedtotraintheaspiring

professionaljazzmusician.TheCJC

proudlygraduateditsfirstclasswith

theBachelorofMusicinJazzStudiesin

2012.Weareworkingsteadilytobuild

ourreputationasoneofthecountry’s

topmusicschools.

•Withseatingfor100,theCJCcontains

anintimateconcertvenuewhereyou

canhearhigh-caliberperformances

fromguestartists,facultyandstudents

ataffordableprices.

Withthehelpofpeoplelikeyou,wekeep

allourfeesandpricesaffordablesowe

canservethewidestvarietyofstudents

fromallbackgrounds.TheCJCisthe

organizationmostclearlydedicated

tothepreservationandgrowthofjazz—

America’sindigenousartformandamajor

influenceonmusicaroundtheworld.

Tomakeatax-deductiblegifttothe

CJC,pleasevisit cjc.eduandclick

onthe“Support”tab.Or,contact

SusanMuscarellaatsusan @ cjc.edu

and510.845.5373.

YoucanalsohelptheCJCbyrenting

thevenueforyourprivateevent!

Tolearnmore,contactErikaOba

atevents @ cjc.eduand

510-845-5373.

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&Bandpopgenres.Completebeginners,

singersreturningtomusic,andmore

advancedvocalistscanallfindcourses

appropriatefortheirinterests.

Jazzschool Community Music School

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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.

Jazzschool Community Music School

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GET A 100% JAZZ-RELEVANT EDUCATION AT THE CALIFORNIA JAZZ CONSERVATORY

JAZZ AND RELATED STYLES OF MUSIC

TheCJCoffersajazz-centeredcurriculum,encompassingjazzandrelatedstylesofmusicfromthroughouttheworld,taughtbyafacultyofspecialists.

CORE MUSIC COURSES

Forinstrumentalistsandvocalists,theBachelorofMusicDegreeinJazzStudiesattheCJCoffersafullcourseofstudypairingachallengingandeffectivecoremusiccurriculumwithacareer-relevantselectionofgeneralstudiescourses.

LEADING JAZZ FACULTY

Ourinnovativecurriculumprovidestoday’saspiringjazzprofessionalwithacomprehensivemusiceducationandperformanceprogram—onethatisspecificallycreatedtodevelopeachindividual’spotentialtoitsfullestandpreparethemforasuccessfulcareerinmusic.

•Afro-Caribbean

•SouthAmerican

•North&SouthIndian

•AmericanRoots

•Western&EasternEuropean

•R&B,FunkandFusion

CJC Degree Program

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GENERAL STUDIES

GeneralStudiesattheCaliforniaJazzConservatoryareintegraltothedevelopmentoftheprofessionaljazzmusician.TheCJCGeneralStudiescurriculumpromotesbroad-basedculturalliteracyandcriticalthinking,aswellascommunicationsandbusinessskills.

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

•PerformatYoshi’s,TheFreight& SalvageCoffeehouse,TheSound Roomandotherprominentvenues

•Recordattheacclaimed FantasyStudios

•Workwithworld-renowned residentandvisitingartists

•Accesstoimportant networkingopportunities

CJC Degree Program

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Message from the PresidentDear JCMS Students,

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you

to the Jazzschool Winter 2016 quarter!

Along with the myriad of interesting Jazzschool

courses and workshops scheduled this term, the

California Jazz Conservatory (CJC) offers a 4-year

Bachelor of Music degree program in Jazz Studies for

those of you who are aspiring professionals seeking to

complete a music degree, or just wishing to expand

your musical horizons on a part-time basis.

The CJC is now the only independent, accredited

music conservatory devoted to the study and

performance of jazz and related styles of music in the country. If you’re interested in

knowing more about the Jazz Studies degree program, please visit our website at cjc. edu

or email me at susan @ cjc. edu for more information. The CJC accepts students on either

a full- or part-time basis in both fall and spring semesters. Applications are available online.

Here’s wishing you all a wonderful winter quarter!

Yours in jazz,

Introduction & Calendar

WINTER 2016 CALENDAR

Jazzschool Community Music School Winter Quarter

January 11 – March 21 (10 weeks)

Winter Ensemble Placement Auditions: Ongoing! To apply: cjc.edu/ensemble

School Closure: January 18, MLK Jr. Day

Winter Performance Series: March 22

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Susan Muscarella

President and Dean of Instruction,

California Jazz Conservatory

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Hello and welcome!Itismypleasuretopresentdozensoffunandengagingcoursesandworkshopsoffered

attheJazzschoolCommunityMusicSchoolthisWinterquarter.

Jazz ensemblesrangefromtheBeginningJazzEnsemble(formusicianswithsome

instrumentalfacilityandknowledgeofjazzharmony,butminimalensembleexperience)

throughintermediateandadvanced-levelgroups,includingJazzStandardsforGigs,Hard

Bop,PostBop,themusicofspecificcomposers,includingMilesDavis,WayneShorterand

HerbieHancock,MusicoftheMasters,theMcCainJazzEnsembles,theBigBand,multiple

PianoTrioandGuitarTriosectionsandaFreeJazzEnsemble.Branchingintootherstyles,

wealsoofferblues,salsa,Balkan,Africanandpopensembles.Allensemblesareplaced

byaudition.

Oursequenceofpiano courses isoneofthemostcomprehensiveanywhereand

rangesfromPianoIfortotalbeginners,throughmultiplelevelsofjazzpiano.Theguitar

department isalsoextensiveofferingBeginningGuitar,MusicTheoryforGuitarists,blues

andjazzatmultiplelevelsandBrazilianfingerstyleguitar.Weofferthreelevelsofbass

courses forelectricanduprightbass.Drum and percussion coursesincludeBeginning

DrumSetandseveralspecializedcourseslikeImproveYourGroove,JazzDrumming,

Afro-VenezuelanandLatinPercussion.Theory, improvisation and composition courses

arealsoofferedforallinstruments.

Learnmoreaboutourmanyvocal coursesonpage30andyoung musicians courses

onpage43.

Manyone-dayandshort-termworkshopsarealsooffered,withamazingvisitingartists

includingVictoriaTheodore,BenGoldberg,MichaelBlake(withFrankKimbrough,Ben

AllisonandRudyRoyston),RezAbbasi(withBillWare,StephanCrumpandEricMcPherson)

andmany,manymore!

I’mproudofwhatwe’reabletooffertotheBayArea

musiccommunityasweapproach19yearsinoperation

inBerkeley!Ihopeyouwillconsiderparticipatingin

oneormoreofourcoursesandworkshopsthisWinter,

andIencourageyoutocontactmeoranyofourstaff

memberswithanyquestionsyoumayhaveaboutthe

programsofferedthisterm.

RobEwing

Director,JazzschoolCommunityMusicSchool

rob @ cjc.edu

Adult Performance EnsemblesThe Jazzschool Community Music

School (JCMS) offers numerous

performance ensembles for

beginning, 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 12-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 information

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.

All Adult Performance Ensembles are featured in the end-of-term Student Performance Series in Hardymon Hall at the California Jazz Conservatory! Performances will take place March 22 – 31.

JAZZBEGINNING JAZZ ENSEMBLEPuttheoryintopracticebylearningjazz

standards,whiledevelopingimprovisation

andensembleskills.Forallinstruments.

Prerequisites: knowledge of basic jazz theory and ability to keep time and read music.

Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm1/14–3/17(10weeks)

RobEwing•$395

JAZZ STANDARDS FOR GIGS Developtheskillsandrepertoireneeded

fortypicaljazzgigsthroughthestudy

andperformanceofcommonjazzstyles

includingswing,bossa,jazzwaltzand

ballads.Instructorcoversrepertoire,

essentialarrangingconcepts(intros,

endings,etc.),relevantjazzharmonyand

tipsforsoloing.Prerequisites: knowledge of basic jazz theory and ability to keep time and read music. Some previous ensemble experience.

Section I: Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm1/14–3/17(10weeks)

Section II: Saturdays 10 – 11:30 am

Section III: Saturdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm

Section IV: Saturdays 1:30 – 3 pm1/16–3/19(10weeks)

GlennRichman•$395

Glenn Richman's Jazz Standards class is a great way to combine real jazz tunes and combo perfor-mance. His attention to detail and the great educator in him allows all performers to blend and make fantastic music! — Rafael Rodriguez

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HARD-BOP ENSEMBLEStudyandperformmusicmeldingbebop

withR&B,gospelandthebluesas

developedbymid-centurymasters

includingHoraceSilver,ArtBlakey,

CannonballAdderley,MilesDavis,

JimmySmithandothers.


DaveLeFebvre•$395

MUSIC OF THE MASTERSDigintothemusicofJohnColtrane,

TheloniousMonk,WayneShorterand

otherjazzmasters.Learnandinternalizea

varietyofessentialgrooveswhiledevelop-

ingimprovisationskillsthroughthe

rehearsalofchallengingrepertoire.

Section I: Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm1/11–3/21(10weeks)(no class 1/18)

Section II: Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm1/14–3/17(10weeks)

GlennRichman•$395

MILES DAVIS/WAYNE SHORTER ENSEMBLEExplorethemusicofMilesDavisand

WayneShorterfromthemid60sthrough

the80s.Repertoireisdrawnfromfar-

reachingclassicalbumsincludingMiles Smiles,ESP, Filles de Kilimanjaro,Speak No Evil,Bitches Brew,In a Silent Way,

Native DancerandJack Johnson.Strong

emphasisplacedongroupcommunication

andinteraction.

Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm1/13–3/16(10weeks)

SteveErquiaga•$395

POST-BOP ENSEMBLEExploretherepertoireofChickCorea,Joe

Henderson,WayneShorter,JohnColtrane

andotherpost-bopjazzcomposersfrom

the1960stothepresent.Strongemphasis

placedongroupcommunicationand

interaction.

Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm1/13–3/16(10weeks)


WES MONTGOMERY new ENSEMBLESoulfulandsophisticated,themusicof

WesMontgomeryisexploredinthis

intermediatetoadvancedlevelensemble.

Repertoireincludes“WestCoastBlues,”

“4on6,”“FullHouse,”“S.O.S”andmore.

Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm1/11–3/21(10weeks)(no class 1/18) MimiFox•$395

HERBIE HANCOCK new ENSEMBLEExplorethediverseandstylistically

wide-rangingrepertoireofjazzmaster

HerbieHancock.


FrankMartin•$395

FREE JAZZ ENSEMBLE newTheFreeJazzEnsembleisdesigned

forimprovisingmusiciansinterestedin

stretchingtheboundariesofharmony,time

andform.Eachquartertheensemblewill

focusonthemusicofaparticularmaster

musician.Thiswinterwewillfocusonthe

latermusicofJohnColtrane,roughly

spanningmusicfromtheclassicA Love Supremealbumthroughtheendofhislife.

Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm1/14–3/17(10weeks)

JasonLevis•$395

McCAIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE I Workonimprovisingoverchordchanges,

playingwithgoodtimeandotherskills

neededtoperformwithothers.Emphasis

onstandardmainstreamstyles:blues,

standards,swing,bebop,balladsand

bossanovas.

Tuesdays 4:30 – 6 pm1/12–3/15(10weeks)

SewardMcCain•$395

McCAIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE IISlightlyfastertemposandmoreinvolved

tunes!Unusualkeys,uncommontune

structuresandmorecomplexmelodiesare

presentedalongwithstandardrepertoire.

MusicofMilesDavis,Jobim,ArtBlakey,

CalTjaderandmany60sBlueNote–era

artists.Originalcompositionsencouraged.


SewardMcCain•$395

Adult Performance Ensembles

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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


PIANO TRIODevelopperformanceskillsinthepiano,

bassanddrumstrioformat.Opentofour

pianistsandonedrummerwithaccompa-

nimentprovidedbyaprofessionalupright

bassist.

Section I: Mondays 5 – 6:30 pm

Section II: Mondays 6:45 – 8:15 pm

Section III: Mondays 8:30 – 10 pm1/11–3/21(10weeks) (no class 1/18)PeterHorvath•$425

Section IV: Fridays 1:30 – 3 pm

Section V: Fridays 3:15 – 4:45 pm1/15–3/18(10weeks)

DebbiePoryes•$425

GUITAR TRIOFocusongroupinteractionanddynamics,

soloing,compingforbasssolos,trading

withadrummer,buildingrepertoireand

moreintheguitar,bassanddrumstrio

format.Opentofiveguitarists,onebassist

andonedrummer.

Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm1/11–3/21(10weeks)(no class 1/18)MimiFox•$395

BIG BAND19-pieceensemblecoveringclassicand

contemporaryrepertoireforbigband.

Originalcompositionsbyensemble

membersarealsoworkshoppedand

performed.Full3-quartercommitment

required(fall,winter,spring).


DaveLeFebvre•$285

LATINSALSA ENSEMBLE IRehearseandperformclassicsalsa

repertoireincludingthemusicofTito

Puente,CalTjader,EddiePalmieriand

others.Prerequisites: familiarity with and ability to play standard Afro-Caribbean grooves as applied to your instrument.


DavidBelove•$395

SALSA ENSEMBLE IIRehearseandperformmoreadvanced

salsarepertoire.Vocalistsinterestedin

participatingshouldsignupforSalsa

Singing(seep.34).Thetwocourseswork

togetherthroughoutthetermdeveloping

afullsetofhighenergydancemusicfor

performance.

Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm1/12–3/15(10weeks)

DavidBelove•$395


Debbie Poryes is such a gifted player and teacher. Her passion is contagious.— Anonymous

jason levis

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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 pm1/12–3/15(10weeks)

Section III: Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm

Section IV: Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm1/13–3/16(10weeks)

Section V: Thursdays 1 – 2:30 pm1/14–3/17(10weeks)

Section VI: Fridays 12 – 1:30 pm1/15–3/18(10weeks)

MarcosSilva•$395

WORLDBALKAN AND ROMANI (GYPSY) ENSEMBLEExploreBalkanandRomanimusic

traditionspopularizedbyBulgaria’sIvo

Papasov,Turkey’sBurhanÖçaland

Serbia’sBobanMarkovicandGoran

Bregovic.Allinstrumentswelcome.


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 pm1/14–3/17(10weeks)

JenniferJolly•$395


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

This first encounter with Gypsy music has been a great discovery for me. Thank you!!!— Nannick Bonnel

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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 12-bar blues.

Saturdays 1:30 – 3 pm1/16–3/19(10weeks)

DannyCaron&AnthonyPaule•$395

POPPARTY DANCE BANDAnoverviewofessentialtunesfortoday’s

dancegigs.Rangingfromclassicsongs

byStevieWonder,AlGreenandAretha

Franklintocontemporarypartyhitsby

DaftPunk,Pharrell,KatyPerryandothers.

Rhythmsectionplayerslearntonavigate

real-worldgigscenariossuchaslearning

tunesbyearandworkingwithlyricsheets.

Alltuneshavecompletehornarrange-

mentsandlotsofsolospaceforeveryone!

Open to alto, tenor and baritone saxo-phones, trumpet, trombone, piano, keyboards, guitar, bass, drums, percussion and up to four vocalists.


RichArmstrong•$395


rich armstrong

Adult Instrumental Courses

PIANOPIANO I Learntoplaypianointhiscomprehensive,

gradually-pacedintroductorycourse.Focus

onbuildingtechniqueandreadingskills.

ConcurrentenrollmentintheIntroductionto

MusicTheorycourseissuggested. Prerequi-sites: None! Requiredtexts: Mastering Piano Method 1A, Mastering Theory 1A, Janet Vogt (availableattheCJCBookstore).

Saturdays 10 – 11:30 am1/16–3/19(10weeks)

KatherineWestine•$395

PIANO IIAcontinuationofPiano Ifocusingon

technique,readingandbasicfunctional

harmony(majorandminorscales,triads

andseventhchords,andcommonchord

progressions).Requiredtext: Bastien Piano for Adults II(availableattheCJCBook-

store). Prerequisite: Piano I or equivalent.

Saturdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm1/16–3/19(10weeks)

KatherineWestine•$395

APPLIED KEYBOARD HARMONY Learntonic-dominantchordprogressions,

basicturnaroundsandchordinversions

inallkeys,developingtheabilitytoplay

standardtunesusingthosebasicprogres-

sions,inleadsheetformat.Prepares

studentsfortheJazz Piano Icourseandis

recommendedforpianistswithaclassical

backgroundinterestedinlearninghowto

interpretleadsheetsandimprovise.

Handoutsprovided.Prerequisite: basic keyboard knowledge.

Saturdays 1:30 – 3 pm1/16–3/19(10weeks)

JeanneWalpole•$395

JAZZ PIANO I Learntoplayjazzstandardsandthe

12-barbluesthroughthestudyofjazz

chordvoicingsandimprovisation

techniques.Prerequisites: basic piano proficiency, knowledge of major scales, ability to play root-position major, minor, and dominant 7th chords, ability to read treble and bass clefs.

Section I: Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm1/11–3/21(10weeks)(no class 1/18)BobKarty•$395

Section II: Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm1/14–3/17(10weeks)

SteveBlum•$395

katherine westine

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JAZZ PIANO IIAcontinuationofJazz Piano I.Learn

moreadvancedchordvoicingsand

soloingtechniques.Standardreharmoni-

zationtechniquesarealsopresented.

Prerequisites: 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 pm1/11–3/21(10weeks) (no class 1/18)BobKarty•$395

JAZZ PIANO COMPINGInordertofunctioneffectivelyinan

ensembleorasanaccompanist,jazz

pianistsmustdeveloptheabilitytocomp

inawiderangeofsettings.Thiscourse

providestechniquesforcompingina

varietyofstylesincludingstraightahead

andcontemporaryjazz,r&b,funk,blues,

LatinjazzandBrazilian.Emphasison

groove!Prerequisites: Jazz Piano I or equivalent.


FrankMartin•$395

BLUES PIANOLearnaboutthecolorfulhistoryofpiano

blueswhilelisteningtoandplayingclassic

tunesfromalleras.Developyourown

bluesysoundbyplayingsongexcerpts,

improvisingwithothers,andcomposing

originalthemes.The“nutsandbolts”of

bluespianosuchasbasslines,right-hand

licks,introsandendings,12-and8-bar

formsandaccompanimentgroovesareall

covered.Stylesincludeearlypianoblues,

Chicago,boogie-woogie,jumpblues,

jazz-blues,earlyrock‘n’rollandatasteof

NewOrleans.Eachstudentpicksanartist

tostudyingreaterdepth.Allmaterials

provided.Prerequisites: Basic proficiency in reading and playing hands together; familiarity with major and minor chords and with major scales.



SELF-ACCOMPANIMENT FOR VOCALISTSAgreatoptionforvocalistswhowantto

accompanythemselvesonthepiano!

Topicsincludebasicmusicianshipand

theory,andawidevarietyofaccompani-

mentstyles.Songforms,intros,endings,

fills,andothernutsandboltsofaccompa-

nimentarecovered.Studentslearn

essentialarrangingskillsanddevelopa

songforthefinalperformance.Handouts

providedbyinstructor.Prerequisites: familiarity with basic chords and scales, ability to read standard keyboard notation.




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bob karty

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GUITARBEGINNING GUITARDevelopastrongfoundationinbasic

guitarskills.Learntheessentials,including

tuningtheguitar,findingnotesandbasic

chordsonthefretboard,properhand

positions,scalefingerings,simplesongs,

readingmusicandmore!Instructorcan

alsoanswerquestionsaboutequipment

selection(guitars,strings,amps,picks,

etc.).Requiredtext:Modern Guitar Method Vol. One, Mel Bay(availableattheCJC

Bookstore).Prerequisites: None, for complete beginners! Students must bring a guitar to class.



MUSIC THEORY AND FRETBOARD KNOWLEDGE FOR GUITAR Learnthebasicsofmusictheoryas

appliedtoguitar,developingfamiliarity

withthefretboardthroughchord,scale

andarpeggiopractice.Topicsinclude:

•Overviewofchordandscaletypesand

wheretheyarelocated

•Chordprogressionscommonlyusedin

jazzandrelatedstyles

•Compingpatterns

•Scaleandarpeggiopracticeinvarious

positions

•Readingchartsandstandardnotation

(trebleclef)

•Transcribingmusicfromrecordings

•Basicsofmelodicimprovisation

For students with some playing experi-ence, knowledge and facility, but who have never seriously practiced or studied music theory or the guitar fretboard.

Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm1/11–3/21(10weeks)(no class 1/18) DannyCaron•$395

JAZZ GUITAR IAnintroductiontojazzguitarsoloingand

compingoverstandardjazzrepertoire

andtheblues.Requiredtext:Graduated Soloing: The Mimi Fox Guitar Method by Mimi Fox(availableattheCJCBookstore).

Prerequisites: two years playing experi-ence, knowledge of major and pentatonic scales and all seventh chords.


MimiFox•$395


JAZZ GUITAR IIAcontinuationofJazz Guitar I.Further

yourknowledgeofscales(including

alteredanddiminished),chordtheory,

repertoire,modes(includingmelodic

andharmonicminormodes)andother

advancedconcepts.Requiredtext:Guitar Arpeggio Studies on Jazz Standards by Mimi Fox(availableattheCJCBook-

store).Prerequisites: Jazz Guitar I or equivalent; knowledge of scale and chord theory and some familiarity with jazz repertoire.


MimiFox•$395

BLUES AND SWING GUITARLearnchordvoicings,fingerboard

harmonyandsinglestringsoloing

techniques.Avarietyofstylesarecovered,

fromtheurbanbluesofB.B.Kingand

AlbertCollinstothemorecomplexswing

ofCharlieChristianandAaron“T-Bone”

Walker.Diveintoalternatechordcycles

andrhythmplaying.Workwithtranscrip-

tionstodevelopstrongmelodicsolos.

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 11:45am – 1:15 pm1/16–3/19(10weeks)


JAZZ GUITAR COMPINGThishands-oncourseprovidesthe

intermediatetoadvancedguitaristwith

tools,conceptsandtechniquesessential

tocreativeandeffectivecontemporary

comping.Topicsinclude:

•compingoverstraight-ahead,bebop,

modal,funk/fusion,ballads,contempo-

raryjazz,BrazilianandAfro-Cuban

stylesofmusic

•creativechordvoicings—lookingatthe

fingerboardandvoicingchordsina

more“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.



BRAZILIAN GUITARLearnBrazilianmusicstylesincluding

samba,baião,bossanovaandchoro,and

thetechniquesusedtoplaythem.Primary

focusisonlearningrepertoire,while

developingthefollowingareas:stylistically

appropriatecompingrhythms,chord

melodyplaying,creatingsoloarrange-

ments,righthandfinger-styletechniques

andmelodicsoloingapproaches.Prereq-uisites: ability to read music notation.

Sundays 2 – 3:30 pm1/17–3/20(10weeks)

RicardoPeixoto•$395

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The instructors provided lots of encouragement and a safe environment for the students to work through challenges and to take risks.

— Arabella Dorth

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SAXOPHONEBEGINNING SAXOPHONEAnintroductiontothesaxophoneutilizing

simpleensemblearrangementstogeta

headstartonfingerings,soundproduction

andreadinginafunandmusicalway.All

saxophonesarewelcome!Prerequisites: None, but instructor consultation is required.

Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm1/11–3/21(10weeks) (no class 1/18) BillAron•$395

HARMONICABEGINNING DIATONIC HARMONICADiatonicharmonicaisthesmallharmon–

icausedinblues,rock,folkandevenjazz.

Learnhowtoholdtheinstrument,breathe

effectively,playchordsandsinglenotes

andbendnotes.Learnsongformssuchas

12-barbluesand3-chordfolk,rockand

countrytunes.Requiredtext:Harmonica for Dummies.Prerequisite: Bring a 10-hole diatonic harmonica in the key of C (contact [email protected] for info).


WinslowYerxa•$395

BASSBASS ILearnthefundamentalsofbasstech-nique,applicabletoallstylesofmusic.

Topicsinclude:

•Tuning

•Gettingagoodsound

•Leftandrighthandtechnique

•Familiaritywiththefingerboard

•Musicreadingfundamentals

•Introductiontowalkingbasslines

•Equipment(basses,strings,amps)

Opentoelectricanduprightbassists.

Requiredtext:New Method for the Double Bass, Simandl (availableattheCJC

Bookstore).Prerequisites: none. Students must bring a bass to class.


GlennRichman•$395



BASS IIAcontinuationofBass I,foruprightand

electricbass.Topicsinclude:

•Increasedfamiliaritywiththe

fingerboard

•Moreadvancedreadingexercises

•Rhythmicconceptsincludingswing

feelandanticipation

•Bluesandjazzstandards

•Basicsofsoloingoverchordchanges

Requiredtext:New Method for the Double Bass, Simandl(availableattheCJC

Bookstore).Prerequisites: Bass I or equivalent. Some ability to read music.


GlennRichman•$395

BASS III — JAZZ BASSAcontinuationofBass II,forupright

andelectricbass.Learnavarietyof

essentialtechniquesforconstructing

strongjazzbasslinesonblues,jazz

standardsin4/4and3/4,modaltunes,

rhythmchanges,andballads.Techniques

forsoloingarealsocovered.Perform

basslinesinclasseachweekwithpiano

accompanimentprovidedbytheinstruc-

tor.Recommendedforuprightand

electricbassistsinterestedinparticipat-

ingintheJazzschool’sensemblepro-

gram.Requiredtext:New Method for the Double Bass, Simandl (availableatthe

CJCBookstore).Prerequisites: Bass II or equivalent. Some ability to read music.


GlennRichman•$395

Great environment for trying new things out — challenging but always supportive and fun.

— Anonymous


DRUMS & PERCUSSIONBEGINNING DRUM SETLearntoplaythedrumset!Essential

stickingtechniques,rudiments,4-limb

coordination,rhythmreadingandavariety

ofgroovesandfillsarecovered.Required

text:Learn to Play the Drumset, Pete Magadini(availableattheCJCBookstore).

Prerequisites: None, but bring a pair of drumsticks!Drums,cymbalsandpractice

padsareprovidedforclassuse.

Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm1/11–3/21(10weeks)(no class 1/18)JoeBagale•$395

IMPROVE YOUR GROOVECombinetechnicalfacilityandmusicalityto

developyoursenseof“feel.”Explorethe

moresubtleaspectsofwhatmakesa

groovefeelgreat,usingbothswingand

straight-eighthgrooves.Areasoffocus

includedevelopingcontrolofghostnotes

andaccents,playingaheadofandbehind

thebeat,playing“inthecracks”between

straightandswung,andmore.Prerequisites: basic drum set facility, familiarity with standard jazz, funk and rock grooves.

Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm1/11–3/21(10weeks)(noclass1/18)

JoeBagale•$395

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JAZZ DRUMMING newAhands-oncoursecoveringessentialskills

forjazzdrumsetplaying.Topicscovered

includetimeandfeel,idiomaticgrooves,

ridecymbaltechnique,applicationof

rudimentstojazzdrumming,brush

playing,limbindependenceexercises,

andsoloing.Recommendedforall

drummersinterestedindevelopingand

refiningtheskillsnecessarytobecome

awell-roundedandin-demandjazz

drummer.Prerequisites: Beginning Drum Set class or equivalent level of prior experience.


JonArkin•$395

ADVANCED JAZZ newDRUMMING Ahands-oncoursefortheexperienced

drummerlookingtoexpandcomping

techniqueandsolovocabulary.Concepts

coveredinclude:lineardrumming,broken

triplets,timedisplacementandostinato

soloing.Prerequisites: technical facility and familiarity with typical jazz drum set grooves.


AlanHall•$395

BRAZILIAN DRUM SETLearnthesignaturedrumsetgroovesof

contemporaryBrazilianmusicincluding

samba,baião,bossanovaandchoro,

andthetechniquesusedtoplaythem.

EmphasisongaininganauthenticBrazilian

soundandfeel.Highlyrecommendedfor

drummersinterestedinjoiningoneofthe

Jazzschool’sBrazilianensembles!Prereq-uisites: functional drum set technique.

Fridays 10 – 11:30 am1/15–3/18(10weeks)

MarcosSilva•$395

AFRO-VENEZUELAN PERCUSSIONAnintroductiontoseveralchallenging

Afro-Venezuelanpercussionstylesplayed

ontraditionalVenezuelandrumsandhand

percussioninstruments.Prerequisite: consultation with instructor required. For intermediate to advanced percussionists.


JackieRago•$395

LATIN PERCUSSIONDevelopasolidfoundationoneachof

theprimaryLatinpercussioninstruments.

Learneffectivetechniqueoncongas,

bongos,timbales,bellsandauxiliary

instrumentswhilestudyingmanyofthe

Latingroovestypicalofson,salsa,and

Latinjazz.Soloingtechniques,typical

breaks,songformsandhistoricalinforma-

tionarealsodiscussed.Prerequisites: None, open to all.


OmarLedezma•$395


omar ledezma

Call 510.845.5373

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FACULTY PROFILE Seward McCainBassist Seward McCain is a San Francisco native. He was a longtime member of the Vince Guaraldi trio, performing, recording albums, and making soundtracks for “Peanuts” specials for television. He currently tours with Grammy winner Dame Cleo Laine. He has recorded or performed with Mark Murphy, Dianne Schuur, Ernestine Anderson, Mose Allison, Woody Herman, Eddie Henderson, Dick Hindman and many others. How long have you been teaching at the Jazzschool?

I'vebeenteachingensemblesand

improvisationclassessincearound

thetimetheJazzschoolwasfounded,

intheoriginallocationonShattuck

Avenue.

How did you first get started in music?

5thgradeschoolbandontrumpet.

Myfirstprofessionalgigwasatage

12,playing3rdtrumpetinatrumpet

trioforanEastersunriseserviceina

churchinPortolaValley.Itpaid$15.

Gigsdon'tpaymuchmorenow!

What are the benefits to playing in an ensemble?

Ensemblesareperfectforstudentsto

applyallthetechnicalandharmonic

skillstheyworkon.Thereisno

substituteforplayingwithother

musicians.

How can a student make the most of his/her time at the Jazzschool?

Takeasmanyclassesasyoucanfrom

theJazzschool'shighlyexperienced

faculty,thenbringwhatislearnedto

yourpersonalbands.

I think Seward McCain is a brilliant teacher. He makes concrete suggestions that immediately improve student performance.— Emmett Eiland

THEORY & IMPROV INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC THEORYLearnthebasicskillsneededtobeginany

seriousstudyofmusic.Topicsinclude:

musicnotation,timesignatures,key

signatures,rhythmictraining,majorscales,

intervals,transposition,chordstructure,

harmonicprogression,eartrainingandan

introductiontomusicalformandcompo-

sition.Requiredtexts:Practical Theory CompletebySandyFeldsteinandJazz Improvisation: A Pocket Guide by Dan Haerle(availableattheCJCBookstore).

Prerequisites: None, open to all instrumentalists and vocalists.


DaveScott•$355

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 by Dan Haerle(availableattheCJCBookstore).

Prerequisites: Facility on an instrument and ability to play all major scales from memory.


DaveScott•$355

MCCAIN IMPROV WORKOUTAnintensiveworkoutonjazzmaterial,for

allinstrumentsexceptdrums.Improve

yourabilitytoimprovisethroughchord

changes.Scales,modes,arpeggios,

commonlicksandpatternsarecovered.

Call-and-responseexercisesarepresented

tostrengthenlisteningability.Workouts

areaccompaniedbymetronomeand

play-alongtracks.Extensiveplayingfor

mostofeachclasssession,memorizing

mostofthematerialwithonlyasmall

emphasisonreading.Materialisbasedon

mainstreambopandpost-bopstyles.

Prerequisites: Ability to play all major scales from memory, technical facility on an instrument, knowledge of jazz theory.


SewardMcCain•$395

COMPOSITION SONGWRITINGExploremelodywriting,basicharmony,

moreadventurouschordprogressions,

songform,rhymeschemesandthe

instrumentalcomponentofsongwriting

—allwiththepurposeofhoningyour

uniquevoiceasacomposer.Most

importantly,developtwoorthreesongs

tobeworkshoppedandrefinedinreal

timeoverthecourseoftheterm.


RachelEfron•$395

Theory, Improvisation and Composition

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WorkshopsAdult Vocal Courses

March 21 – 25, 2016 Monday–Friday 9:30am–3pm

Freeconcert:Friday,March25,6pm

Anexcitingfive-dayprogramfocusedonthestudyandperformanceofjazzandblues.Womendeveloptechnicalability,styleandimprovisationskillsinasupportiveenvironmentwhilenetworkingwithotherswhosharetheirpassionformusic.

Opentowomeninstrumentalistsandvocalistsatalllevels.Campincludes:

DirectedbyJean Fineberg &Ellen Seeling, withanall-womenfacultyfromtheMontclairWomen’sBigBand.

Tuition • $495Enrollment open until fullSomefinancialaidavailable

Programinfo:cjc.edu/womenscamp

Email:[email protected]

Phone: 510.758.2200(leavemessage)

Registration: cjc.edu/womensreg

orcall510.845.5373

WOMEN’S JAZZ & BLUES CAMP

• Warmup/Master Class

• Jazz Combo

• Blues & Soul Band

• Latin Ensemble

• Theory & Improvisation

• Percussion Workshop

• Private Consultation

• LUNCHTIME OPEN JAM

• R&B Choir

• NEW! Jazz Choir

• NEW! World Music Ensemble

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Adult Vocal Courses

Happy New Year!Thewinterquarterisuponusandwelook

forwardtoanotheryearwithawonderful

assortmentofvocalclasses,workshops

andconcerts!

EastCoastartistsRoseanna Vitroand

Charenee Wadewillappearinconcert

andpresentworkshops.Theopportunity

tobeupcloseandpersonalwithsingersfrom

outsidetheBayAreaisoneofthequalities

thatmakesourintimatevenuesounique.

WearegratefultopresentbelovedBayArea

singers ClairdeeandMaye Cavallarofor

concertsandworkshopsaswell.

Therearenumerousperformanceclassesbeing

offered,culminatinginend-of-quarterpublic

concerts.Genresincludejazz,R&B,salsa,blues

andpop.OurinstructorsincludeMaye Cavallaro,

Raz Kennedy,Pamela Rose,Faith Winthrop,

Ellen Johnson,Kyra Gordon,Andrea Claburn,

Amanda Addleman,Angie Doctor,Joyce Pricco,

Rich Armstrong,Edgardo Cambonandme!

[email protected]’dlike

toconsultaboutcourseandworkshopoptions.

Seeyousingingsoon!!

Warmregards,

LaurieAntonioli

Chair,VocalProgram

Introduction

WINTER 2016 CALENDAR

Jazzschool Community Music School Winter Quarter

January11–March21(10weeks)

Student Consultations: [email protected]

School Closure: January18,MLKJr.Day

Winter Performance Series: March22

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Adult Vocal Courses

Enroll online at cjc.edu

BEGINNING VOCAL JAZZ PERFORMANCEDevelopafearlessapproachtovocal

improvisationandinterpretation.Vocal

technique,repertoiredevelopmentand

stagepresenceareaddressedthroughout

thecourse.Bringsongsofyourchoiceto

workonwiththeinstructorandaprofes-

sionalaccompanist.Opentoall.Required

text:Approaching the Standards for Jazz VocalistsbyMcCurdy&Hill(availableat

theCJCbookstore).


EllenJohnson•$425

All Adult Vocal Performance Courses are featured in the end-of-term Student Performance Series in Hardymon Hall at the California Jazz Conservatory! Performances will take place March 22 – 31.

PERFORMANCE

jazz

FOR THE LOVE OF SINGINGLearnbreathingandvocaltechniquesto

beappliedtosongsofyourchoice,while

makingfriendswiththemicrophoneand

learningbasicperformanceskills.This

courseisparticularlysuitedforthosewho

mayhavetemporarilyputasidetheir

vocaldreamsduetoeducation,career

orfamilyobligations.Opentoall.


FaithWinthrop•$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.


PamelaRose•$425

Adult Vocal Courses

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Adult Vocal Courses

THE MODERN SINGERExplorejazz,pop,rock,r&bandother

popularvocalgenres.Learntoapply

propervocaltechniquetoanystyleof

singing.Basicchartwritingandstage

presencearealsocovered.Opentoall.

Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm1/11–3/21(10weeks)(no class 1/18)AmandaAddleman•$425

THE MUSIC OF THELONIOUS new MONK FOR VOCALISTSOneofthegiantsofmodernjazz,Thelonious

Monk’scompositionsarestandardsinevery

senseoftheword.Vocalistsareoftendrawn

toMonkbyhisbeautifulballads(“RubyMy

Dear,”“Reflections”),buttherearemany

othergemsthatfewsingersexplore.This

classwillfocusexclusivelyonthemusicof

TheloniousMonkinavocalcontext,using

lyricsbyJonHendricks,AbbeyLincoln,

MikeFerro,andothers.Chartsineach

singer'skeywillbeprovided,andaprofes-

sionalaccompanistwilljointheclassin

weekfour.Opentoall.

Section I Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm1/14–3/17(10weeks)

AndreaClaburn•$425

THE CONTEMPORARY JAZZ SINGER Focusonanarrayofcreativejazzsinging

skillsincludingdevelopingaunique

repertoire,communicatingwiththerhythm

sectionandcreatingarrangementsonthe

spot.Studyphrasing,improvisation,

interpretationandworkondevelopinga

personalsound.Rhythmsectionprovided.

Youarewelcometobringinsongsofyour

choice,writeoriginallyricsorusematerial

providedbytheinstructor.Prerequisites: consent of instructor—telephone consulta-tion required.

Section I Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm

Section II Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm1/13–3/16(10weeks)

LaurieAntonioli•$445

VOCAL IMPROVISATIONImprovisationisoneofthedefining

characteristicsofjazz.Learnmelodies,

syllablesandmethodsto“makethe

changes”ofasong.Basedonaninstru-

mentalfoundationusingtheoretical

practicetechniquesandtranscriptions

alongwithmethodsdevelopedbyBobby

McFerrinandBobStoloff.Studentswill

learntoconversewithothermusicians

ineachmoment.Anend-of-quarter

performancewithafullbandisincluded.


EllenJohnson•$445

andrea claburn

Ellen Johnson is able to offer each student the right level of criticism and feedback to bring them up to the next level.— Jonathan Blazer

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Adult Vocal Courses


pop

POP SINGING Workonsingingleadandbackground

vocalsinapopmusiccontext.Asignature

songisselectedforeachsingerbased

ontheirvoice,thenbackgroundvocals

areworkedout,chordedandpolishedfor

eachsong.Singwithbackingtracksand/

oracousticguitar.Allpopstylescovered.

Songsaretaughtbyearwithanemphasis

onphrasing.


RichArmstrong•$425

blues

BLUES VOCAL FUNSHOP I Bluesisthemostprimal,powerfulpartof

yoursoulandsingingitismorefunthan

youcanpossiblyimagine!Whetheryou

arealreadysingingprofessionallyand

wanttoaddsomegritandsoultoyour

style,oryoujustwanttotrysingingthe

blues,thisclassishighlyinstructiveand

lotsoffun.Eachclassistaughtbytouring

vocalistandeducatorPamelaRose,an

EttaJames,MemphisMinnie,JimmyReed

andB.B.Kingfanatic.Anaccompanistis

includedineachclass.Comelearnabout

thegrandmotherofallgreatAmerican

musicanddeepenyourknowledgeabout

musicalform,whilewemoan,hum,chant

andsingtheblues.Nopreviousexperi-

encerequired.


PamelaRose•$445

THE SINGER AND THE SONGAllthebestjazzsingersaremaster

storytellersaswellasmusicians.This

classwillfocusondevelopingourskills

assingers,artistsandsonginterpreters.

Topicsincludechoosingtherightsong;

usingvariousgrooves,temposand

arrangements;learningandmemorizing

themelodyandlyrics;phrasing;improvi-

sationskills;communicatingwithan

accompanist;andstagepresence.Inthis

supportiveandchallengingenvironment,

studentsworkontheseskillsandcreate

arrangementsforsongs,culminatingin

anend-of-quarterperformance.Weeks2

and3includeaprofessionalaccompanist,

whileweeks4and5andtheperformance

includeafulltrio.Forintermediateto

advancedsingers.Prerequisites: consent of instructor-telephone consultation required.

Sundays (5 Sundays) noon – 3 pmFebruary21,28,March6,13,&20

MayeCavallaro•$450

VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLESingmusicfromTheManhattanTransfer,

TheHi-Lo’s,Lambert,HendricksandRoss

andmore.Arrangementsarehand-tailored

totheabilityandinterestoftheensemble

members.Repertoireincludesacombina-

tionofacappellaandaccompaniedtunes.

Learnhowtolearnthismusic,withalittle

bitofaddedhistoryforfun.Rehearsal

toolsaremadeavailable(includingsound

fileswithindividualpartsaswellasthe

entirearrangement).Maleandfemale

singersofallagesarewelcome.

Prerequisites: some vocal experience is necessary, either in choirs or solo voice.

Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm1/11–3/21(10weeks)(no class 1/18) AngieDoctor•$395

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r&b

R&B VOCAL PERFORMANCEDelveintothemusicofold-school

Motown,MichaelJackson,ArethaFranklin

aswellascontemporaryartistslikeAdele

andBeyoncé.Drawfromaselectionof

R&Bandpopmaterialtoworkonsolos,

harmoniesandoverallvocalexpression.

Youarealsowelcometobringinsongsof

yourchoice.Strengthenyourvoiceand

energizeyourperformancesbylearning

specifictechniquestoexpanddynamic

rangeandincreasevocalresonance.Learn

to“belt”withouttensionandtosingfreely

withasafevocalmethod.Opentoall.

Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm1/11–3/21(10weeks)(no class 1/18)RazKennedy•$425

latin

SALSA SINGINGLearnthestyle,rhythmandtechnique

ofsalsavocalmusicwhilelearningto

playLatinhandpercussioninstruments.

Instructorprovidesinstrumentslikeguiro,

maracasandclavestouseeachweek.

Asthetermprogresses,joinforceswith

theSalsaIIinstrumentalensemble(see

page17)asyouworktodevelopa

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.


EdgardoCambon•$395

BLUES VOCAL FUNSHOP II — MUSIC OF NEW ORLEANSNewOrleans,thebirthplaceofAmerican

music,fusesallsortsofdifferentaspects

ofblues,zydeco,calypso,dixieland,

rhythmandbluesand,ofcourse,jazz.

ThesoundofNewOrleanssatisfiesthe

soulandmakespeoplewanttojumpup

anddance!SingthemusicofProfessor

Longhair,GuitarSlim,EarlKing,Doctor

John,IrmaThomas,theNevilleBrothers

andAllenToussaint.GuitaristDanny

Caron(whoplayedwiththegreatClifton

Chenier)workswithPamelaeachweek

withfullbandaccompanimentadded

asthetermprogresses.Prerequisites: Students must have basic knowledge of the blues and some singing experience. Instructor permission required to enroll. Call 510-845-5373 for details.


PamelaRose•$445

raz kennedy

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TECHNIQUE & MUSICIANSHIP

VOCAL ESSENTIALSLearnaselectseriesofvocalexercises

toconditionandstrengthenyourvoice.

Range,intonation,breathmanagement,

balancingvocalregisters,bodyalignment,

vowelformationanddynamicsareall

enhancedthroughtechnicalexercises

applicabletosongsinanystyle.

Prerequisites: None, open to all!

Section I: Mondays 4:45 – 6:15 pm1/11–3/21(10weeks)(no class 1/18)RazKennedy•$395

Section II: Thursdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm1/14–3/17(10weeks)

JoycePricco•$395

Section III: Thursdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm1/14–3/17(10weeks)

AndreaClaburn•$395

VOCAL ESSENTIALS LEVEL TWOBuildonabasicunderstandingofproper

vocaltechniqueandcontinuetheprocess

ofdevelopingahealthy,well-balanced

voice.Learntechniquesformoving

throughyourrangewithcohesionand

easefromveryloudtoverysoftwhile

achievingsmoothdynamictransitionson

allvowelsandpitches.Rhythmexercises

toimprovephrasingandgrooveare

includedtoenhancestorytellingand

songinterpretationskills.Prerequisites: Basic knowledge and study of vocal technique. Consent of instructor — telephone consultation required.

Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm1/11–3/21(10weeks) (no class 1/18) RazKennedy•$395

COMPOSITIONSONGWRITING Exploremelodywriting,basicharmony,

adventurouschordprogressions,song

form,rhymeschemesandtheinstrumental

componentofsongwriting—allwiththe

purposeofhoningyouruniquevoiceasa

composer.Mostimportantly,developtwo

orthreesongstobepresentedandrefined

inrealtimeoverthecourseoftheterm.


RachelEfron•$395

YOUNG SINGERS

VOCAL PERFORMANCE FOR TEENSDelveintosongsasameansofstorytelling

whilesimultaneouslydevelopingapersonal

connectiontoalyric.Allstylesofmusicare

welcomeandstudentsareencouragedto

bringinsongsoftheirchoice.Theinstructor

canalsosuggestrepertoiresuitablefor

individualstudents.Buildvocaltechnique

throughavarietyofwarm-up,ear-training

andmusicianshipexercises.Audition required.

Section I: Mondays 4:45 – 6:15 pm1/11–3/21(10weeks)(no class 1/18)

Section II: Wednesdays, 4:45 – 6:15 pm1/13–3/16(10weeks)

KyraGordon•$425

joyce pricco

Adult Vocal Courses

VOCAL MENTOR PROGRAM

CENTER STAGE — A MENTORED PROGRAM FOR CONCERT DEVELOPMENTwith Maye CavallaroWorkthroughtheprocessofpresenting

afull-length,public,professional-level

concert.Candidatesworkwiththeirmentor

overthecourseofthreeorfourmonths,

preparingtheirconcertbychoosingsongs,

workingoutarrangements,decidingon

sequencing,anddevelopingpatterand

stagepresence.Lessonsalsoincludemaking

abudget,hiringandrehearsingmusicians

anddevelopingamarketingplan.

Candidateswillbemostsuccessfulifthey

areadvancedstudentswhohavesome

performingexperienceinclassesand

workshopsorinaprofessionalenvironment.

Arepertoireof15to20memorizedsongs

invariousstylesisrecommended.Thisis

auniqueopportunityforsingerstodesign

aperformancethatreflectsapersonalized

artisticvision.Concertdatesareavailable

throughouttheyear.

Thisprogramalsoincludes:

•Aprofessionalsoundtechnicianand

qualityliverecordingofyourperformance

•Staffatthedoorandon-site

duringtheperformance

•Guidanceinmarketingandpromotion,

includinghowtopreparepublicity

materials

•InclusioninCaliforniaJazzConservatory

advertising,marketingandpublicity

•Apercentageofthedoor/ticketsales

Tuition•$850

ContacttheChairoftheVocalProgram,

LaurieAntonioliformoreinformation

onhowtoapplyforthisprogram:

laurie @ cjc.edu

Adult Vocal Courses

The Vocal Mentor Program with Maye Cavallaro gave me all the tools I needed to launch myself as a regularly gigging professional jazz singer. She covers everything: marketing, hiring & rehearsing the band, selecting material, developing arrangements, organizing set lists, wardrobe, stage presence and more — it is a very broad education. Having an experienced, supportive, friendly professional to guide me through the process was an invaluably helpful experi-ence. It requires a lot of time, effort and dedication, but if you want your singing to make the quantum leap from performing at open mics and recitals to owning the stage for an entire show, there’s nothing better out there. — Will Hull

Mentor and professional vocalist Maye Cavallaro has presented over 30 concerts with various artists at the California Jazz Conservatory.

maye cavallaro

3636 Call 510.845.5373

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VOCAL WORKSHOPS

AMERICAN SONGBOOK: Composer Workshop SeriesThe Music of Richard Rodgerswith Maye CavallaroRichardRodgerscomposedmusicformore

than900songsandfor43Broadway

musicals.Heisbestknownforhissongwrit-

ingpartnershipswiththelyricistsLorenz

HartandOscarHammersteinII.Hartwrote

introspectiveandmoodylyrics,including

thesongs“LittleGirlBlue,”“MyFunny

Valentine,”and“ItNeverEnteredMyMind.”

Hammersteinwroteupbeatandexuberant

lyrics,including“PeopleWillSayWe’rein

Love,”“MyFavoriteThings,”and“IHave

Dreamed.”Rodgerswrotegorgeous

melodiesforbothlyricistsandhaspenned

someofthemostenduringstandardsin

theAmericanSongbook.Inthisworkshop

we’llexploreandsingsomeofthesegreat

songs.We’llalsolistentohowsomejazz

greatshaveinterpretedthesesongsand

getideasforourownarrangements.

Studentsareprovidedwith10leadsheets

forsongsincludingpractice-backingtracks.

Inthefinalweekwe’llworkwithan

accompanistandsingthesesongstrying

outourownarrangementideas.Lotsof

singingforall3weeks.redheadmusic.com

3 Sundays, January 17, 24 & 31 Noon – 3 pm$250advance,$265dayoftheworkshop

THE ART OF THE BLUESwith Charenee WadeThebluesisattheheartofmanyformsof

popularmusic,fromR&Btojazz,country

andpop.JoinrisingstarvocalistCharenee

Wadeforamasterclassusingthebluesas

thebackboneforinterpretation.Rhythm,

improvisationandphrasingwillbeexplored

onasongofthestudent'schoice.Partici-

pantsshouldbringinonetune,inthe

appropriatekey,toperformwithaprofes-

sionalaccompanist.Opentoalllevels.

chareneewade.com

Sunday, February 14, Noon – 3 pm $100advance,$115dayofworkshop

First runner-up in the 2010 Thelonious Monk International Vocal Competition, Charenee Wade is a notable singer, composer, arranger and educator who received her degree from the Manhattan School of Music. Her accolades include Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead Program, Dianne Reeves’ Young Artist Workshop at Carnegie Hall, 1st runner-up in the Jazzmobile Vocal Competition and being selected for the JAS Academy Summer Sessions, 2007–09, directed by Christian McBride. Charenee is currently a professor at the Aaron Copland School of Music, City College of New York, and with the Jazzmo-bile Workshop program. She has performed at the Jazz Gallery and Jazz at Lincoln Center. Her latest album, “Offering,” was released on Motema Music in 2015.

charenee wade

VOCAL MASTER CLASSwith Roseanna VitroDon’tmissthisrareopportunitytospend

thedaywithoneofthemosthonestand

experiencedprofessionalsingersinthe

business.We'llfocusonimprovisingwith

wordsandmelodies,bothfromstandard

songsandoriginalmaterialgeneratedby

thestudents.Pleasebringchartsfora

mediumswingtuneandoneothertune

ofyourchoice,andpaperandpencil.The

morningsessionwillincludewarm-up

exercisesincorporatingtechniqueandear

training.Intheafternoonsession,each

singerwillperformwithaprofessional

pianistandworkonarrangementideas.

Opentoalllevels.roseannavitro.com

Saturday, February 27, 10 am – 4 pm (lunch break 12 – 1 pm)$130advance,$145dayofworkshop

In the past ten years, Grammy-nominated vocalist Roseanna Vitro has participated as a judge in the Sarah Vaughan & Thelonious Monk vocal competitions and created an interview column at JazzTimes.com. Vitro traveled the world performing and presenting master classes on two tours as a U.S. Jazz Ambassador for Lincoln Center and the Kennedy Center, and has released fourteen critically acclaimed albums on major labels featuring master musicians such as Kenny Werner, Fred Hersch, Joe Lovano, Elvin Jones and Christian McBride. Roseanna received a Grammy nomination for Motema Records, 2010 release, “The Music of Randy Newman.” She is currently developing, “Rosie and Mel,” the music of Rosemary Clooney and Mel Torme, with Grammy-nominated arranger, trombonist and singer Peter McGuinness, along with her group, Clarity.

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Adult Vocal Courses

THE MUSICAL LIFE: How to Prepare — Audition — Sustain a Career in Music! with Victoria TheodoreEverywonderhowtosuccessfullyprepare

forabigaudition?Maintainathrivingcareer

inmusic?Sustainyourselfbypursuingyour

passions?Signupforthisworkshopwith

renownedpianistandsingerVictoria

Theodoreandlearnthesecretstoshow

biz!Smart,dedicatedandtalented,witha

strongworkethicandpracticeregimen,

Victoriahassuccessfullybuilthercareeras

asoloperformer,aswellasperforming

regularlywithartistssuchasStevieWonder

andArsenioHall.Learnwhatittakestobe

selectedtotourwithyourmusicalheroes!

Victoriamadethecutandnowshe’shere

toteachyouhowyoucantoo!Alllevels

andinstrumentsarewelcome!

Sunday, January 10, 11 am – 4 pm $100advance,$115dayoftheworkshop

For more information, see p. 52

RECIPES FOR SUCCESS AS AN INDEPENDENT JAZZ ARTISTwith Anton SchwartzApracticallookatbuildingyourcareerin

music.Whetheryouhaveyouhaveseveral

CDsandyearsofgigsunderyourbeltor

you’rejustgettingstarted,thisworkshopis

designedtohelpyouunderstandthemusic

business—andyouruniqueplacewithinit.

Subjectsincludebuildingyourfanbase,

socialmedia,gettinggigs,dealingwithclub

owners,sellinganddistributingyourmusic,

theroleofaCD,conventionalanddigital

sales,radioairplayandpromotionaswell

asgettingreviewsandinterviews.We’ll

havefunaswecoverplentyofterritory,

packedwithgoodanecdotesandinsider

information!

Sunday, January 24, 11 am – 1:30 pm$40advance,$55dayoftheworkshop

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Adult Vocal Courses

THE REAL YOU: Stage Presence Workshop with ClairdeeYournaturalstyleofcommunicatingisbased

onbeingwhoYOUreallyare.Thisworkshop

isfocusedonbuildingperformanceskillsby

tellingYOURstorythroughthesongsyou

sing.Allstudentswillparticipateandperform

withaprofessionalaccompanist.Please

bringoneleadsheetinyourkey,anotepad

andpen,andcomepreparedtohaveafun

timeinasupportivesetting.Prerequisites: None. Open to all levels. clairdee.com

Sunday, February 28, Noon – 3 pm $75advance,$90dayofworkshop

Acclaimed for her inventive artistry and magnetic stage presence, Clairdee tours internationally playing to sold-out houses and garnering rave reviews. Besides her engagements as a leader, she has worked with artists as diverse as Bucky Pizzarelli, Boz Scaggs, Cyrus Chestnut and Ken Peplowski. Clairdee has opened for the Count Basie Orchestra and the late Etta James.


Compassionate, encouraging and honest, Clairdee is one of those rare individuals who is able to help students at all skill levels feel comfortable about performing.

— Ted Moore, Director, UC Jazz

clairdee

roseanna vitro

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE FOR MUSICIANS with Laura KleinPlayinganinstrumentorsingingisa

complexprocessinvolvingnotjusthands,

embouchure,orvoice,butyourwholeself.

Habitsoftensionandmisusecanhinder

freemusicalexpression.

Sunday, February 28, 2 – 4 pm$30advance,$45dayoftheworkshop

Laura Klein is Associate Professor of the Alexander Technique at the CJC and has a private teaching practice in Berkeley. She is certified by the American Society of the Alexander Technique (AmSAT) and the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (STAT). She is a pianist, com-poser and recording artist, co-leads FivePlay Jazz Quintet, and maintains a busy performing schedule.

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FACULTY PROFILE Faith WinthropVocal instructor Faith Winthrop's career is as storied as her extensive songbook. Early in her career, Nat Hentoff wrote, "Faith Winthrop's warmth and intensity, coupled with her surety of intonation and inventiveness, makes her one of the swingingest singers to be heard today." Encouraged early on by Billie Holiday to pursue a career as a singer, Faith has shared the stage with Woody Allen, Barbara Streisand, Mort Sahl, the Count Basie Orchestra and Mel Torme. In her San Francisco studio, she has coached a number of acclaimed artists, including Ben Vereen, Al Jarreau, Holly Near, Wesla Whitfield, Paula West, Madeline Eastman and Jacqui Naylor. She remains a leading specialist in vocal technique and performance skills and delights in inspiring not only accom-plished singers, but also beginners and those whose passion for singing has been renewed.

When did you begin your career as a vocal jazz teacher?MyteachingcareerbeganhereinSan

Franciscoin1970.Atthattime,therewas

nooneteachingjazz,butgenerally

classicalor"popular"voiceteacherswho

usedpopularmusicbooks(fakebooks

wererare),insistingthatsingersusethe

keyssetoutinthesongcollections.Around

1980IjoinedMillsCollegeasoneoftheir

firstvocaljazzteachers.Ihavebeenhappily

teachingsince1970—andstillgoing!

How did you begin your career as a singer?MysingingcareerbeganinBostonin1953,

workingallthoseMafiaclubsandpay-off

joints,aswellasgigsinBoston,whereI

gottosing6nightsaweek!(Heaven)

RomanceandfatebroughtmetoSan

Franciscoin1955,whereIbecamethe

"housesinger"atthefabledhungryi,

workingwithVinceGuaraldi,DeanReilly

andEddieDuran.

What’s your teaching philosophy?Ah,myteachingphilosophyhaspretty

muchtodowithanaturalfocus.Tobethe

bestpossiblesinger,Ibelievethatallthree

aspectsaresoimportant—thephysical,

thementalandthespiritual.It'ssoimpor-

tanttolearnhowtostandwell,supporting

goodintakeofair,andhowtotapintothe

emotionalintentionofthesongbeingsung.

Singingshouldbeeasyandfun—Ioften

suggesttosingersthatthey"don'tGOto

sing—butletsingingCOMEtothem."

What are you currently working on?Iamcreatinganewshowofsongs

pertainingtoageandalsoworkingwith

achorus,theFrommtones,whichI

foundedattheFrommInstituteatUSF,

aswellasleadingsingersatAgeSongin

SanFrancisco.Iamstillteachingatmy

homestudio—andhappilyattheCJC!

HowblessedIam!

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Young Musicians Program

SUMMER 2016 PREVIEWJAZZSCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS & INTENSIVESIt’s never too early to begin planning for next summer! As always, we pride ourselves on offering some of the Bay Area’s most exciting and popular jazz programs, for students who want to spend a week (or two) and hone their skills in a very focused environment.

Summer Programs for Young Musicians•JazzschoolSummerYouthProgram June13–24,2016

Two 5-day sessions for instrumentalists entering grades 7 – 10

•HighSchoolJazzIntensive July27–31,2016

A weeklong session for advanced high school jazz instrumentalists, directed by Dr. Michael Zilber

•Girls’Jazz&BluesCamp August1–5,2016

A weeklong program for singers and instrumentalists

Summer Programs for Adults•JazzschoolGuitarIntensive August8–12,2016

A weeklong session for jazz guitarists, directed by Mimi Fox

•JazzschoolVocalIntensive August8–13,2016

A weeklong session for jazz vocalists, directed by Laurie Antonioli

with artist-in-residence Theo Beckmann

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Introduction

Dear JYMP students and parents,I’m once again thrilled to be a part of this incredible

institution, providing such a unique learning

environment for students of all ages. This fall, the

Young Musicians Program is as filled with talented

and hardworking students as ever, and I continue to

enjoy connecting students with inspiring teachers

and ensembles. Our instructors include me, Joe

Bagale, DaveEshelman, RobEwing, KyraGordon,

CharlesHamilton, ColinHogan, KaseyKnudsen,

ErikaOba and MichaelZilber, and I know I can

speak for all of us when I say we’re truly dedicated

to providing a great experience for the young

musicians participating in the program.

This fall we continue our association with the Sound

Room in Oakland, featuring our youth groups on First Fridays, and Doc’s Lab in San

Francisco, where many of our student groups open for the Electric Squeezebox Orchestra

(a 17-piece professional big band). These two clubs provide a chance for emerging young

artists to play in new and exciting settings, and in the case of Doc’s Lab, a chance to listen

and learn from some of the top musicians in the Bay Area.

Our Jazzschool Studio Band, which returned from a triumphant summer tour of Europe,

will be featured alongside the Electric Squeezebox Orchestra at the Freight and Salvage

on December 7.

Erik Jekabson

Director, Jazzschool Young Musicians Program


WINTER2016CALENDAR

JazzschoolCommunityMusicSchoolFallQuarter

January 11 – March 21 (10 weeks)

YouthEnsemblePlacementAuditions:See page 45 for details

SchoolClosure:January 18, MLK Jr. Day

JYMPWinterPerformanceSeries:March 22

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Jazzschool Young Musicians ProgramTheJazzschoolYoungMusicians

Programisayear-roundcompre-

hensivemusiceducationand

performanceprogramdesigned

forinstrumentalandvocal

studentsbetweentheagesof

11and18.TheYoungMusicians

Programhasbeenatthecenter

oftheJazzschool’seducational

andartisticgoalssince1997.

Itscurriculumprovidesstudents

withtheopportunitytowork

withprofessionaljazzartists

andeducators,strengthening

performanceskills,expanding

knowledgeofjazztheoryand

improvisation,andlearning

moreaboutthefoundationsof

jazzandrelatedstylesofmusic.

Studentsparticipateinafter-

schoolclasses,masterclasses

withnationallyknownjazz

artists,andarefeaturedinpublic

performancesinvenuesthrough-

outtheSanFranciscoBayArea

andbeyond.

2016PROGRAMREQUIREMENTS

JYMP 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.

It’s the only place that I know of that offers such high level jazz ensembles for middle & high school students. Last year, my school music program was not challenging enough for me. I loved being involved! —DylanEveringham



PLACEMENT & AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – WINTER 2016

AUDITIONMATERIALSEntering 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.

HOWTOSCHEDULEANAUDITIONTo 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.

AUDITIONDATESOngoing

AUDITIONBYVIDEO(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.

INSTRUCTIONSFORONLINEVIDEOSUBMISSIONS

• 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.

PIANOANDGUITARPLAYERSFollow 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]

510.845.5373.


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INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES

Highschoolandmiddleschool

jazzensemblesareoffered

MondaythroughThursdayinthe

lateafternoonandearlyevening

andduringthedayonSaturday.

Whilewemakeeveryeffortto

accommodateschedulingrequests,

specificplacementsarebasedon

theresultsofanaudition.Note: all

prices listed are per quarter.

large performance ensembles

STUDIOBANDDevelop technique, knowledge of jazz

style and an 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:

5 saxes, 5 trumpets, 5 trombones, guitar,

piano, bass and drums.

Mondays6:30–8pm1/11 – 3/21 (10 weeks) (no class 1/18) Dave Eshelman • $225

small performance ensembles

ADVANCEDHIGHSCHOOLJAZZWORKSHOPExplore 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, compe-

tent in the bebop language. Record at

Fantasy Studios and participate in various

competitions and festivals.

SectionI:Mondays4:45–6:15pm1/11 – 3/21 (10 weeks) (no class 1/18)Michael Zilber • $395

SectionII:Mondays4:45–6:15pm1/11 – 3/21 (10 weeks) (no class 1/18)Erik Jekabson • $395

YoungMusiciansProgram

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HIGHSCHOOLJAZZENSEMBLEGain a greater understanding of jazz theory

and develop improvisation skills through

the study and performance of challenging

jazz repertoire.

SectionI:Mondays6:30–8pm1/11 – 3/21 (10 weeks) (no class 1/18)Colin Hogan • $395

SectionII:Tuesdays4:45–6:15pm1/12 – 3/15 (10 weeks)

Charles Hamilton • $395

SectionIII:Tuesdays6:30–8pm1/12 – 3/15 (10 weeks)

Kasey Knudsen • $395

SectionIV:Tuesdays6:30–8pm1/12 – 3/15 (10 weeks)

Erik Jekabson • $395

SectionV:Wednesdays4:45–6:15pm1/13 – 3/16 (10 weeks)

Rob Ewing • $395

SectionVI:Wednesdays6:30–8pm1/13 – 3/16 (10 weeks)

Rob Ewing • $395

SectionVII:Thursdays4:45–6:15pm1/14 – 3/17 (10 weeks)

Colin Hogan • $395

SectionVIIISaturdays11:45am–1:15pm1/16 – 3/19 (10 weeks)

Colin Hogan • $395

MIDDLESCHOOLJAZZENSEMBLELearn to play jazz and improvise while

covering a wide range of repertoire from

John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Eddie Harris

and other jazz masters.

SectionI:Mondays4:45–6:15pm1/11 – 3/21 (10 weeks) (no class 1/18)Kasey Knudsen • $395

SectionII:Mondays4:45–6:15pm1/11 – 3/21 (10 weeks) (no class 1/18)Colin Hogan • $395

SectionIII:Tuesdays4:45–6:15pm1/12 – 3/15 (10 weeks)


SectionIV:Wednesdays4:45–6:15pm1/13 – 3/16 (10 weeks)


SectionV:Thursdays4:45–6:15pm1/14 – 3/17 (10 weeks)


HIGHSCHOOLFUNKENSEMBLELearn the classic funk hits of James

Brown, Sly Stone and others. Vocalists

and horns welcome! Music is learned by

ear. (Also open to advanced middle-

school musicians.)

Saturdays10–11:30am1/16 – 3/19 (10 weeks)

Joe Bagale • $395

VOICEVOCALPERFORMANCEFORTEENSSectionI:Mondays4:45–6:15pm1/11 – 3/21 (10 weeks) (no class 1/18)Kyra Gordon • $425

SectionII:Wednesdays4:45–6:15pm1/13 – 3/16 (10 weeks)

Kyra Gordon • $425


BASS THEARTOFTHEDUOwithPluckyStrum(SherylBaileyandHarvieS)

Sunday,February28,11:30am–1:30pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop

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COMPOSITIONTHEPROCESSOFLETTINGGO:CompositionanditsExpressioninEnsemblePlayingwithAllisonAuToronto-based saxophonist Allison Au

leads her quartet in an open rehearsal of a

new composition. It’s easy for composers

to become attached to the idea of their

own compositions, but it can be of great

benefit to be open to suggestions from

other band members, whether it be

changing a groove, bass line, comping

pattern, or perhaps even cutting a section

of the tune altogether. The members of

Allison’s group will share their approach

to this process, which has helped lead to

group cohesiveness and acclaim on the

Canadian jazz scene. Open to all.

Sunday,February28,2–4pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop

Juno-nominated Allison Au is a Toronto-based saxophonist, composer and arranger. Since its formation in 2009, The Allison Au Quartet has maintained a steady perfor-mance schedule at Toronto’s major jazz clubs. The group was the recipient of the TD Jazz Fellowship Scholarship in 2011 and the Alfred and Phyllis Balm Scholarship in 2012 to attend the Winter Creative Music Residency at the acclaimed Banff Centre. With the generous support of The Ontario Arts Council, The Allison Au Quartet released a debut CD “The Sky Was Pale Blue, Then Grey” earning a Juno Award nomination for “Best Contemporary Jazz Album of the Year.”

DRUMSDEVELOPINGAJAZZVOCABULARY:JazzDrummingWorkshopwithHamirAtwalDrummer Hamir Atwal provides insight into

developing jazz vocabulary, exploring

musical concepts as applied to the drumset

from the bebop era to the present day.

Topics include: supporting and interacting

with other instruments in a musical context;

time/feel, form, free form/improvisation and

resolution points; transcription ideas; and

the history of some important jazz figures

who developed different approaches to

keeping time and soloing on the drumset.

Sunday,January17,11:30am–1:30pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop

Drummer Hamir Atwal is a Berklee College of Music graduate. He has been an active educator/clinician at the Peabody Institute, Oberlin Conservatory, the Stanford Jazz Workshop, 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.

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THEMETRONOMEISYOURFRIENDwithPaulMehlingReturning with his popular workshop for

musicians and singers of all levels, Mehling

demonstrates a range of practice tech-

niques making creative use of the metro-

nome. Improve your productivity and

increase your musicianship! Open to all.

Sunday,January24,2–4pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop

Guitarist Paul Mehling is the leader of the Hot Club of San Francisco

INTROTOPOLYRHYTHMSwithAlanHallUnderstanding and playing polyrhythms is

an essential skill in most forms of contempo-

rary music. This hands-on workshop consists

of an explanation and demonstration of

polyrhythms, from simple to complex,

illuminating how they work and how to

understand them. For all levels and all

instruments, no experience necessary!


STICKINGTECHNIQUEwithAlanHallMaster drummer and educator Alan Hall

shares essential sticking exercises and

provides personal attention and feedback

to all participants in order to help develop

efficient, effective and healthy sticking

technique. For all levels and styles.


Long-time Jazzschool faculty member Alan Hall has performed extensively in a wide range of styles with many top artists. He is also the author of Internalization, an innovative jazz drumming method book.

WORLDMUSICRHYTHMSFORJAZZENSEMBLEANDDRUMSETwithroyalhartiganDrummer and scholar royal hartigan leads

this workshop on adapting rhythms from

around the world to the jazz ensemble

and the drum set. Open to all musicians

interested in applying fresh rhythmic ideas

to standard tunes and other compositions.

Saturday,March19,1:45–3:45pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop

Percussionist royal hartigan has studied and performed the musics of Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas, including indigenous West African drum-ming, dance, song, and highlife; Turkish bendir frame drum; Japanese taiko drumming; Philippine kulintang gong and drum ensemble; Chinese Beijing, Canton-ese, and Kunqu opera percussion; South Indian solkattu rhythms; Korean Nong ak drum and gong ensemble; Javanese and Sumatran gamelan; Gaelic bodhran; Native American drumming; Dominican merengue; Brazilian samba; Cambodian sampho drums and Vietnamese clapper percussion; European symphony; and African American blues, gospel, funk, hip-hop, and jazz traditions.

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GUITARGETTINGYOURIMPROVISINGINTOSHAPE:GuitarWorkshopwithDavidBeckerLearn to use chord shapes (specifically

major, minor, diminished and augmented

triads) in building single line solos. The use

of these shapes demystifies the guitar fret

board by showing exactly how it relates to

diatonic harmony, without the use of single

note scales. Topics covered include:

Utilizing shapes to simplify playing over

altered chords, using chromatic notes to

connet chord shapes, and playing “outside”

of the changes. Develop the ability to easily

find chord tones, outline the harmony while

improvising and find new chord voicings

directly related to the lines being played.


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.

GYPSYJAZZGUITARwithPaulMehlingThis workshop focuses on various aspects of

Gypsy 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!


THEARTOFTHEDUOwithPluckyStrum(SherylBaileyandHarvieS)Join master musicians Sheryl Bailey and

Harvie S as they explore comping,

composing and methods to enhance

interaction in the most intimate setting

— the duo — with two master musicians.

For all instruments.


Plucky Strum (Sheryl Bailey and Harvie S) weaves together intimate musical story lines that combine jazz, classical, Latin and pop music. This acoustic guitar and bass duo explores the joy of creative improvisa-tion through lush harmonies, beautiful melodic lines, and captivating rhythms. They are celebrating their self-titled debut release from the Whaling City Sound label. Bassist Harvie S has recorded and toured with the cream of the crop: Kenny Barron, Dexter Gordon, Stan Getz, John Scofield, James Weidman, Pat Martino, Mike Stern and Paul Motian. Guitarist and composer Sheryl Bailey has toured worldwide with her organ trio, The Sheryl Bailey 3, her quartet (featuring Jim Ridl) and The Electric Ladyland Project (featuring Vic Juris). She is a Professor at Berklee College of Music and was voted a “Rising Star” in 2013, 2014, and 2015 in the Downbeat Jazz Critics Poll.

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CREATIVECHORDVOICINGSFORGUITARwithSteveErquiagaThe way in which a chord is voiced can

invoke a certain color or personality.

Whether comping or soloing, the same

chord can be voiced to sound warm and

dark, or colorful and edgy. Furthmore, the

placement of chords in time and how they

are played can radically transform the

rhythmic flow of the music. A chord’s

placement can provide a sense of

momentum and help propel the music

forward, or simply provide color, creating

a floating effect within the music. This

workshop will explore various chord

voicing techniques such as slash chords,

quartal harmony (clusters voiced in 4ths),

the use of minor second intervals and

harmonics, and looking at the fingerboard

in a more pianistic way. Prerequisites: familiarity with seventh chords and knowledge of the fret board

Sunday,March6,2–4pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop

Guitarist and Bay Area native Steve Erquiaga has performed and recorded with such artists as Bobby McFerrin, Joe Henderson, Les McCann, John Scofield, David Byrne and The Turtle Island String Quartet. His music can be heard in such films as “The Firm,” “Nina takes a Lover” and “Forest Gump.” He is a faculty member at the California Jazz Conservatory, teaches with jazz educator Jamey Aebersold, and is an international clinician and a published author.

HEALTH

ALEXANDERTECHNIQUEFORMUSICIANSwithLauraKleinPlaying an instrument or singing is a

complex process involving not just hands,

embouchure, or voice, but your whole self.

Habits of tension and misuse can hinder

free musical expression. The Alexander

Technique is a powerful tool for preventing

injuries, improving overall ease, and

increasing poise in performance. This

method is taught at performing arts

institutions all over the world, and can be

applied to any activity. In this introductory

workshop, a few participants will receive

demonstration “hands-on” work with their

instrument. Musicians of all levels, from

beginners to professionals, are welcome.


Laura Klein is Associate Professor of the Alexander Technique at the CJC and has a private teaching practice in Berkeley. She is certified by the American Society of the Alexander Technique (AmSAT) and the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (STAT). She is a pianist, composer and recording artist, co-leads FivePlay Jazz Quintet, and maintains a busy performing schedule.

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MUSIC BUSINESS

THEMUSICALLIFE:HowtoPrepare—Audition—SustainaCareerinMusic!withVictoriaTheodore

Every wonder how to successfully prepare for a big audition? Maintain a thriving

career in music? Sustain yourself by pursuing your passions? Sign up for this

workshop with renowned pianist and singer Victoria Theodore and learn the

secrets to show biz! Smart, dedicated and talented, with a strong work ethic and

practice regimen, Victoria has successfully built a career as a solo performer, as

well as performing regularly with artists such as Stevie Wonder and Arsenio Hall.

Learn what it takes to be selected to tour with your musical heroes! Victoria

made the cut and now she’s here to teach you how you can too! All levels and

instruments are welcome!

Sunday,January10,11am–4pm$100 advance, $115 day of the workshop

Pianist and vocalist Victoria Theodore was the regular keyboardist in Stevie Wonder’s band for several years, in addition to being a member of the house band on the Arsenio Hall show. She is also an active freelancer, teacher and bandleader.

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RECIPESFORSUCCESSASANINDEPENDENTJAZZARTISTwithAntonSchwartzA practical look at building your career in

music. Whether you have you have several

CDs and years of gigs under your belt or

you’re just getting started, this workshop

is designed to help you understand the

music business — and your unique place

within it. Subjects include building your fan

base, social media, getting gigs, dealing

with club owners, selling and distributing

your music, the role of a CD, conventional

and digital sales, radio airplay and

promotion as well as getting reviews and

interviews. We’ll have fun as we cover

plenty of territory, packed with good anec-

dotes and insider information!

Sunday,January24,11am–1:30pm$40 advance, $55 day of the workshop

STRINGS

FINDINGYOURMUSICALVOICEwithSaraCaswellInstant access to music from all corners of

the globe has had an exciting effect on

musicians and audiences alike, such that

the ability to define music by a singular

style is an increasing challenge. Every day,

musical groups form whose repertoire is

as unique as the musicians who perform

it. In this session, the members of the trio

9 Horses will discuss their individual

backgrounds and influences, how they’ve

come together to create a singular voice

and sound, and the adventures that come

with this professionally.

Saturday,March26,11am–1pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop

9 Horses is Joe Brent (mandolin), Sara Caswell (violin), and Shawn Conley (bass), leading lights on their instruments who together provide a breathtaking display of color, melody and rhythmic drive. All three come from a classical background, but Caswell’s jazz-inspired lyricism, Conley’s extraordinary technique, and Brent’s indie-pop sensibility and compositional ability to seamlessly weave together different stylistic threads, form a rich tapestry of diversity, virtuosity and lyricism. The trio’s debut album, “Perfect-est Herald,” was released on Sunnyside Records in October of 2015.

Note —Workshoptakesplaceat:PointRichmondUnitedMethodistChurch201MartinaSt.PointRichmond,94801

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PIANOTHELIFEANDMUSICOFBILLEVANSwithDaveThompsonAn in-depth look at legendary jazz pianist

Bill Evans’s personal life and music, and his

influence on the world of jazz piano. We’ll

review Bill’s life story, and take a probing

look into his music as he evolved into a

great innovator and a major force in

twentieth-century music, as both performer

and composer. A hands-on analysis of Bill’s

own pieces, and his approach to standards

will provide clear insight into his composi-

tional talents, and a working understanding

of his remarkable ability to create such

compelling richness and beauty in his

music.


Dave Thompson has been playing and teaching for more than 30 years. He studied with George Shearing and JoAnne Brackeen in New York, and with Don Haas in the Bay Area. He maintains a full teaching schedule and also composes scores for documentaries and film. His solo CD, “Introspect,” was released to critical acclaim, including reviews by Marc Myers of the Wall Street Journal and Jazzwax, and Neil Tesser of Chicago Jazz.

THEORY & IMPROV

JUMPINGINTOJAMSESSIONSwithLarryDunlapLarry’s recent Hal Leonard publication, The Jazz Session Trainer, is a very entertaining

text aiming to better prepare musicians of

all levels to be a part of jam sessions, the

life blood of jazz. This workshop will

explore ways of getting up to speed with

the skills needed to enjoy and benefit from

the jam session experience. Topics covered

will include guidelines for sitting in, useful

licks and phrases, common intros and

endings, “etudes” based on well-known

chord progressions and play-along chord

charts with available online recordings.

Bring your instrument.


Larry Dunlap has been praised as a “remarkable and versatile accompanist” and “one of the best jazz pianists around — anywhere” (San Francisco Examiner). Besides his ongoing career with his wife, vocalist Bobbe Norris, Larry has served since 1983 as pianist for the British diva Dame Cleo Laine and has performed and/or recorded with Mark Murphy, Joe Williams, Sheila Jordan and Gerry Mulligan.

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Whether a student or a jazz enthusiast, the books, music, classes and performances are a gift to anyone living nearby or visiting in the San Francisco Bay Area. —DorieGuessBehrstock


WHATISMELODY?withBenGoldbergClarinetist and composer Ben Goldberg

introduces fun and enlightening exercises

designed to deconstruct musical minutiae

so that we can learn more about the

mysterious substance called melody. What

is it made of? What skills, understandings

and resources can we develop in order to

get a better grip on melodic expression?

This workshop is for everyone.


From 1992, when his group New Klezmer Trio released “Masks and Faces” to the recent simultaneous release of “Sub–atomic Particle Homesick Blues” and “Unfold Ordinary Mind,” Ben Goldberg has shaped a career through the relentless pursuit of musical truth across many genres and styles. In 2012 Ben premiered “Orphic Machine,” a ten movement song-cycle based on the poetical writings of Allen Grossman. Ben composes for and plays in Tin Hat, Orphic Machine; Unfold Ordinary Mind featuring Nels Cline; DIALOGUE, a duo with Myra Melford; Go Home featuring Charlie Hunter, Ron Miles, and Scott Amendola; the Ben Goldberg Trio with Greg Cohen and Kenny Wollesen; Ben Goldberg School; and Ben Goldberg’s Brainchild.

THELIFEANDMUSICOFBILLEVANSwithDaveThompson


For more information, see. p. 54.

EARTRAININGFORSONGSwithAntonSchwartzListen to enough jazz standards and you’ll

start to recognize the same recurring

building blocks that comprise the bulk

of their chord changes. Familiarity with

these structures can make learning songs

much easier, and be invaluable in compos-

ing. In this workshop, Anton will present

a number of harmonic devices found in

songs, and work with students to improve

aural recall and recognition. Prerequisites: working knowledge of music theory and jazz harmony.

Saturday,January23,3:15–5:15pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop

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TUNELEARNINGANDREPERTOIREDEVELOPMENTwithPatrickWolffOften in the process of learning to

improvise, musicians focus on learning

scales and phrases and how to apply them

to chord progressions, but the importance

of learning tunes and developing a

repertoire is sometimes overlooked, with

players instead relying on charts, fake

books and play-along apps. It’s a huge

asset as a player to develop a repertoire

of tunes you can draw on at jam sessions

and gigs without the need for sheet music

or other aids. In addition to the benefit of

developing knowledge of a shared body

of standards, learning tunes is an essential

part of developing phrasing, melodic

sense, an understanding of how to apply

theory. In this workshop, Patrick Wolff

leads a discussion on effective techniques

for tune learning. Recommended for all

players interested in repertoire develop-

ment. Prerequisites: some basic jazz

theory knowledge is recommended.


Saxophonist Patrick Wolff attended NYU where he studied with Ralph Lalama, George Garzone and others. He has toured extensively with the Glenn Miller Orchestra and has performed with Shane Endsley, Matt Wilson, Josh Roseman, Louis Hayes, Joe Lovano, Taylor Eigsti and many others. Patrick has released several albums featuring his own compositions for trio and sextet and also leads the San Francisco Repertory Jazz Quartet weekly at SF’s Club Deluxe, featuring the best in underplayed jazz repertoire. Patrick has been a faculty member at the Stanford Jazz Workshop for the past 14 years.

MELODICANDHARMONICMINORHARMONYANDREHARMONIZA-TIONSOFJAZZSTANDARDSwithJohnStowellMaster guitarist and improviser John

Stowell leads this special workshop on

reharmonization techniques, applied

both to composition and improvisation,

integrating concepts developed from a

deep exploration of melodic and harmonic

minor harmony. Suggested prerequisites: knowledge of jazz harmony.


Portland-based guitarist John Stowell has 35 years of international playing and teaching experience and has recorded and/or performed with Milt Jackson, Lionel Hampton, Art Farmer, Conte Condoli, Herb Ellis, Bill Watrous, Mundell Lowe, George Cables, Billy Higgins, Billy Hart, Richie Cole, Paul Horn, Tom Harrell, Don Thompson, Dave Liebman and many others. He has also published several instructional books and videos.

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MIDDLEEASTERNMUSICwithItamarBorochovTrumpeter Itamar Borochov presents a

discussion on the fundamental elements

of the music of the Middle East and North

Africa. What is Maqam? Tarab? Sultana?

Raz? Taqsim? We will listen to examples

using a wealth of recordings that explore

the depth of this intriguing music and

its elements. We will also examine the

important role of music in the Arab world,

as well as its relation to the religious-

secular axis, and how it parallels the music

of America: jazz, blues and gospel. Itamar

will demonstrate quartertone playing

and the various Arabic scales, modes and

selected rhythms. This will be followed

by the hands-on learning and playing of

selected compositions, with the students.

Please bring your instrument!

Saturday,February13,3:15–5:15pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop

Itamar Borochov is a uniquely talented trumpeter and composer based in New York, of Bukharian heritage. Intriguingly, he plays arabic modes on the trumpet, which feature quarter tone intervals, an unusually beautiful approach to performing which sets him apart from other players. However, Itamar is first and foremost a jazz player. Fascinated as a youngster by Clark Terry and Booker Little, Itamar’s continued thirst for knowledge soon brought him to the attention of Curtis Fuller and Dr. Billy Taylor, in whose groups he performed. Before long, Itamar established his own voice, successfully creating a bridge between past and present, blending the timeless music of ancient lands with jazz, America’s greatest cultural treasure.

JAZZTHEORYCOMPLETEwithMarkLevineAuthor of The Jazz Theory Book, one of

the world’s most widely used jazz theory

texts, Mark Levine boils it all down to a

single two-hour workshop! From the II-V-I

progression all the way through advanced

harmonic techniques, scale theory and

reharmonization. Bring music manuscript

paper and a pencil.

Sunday,February14,11am–1pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop

Grammy-nominated pianist and author Mark Levine has played or recorded with a who’s who of the greatest musicians in jazz including Woody Shaw, Mongo Santamaria, Joe Henderson, Willie Bobo, Bobby Hutcherson, Hubert Laws, Moacir Santos, Freddie Hubbard, Cal Tjader, Wallace Roney, Tito Puente, Jerry Bergonzi, Milt Jackson, Francisco Aguabella, Harold Land, David Liebman and many others.

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THEMETRONOMEISYOURFRIENDwithPaulMehlingReturning with his popular workshop for

musicians and singers of all levels, Mehling

demonstrates a range of practice tech-

niques making creative use of the metro-

nome. Improve your productivity and

increase your musicianship! Open to all.


Guitarist Paul Mehling is the leader of the Hot Club of San Francisco

INTROTOPOLYRHYTHMSwithAlanHall


For more information, see p. 49.

TRANSCRIPTION:BuildingMusicianshipwithAntonSchwartzMost jazz musicians recognize the

enormous benefits of transcribing solos,

but relatively few go about it in a way that

lets them truly reap those benefits. In this

workshop we analyze how to transcribe

solos and other music passages efficiently

and with maximum retention, demonstrat-

ing these principles through actual

transcription in class. Prerequisites: working knowledge of music theory and jazz harmony.

Sunday,February21,11am–1:30pm$40 advance, $55 day of the workshop

THEGENIUSOFLESTERYOUNGHistoryandImprovisationWorkshopwithSmithDobsonSaxophonist, vibraphonist and drummer

Smith Dobson leads a wide-ranging

presentation on the music of one of

the great jazz innovators, Lester Young,

exploring his ongoing influence through-

out the history of the music. To comple-

ment the discussion, Smith will perform

some of Lester’s compositions and

participants are welcome to join in!

Lead sheets and solo transcriptions,

demonstrating how Lester laid the

groundwork for later developments

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A member of the well-known Dobson musical family, Smith Dobson has been a leading voice on the Bay Area jazz scene for several years, and has performed at SFJAZZ and the Monterey Jazz Festival with his group Prez Kids. He recently released his first album as a leader on tenor saxophone, “Soul of Wood,” in homage to Lester Young, Warne Marsh and other influences.

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IMPROVISATIONWORKSHOPwiththeRezAbbasiQuartet(withBillWare,StephanCrumpandEricMcPherson)

Award-winning guitarist and composer Rez Abbasi brings his highly acclaimed acoustic

quartet, RAAQ to the CJC! Musicians Bill Ware (Steely Dan), Stephan Crump (Vijay Iyer Trio),

Eric McPherson (Fred Hersch) and Abbasi (#1 Rising Star DownBeat Critics Poll) will share

their collective experiences with all participants. Topics include: compositional improvisa-

tion; character building in soloing; rhythmic sensitivity; group communication; emotional

connection with the instrument; rhythmic variation, arranging and an open Q&A period.


Guitarist Rez Abbasi has honed his skills performing and recording with Ruth Brown, Peter Erskine, Kenny Werner, Barre Phillips, TIm Berne, Marc Johnson, Billy Hart, Gary Thomas, Dave Douglas, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Mike Clark, Tony Malaby, George Brooks, Ronu Majumdar, Kadri Gopalnath, Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Marilyn Crispell, Greg Osby, Howard Levy and a host of others.

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DEVELOPINGYOURBALLADSKILLSwithAntonSchwartzThe slow songs of the jazz repertoire may

be less technically demanding than their

faster counterparts, but they require unique

skills and great artistry to play credibly. In

this workshop we tackle those skills

head-on, focusing on phrasing and feel,

and outline practical avenues for improving

artistry. We also explore rubato, cadenzas

and double-time feel, (as time allows.)

Bring your instrument (recommended).

Prerequisites: facility on a melodic instru-ment or vocals, improvisational experience, and knowledge of basic jazz harmony.

Sunday,March13,2–4pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop

With home bases in both Seattle and Oakland, saxophonist Anton Schwartz has won critical acclaim for each of four 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. Education is a key focus and Anton has taught at Harvard University, the Jazzschool, Stanford Jazz Workshop and the Brubeck Institute. See Anton’s bio at antonjazz.com.

SAYINGIT:DevelopingYourOwnMusicalVoicewithJoshuaBreakstoneHow do we develop our own voice on our

instrument? How do we learn to express

ourselves in a unique and personal way?

The dynamics we use in speaking are

literally the same dynamics that 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 to

develop a unique musical voice. All of this

will be discussed within a framework of

jazz history. We’ll also go into ideas about

repertoire, practicing, control, phrasing,

how to listen to jazz, the functioning of

the rhythm section, etc. For guitarists in

attendance, we’ll also briefly touch on

some of the traps and pitfalls intrinsic to

the guitar itself. Participants will be able

to direct the focus of what’s covered at

the workshop and we’ll concentrate on

those topics of most importance to those

present. Examples will be demonstrated

and workshop participants will play as

well — bring your instruments!


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.

WORLDMUSICRHYTHMSFORJAZZENSEMBLEANDDRUMSETwithroyalhartigan

Saturday,March19,1:45–3:45pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop

For more information, see p. 49.

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JAZZIMPROVISATIONWORKSHOPWITHTHEMICHAELBLAKEQUARTET(withFrankKimbrough,BenAllisonandRudyRoyston)

The process of mastering the conversational nature of jazz involves serious discipline,

a lifetime of applying musical concepts, practicing one’s instrument(s) and the ability

to capture its expansive (even overwhelming) history while maintaining a sense of

individuality. That is no easy feat! Yet saxophonist Michael Blake thinks the social nature

of the music engages us all to tap into its storyline and feel part of the music alongside

its masters and apprentices. This workshop is centered around this philosophy and focuses

on how to develop one’s vocabulary and listening skills, apply spontaneous composition

while in performance and, most importantly, how to do this while still having ‘serious fun.’

Sunday,March13,11:30am–1:30pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop

Saxophonist and composer Michael Blake’s live performances are consistently exciting and unbridled (New York Jazz Record Best Performances 2014). Known for his robust tone on tenor and pure soprano sound, Michael is frequently touted by critics as one the most original saxophonists of his generation.

Pianist Frank Kimbrough has been active on the New York jazz scene for more than 30 years. Frank was a founding member of the Jazz Composers Collective and has been recognized in the Downbeat Critics Poll.

Bassist Ben Allison has toured extensively with his groups, The Ben Allison Band, Man Size Safe, Peace Pipe, and Medicine Wheel, winning fans with an adventurous yet accessible sound and a flair for the unexpected.

Drummer Rudy Royston has performed with world-renowned artists such as Bill Frisell, Les McCann, Dave Douglas and many others.

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Winter 2016 Concert SeriesCheckoutwhat’shappeninginourintimate

100-seatvenue—nationalstars,faculty-led

groupsandstudents.

6 Sat 8pm BlackHistoryMonth—HowardWiley $15

20 Sat 8pm BlackHistoryMonth—TammyHall $18

31 Sun 4:30pm AlanHallRata-tet $15

5 Fri 8pm RezAbbasi’sRAAQwithBillWare,StephanCrump $15 andEricMcPherson

14 Sun 4:30pm SFEMS—FlautiDiversi $20

12 Fri 8pm ItamarBorochov $15

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8 Fri 8pm JustinRockTrio,Bastet $15

10 Sun 7pm BluesVocalJam $10

16 Sat 8pm BryanBowman $15

22 Fri 8pm BillOrtiz $15

9 Sat 8pm VictoriaTheodore$15

10 Sun 4:30pm SFEMS —Hallifax&JeffreywithLynnTetenbaum $20

15 Fri 8pm FredRandolph $15

2 Sat 8pm BobKenmotsuQuartet $15

17 Sun 4:30pm HamirAtwal/BenGoldbergDoubleBill $12

23 Sat 8pm MorchestrafeaturingRogerGlenn $15

24 Sun 7pm VocalJamSession $10

24 Sun 4:30pm AmandaAddleman $12

30 Sat 8pm ErikJekabson $15

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19 Fri 8pm CDRelease:“ToBrasilandBacharach”— $15 MaryD’OraziwithMarcosSilva

28 Sun 7pm VocalJamSession $10

21 Sun 4:30pm PluckyStrum(HarvieSandSherylBailey) $15

13 Sat 8pm BlackHistoryMonth—ChareneeWade $18

3 Sun 4:30pm JonHatamiya $15

info & tickets at cjc.edu

28 Sun 4:30pm Azesu (Maria Marquez) $15

27 Sat 8pm Black History Month — Clairdee $18

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27 Sun 7pm Vocal Jam Session $10

22 – 4/1 Various Jazzschool Community Music School free times Student Performances

25 Fri 6pm Women’s Jazz and Blues Camp Performance free DonationsforGirls’Jazz&BluesCampaccepted

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18 – 19 Various Jazzschool Young Musicians’ free times Program Student Performances

6 Sun 7pm Blues Vocal Jam $10

6 Sun 4:30pm Erika Oba — A Celebration of Women in Jazz $15

4 Fri 8pm Arjun Verma $15

5 Sat 8pm Larry Dunlap and Bobbe Norris $15

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1 Fri 8pm Telepathy $15

26 Fri 8pm Roseanna Vitro $18

28 Sun 7pm Vocal Jam Session $10

20 Sun 4:30pm SFEMS — Euphora Project $20

13 Sun 4:30pm Michael Blake with Frank Kimbrough, $15 Ben Allison and Rudy Royston

12 Sat 8pm The Lost Trio Plays Monk $15

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JCMS FacultyAmandaAddleman(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.

LaurieAntonioli(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

JonArkin(drums)B.A. in Jazz Performance, U. of Miami. Faculty, Stanford Jazz Workshop. Performance credits include Ira Sullivan, Grady Tate, Taylor Eigsti, Vusi Mahlasela, Dayna Stephens, Julian Lage, Meklit Hadero, Stew & TNP, Gene Perla. Festival and venue highlights include Yoshi’s, Montreal Jazz Festival, IAJE Convention, Healdsburg Jazz Festival, North Beach Jazz Festival, High Sierra Music Festival, Sleep Train Pavilion. www.jonarkin.net

RichArmstrong(trumpet,voice)B.A. Trumpet Performance SF State, Trumpet Performance Studies, SF Conservatory of Music. Recordings and performances with Jody Watley, Jennifer Holliday, Connie Francis, Petula Clarke, Ledisi, Lyrics Born, Blackalicious, the Coup, Tower of Power, Ozomatli, Hot House Flowers, Bruce Springsteen, Josh Groban. Extensive touring with Michelle Shocked, Boz Scaggs and Cold Blood.

BillAron(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.

JoeBagale(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

DavidBelove(bass)Studied at SF State and San Francisco Conserva-tory 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.

SteveBlum(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.

EdgardoCambón(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

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DannyCaron(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

MayeCavallaro(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

AndreaClaburn(voice)B.Mus. (in progress), California Jazz Conservatory; BA (High Honors, Humanities) University of California at Berkeley. Co-bandleader, Andrea Claburn/Jua Howard Group. Studied vocal technique and performance with Sandy Cressman, Laurie Antonioli, Raz Kennedy, Maye Cavallaro. www.andreaclaburn.com

AngieDoctor(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.

RachelEfron(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

SteveErquiaga(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.

DaveEshelman(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.

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RobEwing(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

MimiFox(guitar)Advisor, Guitar Program. Six-time DownBeat Critics Poll winner. Performed throughout Europe, Asia, the Caribbean and Australia. Festivals include Montreal, Monterey, Guinness Cork, Perth, Kennedy Center. Adjunct professor of Jazz Studies at NYU; guest clinician/artist in residence at Alaska Jazz Workshop, Britt Music Festival, Yale U., CalArts, Cornish College of the Arts, U. of Oregon, USC and Berklee College of Music; featured artist on Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz on NPR; Performed/Recorded with Charlie Byrd, Kenny Burrell, Branford Marsalis, David Sanchez, Joey DeFrancesco, Houston Person and Diana Krall. www.mimifoxjazzguitar.com

KyraGordon(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.”

CharlesHamilton(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.

ColinHogan(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.

PeterHorvath(piano)M.A., Berklee College of Music; Bèla Bartôk Conservatory of Music, Budapest, Hungary; Vienna Conservatory 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

ErikJekabson(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

EllenJohnson(voice)M.M. in Vocal Performance, SDSU; B.Mus. in Vocal Performance, American Conservatory of Music; Ph.D studies, Expressive Arts, UHS; music business, UCLA Extension; acting, Northwestern, U. Chicago Actors Center. Performed, recorded or studied with Sheila Jordan, Bobby McFerrin, Charles McPherson, Louie Bellson, Pete Christlieb, Roy McCurdy, Billy Drummond, Larry Koonse, John Stowell, Cameron Brown, Hugh Martin. Willie Pickens, John Clayton, Jay Clayton, Gene Aiken, Marni Nixon and Rick Helzer. Faculty at USD, CalPoly University Pomona, Old Globe Theatre’s MFA. www.ellenjohnson.net

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JenniferJolly(keyboards)Performer, educator, session musician, composer, Performer, educator, 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.

BobKarty(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

RazKennedy(voice)A founding member of Bobby McFerrin’s Voicestra, Raz Kennedy is best known for coaching many Bay Area and internationally known artists including Adam Duritz of Counting Crows, Narada Michael Walden (producer for Whitney, Aretha and Mariah), Los Tigres Del Norte, Hilary Duff, Lynn Asher, Spencer Day, Jasmine Guy, members of Metallica, Lavay Smith, James Nash of the Waybacks, Pollyanna Bush and many others!

KaseyKnudsen(saxophone)B.A. Berklee, faculty member at Sonoma State U., Stanford Jazz Workshop, Lafayette Summer Music Jazz Workshop. Performs with her own sextet, The Holly Martins, The Knudsen-Arkin-Coleman Trio, has toured the world with Tune-Yards and can be seen performing with such bay area luminaries as Ben Goldberg, Fred Frith, Graham Connah, Adam Shulman, Ian Carey and more. www.kaseyknudsen.com

OmarLedezmaJr.(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

DaveLeFebvre(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 composi-tions have been performed by Freddie Hubbard, Richie Cole, and the BBC Big Band. www.jazzwest.com/davelefebvre

JasonLevis(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

FrankMartin(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

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JackieRago(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

GlennRichman(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

PamelaRose(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

DaveScott(trumpet)M.A. in Trumpet Performance, U. of Northern Colorado; B.A. in Instrumental Music, U. of Michigan. National performing and recording artist, jazz, classical idioms. Performs with: Glide Memorial Church Change Band; Brass Monkey Brass Band; TRUMPETSUPERGROUP (founder); Dave Scott Jazz Quartet. Currently adjunct faculty at: Sonoma State University (Instructor of Trumpet); Berkeley City College (Humanities Dept Jazz History); and San Francisco State University (Brass Methods, Jazz Arranging). www.davescott.org

SewardMcCain(bass)Toured with Vince Guaraldi, Cleo Laine and John Dankworth, Mark Murphy, Diane Schuur, Jackie Cain and Roy Kral. Performed with Ernie Watts, Bobby Hutcherson, Kenny Barron, Herb Ellis, Jack Sheldon, Richie Cole, Tom Harrell, and Marshall Otwell. Currently with the Dick Hindman Trio with Colin Bailey on drums. Also on faculty of Stanford University. www.sewardmccain.com

AnthonyPaule(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

RicardoPeixoto(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.

DebbiePoryes(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

JoycePricco(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.

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RumenShopov(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

MarcosSilva(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

AdamStarkopf(drums)B.F.A. Jazz Performance the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music NYC. Works as musical accompanist with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Alonzo King Lines Ballet and ODC. Adam also co-leads 8 piece horn band Brass Magic.

JeanneWalpole(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.

KatherineWestine(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.

FaithWinthrop(voice)Singer, songwriter, recording artist and educator; student of Clara Shear, Boston Conservatory. Performed as house singer at SF’s hungry i, NY’s Village Vanguard; international appearances include Paris, Sydney and Rio; Founding Director, Glide Memorial’s Soulful Glide Ensemble; students include Al Jarreau, Ben Vereen, Holly Near, Madeline Eastman, Lavay Smith, Jacqui Naylor and Paula West; faculty member, Mills College and San Francisco of Conservatory of Music. www.faithwinthrop.com

WinslowYerxa(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

MichaelZilber(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

michael zilber

rumen shopov

Individual Gifts


SUSTAININGBENEFACTORS($50,000ANDABOVE)

Anonymous

DIRECTOR’SCIRCLE($25,000–$49,999)

Jamey Aebersold

Gregg Perloff of Another Planet Entertainment

Tom & Jerry Povse

Neil Rudolph & Susan Cluff

BENEFACTORSCIRCLE($10,000–$24,999)

Anonymous (2)

Susan & Jeffrey Brand

Jacquelin & Sheafe Ewing

Sy & Bonnie Grossman

Cecily & Bannus Hudson

J. Tyler & Melanie Johnston

Johanne Poulin & James Richards

David & Beth Sawi

Ron Scudder

PATRONSCIRCLE($5,000–$9,999)

Anonymous

Dave Eshelman

Jeffrey Goodby

Eric & Simone Lang

Shannon & Timothy Miller

Amy & Eddie Orton

Jim & Ruth Reynolds

Michael Yovino-Young & Alison Teeman

Michael Zaninovich

TheCaliforniaJazzConservatorywishestothankthefollowingindividualsfortheirgeneroussupport,enablingustooffer

comprehensive,highqualityeducationalprograms.(Gifts received from October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015)

2014 – 2015 Individual Gifts


Individual GiftsIndividualGifts

SPONSORSCIRCLE($1,000–$4,999)

FRIENDSCIRCLE($500–$999)

Anonymous (5)Lana AlberDiane BennettCindy CerdanMargaret & David CookeAllan & Jennifer DalyLois De Domenico FundQuinn Delaney & Wayne JordanSylvia FerraraMary FordMimi FoxPhil GainsboroughGuy GettleRita HargraveLaurie HindesChip Isaac IIIBarbara Ivins & John HughesDarrell & Helen JohnstonSteven Katz – in honor of Matt BettonHoil LeeEvan Liu

Bertram Lubin & Vivian ScharlachRobert & Sue MertensIvan, Maris & Harry MeyersonGina MickasRandy MossDeborah O’Grady & John AdamsRoger OsmundsonJohn S. OsterweisAngela PalermoJohn & Barbara PapiniMichael & Ann ParkerSusanna PorteChris & Lori PotterCarol RiceLinda RostokerDanny ScherChris Scheuer & Jamie WeinsteinRobert SchwartzGretchen SleeperJennifer & Michael ThyenEric WellsEvie & Gordon Wozniak

Anonymous (3)

Manuela Albuquerque & Christopher McKenzie

Timothy Angulo

Bill & Rosie Aron

John Barthel

Sylvia Bell

Berkeley High School Jazz Association

Kathy Blackburn

Donald Briggs

Kevin Cato

Jennie Coleman

Leslie Crary & Andrew Stoloff

Colin Cross

Sherie Friedlander

George & Ann Gaebler

David & Lucia Gill

Girls’ Camp Families

Serban Giuroiu

Laura Klein & Tony Corman

Stephanie Lee

Masako & Francisco Leon

Dean & Joanne Muench

Theresa Mullings

Ellen Osmundson

Palo Alto Jazz Alliance – in honor of Dr. Herb Wong

Mary Paradiso

Stephane Prunet

Tomas Schoenberg & Lynn Signorelli

Laura Steinman & Willem Villet

Katherine Westine & George Davis II

Steve Zieff & Elaine Leitner

2015 Women’s Camp Students

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Anonymous

Demetrios Agretelis

Bayard & Nancy Allmond

Richard & Nancy Anderson

Dr. Margie Baker

Gretchen Brosius

Bert & Lois Carelli

Thomas & Marcie Charlesworth

Lawrence E. Crooks

John Dale

Kyle Davy & Karen Yencich

Eva & Martin Ewing

Lori & Michael Ferguson

Scott & Molly Forstall

Phyllis Goldsmith, John Link &

Eli Goldlink

Ray Greenleaf

Peter Greenstein

Catherine Hartshorn &

Richard Buxbaum

Jeffrey Hargreaves & Meg Levine

Rex Hesner & Susan Torrence

Frances Kalfus

Sakiko Kono

Laura Mahanes &

Steven Weissman

Helen M. Marcus and

David J. Williamson Fund

Merideth & Tom Marschak

Susan Marinoff & Thomas Schrag

Jennifer Maxwell

Suzanne & Norman Miller

Montclair Women’s Big Band

Josh Novic

Marilyn O’Toole

James Pickrel & Carolyn Woolley

Debbie Poryes

David & Mary Ramos

Debra Resnik

Carl Resnikoff

Jonathan Schiele &

Christina Nypaver

Bruce & Teddy Schwab

Robert & Linda Spencer

Jack & Char Stephenson

Amy Strage & Marvin Lamb

Mike Sweetland

Michael Tilson Thomas

& Josh Robison

Beth Ann & Michael Ward

Jean & Jeffrey Weiss

Dr. Craig Williams


Anonymous (8)

Dave Backenstoe

Tom Bacchetti

Wai Leng Baker

Kim Bogue – in memory of

Ellen Toni Dutton

David Bonaccorso

Ben Bowen

Jeffrey Briss

Anthony Brown

Roland Brown

Cherilyn Brunetti & Daniel Levine

Michael Chanowitz &

Alice Supton

Jean Marie Circiello

Norris Clement & Diane Bessell

Rocio & Dale Clough

Margaret Coate

Karen Dabrusin

Kay Eskenazi

Matthew Fabela

Debbie Faigenbaum

Ann Farrell

Steve Filson

Susan & Fred Fischer

Marjorie Gelb & Mark Aaronson

Judy & James Gillivan

David Gutierrez

Peter & Grace Hartdegen - in

memory of John Holmgren

Adrienne Hirt & Jeffrey Rodman

David Hodul

Jenny Holland

John Houghton

Katrina Irving & Desiree Beck

Christopher Johnson

Angharad Jones

Jane Kagon

Lloyd & Catherine Kamins

Steven Katz

Denise Kidder

Daniel & Amy Knight

Mary Ann Koory &

Christopher Meehan

R. & L. Korsan

Helen Kosik-Westly

Joel Kreisberg & Wendy Buffett

Robert Lanz

Marjorie Lasky

Tienne Lee

Paul Little

Michael Lucey

Daryl Lura & Susan Sasaki

Tim Lynch

Emmy & Dominic Ma

Tom MacKinnon

Christopher Martinez

Toni Mayer & Alan Lazere

Bill & Suzanne McLean

Michael Meehan

Nancy Merritt

Peter Meyer

George Miller

Bob Murphy

Bob Negron

Jeffrey Neighbor

Moon Hee Park

Frank Peralta

Ruth Phillips

Mario Pola

Norman Postone

Jon Rantzman

Greg Rhoten

Mike Rissi

Ahni & Kit Robinson

Barry Robertson

Allen Romano &

Linda Shapiro

José Romero

Susan Sakai-McClure

Mike & Kim Schulist

The Seidlitz/

Orenstein Family

Steven Shatz & Nina Rivkind

Jack & Judy Sherman

Rory Snyder

Rae Ann Stahl

Jill Stevens & Char Levitt

Jill Suttie & Don Arbitblit

Joshua Taylor

Leslie Tchaikovsky

Deborah & Bob Van Nest

John & Beth Watson

Judith & Loy Wiese

Sarah Yang

Yehudit

David Yetter &

Elizabeth Berry

Greg & Kiyomi Yim

Gary Zellerbach

Mark Zitter

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Anonymous (2)

Miriam Agrell

John & Suzanne Barr

Jacque Bibeau

Corwin Booth

Gloria Bowles

John Cotrufo

Vicki Friedberg

Caroline Gonzalez

Gina Harris

Margaret Henderson

Leslie Heyden

Jim & Maddie Hogan

Kathy Hopkins

Audrey Ichinose

Jarrell Irvin

Emily Klion &

George Brooks

Joyce Larson

Vince Lateano &

Madeline Eastman

Doug MacKenzie

William Manahan

Frances Martin

Victoria Moore

Lambros Paraschos

Ray G. Perman

John Rosenberg, M.D.

Josee Scanlan

Bryan Seet

Susan Sharfman

Don Veca

Cindy Vogt

Deborah &

Robert Walker

Jeanne Walpole

Barry Warren

Fred Weed

Henry Weinstein


Anonymous (12)

Katharine Andrews

Mary Arnold

Christina Arrostuto

Ryan Austin

Lisa Bailey

James Baker

Erin Barrite

Randy Barnett

Leslie Beam – in honor

of John M. Beam

Thomas Bergman

John Bergman

Theresa Betts

Erik Blangsted

Linda Blachman

Joshua Bleier

John Boe

Norman Bookstein

Maxwell Brody

Michael Burles

Karen Buttwinick

Judith & Burton Calder

Joan & Tom Cleveland

Leslie Clot

Maria Cordell

Ann Costello

Mark Costello

Mary Ellen Costello

Maryjane Costello

Larry Cruz

Deborah Cullinan

Lorraine Curtis Eleccion

George Day

Subarnarekha De

Jazel de Leon

Steve DeMello

John di Bene

Ruth Dixon-Mueller

Arabella Dorth

Pamela Eiselman

Michelle Eliker

Scott Elia

Ed Erwin

David Ferrazares

Robin Ferguson

David Fischer

Erle Flad

Bonnie Fraenza

Susannah French

Kristina Galante

Gay Taxes, Inc.

Mila Givens

Jamie Goddard

Vinaya Gokarn

Marian Gold

Danielle Goshert

Elizabeth Gould

Lea Grant

Domenico Grossi

Robert Hahn

Ian Halifax

Karl Hartmann

Sarah Harvey

Wil Hobbs

Christina Hohorst

Kristina Holcomb

Barry Honore

Sharon Howard

Michael Howard

Betty Ishida

Charlotte Ito

Dominic Jeffries

Patty Johnston

Jeff Kang

Dan Keller

David Kittams

Bill Klevins

Gerhart Kneissl

Patt Kudo

Paul Linden

Craig London

Courtney Love

Thomas MacKinnon

Lucia Massoni

Phillip McCants

Jennifer McCormick

Sean McCleary

Heather McMillan

Wen Mew

Teddy Milder

Tom Nicastro

Hugh Njemanze

Thomas O’Leary

Katharine Page-Eccles

Vicki Pappas

Maurice Parker

James Paxson

Gerald Pearlman

Tom Pehrson

Dominique Pelletey

Ryan Peters

Julia Pombo

Stephen Pope

Laura Purdy

Barbara Raboy

Nikole Richardson

Emily Rosenberg

Kathleen Ryan

Tomas Salcedo

Elizabeth Scarpelli

Seng-Moh Seet

Sohini Sinha

Steve Sleeper

Tina Smelser

Jeanne Smith

Julia Smith

Tom Spalding

Andrei Starobin

Rose Strogatz

Peter Thorner

Terrell Tucker

Amy Ukena

Katharine Veni

Jon Watkins

Jon Weiner

Sharon Weinberg

Tom White &

Dmitri Belser

Janis Workman

Kara Wright

Min Yan


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DIRECTOR’SCIRCLE($50,000–$99,999)

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation

BENEFACTORSCIRCLE($10,000–$49,999)

The Bernard Osher Foundation

The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation

The Whitman Family Foundation

The William Ellis Robinson Foundation

PATRONSCIRCLE($5,000–$9,999)

City of Berkeley

Zalec Familian & Lilian Levinson Foundation

SPONSORSCIRCLE($1,000–$4,999)

Emery Howard Portfolio Management

Golden Rain Foundation/Rossmoor

Korman & Ng Real Estate Services

Students Rock Foundation

Welton Foundation

FRIENDSCIRCLE($100–$999)Forrests Music

Golden Pacific Home Loans Inc

Marshall Kirk McKusick & Eric P. Allman Foundation

Silvergate Investment Group

Gifts from Foundations, Corporations, and Government Agencies

TheCaliforniaJazzConservatorywishestothankthefollowingfoundations,corporationsandgovernmentagenciesfortheirgeneroussupport,

enablingustooffercomprehensive,highqualityeducationalprograms.(Gifts received from October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015)

Anonymous (2)

Peter B. Allen

Faye Carol

Brent Donaldson

Dawn Hopkins

Jazzcaffè

Edward Michael Keating, Jr.

Michael Lucey

Richard A. Lyons

Marcy Wong & Donn Logan Architects

Peter Margen

Montclair Women’s Big Band

Dean & Joanne Muench

Laura Murra

Udi Peled

Poulson Gluck Design

Patricia Ross

Eric Siegel

Steve & Kay Streit

Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean, LLP

GIFTSINKIND:October1,2014–September30,2015

Call 510.845.5373

Gifts from Foundations, Corporations, and Government Agencies

Gifts,Grants&Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIPFUNDS(Gifts received from October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015)

THEANGELOJ.MONTESANOSCHOLARSHIPFUNDThis scholarship fund has been established in memory of beloved Bay Area jazz aficionado Angelo J. Montesano.

James BurdenMerri DillingerAileen Hillman

Beth HutterFrankye Kelly & Friends

Joanne Montesano Charnee SmitSusan Wallace

BARBARAFITZPATRICKSCHOLARSHIPFUNDThis scholarship fund was established in honor and memory of cherished guitarist and longtime Jazzschool student Barbara Fitzpatrick.

Randy BalleyKatharine Bristol

BLACKYOUTHSCHOLARSHIPFUNDThis 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.

Valerie Stoll Schwimmer

BOBPARLOCHASCHOLARSHIPFUNDThis scholarship fund was created in honor of Bob Parlocha, former KJAZ and WFMT radio announcer, jazz historian and tenor saxophonist.

Katharine FlynnMarcia Hodges

Eric LecaAngela Wesley

BUDSPANGLERSCHOLARSHIPFUNDThis scholarship fund was created to pay tribute to our dear friend Bud Spangler, revered Bay Area jazz drummer, recording/concert producer and radio announcer.

John DaleNick Phillips & Diana Lang

Merrilee Trost

DICKCONTEJAZZPIANOSCHOLARSHIPFUNDThis fund was established in honor of noted Bay Area jazz pianist and radio luminary Dick Conte.

Rose HealyKathleen Lawton & Dick Conte

Art LazanoffToni Mayer & Alan Lazere

Danny ScherMerrilee TrostDiane L. Wyatt

EDDIEMARSHALLSCHOLARSHIPFUNDNamed 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.

Anonymous (2)Vince Lateano & Madeline Eastman

Flicka McGurrin

ORRINKEEPNEWSMEMORIALSCHOLARSHIPFUNDThis scholarship, honoring legendary record producer Orrin Keepnews, provides financial support for deserving CJC students. Founder of the Riverside, Milestone and Landmark labels, he produced classic albums by some of the greatest artists in jazz, including Thelonious Monk, Bill Evans and Sonny Rollins.

Concord Music Group.Andrew Gilbert & Gabriela Quirós

Cisca & Roy HansenNick Phillips & Diana Lang

Merrilee Trost


JazzschoolCMSFaculty

Trustees & StaffBOARD OF DIRECTORS

Susan Brand, Chairman

Tyler Johnston,Vice Chairman

Richard A. Lyons, Secretary

Sy Grossman,Assistant 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

DIRECTORSEMERITUS

Denny Abrams

Sherie Friedlander

Vaughan Johnson

James J. Keefe

Larry Marcus

Ernie Mieger

Amy Orton

John Papini

Walter Riley

Danny Scher

ADVISORYBOARD

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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Trustees & StaffPROGRAMSTAFF

SusanMuscarellaPresident and Dean of Instruction California Jazz Conservatory (CJC)

RobEwingDirector, Jazzschool Community Music School

LaurieAntonioliChair, CJC Vocal ProgramDirector, Jazzschool Community Music School Vocal Program

ErikJekabsonDirector, Jazzschool Young Musicians Program

ADMINISTRATIVESTAFF

DeanMuenchDirector of Operations

BillAronBusiness Manager

JesseRimlerRegistrar and Custodian of Records, California Jazz Conservatory

ShandelRosen-RobertsDirector of Financial Aid California Jazz Conservatory

JoshuaBirchData Manager; Systems Administrator

SherylLynnThomasDigital Marketing Manager

MaxBrodyMarketing Assistant

HollisAshbyCommunications Consultant

MaryD’OraziDevelopment Associate

LaurenAdamsDevelopment Consultant

ErikaObaProgram Coordinator

AlejandraCarrasco-Zanini,BrittCiampa,EliGoldlink,AaronHipschman,ZacharyMondlickOperations Staff

LeeBrenkmanSound Technician

RobertSoperPiano Technician

susan muscarella, erik jekabson,laurie antonioli, rob ewing

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Instructions and ApplicationToenrollintheJCMSWinter

Quarter,pleasereadthese

importantinstructions!

Forcoursesthatdon’trequireanauditionorconsultation,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 cannotbeguaranteedwithoutfullpayment. 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.

Toregisterincoursesrequiringaconsultationorauditionplease

call the JCMS at 510.845.5373 for

assistance with placement.

PERFORMANCEENSEMBLESAdmission 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).

Pleasenote: 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.

JCMSFACULTYANDCOURSESCHEDULESGiven 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.

REFUNDPOLICYCourse 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

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