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OVERVIEW

About the Jazzschool 2Jazzschool Faculty 4Student Testimonials 6Support the Jazzschool 8Jazzschool Community Music School 10Introduction & Calendar 12

ADULT PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLES

Jazz 14Latin 17Blues 18Brazilian 18

ADULT INSTRUMENTAL COURSES

Guitar 19Summer Guitar Intensive 20Piano & Keyboards 21Saxophone 22Harmonica 22Bass 23Drums & Percussion 24

INSTRUMENTAL WORKSHOPS

Jazz Bass Lines for Non-Bassists 26Motivic Development 26Blues & Soul Music 27Solo Jazz Piano 27Jazz Piano Harmony & Rhythm 27Secrets of Gypsy Jazz Guitar 28The Metronome is Your Friend 28La Clave Misteriosa 28Jazz Improvisation 29Going “In” to Go “Out” 29Brushworks 29Advanced Jazz Guitar Harmony 30Improvisational Skills 3 1Improv Concepts & Steve Lacy 3 1

SUMMER 2013 CATALOG PRODUCTIONCreative direction Mike CharlaschDesign Poulson Gluck DesignWriting & editing Mike Charlasch, Rob Ewing, Laurie Antonioli, Keith JohnsonPhotography Hali McGrath, Scott Chernis and many othersPhoto research Sheryl Lynn ThomasPrinting FolgerGraphics

THEORY, IMPROVISATION& COMPOSITION

Theory & Improvisation 32Composition & Arranging 33

ADULT VOCAL COURSES

Introduction & Calendar 34Performance 35Technique 38Theory, Ear Training & Improv 39Composition & Arranging 40Vocal Mentor Program 41Vocal Jazz Performance for Teens 42

VOCAL WORKSHOPS

The Art of Singing Duets 43My Computer Plays Music 44Unsung Gems 44Summer Vocal Intensive 45

YOUNG MUSICIANS PROGRAM

Introduction & Calendar 46JYMP General Information 47Summer Youth Program 48High School Jazz Intensive 49Girls’ Jazz & Blues Camp 50JYMP Fall 2013 Auditions 51

CONCERTS

Rising Stars Concert Series 52

FACULTY

Jazzschool CMS Faculty 54

GIFTS, GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS

Individual Gifts 60Grants & Gifts In-Kind 62Scholarships 63

BOARD, STAFF & ENROLLMENT

Jazzschool Trustees & Staff 64Instructions & Application 66

Table of Contents

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GRIZZLY BEAR • DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES • YOUNG THE GIANT

BAND OF HORSES • A-TRAK • THE HEAD AND THE HEART • YEASAYER

MATT & KIM • ZEDD • THE TALLEST MAN ON EARTH • FOALS • DAWES

TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE • YOUTH LAGOON • GARY CLARK JR.

JESSIE WARE • DILLON FRANCIS • KURT VILE AND THE VIOLATORS • EMELI SANDÉ

THE MOTHER HIPS • SURFER BLOOD • CHROMATICS • THE GROWLERS • RUDIMENTAL

THAO & THE GET DOWN STAY DOWN • CAMPER VAN BEETHOVEN • SMITH WESTERNS

BOMBINO • WAVVES • FISHBONE • MILO GREENE • ATLAS GENIUS • ANUHEA

TWENTY ONE PILOTS • THE HEAVY • DAUGHTER • IVAN NEVILLE'S DUMPSTAPHUNK

WILD BELLE • KING TUFF • THE LONE BELLOW • MS MR • LITTLE GREEN CARS

JAMES McCARTNEY • THE SOFT WHITE SIXTIES • DEAP VALLY • THE MEN

MIDI MATILDA • KOPECKY FAMILY BAND • HOUNDMOUTH • FOY VANCE

BHI BHIMAN • LOCURA • NAIA KETE • THE EASY LEAVES • AND MORE!

*Lineup subject to change without notice

Cover: Swami Iyer with the New Orleans R&B Ensemble, 2010. Photo: Hali McGrath.

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The Jazzschool is an innovative

nonprofit organization 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 Jazzschool is located

in the historic Kress Building at

Shattuck and Addison, in the

heart of the Downtown Berkeley

Arts District. The Jazzschool is

part of a vibrant East Bay arts

community that includes the

Freight & Salvage, Berkeley

Repertory Theatre, Aurora

Theatre, East Bay Media Center

and renowned Cal Performances

at the University of California.

Hailed as one of the nation’s

most comprehensive centers

for jazz studies, the Jazzschool

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

Jazzschool comprises several

key components.

JAZZSCHOOL INSTITUTEThe Jazzschool Institute is a music

conservatory offering the aspiring

professional a comprehensive 4-year

degree program culminating in the

Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies.

The Institute provides a challenging

curriculum of performance, jazz theory

and improvisation, ear training, composi-

tion, arranging, transcription and analysis,

and music history courses, taught by

professional artists and educators.

Coursework also includes music business,

music technology and financial planning,

thoroughly preparing students for a

fulfilling career in the performing arts.

JAZZSCHOOL COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL (JCMS)The JCMS provides music education and

performance opportunities for people of

all ages and levels of ability. Consisting

of the JCMS Adult Music Program and

the JCMS Young Musicians Program, the

JCMS operates year-round on a quarterly

basis and offers over 100 ensembles,

courses and workshops to build all

aspects of musicianship. Students are

routinely featured in concert performances,

open to the public. With a formidable

faculty of renowned musicians and

educators, the JCMS is a cornerstone

of the Bay Area’s thriving music scene.

JCMS ADULT MUSIC PROGRAMThe Jazzschool Adult Music Program

offers life-enriching opportunities to learn

about and play jazz and related styles of

music from throughout the world. Courses

are available for both instrumentalists and

vocalists, and everyone from young adult

to senior citizen is welcome. Instruction

and performances occur primarily in late

afternoons, evenings and on weekends,

making the program easily accessible to

the working professional.

JCMS YOUNG MUSICIANS PROGRAMThe Jazzschool Young Musicians Program

offers middle and high school students of

all skill levels a wide variety of combos, big

bands and vocal performance courses

throughout the entire year, as well as

camps during the summer. Select ensem-

bles participate in national competitions,

and Jazzschool bands have routinely taken

top awards from DownBeat, the Monterey

Next Generation Jazz Festival and others.

WORKSHOPSVisiting artists and Jazzschool faculty lead

fascinating and practical workshops,

typically a single session of two or three

hours in length and held on a Sunday.

Content may focus on any specific aspect

of jazz theory or performance, such as

playing in odd time signatures or the art of

vocal improvisation. Past workshops have

been taught by prominent musicians from

Bobby McFerrin to Dave Liebman, Janis

Siegel, Peter Erskine, Sheila Jordan,

Nguyên Lê and others.

CONCERTSThe Jazzschool facility includes an

intimate venue with seating capacity of

100. Throughout the year, Jazzschool

faculty and students perform for the

public, providing a real-world incubator

for developing new concepts and gaining

audience exposure in the competitive Bay

Area environment. High-profile artists

have performed at the Jazzschool,

including Terence Blanchard, Art Lande,

Kim Nalley, Taylor Eigsti, Sachal Vasandani

and many more.

JAZZSCHOOL BOOKS & RECORDSThe Jazzschool’s in-house retail store is a

treasure trove of jazz-related reading and

listening materials. It provides students,

teachers and the public with convenient

access to extraordinary books, recordings,

videos and accessories.

JAZZCAFFÈLocated within the Jazzschool facility,

the Jazzcaffè serves up delectable fare

for students and visitors to enjoy a

convenient bite to eat. A changing

menu features house-made soups, salads

and sandwiches, as well as beer, wine,

espresso and desserts. Drop by for

a great meal to match the great music!

TRANSPORTATIONThe Jazzschool is easily accessible by car

and public transportation. The downtown

Berkeley BART station and AC Transit bus

stops are within a block. There is a public

parking garage just a few steps away on

Addison, in addition to metered street

parking throughout the neighborhood.

About the Jazzschool


Jazzschool 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 a

truly mind-boggling array of jazz, blues, R&B, pop and world music legends

including those listed here and many others. See Community Music School

faculty descriptions on pages 54–59.

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Student Testimonials

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Perhaps the best measure of

our impact is found in the very

favorable student remarks among

virtually all course evaluations.

Here are just a few examples of

the praise routinely earned by

the esteemed Jazzschool faculty.

“This school is truly a blessing. You aren’t just taught by professional teachers who play music, you’re taught by professional musicians who teach!” — DYLAN HABEGGER

“ Glenn Richman is not only a great instructor and musician, he makes the class fun and very enjoyable. His knowledge and experience are amazing.” — GREG YIM

“ Rob Ewing took inert lumps of clay, molded them into musician-shaped figurines, breathed life into them, and now they can play music together in a group — a feat nothing short of miraculous. I stand in awe.” — ANONYMOUS

“THE JAZZSCHOOL HAS

REALLY HELPED MY PLAYING.

I CAN’T RECOMMEND IT ENOUGH.

THE SCHOOL IS A GREAT VALUE!

YOU CAN’T GO WRONG.”

— MICHAEL MENDUNO

“The depth of experience and knowledge we gain from weekly interaction with these incredible players cannot be gained any other way.” — ANDREA CLABURN

“I’ve really loved the class and will be bummed out when it’s over!” — MIKE GOLDSTEIN

“This semester was the ultimate for me, to have two master professionals teaching. The class was extremely well organized and structured.” — MICHAEL BETTINGER

“Can you clone Mimi Fox? She’s the best: great expertise, great communicator, great attention to each and every student!” — TRACY TONDRO

“I had an extremely good time this past semester, as I have had for many semesters. I continue to learn a lot from David Belove.”

— MICHAEL BETTINGER

“I consider the Jazzschool a Bay Area treasure – one that feeds my mind, heart and soul!”

— ANONYMOUS

“Peter Horvath is a phenomenal jazz pianist and an excellent teacher. I feel very fortunate to be learning from such a sophisticated player.”— LENA JOHNSON

“It is wonderful to be at the Jazzschool, surrounded by musicians – inspirational!” — KAREN KLEIN

“ This has been a fantastic experience for me. Seward McCain has been very helpful, very supportive… It was lots of fun too.” — LYNNE CLENFIELD

“This is one of the best classes I’ve ever taken.” — ANONYMOUS

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The Jazzschool is a unique

nonprofit institution, bringing

immense joy to young people

and adults of all musical interests

and skill levels. The Jazzschool

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.

• Large and small ensembles in our

Young Musicians Program are routinely

recognized by DownBeat magazine and

the Monterey Next Generation Jazz

Festival. National competitions provide

gifted students with the opportunity to

become jazz masters of the future.

• Many of the musicians in our adult

ensembles have full-time occupations

and hectic family lives. Jazzschool

courses provide convenient touchpoints

with the music that’s close to their heart.

Students frequently remind us how

important the Jazzschool is to them,

providing enrichment and a sense of

purpose.

• Workshops, led by visiting artists and

Jazzschool faculty, allow for intensive,

short-term focus on specific aspects of

music theory and performance. Only the

Jazzschool offers a year-round schedule

and such an array of learning options.

• The Jazzschool Institute’s four-year

degree program is designed to train

the aspiring professional jazz musician.

The Institute proudly graduated its first

class with the Bachelor of Music in Jazz

Studies in fall 2012. Now in our fifth year,

we are working steadily to build our

reputation as one of the country’s

top music schools.

• With seating for 100, the Jazzschool

contains an intimate concert venue

where you can hear high-caliber

performances from guest artists, faculty

and students at affordable prices.

With the help of people like you, we keep

all our fees and prices affordable so we

can serve the widest variety of students

from all backgrounds. When you decide

where to spend your contribution dollars,

remember that the Jazzschool is the

organization most clearly dedicated to

the preservation and growth of jazz —

America’s indigenous art form, heard

around the world.

To make a tax-deductible gift to the

Jazzschool, please visit jazzschool.org

and click on the “Support” tab. Or, contact

Susan Muscarella at [email protected]

and 510.845.5373.

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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 ten

weeks during fall, winter and

spring, and six weeks in summer.

Performance EnsemblesJCMS performance ensembles delve

into a wide range of styles including jazz

(stan dards, hard-bop, post-bop, fusion),

Latin jazz, Brazilian, blues, R&B, funk and

even Balkan (eastern European). Ensembles

are available for instrumentalists and

vocalists at the beginning, intermediate

and ad vanced levels. Groups range in size

from the trio to the big band. A placement

audition is required.

Instrumental CoursesJCMS instrumental courses provide study

of a specific instrument in a group setting.

Courses are available for saxophone,

harmonica, piano/keyboard, guitar, bass

and drums/percussion. Instruction is

available for beginners (covering basic

technique and instrumental skills) and also

for more advanced players (focused on jazz

style, harmony, improvisation and more).

Theory, Improvisation and CompositionInstrumentalists and vocalists are

encouraged to take courses in theory,

improvisation, ear training, composition

and arranging, music production, music

business and others.

Vocal CoursesJCMS vocal courses provide an opportunity

for singers at all levels to improve style and

technique in a group setting. Per formance

courses are offered in jazz, Latin, blues,

R&B and pop genres. Complete beginners,

singers returning to music, and more

advanced vocalists can each find courses

appropriate for their interests.

Jazzschool Young Musicians ProgramThe JYMP offers a range of courses for

middle and high school students. JYMP

ensembles are available for beginning,

intermediate and advanced instrumental-

ists. The program includes small groups

focused on improvisation and big bands

that delve into style and repertoire.

JYMP ensembles have repeatedly taken

DownBeat student music awards and

been honored at prestigious jazz festivals

in the US and abroad. A placement

audition is required.

WorkshopsFor instrumentalists and vocalists who

prefer a short-term commitment, JCMS

Workshops provide intensive instruction in

a single two- or three-hour session. Led by

visiting artists and Jazzschool faculty,

workshops typically focus on a specific

aspect of jazz, such as music transcription

techniques or the art of vocal accompani-

ment. Prominent musicians including

Richie Beirach, Gretchen Parlato, Taylor

Eigsti, Mike Clark and others have taught

past workshops.

FacultyA distinguished faculty of professional

musicians and educators leads JCMS

courses and workshops. Our educators

have played with some of the music

world’s biggest names, including Sting,

Pat Metheny, Joe Henderson, Ray Charles,

Dave Liebman, Carlos Santana, McCoy

Tyner, Pete Escovedo, Diana Krall, Eddie

Palmieri, Herbie Hancock, Branford

Marsalis, Joey DeFrancesco, Bobby

Hutcherson, John Mayer, Stevie Wonder

and countless others.

Enrollment JCMS class size is limited and all

courses are available on a first-come-

first-served basis. We encourage you to

register early and guarantee your spot!

You can enroll online at jazzschool.org or

call 510.845.5373. An application form

also appears on page 67.

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Mixing it up!We’re excited to offer a range of new courses at the Jazzschool this summer!

With a variety of ensembles, you can play the music of jazz masters Charlie Parker, Lee Morgan, Thelonious Monk, Joe Henderson, Wayne Shorter, Charles Mingus and Dave Brubeck. Or, study Latin jazz with David Pinto, Brazilian jazz with Marcos Silva, jazz funk with bassist Marc van Wageningen and soul jazz with saxophonist Howard Wiley. We always offer opportunities for you to play in an ensemble for the very first time.

We’re pleased to debut a new course called “The Basics: Music Theory and Fretboard Knowledge for Guitar.” This course is for guitarists who want to play jazz but haven’t yet formally studied the instrument. (It’s excellent preparation for those who will take the Jazz Guitar 1 course with Mimi Fox this fall.) We also have a new introductory level Acoustic Blues Guitar course covering the basics of slide guitar and open tuning (e.g., Muddy Waters and Robert Johnson).

This summer’s Guitar Intensive, directed by Mimi Fox, features Concord recording artist Howard Alden. Meanwhile, our weeklong Vocal Intensive is led by Laurie Antonioli and features the Grammy-nominated song stylist Theo Bleckmann!

The Jazzschool workshop series welcomes fantastic visiting artists including Scotty Barnhart (trumpeter with the Count Basie Orchestra), the great drummer Clayton Cameron (Tony Bennett), percussion master John Santos, and guitar virtuoso John Stowell, among many others. Young Musicians are invited to join one of our summer camps, including the Jazzschool Summer Youth Program, the High School Jazz Intensive, and the Girls’ Jazz and Blues Camp.

At the Jazzschool, there is truly something for everyone!

Rob Ewing, Director, Jazzschool Community Music School

Introduction & CalendarCelebrating 15 years and looking forward…It’s hard to believe that it has been 15 years since the Jazzschool first opened its doors in Downtown Berkeley. There is much to celebrate! The Jazzschool began as a community music school whose initial enrollment was around 130 students.

We built it, and fortunately, they came.

Since then, our esteemed faculty has attracted roughly 500 students each quarter. In 2009, we added a second program, the Jazzschool Institute, offering a four-year Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies. The Institute program proudly graduated its very first class in December 2012.

Who is at the center of our mission to promote the study and performance of jazz and related styles of music? You: the middle- schooler playing jazz for the very first time; the high-schooler preparing for music school; the college student aspiring to be among the next generation of jazz masters; and the adult of any age seeking a memorable and enriching experience. You, and all of the students enrolled in the institution’s wide-ranging programs, are our primary focus. We strive to create an inspiring environment, inclusive of students from all walks of life.

So, come one, come all for our fun-filled six-week summer session of courses, workshops and concerts!

Yours in jazz,

Susan MuscarellaExecutive Director The Jazzschool Jazzschool Community Music School Summer Quarter

July 8 – August 18 (6 weeks)

Summer Quarter Ensemble Placement AuditionsOngoing! Contact [email protected] for more info.

Summer Youth High School Girls’ Jazz & Guitar Vocal Program Jazz Intensive Blues Camp Intensive Intensive June 17 – 28 July 22 – 26 August 5 – 9 August 12 – 16 August 12 – 17

SUMMER 2013 CALENDAR

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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 x14. You can

schedule an audition online at

jazzschool.org/ensemble.

JAZZBEGINNING JAZZ ENSEMBLEAn introductory ensemble focused on

learning jazz standards, developing

improvisation skills and putting jazz theory

into practice. Students develop familiarity

with various jazz feels and learn to

improvise over common chord progres-

sions. This is the place to get started!

Thursdays 6:30 – 8pm7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks)

Rob Ewing • $275

JAZZ STANDARDS FOR GIGSThis ensemble helps develop the skills

and repertoire needed for typical jazz

gigs. Repertoire, intros, endings, interludes

and tags are covered. Various jazz styles

including swing, bossa, jazz waltz and

ballads are studied and played. Class time

is also dedicated to the study of jazz

harmony, as applied to selected standard

repertoire. Instructor also provides tips

for soloing.

Section I: Thursdays 6:30 – 8pm7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks)

Section II: Saturdays 10 – 11:30amSection III: Saturdays 11:45am – 1:15pmSection IV: Saturdays 1:30 – 3pm7/13 – 8/17 (6 weeks)

Glenn Richman • $275

MUSIC OF THE MASTERSAn intermediate ensemble focused on

compositions by jazz masters including

John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Wayne

Shorter and others. Emphasis is on

understanding and internalizing a variety

of essential grooves. Class time is also

dedicated to the study of jazz harmony,

as applied to select repertoire. Instructor

provides guidance for soloing.

Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks)


SOUL JAZZ ENSEMBLEAn intermediate ensemble that delves

into the groove-based repertoire of Lee

Morgan, Cannonball Adderley, Eddie

Harris, George Benson and others. Starting

in the mid-60s, these musicians combined

the popular vocabulary of funk, boogaloo

and bossa nova with stripped-down

harmonic progressions drawn from gospel

and the blues — linking them together

with memorable instrumental melodies.

Repertoire includes “The Sidewinder”

(Lee Morgan), “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy” (Joe

Zawinul) and “Listen Here” (Eddie Harris).

Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks)

Howard Wiley • $275

JAZZ FUNK ENSEMBLEThis intermediate to advanced ensemble

provides a hands-on survey of jazz-funk

(and funky jazz) repertoire from the 1960s

to the present. Selections range from

the post-James Brown funk-influenced

boogaloo style of the ’60s and ’70s (e.g.,

Grant Green, Idris Muhammed) to the later

electrified styles of Herbie Hancock, John

Scofield and Medeski, Martin & Wood.

Mondays 6:30 – 8pm7/8 – 8/12 (6 weeks)

Marc van Wageningen • $275

MODAL JAZZ ENSEMBLEFor intermediate to advanced students,

this ensemble covers the modal approach

to jazz composition. From the 1950s

experiments of Miles Davis (e.g., Kind of Blue, Milestones), George Russell and

others, through further developments in

the ’60s by John Coltrane (A Love Supreme), McCoy Tyner (“Passion Dance”)

and Herbie Hancock (“Maiden Voyage”),

modal music is now a core element of

the jazz genre.

Tuesdays 6:30 – 8pm7/9 – 8/13 (6 weeks)

Ben Stolorow • $275

“I loved being at the Jazzschool — seeing other musicians (and aspiring musicians) of all ages, hearing the sounds of jazz wafting through the space.” — BEN GOLVIN

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MUSIC OF CHARLIE PARKER AND LEE MORGANThis intermediate to advanced small

ensemble surveys the compositions of

two of the most influential jazz horn

players of the bop and post-bop eras.

In addition to Charlie Parker’s highly

influential approach to line playing, his

tunes have become an essential part of

the jazz repertoire, including jam session

standards like “Au Privave,” “Blues for

Alice,” “Anthropology” and “Yardbird

Suite.” Lee Morgan’s fiery virtuosity

helped usher in the hard-bop era of the

late ’50s and ’60s. Morgan’s well-known

compositions include “Ceora,” “Mr.

Kenyatta,” “The Sidewinder” and

“Search for the New Land.”

Mondays 6:30 – 8pm7/8 – 8/12 (6 weeks)

Kasey Knudsen • $275

MUSIC OF THELONIOUS MONK AND JOE HENDERSONAn intermediate to advanced small

ensemble focused on two jazz giants

of the bop and post-bop eras. Pianist

Thelonious Monk’s songbook has become

one of the most widely performed

collections in all of jazz, with pieces

including “Round Midnight,” “Evidence,”

and “Straight, No Chaser.” Tenor

saxophonist Joe Henderson recorded a

number of influential albums for both

Blue Note and Verve Records. Many

of his tunes have become post-bop

standards including “Inner Urge,”

“Black Narcissus” and “Serenity.”

Mondays 8:15 – 9:45pm7/8 – 8/12 (6 weeks)


MUSIC OF WAYNE SHORTER Material from towering saxophonist and

composer Wayne Shorter (Art Blakey,

Miles Davis, Weather Report) is the

subject of this intermediate to advanced

ensemble. Shorter’s classic 1960s Blue

Note albums as a leader, including Speak No Evil, JuJu, Night Dreamer and Adam’s Apple, will be explored.

Wednesdays 6:30 – 8pm7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks)

Howard Wiley • $275

MUSIC OF CHARLES MINGUSBassist and composer Charles Mingus

brought his very personal voice to jazz,

introducing deeply expressive melodic

and emotional elements in compositions

like “Fables of Faubus,” “Goodbye Pork Pie

Hat” and “Jump Monk.” His unique melodic

and harmonic approach is the subject of

this intermediate to advanced ensemble.

Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45pm7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks)

Rob Ewing • $275

MUSIC OF DAVE BRUBECK Drawing upon material from Time Out and other popular Brubeck albums,

this intermediate to advanced ensemble

places emphasis on the “classic” Brubeck

quartet with Paul Desmond, Eugene

Wright and Joe Morello. Note: This ensemble is open to all instruments and is not strictly modeled after the instrumentation of the Brubeck quartet.

Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45pm7/9 – 8/13 (6 weeks)


PIANO TRIOThis hands-on performance course for

intermediate to advanced pianists

examines how to play most effectively

in the traditional jazz piano trio format.

Maximum class size is four pianists, plus

one drummer, with accompaniment to

be provided by a professional bassist.

Prerequisites: ability to play and improvise over a jazz tune in time.

Section I: Mondays 5 – 6:30pmSection II: Mondays 6:45 – 8:15pmSection III: Mondays 8:30 – 10pm7/8 – 8/12 (6 weeks)

Peter Horvath • $295

Section IV: Fridays 1:30 – 3pmSection V: Fridays 3:15 – 4:45pm7/12 – 8/16 (6 weeks)

Debbie Poryes • $295

LATINSALSA WORKSHOP IAn introductory salsa performance

ensemble. Repertoire is selected from the

music of Tito Puente, Cal Tjader, Eddie

Palmieri and others. Horn players and

vocalists welcome! Prerequisites: facility

on an instrument and basic reading skills. Pianist: ability to play basic montunos. Bassist: ability to play tumbaos.


David Belove • $275

SALSA WORKSHOP IIAn intermediate to advanced salsa

performance ensemble, this course is

linked to the Salsa Singing course taught

by Edgardo Cambón (see page 37).

Students in each of these two courses

learn the same material and combine

halfway through the quarter to continue

together. Horn players welcome. Pre requisites: facility on an instrument and basic reading skills. Pianists: ability to play montunos; bassists: ability to play tumbaos; percussionists & drummers: ability to hold time and play Afro-Cuban grooves such as mambo and cha-cha-cha.


David Belove • $275

LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLEAn ensemble fusing basic rhythmic

patterns from traditional Latin music,

including Afro-Peruvian (festejo, landó,

zamacueca and panalivio), Afro-Cuban,

Afro-Venezuelan, Afro-Colombian and

other styles. Repertoire includes classics

by vocal diva Susana Baca, plus Latin

and jazz standards. Students learn

basic Latin grooves and their relationship

to syncopated jazz melodies and

harmonies. Prerequisite: none, open to all instrumentalists and singers.

Mondays 8:15 – 9:45pm7/8 – 8/12 (6 weeks)

David Pinto • $275

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BLUESBLUES AND GROOVE WORKSHOPA performance ensemble focusing on the

blues and blues-related styles. Emphasis

on the groove as found on recordings of

Charlie Christian, T-Bone Walker, Albert

Collins, Jack McDuff, Louis Jordan and

other “jump” blues and New Orleans

masters. Prerequisite: knowledge of 12-bar blues.

Saturdays 1:30 – 3pm7/20 – 8/24 (6 weeks)

Danny Caron and Anthony Paule • $275

Note late start date.

BRAZILIANBRAZILIAN ENSEMBLEA 4- to 8-piece ensemble focused on

Brazilian repertoire by noted composers

including Ivan Lins, Dori Caymmi, Toninho

Horta, Marcos Silva, Antonio Carlos Jobim

and others. Emphasis on listening and

performing in the traditional Brazilian style.

Vocalists welcome! Audition required.

Section I: Tuesdays 6:15 – 7:45pmSection II: Tuesdays 8 – 9:30pm7/9 – 8/13 (6 weeks)

Section III: Wednesdays 6 – 7:30pmSection IV: Wednesdays 8 – 9:30pm7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks)

Section V: Thursdays 2:15 – 3:45pm7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks)

Section VI: Fridays Noon – 1:30pm7/12 – 8/16 (6 weeks)

Marcos Silva • $275

GUITARBEGINNING GUITARAn introductory course covering the

basics, including:

• Tuning the guitar

• Understanding the fretboard

• Using proper hand positions

• Fingerings for major scales

• Triads and seventh chords

• Playing simple pieces

• Reading music

Required text: Modern Guitar Method Vol. One, Mel Bay (available at Jazzschool

Books & Records).

Saturdays 10 – 11:30am7/20 – 8/24 (6 weeks)

Danny Caron & Anthony Paule • $275


MUSIC THEORY AND FRETBOARD KNOWLEDGE FOR GUITAR This course covers the basics of music

theory as applied to guitar, for those

interested in playing jazz. Students

develop familiarity with the fretboard

through chord, scale and arpeggio

practice. Topics include:

• Overview of chord and scale types and where they are located

• Chord progressions commonly used in jazz and related styles

• Comping patterns

• Scale and arpeggio practice in various positions

• Reading charts and standard notation (treble clef)

• Transcribing music from recordings

• Basics of melodic improvisation

For students with some playing

experience, knowledge and facility,

but who have never seriously practiced

or studied music theory or guitar.

Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45pm7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks)

Danny Caron • $275

ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITARA hands-on introduction to traditional

acoustic blues guitar style and technique,

covering slide playing, open tunings,

fingerstyle and more. Learn the techniques

used by such greats as Muddy Waters,

Lightnin’ Hopkins and Robert Johnson, plus

contemporary masters like Taj Mahal and

Ry Cooder.

Wednesdays 6:30 – 8pm7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks)Danny Caron • $275

BLUES AND SWING GUITARDesigned for guitarists with basic technical

facility, this course focuses on the blues

form. Students learn chord voicings,

fingerboard harmony and techniques of

single-string soloing. A variety of styles will

be covered, from the urban blues of B.B.

King and Albert Collins to the more

complex swing of Charlie Christian and

Aaron “T-Bone” Walker. Alternate chord

cycles and rhythm playing are included.

Students work with transcriptions to

develop strong melodic solos. Prerequisites: familiarity with the 12-bar blues progres-sion, ability to play bar chords in several shapes, basic knowledge of the minor pentatonic scale, some picking facility.

Saturdays 11:45am – 1:15pm7/20 – 8/24 (6 weeks)

Danny Caron & Anthony Paule • $275


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danny caron

“Marcos is an excellent instructor. He took time with each member of the ensemble to point out fundamental issues each of us needed to work on, which greatly improved our playing and general musicality.”

— STEVE RAPHAEL

“Danny Caron is an excellent teacher, especially for beginners.

His instruction is clear, concise and energetic. Most important,

he motivated us to excel and move forward every week.

He is the BEST.” — SKYE WARD

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JAZZSCHOOL SUMMER GUITARINTENSIVE

August 12 – 16, 2013

An all-day, weeklong intensive for aspiring professionals directed by interna tionally acclaimed jazz guitarist and educator Mimi Fox. This year we are pleased to welcome special guest guitar instructors Howard Alden and David Gutierrez! Includes daily master classes, jam sessions and a student concert at the Jazzschool.

Howard Alden has been a Concord Jazz recording artist for over 20 years. High lights of his recorded output include Thirteen Strings, a duo recording with master guitarist George Van Eps, and additional duo recordings with Ken Peplowski and Frank Wess. Alden also recorded the soundtrack for the Woody Allen film Sweet and Lowdown. He has been named in several JazzTimes and DownBeat critics’ polls.

David Gutierrez has studied flamenco guitar since 1973 in the US and Spain under several traditional and modern masters of the style. He has performed with a range of leading Bay Area flamenco music and dance groups and is a co-founder of Flamenco Vivo.

Summer Guitar Intensive director Mimi Fox has been named a winner in six consecutive DownBeat international critics polls. She has performed with Joey DeFrancesco, Branford Marsalis and Diana Krall, among many others. Rhythm section guests will include Jason Lewis, drums and John Shifflett, bass.

DAILY SCHEDULE (MONDAY – FRIDAY)

9 – 10:30am Master class with Howard Alden

10:45am – 12:45pm Rhythm section workout with Jason Lewis and John Shifflett

12:45 – 1:15pm Lunch break

1:15 – 2:15pm Jazz guitar masters transcription class with Mimi Fox

2:15 – 3:15pm Solo guitar mastery with Mimi Fox

3:30 – 4:30pm Flamenco guitar with David Gutierrez

Student/Faculty concert Friday August 16, 8pm

Tuition • $750Learn more at [email protected] and 510.845.5373

The Jazzschool Summer Guitar Intensive is made possible in part by generous contributions from Steve Saperstein, Blue Note Music, and True Fire.

PIANO & KEYBOARDSPIANO I This entry-level course for beginners

guides students through a comprehensive,

gradually paced introduction to the piano,

focusing on technique and reading.

Concurrent enrollment in the Introduction

to Music Theory course is suggested.

Required texts: Mastering Piano Method 1A, Mastering Theory 1A, Janet Vogt (available

at Jazzschool Books & Records).


Katherine Westine • $275

PIANO IIA continuation of Piano I, this beginning to

intermediate course focuses on technique

and reading. Instructor also covers basic

functional harmony with an emphasis on

scale and chord theory, providing students

with a solid harmonic foundation. Required

text: Bastien Piano for Adults II (available

at Jazzschool Books & Records).

Prerequisite: Piano I or equivalent.


Katherine Westine • $275

APPLIED KEYBOARD HARMONY Through innovative and fun exercises, this

hands-on course acquaints students with

playing tonic-dominant, basic turnarounds

and chord inversions in all keys. Students

then play standard tunes using those basic

progressions, in lead sheet format. The

course prepares students for Jazz Piano I

and is particularly useful for pianists with a

classical background interested in learning

how to interpret lead sheets and improvise.

Handouts provided. Prerequisite: basic keyboard knowledge.


Jeanne Walpole • $275

JAZZ PIANO I A hands-on course covering basic jazz

chord voicings and improvisation tech-

niques. Students learn to how to effectively

interpret (and improvise on) lead sheets,

play jazz standards, play the 12 bar blues

and work with other common song forms.

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: Wednesdays 8 – 9:30pm7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks)

Bob Karty • $275

Section II: Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45pm7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks)


JAZZ PIANO IIA continuation of Jazz Piano I, covering a

variety of soloing and comping techniques.

This course provides a hands-on overview

of more advanced chord voicings (altered

left-hand voicings, fourth voicings,

drop 2, upper structures, etc.) and soloing

techniques. Standard reharmonization tech-

niques are also presented. 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.



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SALSA PIANOAn in-depth introduction to salsa and

Afro-Cuban piano. In an interactive,

ensemble-like setting, students learn

montunos, Latin bass lines and percussion

rhythms, and how they fit together and

relate to the clave. Students gain a deeper

awareness of rhythm, helpful for playing in

any style. Course concludes with a jam

session with the members of the Latin

Percussion class! Prerequisites: functional piano technique and knowledge of basic triads and 7th chords.


Bob Karty • $275

BEGINNING BLUES PIANOA well-rounded introduction to solo blues

piano, for beginning to intermediate

players. Bass lines, licks, a survey of the

classic tunes and the great players, intros

and endings, 12- and 8-bar forms are

covered. Students learn how to get the

“bluesy sound” into their playing. All

materials provided.


Jennifer Jolly • $160

BOOGIE-WOOGIE BOOT CAMPA fast-paced survey of boogie-woogie

piano, for intermediate players or above.

Bass lines, licks, rhythm and two-handed

coordination, classic tunes, the great

players, improvisation, techniques for

playing without strain, additional resources.

Each class session will start with fun

boogie warm-ups and drills to get you

into shape! All materials provided.


Jennifer Jolly • $160

SAXOPHONEBEGINNING SAXOPHONEAn introduction to the saxophone

covering fingering, sound production

and reading music. Students play simple

saxophone ensemble arrangements and

all saxophones are welcome!

Mondays 6:30 – 8pm7/8 – 8/12 (6 weeks)

Bill Aron • $275

HARMONICABEGINNING DIATONIC HARMONICADiatonic harmonica is the small harmonica

used in blues, rock, folk — and even in jazz.

In this intro-level course, students learn

how to hold the instrument, breathe, play

chords and single notes, and the rudi-

ments of note bending. Students also

learn song forms such as 12-bar blues and

3-chord folk, rock and country tunes.

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


Winslow Yerxa • $275

BASSBASS IAn intro-level course for both upright and

electric bass, covering the fundamentals

of bass technique, applicable to all styles of

music. Topics include:

• Tuning

• Getting a good sound

• Left and right hand technique

• Familiarity with the fingerboard

• Music reading fundamentals

• Introduction to walking bass lines

• Equipment (basses, strings, amps)

Prerequisite: none. Students must bring a bass to class. Required text: New Method for the Double Bass, Simandl (available at

Jazzschool Books & Records).



BASS IIA continuation of the Bass I course, for

upright and electric bass. Topics include:

• Increased familiarity with the fingerboard

• More advanced reading exercises

• Rhythmic concepts, e.g., swing feel

• Rhythmic anticipations

• Blues and jazz standards

• Basics of soloing over chord changes

Prerequisites: Bass I or equivalent. Students must know how to read in bass clef. Required text: New Method for the Double Bass, Simandl (available at Jazzschool

Books & Records).



BASS III — JAZZ BASSBuilding on the techniques covered in Bass

II, this course introduces a variety of

techniques essential to constructing strong

jazz bass lines, and also introduces

improvisation techniques for soloing.

Students construct bass lines on blues, jazz

standards in 4/4 and 3/4, modal tunes,

rhythm changes, and ballads. New bass

line and soloing techniques are introduced

each week and are applied to selected

tunes. Students perform their own bass

lines in class each week with piano

accompaniment provided by the instructor.

Recommended for upright and electric

bassists interested in participating in the

Jazzschool’s ensemble program. Prerequi-sites: Bass II or equivalent and some reading ability. Required text: New Method for the Double Bass, Simandl (available at




ELECTRIC BASS TECHNIQUES — FUNK AND R&BThis course is a hands-on survey of the

signature bass lines and techniques of

funk and R&B. Material covered ranges

from the early funk pioneers of the James

Brown rhythm sections (e.g., Bootsy

Collins) and Motown (James Jamerson) to

the techniques and lines of later players

including Verdine White (Earth, Wind &

Fire), Larry Graham (Sly and the Family

Stone), Rocco Prestia (Tower of Power),

Marcus Miller and others. This unique

course is co-taught by a professional

bassist and drummer. Instructors alternate,

with substantial class time spent develop-

ing groove and feel by playing in a

rhythm section with the drum instructor.

Concludes with a jam session with the

members of the Funk and R&B Drum Set

course. Prerequisite: functional electric bass technique.

Mondays 8:15 – 9:45pm7/8 – 8/12 (6 weeks)

Marc van Wageningen (bass)

and Joe Bagale (drums) • $275

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DRUMS & PERCUSSIONBEGINNING DRUM SETAn introductory course for beginners.

Students gain a strong technical founda-

tion, learn how to most effectively hold

the drum sticks and are introduced to a

range of simple and effective sticking

techniques. Class covers rhythm reading,

drum set notation, single and double

stroke rolls and rudiments, and a variety

of grooves and fills. Basic four-limb

coordination exercises are also covered.

Prerequisites: None, but bring a pair of drumsticks! Required text: Learn to Play the Drumset, Pete Magadini (available at


Mondays 6:30 – 8pm7/8 – 8/12 (6 weeks)

Joe Bagale • $275

DRUM SET TECHNIQUES — FUNK AND R&BA hands-on survey of the signature drum

grooves and techniques of funk and R&B.

Material covered ranges from the early

funk pioneers of the James Brown rhythm

section (Clyde Stubblefield, Jabo Starks)

to later players including James Gadson

(Bill Withers), Steve Gadd (Chick Corea),

David Garibaldi (Tower of Power), Mike

Clark (Herbie Hancock) and young masters

like Stanton Moore (Galactic). This unique

course is co-taught by a professional

drummer and bassist. Instructors alternate,

with substantial class time spent develop-

ing groove and feel by playing in a rhythm

section setting with the bass instructor.

The course concludes with a jam session

with the members of the Funk and R&B

Electric Bass course. Prerequisite: functional drum set technique.

Mondays 8:15 – 9:45pm7/8 – 8/12 (6 weeks)

Marc van Wageningen (bass)

and Joe Bagale (drums) • $275

JAZZ DRUM SET This course covers essential skills for

jazz drumming. Topics covered include

time and feel, idiomatic grooves, ride

cymbal technique, rudiments as applied

to jazz drumming, brush playing, limb

independence exercises, and soloing.

Recommended for drummers interested

in developing and refining the skills

necessary to become well-rounded and

in-demand. Prerequisite: Beginning Drum Set course or the equivalent.


Jon Arkin • $275

STICK CONTROL AND SNARE DRUM RUDIMENTSThis hands-on course for all drummers

provides a range of practical techniques

for developing hand speed, endurance,

and dynamic control. Class time is spent

in intensive guided workout sessions,

using practice pads. Topics covered

include grip (matched & traditional),

effective warm-ups, essential rudiments

(rolls, diddles, flams), accent studies and

more. Prerequisite: Some technical facility. Beginners should first take Beginning Drum Set.


Jon Arkin • $275

LATIN PERCUSSIONThis course provides musicians with a

solid foundation on all of the primary Latin

percussion instruments. Students learn

effective techniques on congas, bongos,

timbales, bells, and additional auxiliary

percussion instruments. Covers many of

the main Latin grooves typical of son,

salsa, and Latin jazz. Soloing techniques

and typical breaks and song forms are

discussed. Open to all. Course concludes

in a jam session format with members of

the Salsa Piano course!


Omar Ledezma • $275

LATIN RHYTHMS APPLIED TO THE DRUM SETIn this challenging course, Danilo Paiz

provides step-by-step instructions on

how to incorporate the sounds of congas

(played on bongos tuned down), timbali-

tos, and mambo bell into the standard trap

drum kit. This setup, developed by the

instructor, allows drummers to play salsa,

samba and other Latin rhythms, in

addition to swing and funk — functioning

as a one-person percussion section! For

intermediate and advanced drummers

familiar with the basics of Latin percussion.


Danilo Paiz • $275

DRUM SOLOSThis course provides an overview of

con cepts and techniques for soloing on the

drum set. These techniques are applicable

to a range of styles, from rock, funk,

straight-ahead jazz and fusion to various

world styles (Brazilian, Afro-Cuban), and

non-idiomatic free improvisation. Students

develop solo vocabulary drawn from

rudimental and other sources, developing

4-limb independence through improvisa-

tion over various ostinato patterns. Topics

include trading fours and an introduction

to polyrhythmic drum set applications.

Prerequisite: functional drum set technique.


Alan Hall • $275

ESSENTIAL DRUM SET GROOVES FROM AROUND THE WORLDWorking drummers are expected to be

familiar with a range of grooves drawn

from various musical traditions and styles.

This course provides a practical overview

of drum set grooves including the various

important North American grooves

(shuffles, swing, rock, funk), the Caribbean

(calypso, mambo, reggae, bolero, 6/8

Afro-Cuban), Brazil (samba, bossa nova,

baião, partido alto) and South America

(cumbia, tango). Less common world

grooves are also covered. Recommended

for drummers interested in expanding

their versatility and learning some great

new grooves! Prerequisite: functional drum set technique.


Alan Hall • $275

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INSTRUMENTAL WORKSHOPSJAZZ BASS LINES FOR NON-BASSISTS with Rob EwingA step by step approach to constructing

effective walking bass lines over standard

jazz harmony. Recommended for pianists,

arrangers, and anyone who would like to

gain a better understanding of the function

of the bass in the jazz rhythm section. Open

to all, no bass playing experience required!

Sunday June 30, 11am – 1pm$30 advance • $45 day of workshop

Trombonist and educator Rob Ewing is the director of the Jazzschool Community Music School. He actively works with several Bay Area jazz groups including the Marcus Shelby Orchestra and Disappear Incompletely — The Radiohead Project.

MOTIVIC DEVELOPMENT with Billy BussThis workshop covers ways to derive and

develop extensive compositional and

improvisational language from simple

melodic themes. Concepts to be discussed

include advanced modal harmonies,

positive and negative harmony, numerol-

ogy, tonal magnetism, melodic contour/

shape, serialist techniques such as

retrograde, inversion and chromatic and

diatonic “spirals.” Additionally, students

dissect original compositions of the

instructor’s and others, considering

the questions: where does the melody

originate, how is it developed and where

can it go? An informational packet out lining

these concepts will be distributed.

Monday, July 1, 6 – 8pm$30 advance • $45 day of workshop

New York City-based trumpeter Billy Buss received a B.A. from the Berklee College of Music and a M.M. from the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz.

BLUES AND SOUL MUSICwith Rick Estrin and Buddy AkacicDiscussion and demonstration of the

technical and emotional components

of blues musicianship as a basic precept

for effective performance across genres,

from blues and gospel to jazz and beyond.

For musicians interested in developing

their groove and expression. Also for

non-musicians interested in developing a

deeper appreciation for the inner workings

of the blues and the poignant human

feelings found in all soul music. Musicians,

bring your instruments!

Sunday, July 14, 2 – 4pm$30 advance • $45 day of workshop

Directed by Rick Estrin, blues harmonica virtuoso and Alligator recording artist, with organizational support from Buddy Akacic.

SOLO JAZZ PIANO with Dan ZemelmanA hands-on masterclass on the art of

playing solo jazz piano. Participants play

for each other and receive feedback from

the instructor. Topics covered include: left

hand techniques (walking bass lines,

comping), developing the ability to play

convincingly in various styles, harmonic

options (playing “in” and “out,” chord

substitutions, diminished harmony),

melodic interpretation and more.

Sunday July 14, 2 – 4pm$30 advance • $45 day of workshop

JAZZ PIANO HARMONY & RHYTHMwith Dan ZemelmanThis workshop provides a range of ways

for jazz pianists to expand their creativity

through the study of new harmonic and

rhythmic possibilities. Topics covered

include voicings and voice leading, moving

voices within a chord, using voicings to go

in and out of the key, exercises for develop-

ing left and right hand independence,

rhythmic groupings and much more.


Dan Zemelman is a leading Bay Area-based jazz pianist, composer and teacher. He has performed throughout the U.S. with Marcus Shelby, Richard Davis, Mads Tolling and others, in addition to leading his own trio.

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Evening Concert, Saturday, August 10, 8pmThe Clifford Brown/Max Roach Tribute Quintet with Scotty Barnhart, Grant Stewart and Clayton Cameron

At Piedmont Piano1728 San Pablo Avenue$20 at the door

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SECRETS OF GYPSY JAZZ GUITARwith Paul MehlingThis workshop focuses on various aspects

of Gypsy 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!

Sunday, July 21, 11:30am – 1:30pm$30 advance • $45 day of workshop

THE METRONOME IS YOUR FRIENDwith Paul MehlingReturning 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.

LA CLAVE MISTERIOSAwith John SantosA workshop to demystify the often-elusive

clave rhythm, concept and instrument that

is at the heart of so much African-derived

musical expression. Five-time Grammy

nominated producer, composer, band-

leader and percussionist John Santos has

spent a lifetime performing clave-based

music and is internationally recognized

as one of the top interpreters of this

profound musical tradition. Over a dozen

variations of the clave will be played,

written, and analyzed with recorded

musical examples to place each one in

context, with Q&A throughout.

Sunday, August 4, 2 – 4pm$15

Co-sponsored by LP, Remo, Sabian and the Jazzschool.

JAZZ IMPROVISATIONwith Scotty BarnhartLongtime trumpeter with the Count Basie

Orchestra, Scotty Barnhart provides a

historical overview of the jazz tradition,

demonstrating each of the major styles

and how they relate to one another. He

explains how musicians can use various

rhythmic and harmonic elements of each

style as a basis for improvisation, creating

a coherent and well thought-out solo

that’s anchored in the history of the idiom.

Please bring your instrument!

Grammy-winning trumpeter Scotty Barnhart has been a featured soloist with the Count Basie Orchestra for the past 20 years. He is also the author of The World

of the Jazz Trumpet — a Comprehensive

History & Practical Philosophy (Foreword by Clark Terry & Freddie Hubbard, 2005).

Saturday, August 10, 3:15 – 5:15pm$30 advance • $45 day of workshop

GOING “IN” TO GO “OUT”with Grant Stewart“In my many years of teaching privately toprofessionals and university students in NYC, one of the most common problems I’ve come across is a lack of command of the basics of harmony. This weak founda-tion is usually the root of most musicians’ problems. Whether you play standards or modal/modern jazz, a solid foundation is crucial to playing well in any style. In this workshop I’ll help you tighten up some of the basics, strengthen your playing and get you back on track.” — Grant Stewart

Since moving to New York City at the age of 19, saxophonist Grant Stewart has studied with Donald Byrd, Barry Harris and Joe Lovano and performed with Curtis Fuller, John Hendricks, Clark Terry and many others.


BRUSHWORKSwith Clayton CameronGrammy-winning drummer Clayton Cameron is best known for his long working relationship with legendary vocalist Tony Bennett. In 2003, Cameron released Brushworks, a book and DVD on the art of brush drumming. A faculty member in the jazz studies program at UCLA, Cameron is widely regarded as one of world’s greatest authorities on jazz brushes.


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“Santos has generally been a sparkplug for a wave of musical invention at the vortex where jazz, Latin and other ideas meet.”

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ADVANCED JAZZ GUITAR HARMONY with John StowellModes of the melodic and harmonic minor

and triad substitutions are clearly ex-

plained and demonstrated in the context

of developing an extended harmonic

vocabulary. Students get hands-on

experience locating new sounds and with

ear training in the context of specific

sounds, chords, progressions and songs.

Please bring your guitar and note paper.

Recording the workshop is recommended

but not required. A 40-page pdf file with

workshop material will be emailed to all

participants. Prerequisite: for intermediate to advanced level guitarists.

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.

Sunday August 25, Noon – 3pm$30 advance • $45 day of workshop

IMPROVISATION SKILLSwith Jorrit DijkstraThis workshop helps develop skills that are

often overlooked, such as how to respond

to fellow musicians, train your musical

reactions and generate original improvised

ideas. Activities in this exciting, interactive

workshop include ear training exercises,

musical games and a variety of short

improvisation assignments. Recommended

for all musicians interested in developing

a fresh approach to improvisation in any

style of music.

July 28, 2 – 4pm$30 advance • $45 day of workshop

Instrumental Workshops

IMPROV CONCEPTS IN THE MUSIC OF STEVE LACY with Jorrit DijkstraSaxophonist Steve Lacy’s music was never

just a nice melody or harmony — his

pieces were always “about something”

and their performance requires research

into the possibilities of your instrument

and the interaction between ensemble

members. Jorrit leads participants through

some of Lacy’s more conceptually-

oriented pieces, exploring a range of

mind-expanding strategies for solo and

group improvisation. Bring your instrument!

August 25, 2 – 4pm$30 advance • $45 day of workshop

Saxophonist and composer Jorrit Dijkstra’s current projects include The Whammies play the Music of Steve Lacy, with leading Chicago, Boston and Amsterdam improvis-ers, and an electro-acoustic duo with celebrated drummer/composer John Hollenbeck. He has released 12 albums as a leader and collaborated with many top European and American musicians including Tony Malaby, Gerry Hemingway, Herb Robertson, Barre Phillips, John Butcher, Willem Breuker and Han Bennink. Dijkstra is currently on faculty at Berklee College of Music and the New England Conservatory in Boston.

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jorrit dijkstra

Instrumental Workshops

“A highly accomplished musician, he is a cerebral improviser who nevertheless plays with warmth and rhythmic excitement.”— THE BOSTON GLOBE

“John Stowell plays jazz, but he doesn’t use any of the clichés; he has an incredible originality. John is a master creator.” — LARRY CORYELL

“More guitarists would play like John Stowell if they knew how.” — HERB ELLIS


COMPOSITION & ARRANGINGREHARMONIZATION TECHNIQUES APPLIED TO STANDARD TUNESThe interpretation of standard tunes

continues to be one of the central

elements of jazz performance, practice

and tradition. Reharmonization techniques

provide performers and arrangers with

tools to contextualize, update and

personalize this repertoire. Developing

familiarity with reharmonization tech-

niques is also beneficial to improvisers in

better learning to hear and respond to the

ways pianists, guitarists, bassists and other

accompanists revise the harmony of a

given chord progression in performance

from moment to moment. A broad range

of techniques is introduced in the context

of weekly arranging assignments. Open

to both instrumentalists and vocalists.

Prerequisite: functional knowledge of basic jazz harmony.

Mondays 6:30 – 8pm7/8 – 8/12 (6 weeks)

Adam Shulman • $275

SONGWRITINGStudents explore melody writing, basic

harmony, more adventurous chord

progressions, song form, rhyme schemes,

and cultivate the instrumental component

of songwriting — all with the purpose of

honing each student’s unique songwriting

voice. In-class and at-home composition

and listening exercises are assigned each

week, while students begin the daily

practices of “morning pages” and

transcription of melody and harmony.

Most important, students develop two

or three songs over the course of the

six-week session, to be presented and

refined in real time.


Rachel Efron • $275

THEORY & IMPROVISATIONBEGINNING THEORY AND IMPROVISATIONNever improvised? Comfortable with

the blues scale but insecure with chord

changes? Want to learn or solidify your

knowledge of basic jazz theory? This

hands-on course provides students with

a friendly, supportive atmosphere in

which to practice improvising. Starting

with the blues, students progress to jazz

standards, learning major, minor and

dominant scales and chords, playing

at every session, trading licks, learning

patterns and building solos. Students

learn to identify song forms and common

chord progressions. Ideal for classical

players or anyone aspiring to jam or

perform with a jazz ensemble. Open to all

melodic instruments, including pianists

who want to focus on right-hand soloing,

and vocalists are welcome! Required text:

Jazz Improvisation: A Pocket Guide by

Dan Haerle (available at Jazzschool Books

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

Wednesdays 6:30 – 8pm7/10 – 8/14

Dave Scott • $275

INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC THEORYAn intro-level course covering the basic

skills needed to begin any serious study

of music. Topics include: music notation,

time signatures, key signatures, rhythmic

training, major scales, intervals, transposi-

tion, chord structure, harmonic progres-

sion, ear training and an introduction to

musical form and composition. Prerequi-sites: None, open to all instrumentalists and vocalists. Required texts: Practical Theory Complete by Sandy Feldstein

and Jazz Improvisation: A Pocket Guide

by Dan Haerle (available at Jazzschool

Books & Records).

Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45pm7/10 – 8/14

Dave Scott • $275

PLAYING CHANGES AND TELLING A STORY — IMPROVISING ON THE 12-BAR BLUESThis course guides aspiring jazz musicians

through a process of becoming more

confident improvising on chord changes,

while developing the ability to “tell a

story” with compelling, engaging and

memorable improvised solos. Using the

12-bar blues as a starting point to focus on

these techniques, students are introduced

to a range of variations on this most

commonly used song form. For all melodic

instruments. Prerequisites: functional instrumental technique, knowledge of major scales and major and minor arpeggios, some knowledge of basic jazz theory.



Theory, Improvisation & CompositionTheory, Improvisation and Composition

“Dave Scott is an exceptionally gifted teacher who brings knowledge, experience and joy to his students. I hear music with new excitement now and feel lucky to have studied with such a talented educator.”— ANONYMOUS

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Adult Vocal CoursesAdult Vocal Courses

Greetings, Summer Songbirds!For the third year we are thrilled to offer our weeklong Vocal Intensive with Jazzschool artist-in-residence, Grammy-nominated Theo Bleckmann. One of the world’s most creative singers, Theo is also an educator who will inspire a quantum leap for ten lucky students. The six-day workshop culminates with a Saturday night performance, open to the public. This intensive is designed for intermediate to advanced level singers, but there many other courses for beginners. So why not take the plunge?

There’s “Everything You Wanted to Know About Music Theory” — just for singers — as well as technique and ear training. This summer you’ll notice a shift with more pop, R&B and singer-songwriter offerings. Raz Kennedy oversees our new R&B division with two courses, beginning and intermediate/advanced. “The Beatles Choir” and “Singer-Songwriter Repertoire” courses are running for just three weeks. “Singing for Fun” and “For the Love of Singing” are back. “Latin Standards” and “Salsa Singing” will continue through the summer as well as “The Definitive Jazz Singer” and our “Jazz for Teens” class.

We also offer a cool course for vocalists who are ready to step out and get “Ready for the Gig” as well as courses on arranging, songwriting and a new improvisation class called “Don’t Say A Word.” Seattle singer Greta Matassa visits for a concert and workshop, while Maye Cavallaro continues her composer repertoire series with “Unsung Gems from The Great American Songbook” — plus a special one-day intensive on music software. Detailed descriptions follow and you can enroll online, but please don’t hesitate to contact me at [email protected] to consult about what’s right for you. We look forward to hearing your voice!

Laurie Antonioli Director, Jazzschool Community Music School Vocal Program

PERFORMANCE

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BEGINNING VOCAL JAZZ PERFORMANCEAn introductory course for singers who

would like to develop a fearless approach

to improvisation and interpretation. Vocal

technique, repertoire development and

stage presence are addressed in a safe

and creative environment. Students should

bring songs of their choice to work on

with the instructor and a professional

accompanist. Open to all.

Section I: Tuesdays 6:30 – 8pm7/9 – 8/13 (6 weeks)

Andrea Claburn • $295

Section II: Wednesdays 6:30 – 8pm7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks)

Ellen Johnson • $295

Adult Vocal CoursesSINGING FOR FUN Singing is one of the first things we do as

human beings, and sometimes in the

course of “learning” to sing we forget how

natural and joyful it can be. Whether you

are an experienced singer or just getting

started, this course is a low-stress,

judgment-free opportunity to express

yourself musically and explore what your

voice can do. Designed for all levels and

accompanied by a professional pianist,

participants sing together and individually

while working on favorite songs and

building skills that enhance the singing

experience. Give yourself a treat and come

sing for fun! Open to all.


Kathy Blackburn • $295

FOR THE LOVE OF SINGINGStudents learn breathing and vocal

techniques and apply them to songs of

their choice, making friends with the

microphone and learning basic perfor-

mance skills in a safe and supportive

environment. This course is particularly

suited for those who may have temporar-

ily put aside their vocal dreams due to

education, career or family obligations.

Open to all.


Faith Winthrop • $295

Jazzschool Community Music School Summer QuarterJuly 8 – August 18 (6 weeks)

Summer Quarter Student ConsultationsOngoing! Contact [email protected] for more info.

Vocal IntensiveAugust 12 – 17


andrea claburn

“Faith is the best! Amazing teacher, amazing voice! A privilege to be her student.”— ANONYMOUS

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Adult Vocal Courses

Call 510.845.5373 Enroll online at jazzschool.org

Adult Vocal Courses

THE DEFINITIVE JAZZ SINGERA course for intermediate to advanced

singers who want to increase their knowl-

edge of jazz vocabulary and performance

skills. This course incorporates vocal

warm-up exercises to promote healthy

vocal technique, ear training to assist in

hearing chord progressions, improvisational

skills, preparing lead sheets (charts),

transcriptions and effective microphone

technique. A professional rhythm section

will be available to reinforce the craft of

directing and communicating effectively

with multiple musicians on stage. Students

build repertoire while preparing songs in

contrasting jazz styles.



READY FOR THE GIGPreparation for a public performance

involves tending to a list of details in order

to make the gig go smoothly. When you

perform for an audience, you want to think

about singing, and not be distracted by

the many variables that can interfere with

your focus. In this course students learn

how to prepare for a show, covering topics

such as making a set list, having great

charts, hiring a band, talking to your

audience, even dealing with the pre-gig

jitters. Singers will also perform for one

another in class, and we’ll see exactly how

all of these issues can be dealt with in a

way that liberates the creative part of

performing. Open to all.


Stephanie Bruce • $295

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A MODERN APPROACH TO SINGING LATIN STANDARDSA course for intermediate and advanced

vocalists interested in developing a

repertoire of Latin American folk songs.

Students sing lush boleros, cha-cha-chas,

guarachas, son, milongas, Argentinian

zambas, and other Latin American classics

made famous by vocalists including

Omara Portuondo and Eliades Ochoa from

the Buena Vista Social Club. Focus is on

phrasing, interpretation, melodic alterna-

tives, lyrics, emotional and creative expres-

sion, as well as ensemble and individual

singing. Trio accompaniment provided.

Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Mondays 6:30 – 8pm7/8 – 8/12 (6 weeks)

Maria Marquez • $295

SALSA SINGINGThis course introduces a basic repertoire

of songs for singers of all levels to learn

the style, rhythm and technique of salsa

vocal music. All songs are in Spanish but

fluency is not required to participate.

Students also learn to play some basic

percussion while singing and the instructor

provides instruments like guiro, maracas

and claves to use each week. An accompa-

nist on piano or guitar works with students

to learn the songs. Later in the quarter, the

class joins up with the Salsa II instrumental

ensemble (see page 17), and works toward

a combined performance at the Jazzschool.

Songs include “Tres Días de Carnaval”

(Celia Cruz), “La Rebelión” (Joe Arroyo)

and “Brujería” (El Gran Combo), providing

a great foundation. Open to all.


Edgardo Cambón • $295

r&b

R&B VOCAL PERFORMANCE This exciting new vocal performance

course delves into the music of old-school

Motown, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin

and contemporary young artists like Adele

and Beyoncé. Instructor Raz Kennedy (of

Bobby McFerrin’s Voicestra) draws from a

selection of R&B and pop material to work

on solos, harmonies and overall vocal

expression. Students are also welcome to

bring in their own songs to work on.

Strengthen your voice and energize your

performances by learning specific

techniques to expand dynamic range and

increase vocal resonance. Learn to “belt”

without tension and to sing freely with a

safe vocal method, developed through

Kennedy’s professional experience in

high-energy musical theater and large-

scale pop and swing bands.

Section I (Beginning): Mondays 6:30 – 8pm

Section II (Intermediate/Advanced): Mondays 8:15 – 9:45pm

7/8 – 8/12 (6 weeks)

Raz Kennedy • $295

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“Superior jazz singing by an artist of the highest quality who deserves to be heard much more widely…”— JAZZ JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL

on Ellen Johnson



contemporary & pop

THE BEATLES CHOIRSing the timeless music of the Beatles with

other singers in 2, 3 and 4-part harmony

and enjoy the songs in a whole new way.

Work from written choral arrangements

and learn harmony parts to different

Beatles tunes each week, in addition to

learning to create your own harmonies.

Let’s have fun! Pianist provided, open to all.


Ellen Robinson • $140

SINGER-SONGWRITER REPERTOIRE FOR JAZZ VOCALISTSFor jazz vocalists interested in updating

their repertoire, this 3-week course

focuses on the music of popular singer-

songwriters from the early ‘70s through

the present, including Leonard Cohen,

James Taylor, Carole King, Paul Simon,

Adele and Alicia Keys. Students learn and

perform two tunes each week and go

home with the charts! Healthy vocal

technique and elements of style are

covered. Pianist provided, open to all.


Ellen Robinson • $140

TECHNIQUEVOCAL TECHNIQUE ESSENTIALSA course on vocal conditioning, stamina

and maintenance, along with ear training

and placement for pitch accuracy.

Students work on specific exercises to

increase both vertical and horizontal ranges

and learn to implement dynamics, tone

color, vibrato and straight tone. Learn how

to utilize the break in your vocal range and

sing with a full voice connection to enhance

style and interpretation. Open to all.



THEORY, EAR TRAINING & IMPROVISATIONMUSIC THEORY BASICS FOR SINGERSThis is the place to ask and get answers!

Pianist Lee Bloom covers many of the

basics that a singer needs to know, from

key signatures and transposing, song

forms and chord changes, to basic

rhythmic feels (e.g., swing, bossa nova,

straight-eighth) — and some rudimentary

piano skills. Basic ear training includes

singing intervals, scales, identifying chords

and singing in harmony. Vocalists are often

intimidated by the lingo and knowledge

necessary to function as a bandleader, yet

it’s often the vocal artist who must lead

the band. A basic understanding of these

concepts helps singers gain confidence

and freedom. Then the real fun begins!

Open to all.


Lee Bloom • $275

EAR TRAINING FOR VOCALISTSThis course enhances the listening and

singing skills of participants, by develop-

ing the capacity to recognize, identify and

sing a variety of scales, intervals, chords,

melodic and harmonic patterns. Through

a series of fun and informative exercises,

in both group and individual settings,

students learn how to apply their voices to

these essential musical concepts. Really

being able to hear what you sing and sing

what you hear, and identify how it relates

to a song, strengthens a singer’s overall

musicianship and creates more enjoyment

and confidence. Prerequisite: minimum two years singing experience.



WORDLESS VOCAL IMPROVISATION Leave your words at the doorstep as we

leap into the world of traditional and

contemporary approaches to wordless

vocal improvisation. Special emphasis is

placed on group improvisations (circle

singing) and improvisational approaches

to repertoire from the Great American

Songbook. Bring an open mind and a

song you’d like to sing!


Carl Oser • $275

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“Worth every penny and every minute. Raz is amazing.”

— ANONYMOUS

ellen robinson



COMPOSITION & ARRANGINGA NEW COAT OF PAINTArranging for Solo SingersContemporary jazz singers are becoming

increasingly creative in their choice and

presentation of the tunes they love to sing.

Whether the staples of your book were

penned in the Tin Pan Alley period, or

you’ve moved forward a few decades into

the popular tunes of the 1960s, ’70s and

beyond, putting your own spin on a song

is exciting for you, your band, and your

audience. If you are not a songwriter,

arranging is a great option. In this course,

students learn how to re-imagine a familiar

piece of music using the components of

harmony, rhythm, form, and concept.

Come to class with a few tunes you’d like

to work with, and you’ll walk away with

some new charts for your book.

Wednesdays 6:30 – 8pm7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks)

Stephanie Bruce • $295

SONGWRITINGStudents explore melody writing, basic

harmony, more adventurous chord

progressions, song form, rhyme schemes,

and cultivate the instrumental component

of songwriting — all with the purpose of

honing each student’s unique songwriting

voice. In-class and at-home composition

and listening exercises are assigned each

week, while students begin the daily

practices of “morning pages” and

transcription of melody and harmony.

Most important, students develop two

or three songs over the course of the

six-week session, to be presented and

refined in real time.


Rachel Efron • $275

CONCERT PREPARATION AND PERFORMANCE FOR VOCALISTSA mentor program offering a unique

opportunity for aspiring professional

singers to create and present

a concert at the Jazzschool.

This individually customized course is

designed to guide singers from concept to

performance. Concert dates are available

throughout the year.

Includes the following:

• A concert in the Jazzschool Concert Series

• A professional sound technician and quality live recording of your performance

• Guidance in marketing and promotion, including how to prepare publicity materials

• Advertising and marketing in Jazzschool media outlets used for Jazzschool performances, and preparation and printing of in-house publicity

• Students receive a percentage of the door/ticket sales

Contact [email protected]

for additional information.

Maye Cavallaro • $850 “Maye always pushed us beyond our comfort zone, which I really appreciated. I learned something new every week.”— ANONYMOUS

“This place is the best. I love it and we’re all SO lucky that the Jazzschool exists.”— ANONYMOUS

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VOCAL JAZZ PERFORMANCE FOR TEENSA course designed specifically for high

school age singers who are interested in

exploring the world of jazz vocals. Ideal

for singers preparing for college auditions

and summer jazz programs! Topics

covered include:

• Warm-ups

For the development of vocal flexibility,

jazz vocabulary and healthy use of the

singing voice.

• Repertoire Each singer learns a number of jazz

tunes.

• Interpretation Students develop a personal approach

to interpretation and phrasing.

• Working with instrumentalists Opportunity to sing with a professional

pianist and learn communication skills

with instrumentalists, including count-

offs, basic arrangements and cued

endings.

• Vocal jazz history Focus on one or more important jazz

vocalists, exploring their approach, in

order to help develop each student’s

individual style.



THE ART OF SINGING DUETSwith Greta Matassa A workshop for jazz vocalists who have

wondered how to make a duet with a

fellow singer really work and be as fun and

spontaneous as the “pros” make it look on

stage! Many of you are gigging now and

occasionally may want to pair up with

another singer to share the fun, the band,

the expenses and to benefit from a shared

audience. You can enroll as a pair, or Greta

will pair you off during the workshop.

Topics covered include:

• Finding compatible keys

• Sharing the song form

• Harmonizing with each other

• Unison

• Call and response

• Scatting together

• Finding good songs for duets

Greta Matassa is one of the most talented singers working in jazz today. She has been voted “Northwest Vocalist of the Year” by Earshot Jazz six times in 15 years. Greta’s latest album I Wanna be Loved

(Resonance Records) remained on the national jazz airplay charts for three months. Greta has been a mainstay on Seattle’s jazz stages for many years and with recent dates at New York’s Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola (Lincoln Center) and tours of Russia, Singapore, Hawaii and Japan, her sound is reaching a wide audience.

Sunday June 30, Noon – 3pm$50 advance • $65 day of workshop

Vocal Workshops

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“Greta’s scatting is as confident, nimble and energetic as Ella’s and her phrasing is hip like Nancy Wilson’s.” — EARSHOT JAZZ

girls’ jazz & blues camp 2011

Young Adult Vocal Courses


MY COMPUTER PLAYS MUSICwith Maye Cavallaro Many computer programs are available

that make practicing fun and easy.

Suitable for both vocalists and instrumen-

talists, this workshop will survey a few of

them, focused on Band in a Box and

GarageBand. Participants will learn how to

input chords from lead sheets into Band in

a Box and prepare backing tracks, change

keys, “feels” and print out simple chord

charts. Then we’ll import these backing

tracks into GarageBand and learn how to

record ourselves and listen back to our

tracks, make a simple mix and share these

as mp3s or burn them on to a disc to

share with others. All levels welcome.

Sunday, July 7, Noon – 3pm$50 advance • $65 day of workshop

UNSUNG GEMS FROM THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK with Maye Cavallaro The Great American Songbook is a

collection of tunes written from 1930 to

1950 and is a vital part of the repertoire of

jazz musicians. While many songs by the

Gershwins, Harold Arlen, Cole Porter and

Irving Berlin are well known, there are

countless other composers and lyricists

whose songs are not performed as often.

This 3-part workshop focuses on these

less frequently performed pieces.

Workshop time includes listening to re–

corded examples by jazz greats to develop

ideas for new arrangements. Instructor

Maye Cavallaro provides 10 lead sheets for

songs including practice-backing tracks.

An accompanist joins the group during

the third session, for students to perform

arrangement ideas.

3 Sundays — July 14, 21 and 28, Noon – 3pm$220 advance • $235 day of workshop

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“Maye is very prepared, organized and the musicians she brings in are excellent and wonderful to work with.”— CATHERINE STERN

JAZZSCHOOL SUMMERVOCALINTENSIVE

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A Five-Day Intensive Workshopwith Theo Bleckmann and Laurie Antonioli

August 12 – 17, 2013 10am – 4:30pm

Culminates with a Performance in the Jazzschool Concert SeriesSaturday, August 17, 8pm

A weeklong program designed to help singers define, create and perform in a distinctive and authentic style. Jazz singing is like a tree that can grow branches in many genres; with roots firmly grounded, this unique intensive emphasizes the technical, creative and spiritual aspects of singing and serves as a catalyst for artistic growth no matter where your path leads. The performance on Saturday, August 17 is open to the public and takes place in Hardymon Hall at the Jazzschool.

Limit: 10 students Open to intermediate to advanced singers.

Tuition • $850

Note: Jazzschool Institute students can receive one elective credit

For more information about the Jazzschool Vocal Intensive, contact Laurie Antonioli: laurie @ jazzschool.org

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Young Musicians ProgramYoung Musicians Program


The Jazzschool Young Musicians

Program is a year-round compre-

hensive music education and

performance program designed

for instrumental and vocal

students between the ages of

11 and 18. The Young Musicians

Program has been at the center

of the Jazzschool’s educational

and artistic goals since 1997. Its

curriculum provides students

with the opportunity to work

with professional jazz artists

and educators, strengthening

performance skills, expanding

knowledge of jazz theory and

improvisation, and learning

more about the foundations of

jazz and related styles of music.

Students participate in after-

school classes, master classes

with nationally known jazz

artists, and are featured in public

performances in venues through-

out the San Francisco Bay Area

and beyond.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (2013 – 2014)

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.

Jazzschool Young Musicians Program

Dear students & parents,This summer the Jazzschool Young Musicians Program (JYMP) is pleased to offer a number of options for middle and high school students interested in continuing their music study over their school break. First up, the 12th annual Jazzschool Summer Youth Program runs from June 17 – 28 (two 5-day sessions) and welcomes instrumentalists entering grades 7 – 10. This program offers extensive opportunities for ensemble performance and private instruction and includes guest appearances by nationally renowned guest performers and clinicians.

Next, the High School Jazz Intensive runs from July 22 – 26 and offers higher level jazz instruction to a select group of advanced high school students. The weeklong program is directed by saxophonist Dr. Michael Zilber, director of the Jazzschool’s multiple DownBeat award-winning Advanced High School Jazz Workshop. Finally, the Jazzschool Girls’ Jazz & Blues Camp runs from August 5 – 9 and provides an opportunity for female instrumentalists and vocalists in grades 6 – 12 to have fun and develop self-confidence while honing improvisational, technical and ensemble skills. This program is directed by Jean Fineberg and Ellen Seeling, from the Montclair Women’s Big Band. In addition to these three camps, we offer a weekly Vocal Jazz Performance for Teens course on Wednesday afternoons, led by Ellen Johnson.

Our extensive school-year ensemble program for middle and high school students at all skill levels starts up again in September with placement auditions scheduled for late August. Please see the calendar below and audition information on page 51 for how to get involved in our ensembles this fall. Wishing you all a great summer!

Keith Johnson, Director, Jazzschool Young Musicians Program

Summer Youth Program • June 17 – 28 (two 5-day sessions)

High School Jazz Intensive • July 22 – 26

Girls’ Jazz & Blues Camp • August 5 – 9

General Youth Ensemble Auditions (for Fall 2013) • August 24 – 25

Studio Band Auditions (for Fall 2013) • August 17 – 18

Advanced High School Jazz Workshop Auditions (for Fall 2013) • August 25

“It’s the only place I know of that offers such high level jazz ensembles for middle and high school students.” — ANONYMOUS


Jazzschool Young Musicians Program

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Young Musicians Program

JAZZSCHOOL SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM 2013June 17 – 21 and June 24 – 28

Two Five–Day Sessions!Monday – Friday 9:30am – 3pmWith a student performance each Friday evening at 6pm!

Now accepting applications for the 12th Annual Summer Youth Program. Open to instrumentalists entering grades 7, 8, 9, and 10 for all winds, strings, piano, guitar, vibes, bass and drums.

All students attend a variety of daily ensembles (jazz, Latin, groove), private lessons, workshops and performances with visiting guest artists, and put on a concert to conclude each 5-day session.

Tuition • $400 per week or $760 for both weeks

For additional information please contact Jazzschool Summer Youth Program Director Rob Ewing at 510.845.5373 x 14 or email [email protected].

Also, please see jazzschool.org/jsyp for faculty information.


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HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ INTENSIVE

July 22 – 26, 201310am – 4pm

A Five-Day Intensivefor Advanced High School Jazz Instrumentalists!

Michael Zilber, Artistic Director

Six to eight advanced high school musicians are selected to work closely with top Bay Area jazz artists for a week of rehearsals, master classes and private lessons. Concludes with a performance at the Jazzschool.

A departure from the typical one-instructor-to-an-ensemble model, the student group meets daily with a complete ensemble of seasoned professional musicians working to develop improvisation and arranging/composition skills in an intensive rehearsal format. Each participant receives a professional- quality recording of the concert!

Openings for all rhythm section instruments and horns.

See jazzschool.org/hsji for a daily schedule of events.

Audition date: May 12Tuition • $775

For more information and audition pre-screening, please contact the Jazzschool at 510.845.5373.

Dr. Michael Zilber is the director of the Jazzschool’s multiple DownBeat award–winning Advanced High School Jazz Workshop.

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JAZZSCHOOL YOUNG MUSICIANS PROGRAMPLACEMENT & AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – FALL 2013

AUDITION MATERIALSEntering musicians are asked to prepare

two skill-level appropriate jazz standards,

improvise over a 12-bar blues (optional) or

rhythm changes (for high school students

only) and sight-read.

HOW TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION To schedule an audition, please fill

out an application online at

jazzschool.org/youth_auditions. After

your application is received, you will be

contacted within 1–2 weeks with an

audition time. Auditions are scheduled on

a first-come, first-served basis and will be

scheduled at the earliest available time.

Students will be contacted with placement

information following the audition.

AUDITION BY VIDEO (OPTIONAL) Students have the option of submitting an

online video audition rather than scheduling

an in-person audition. Students submitting

their audition online are still required to fill

out an online application (see above). On

the application form, please select live

audition or video submission. Please note:

online video submissions are not available

for the Studio Bands or Advanced High

School Jazz Workshops.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ONLINE VIDEO SUBMISSIONS

• Student should be clearly visible (and

audible) on the video.

• Perform two skill-level appropriate jazz

standards. Please state the name of

each piece before you play it.

• Download one of the two

improvisation tracks at

jazzschool.org/youth_auditions

for the improvisation portion of your

audition. Two choruses required.

• On the video, it is important that your

playing is heard louder than anything

else, including any accompanying

tracks.

PIANO AND GUITAR PLAYERS Follow the above instructions with only

one change: after improvising, please

demonstrate comping/voicings on a blues

or rhythm changes.

DRUMMERSPlease demonstrate the following styles:

• swing, bossa nova, funk/rock.

• Demonstrate each style at various

tempos (i.e. slow, medium, fast)

• On each style/tempo please “trade

fours” with yourself (4 bars of time,

4 bars of solo, etc.)

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]. You may also upload the video to

a private website and email a link.

Please do not email audition videos

as attachments.

For more information about the JYMP

placement process, please visit

jazzschool.org/youth_auditions

or contact us at

[email protected] and 510.845.5373.

2013 GIRLS’ JAZZ & BLUES CAMPAugust 5 – 9, 2013

Monday – Friday 9:30am – 3pm

Enrollment open through August 5

All-camp performance Friday, August 9

A supportive musical environment where girls have fun and develop self- confidence while honing improvisational, technical and ensemble skills. Open to all instrumentalists and vocalists grades 6 – 12.

Directed by Jean Fineberg & Ellen Seeling, with an all-woman faculty from the Montclair Women’s Big Band.

Tuition • $450 ($475 after June 1) Some financial aid available.

For program information: [email protected] or 510.758.2200Registration: jazzschool.org/girlsreg or call 510.845.5373

• Jazz Combo

• Blues/Soul Group

• Latin Ensemble

• Pop Vocal Group

• Roots Music Choir

• Songwriting

• Percussion Ensemble

• Improvisation Workshop

• Big Band

• Lunchtime Open Jam

• One private lesson during the week



Rising Stars SummerConcert Series 2013

CHECK OUT WHAT’S BUBBLING UP WITH A WIDE RANGE OF CONCERTS FROM JAZZSCHOOL STUDENTS AND OTHER RISING STARS!

JULY 5 Fri 8pm XD 7 ($10)

6 Sat 10am Spiral Bound at the Fillmore Jazz Festival (free)*

6 Sat 8pm Lisa Lindsley / Sue Jewell ($15)

7 Sun 4:30pm Richard Greig Trio / Holly’s Hounds Duo ($15)

13 Sat 8pm Denise Kidder ($10)

14 Sun 4:30pm Andy Clausen ($10)

14 Sun 7pm Blues Jam Session hosted by Pamela Rose ($5-10 sliding scale)*

19 Fri 8pm Emily Onderdonk & Out of Bounds Quartet ($10)

20 Sat 8pm Malachi Whitson ($10)

21 Sun 4:30pm Janeare Ashley ($15)*

26 Fri 8pm High School Jazz Intensive Performance ($10)

27 Sat 8pm Grant Milliken ($10)

28 Sun 4:30pm J3 Trio / Yehudit ($15)

28 Sun 7pm Vocal Jam Session hosted by Angharad Jones ($5-10 sliding scale)*

Rising StarsSummer Concert Series 2013

AUGUST 2 Fri 8pm Lu Salcedo / Christian Sullivan ($15)

3 Sat 8pm Craig Browning / Grooveyard Shift ($15)

4 Sun 4:30pm Michael Orenstein ($10)

9 Fri 6pm Girls’ Jazz & Blues Camp Performance (free)

10 Sat 8pm Suzanna Smith ($10)

11 Sun 4:30pm Landry / Acrobatas ($10 sliding scale)*

11 Sun 7pm Blues Jam Session hosted by Pamela Rose ($5-10 sliding scale)*

16 Fri 8pm Guitar Intensive Performance ($10)

17 Sat 8pm Vocal Intensive Performance ($10)

18 Sun 4:30pm Tristan Norton / Feelosophy ($15)

23 Fri 8pm Tiffany Austin & the Marcus Shelby Ensemble ($10)

24 Sat 8pm Mike Sweetland Quartet / Sulu Y Sus Rebeldes ($15)

25 Sun 4:30pm Gael Alcock / Alex Shapiro Romano ($10)

25 Sun 7pm Vocal Jam Session hosted by Angharad Jones ($5-10 sliding scale)*

This series is made possible in part by a generous gift from David and Beth Sawi. *Note: indicates events outside of the Rising Stars Summer Series

info & tickets at jazzschool.org

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Jazzschool CMS Faculty



Jazzschool CMS FacultyLaurie Antonioli (voice) Studied at Mt. Hood College and Cal State Long Beach. Student of Joe Henderson, Mark Murphy; Professor, Vocal Jazz Studies, Kug U., Graz, Austria; Nabel Records recording artist; international performing and recording artist and clinician; performed and recorded with George Cables, Bobby McFerrin, Richie Beirach, Joe Bonner; bandleader, Foreign Affair; lyricist of Pauer – Antonioli Songbook. www.laurieantonioli.com

Jon Arkin (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

Bill Aron (saxophone) M.M. in Performance, SF State; B.A. in Music, UC Berkeley. Professional musician and music educator for 42 years; specializing in classical saxophone playing with the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet and San Francisco Symphony among others.

Joe Bagale (drums) Eastman School of Music (1.5 years) currently lead vocalist, keyboardist, guitarist with Mickey Hart Band. Leads Joe Bagale band, performs with Jazz Mafia, Hot Einstein, Disappear Incompletely. www.joebagale.com

David Belove (bass) Studied at SF State and San Francisco 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.

Kathy Blackburn (voice) B.Mus. in Jazz Studies (in progress) Jazzschool Institute, M.B.A. St. Mary’s College; B.A. and K-12 Teaching Credential San Jose State U. Principal vocalist with Cooltones big band, Lafayette Studio Big Band, and Four and More jazz combo. Awarded the Jazzschool Institute’s Mark Murphy Vocal Jazz Scholarship.

Theo Bleckmann (voice) National and international performing and recording artist and educator. Performed with Laurie Anderson, Anthony Braxton, Steve Coleman, Dave Douglas, Philip Glass, Meredith Monk, Michael Tilson Thomas, John Zorn and the Bang On A Can All-Stars. Featured soloist with the Albany

Symphony, San Francisco Symphony Chorus, Estonian Radio Choir, Merce Cunningham Dance Company and Mark Morris Dance Group. Currently on faculty at Manhattan School of Music. Previously on faculty at New York University, The New School and Queens College. Teaches voice privately and in workshops and master classes worldwide. ww.theobleckmann.com

Lee Bloom (piano) B.Arch., University of Cincinnati. Jazz studies at Cincinnati Conservatory with Tim Hagans, Phil DeGreg, Pat Harbison and Frank Vincent. Further study with Barry Harris, Jerry Coker, Dan Haerle. Licensed, published architect interested in overlap between music and visual phenomena. Extensive playing experience in jazz, R&B, funk and pop styles. Pianist with saxophonist Hal Stein 2001–2008. Performances with Mary Stallings, Jamie Davis, Pete Escovedo, Dan Hicks. Recorded with Madeleine Peyroux, Elvis Costello and Rosanne Cash. www.leebloom.com

Stephanie Bruce (voice, arranging) Studies with Joni Metcalf and Don Mock, Jane Sharpe, Cary Sheldon, Allaudin Matthieu, and Mark Levine. Has recorded three albums of original songs and arrangements, and performed extensively in the Bay Area, Europe and Asia. www.stephaniebrucemusic.com

Edgardo Cambón (percussion, voice) Bandleader for 26 years of the renowned salsa band “Edgardo & Candela.” Toured throughout South America, Europe, and Africa since 1986. LP (Latin Percussion Co.) endorser. Performed or recorded with Jesús “Chucho” Valdés (Irakere), Eddie Palmieri, Carlos Santana, José Luis “Changuito” Quintana, Orestes Vilató, Salsa Romántica Stars Jerry Rivera and Eddie Santiago, Keith Terry and “Crosspulse,” Omar Sosa, Jeff Narell, Andy Narell, Sovosó (formerly Bobby McFerrin’s “Voicestra”) Mike Spiro, Karl Perazzo and Rebeca Mauleón. www.musicandela.com

Danny Caron (guitar) B.A. in English and Music, Oberlin College and Conservatory; graduate of Howard Roberts Program, Guitar Institute of Technology, Los Angeles. Best known for being music director and guitarist for the legendary pianist and vocalist Charles Brown until his death in 2000. He has played and recorded with Van Morrison, Bonnie Raitt, Dr. John, Clifton Chenier, Donald Fagan, Hadda Brooks, Red Callender, and many others. www.dannycaron.com

Maye Cavallaro (voice) Advanced degree in Education, UC Santa Barbara; B.A. in English Lit, UC Santa Barbara. Fellow NY Cabaret Symposium; faculty, Blue Bear School of

Music; private coaching, 25 years; producer, 8 recordings; bandleader, recording artist; awarded Best of the Year in Jazz by the San Francisco Chronicle; visiting clinician, St. John’s U.; graphic artist, web designer. www.teachingjazz.com

Andrea Claburn (voice) B.A., high honors, UC Berkeley; vocal jazz and jazz studies at the Jazzschool Institute; classically trained in piano and violin. Studied with Laurie Antonioli, John Santos, Raz Kennedy, Mark Levine, Susan Muscarella, John Gove, Anthony Brown, Michael Zilber. Co-bandleader, Andrea Claburn/Jua Howard Septet; recipient of the JI Mark Murphy Vocal Prize. www.andreaclaburn.com

Rachel Efron (songwriting) B.A., Harvard U. (extensive coursework in both writing and music). Studied jazz piano with faculty at Berklee College of Music. Released three albums of original music and toured on both coasts. Bandleader of Rachel Efron Ensemble, which has performed locally at such venues as Yoshi’s, The Plush Room, The Independent, Freight and Salvage and Cafe Du Nord. www.rachelefron.com

Rob Ewing (trombone) Jazzschool Community Music School Director. Jazzschool Summer Youth Program Director. B.A., Naropa U.; 2 years, Berklee College of Music. Leader of Disappear Incompletely — The Radiohead Project. Performances with STS9, Marcus Shelby Orchestra, Vinny Golia, Latin Giants of Jazz, Ray Vega, Wayne Wallace, Graham Connah, Joe Bagale, The Barr Brothers, Les Gwan Jupons, John Schott’s Typical Orchestra, Jazz Mafia Symphony, Oakland Active Orchestra, Half of Half, Leslie Helpert, Rebecca Griffin, Naytronix. www.robewingmusic.com

Jean Fineberg (saxophone, flute)M.Ed. in Secondary Education, B.S. in Science; B.A. in Arts & Sciences, Pennsylvania State U. Founder, leader of Deuce and Saxophunk; Assistant Director, composer, arranger, Montclair Women’s Big Band; toured and recorded with Melba Liston, David Bowie, Laura Nyro, Chic, Sister Sledge; consultant, San Francisco Arts Commission; NEA Jazz Fellow; recipient, ASCAP music composition awards, Meet The Composer grants; featured on Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz on NPR.

Ben Flint (piano, voice)B.A., Berklee College of Music; M.A., USC. Student of James Williams, Cary Sheldon. Performed with Isaac Hayes, Ledisi, Mary Stallings, Cheryl Lynn, Nicolas Bearde. Currently serves as director of the Oakland Jazz choir. Teaches jazz history at Berkeley City College and Diablo Valley College. He also plays Hammond B3 and piano for church services at Second Baptist in Redwood City.

Mimi Fox (guitar) Advisor, Guitar Program. Five-time Downbeat Critics Poll Winner. Adjunct professor of Jazz Studies at NYU; guest clinician and 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; featured artist, Kennedy Center. Performed with Charlie Byrd, Kenny Burrell, Branford Marsalis, David Sanchez, Joey DeFrancesco, Houston Person, Jim Hall, and Diana Krall. www.mimifoxjazzguitar.com

Kyra Gordon (voice) B.Mus. (in progress) Jazzschool Institute. Vocalist/keyboardist with hip-hop collective The Freeze. Performed on the soundtrack for the feature film, Owned.

Dave Gregoric (trombone) Recorded with Pete Escovedo, Andy Narrel, Buddy Montgomery, Cab Calloway, Della Reese, and Ray Brown, among many others. An instructor for 16 years at Valley Christian Schools in San Jose, CA, Mr. Gregoric’s groups have received acclaim in many jazz competitions, including Reno, Monterey’s Next Generation, Folsom, San Jose, and Campana jazz festivals. Studied at Cal State Long Beach, the L.A. jazz workshop and graduated from William Jessup University with a B.S. in Theology with a minor in Jazz Performance.

David Gutierrez (guitar) Private study with masters of the traditional flamenco style (Mario Escudero, Pedro Bacán and the nephews of Diego del Gastor) as well as the leading players of modern style flamenco (Manolo Sanlucar, Carlos Heredia and Jose Valle “Chuscales”). Began performing professionally with Los Flamencos de la Bodega and went on to perform with numerous Bay Area Spanish dance companies (including El Cuadro Flamenco, Teatro flamenco, Rosa Montoya’s Bailes Flamencos and Arte y Compás) and co-founded the group Flamenco Vivo.

Alan Hall (drums) Advisor, Drum Program. Former assistant professor at Berklee College of Music; adjunct faculty at UC Berkeley; clinician; author; performed with Ernie Watts, Paul McCandless, Eddie Harris, Bruce Wilamson, Art Lande, Tom Coster, Kit Walker, Rebecca Parris, Kai Eckhardt, Stuart Hamm; artist endorsement with Zildjian Cymbals, Vic Firth Sticks, Aquarian Accessories. www.jazzdrumming.com.


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Peter Horvath (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

Erik Jekabson (trumpet) M.A. in Composition, SF Conservatory of Music; B. Mus. in Trumpet, Oberlin Conservatory of Music. Toured with John Mayer, Illinois Jacquet and Galactic, and has composed for film and dance projects. Released several albums as a leader. Currently teaches at Berkeley City College and Los Medanos College. www.erikjekabson.com

Ellen Johnson (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

Keith Johnson (trumpet) M.M. in Music Education, CSU East Bay, B.A. in Trumpet and Music Education, San Jose State U. Founder and Director of the award-winning Jazzschool Studio Bands; Director of Bands at El Cerrito High School; Groups under his direction have won multiple awards including Downbeat Magazine’s Outstanding Large Ensemble Award and first place at the Next Generation Festival. His groups have performed at multiple jazz venues and festivals around the world.

Jennifer Jolly (keyboards) Performer, educator, session musician, composer, arranger, choral/musical theater accompanist. Specialist in American roots styles (blues, boogie-woogie, New Orleans, R&B, soul, funk, country, improvisational rock), Caribbean, and African music. Current member of Baba Ken & the Afro-Groove Connexion and Big B & His Snakeoil Saviours; frequent performer with Tom Rigney & Flambeau. Previous performance credits include Phil Lesh (Grateful Dead), Zulu Spear, Barbara Dane, Hot Links, The Jolly Gibsons. Faculty instructor at Cazadero Family Camp.

Bob Karty (piano) B.A., Biology, Reed College. Pianist, composer, recording engineer, producer. Performs with Ray Obiedo, Pete Escovedo, world-jazz sextet Tanaóra,

Conjunto Karabalí (led by Michael Spiro & Santana percussionist Karl Perazzo). Founding member of Orquesta La Moderna Tradición, one of the few authentic charanga orchestras outside of Cuba, with whom he performed for over 15 years and recorded three albums. www.bobkarty.com

Raz Kennedy (voice) Founding member of Bobby McFerrin’s Voicestra; vocal coach for many Bay Area and internationally known artists including Adam Duritz of Counting Crows, Narada Michael Walden (producer for Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin and Mariah Carey), 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.

Kasey Knudsen (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

Omar Ledezma Jr. (percussion, voice) Diploma, Performance, Berklee College of Music 2003. B.S., Law School, Santa Maria University, Caracas, Venezuela 1995. Active local performer, teacher, GRAMMY nominee and world class musician. Toured with renowned artists in USA, Europe, the Caribbean and South America. Has participated in more than 35 recordings, DVDs and books. PEARL PERCUSSION Artist. www.omarledezmajr.com

Dave Lefevbre (saxophone) Recipient of an NEA Grant for Jazz Education. Dave has recorded 6 albums as a bandleader and has performed at many Bay Area Jazz Festivals and in Europe. Musicians who have recorded or performed in Dave’s group include Billy Childs, John Patitucci, Clay Jenkins, Dave Crigger, Eddie Marshall, Seward McCain and many others. Dave’s big band compositions have been performed by Freddie Hubbard, Richie Cole, and the BBC Big Band. www.jazzwest.com/davelefebvre

Mark Levine (piano) B.A. in music, Boston U.; study in Cuba with Hilario Duran; Grammy nominee 2004; Latin Jazz Grammy nominee 2010; author, The Jazz Piano Book, The Jazz Theory Book, The Drop 2 Book (Sher Publications); producer of Jazzschool’s Bay Area Jazz Archives recordings. Performances with Woody Shaw, Mongo Santamaria, Joe Henderson, Willie Bobo, Bobby Hutcherson, Moacir Santos, Freddie Hubbard, Cal Tjader, Wallace Roney, Tito Puente, Milt Jackson, Francisco Aguabella, Harold Land, David Liebman. www.marklevine.com

Maria Marquez (voice) Studied voice, composition and arranging for 5 years at Berklee College of Music. Performed and/or recorded with Omar Sosa, Joyce Cooling, John Santos, Orestes Vilato, David Pinto, Edward Simon, Otmaro Ruiz, Frank Harris, Marcos Silva, Ricardo Peixoto, Brazilian Beat, Wild Mango. Taught at the Community Music Center in SF, UNO, Los Cenzontles Music Center & Jazz Camp. Produced her radio show at KRCB Santa Rosa, and continues to produce her world music radio show nationally in Venezuela. www.mariamarquez.com

Frank Martin (piano, keyboards)Music Director for Narada Michael Walden, Patti Austin, Angela Bofill; Carnegie Hall appearances with Sting, James Taylor, Elton John; Record producer/arranger for Al Jarreau, Turtle Island String Quartet, Joey DeFrancesco, Mimi Fox, Mary Jenson, Molly Holm, Deuce, Tuck & Patti, Karen Blixt; performed/recorded with John McLaughlin, Buddy Montgomery, Joe Farrell, Dizzy Gillespie, Larry Coryell, Herbie Hancock, Stanley Jordan, Stevie Wonder, Airto, Dori Caymmi, Dianne Reeves, Patrice Rushen, Trilok Gurtu, Richard Bona; Faculty, UC Berkeley Jazz Ensembles. www.frankmartinproductions.com

Seward McCain (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

Susan Muscarella (piano)B.A. in Music Composition, UC Berkeley. Ph.D. candidate in Musicology, University of Évora, Portugal. Founder and Executive Director, Jazzschool Inc.; President and Dean of Instruction, Jazzschool Institute. Director, UC Jazz Ensembles program 1984 – 89; composer, arranger and recording artist; performances at major clubs and festivals including Yoshi’s, Keystone Korner, Great American Music Hall and the Lighthouse, and Monterey, Berkeley and Concord Jazz Festivals; featured on Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz on NPR; recipient of a 2008 “A Team” Award from the Jazz Journalists Association; member of the Board of Directors, Chamber Music America.

Carl Oser (voice) Magna cum laude graduate of the USC Thornton School of Music (B.A. in Jazz Voice). Studies with Russell Ferrante, John Daversa, and Peter Horvath. Former visiting professor, U. San Francisco de Quito (Quito, Ecuador). www.carlosermusic.com

Danilo Paiz (drums, percussion) Played with internationally known musicians such as Ray Baretto, Ruben Blades, Benny Velarde and his Super Combo, Andy Narell, Ray Obiedo, Dave Valentin, Dizzy Gillespie, and Cal Tjader. In addition to having released two albums of his own original salsa music, he has recently performed with Mary Wilson of the Supremes and Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead. Danilo and his band Orquesta Universal perform extensively in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. www.danilo-y-universal.com

Anthony Paule (guitar) A.A. Degree from CCSF. Has toured and/or recorded with Maria Muldaur, Boz Skaggs, Charlie Musselwhite, Barbara Lynn, Earl King, Big Jay McNeely, Johnny Adams and many others. Released three solo albums, “Big Guitar” and “Hiding In Plain Sight” and “You Don’t Know Nothing” the latter with soul singer Frank Bey. Has performed at festivals including Monterey Jazz, Umbria Jazz, San Francisco Blues, Mississippi Valley Blues, Du Maurier Jazz, Waterfront Blues, S.F. Jazz, Atlanta Olympic Games. www.anthonypaule.com

Ricardo Peixoto (guitar) Native of Rio de Janeiro, graduated from Berklee College of Music, studied with Pat Metheny. Also studied classical guitar with George Sakellariou at SF Conservatory. Adventure Music recording artist, composer, arranger, has performed nationally and internationally with Claudia Villela, Terra Sul, Carlos Oliveira, Airto, Flora Purim, Guinga, Dori Caymmi, Bud Shank, Dom Um Romão, Claudio Roditi.

David Pinto (bass) Music Director for Afro-Peruvian diva Susana Baca (Grammy Award 2002). Has also performed with: Alex Acuña, Justo Almario, John Medeski, Marc Ribot, David Byrne, Arturo Sandoval, Armando Manzanero, Olga Guillot, Jeff Pocaro, Mike Stern, David Hidalgo of Los Lobos, Gilberto Gil, and Wayne Wallace. Member of Azesu, with master Latin percussionist Orestes Vilato and also leads David Pinto & Syncopated Colors. www.azesu.com

Debbie Poryes (piano) National and international performing artist including Yoshi’s, Healdsburg Jazz Festival, Bim House and Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, New Morning in Paris, Quasimodo in Berlin, released several albums as a leader, studied at UC Berkeley and Hilversum Conservatory in the Netherlands: has a teaching credential in Jazz Studies, Netherlands; was a tenured faculty member for 7 years in 2 Dutch music conservatories, Hilversum and Arnhem; toured with John Clayton Big Band; 30 years private instruction in jazz piano and jazz/classical theory. www.debbieporyes.com


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Jeanne Walpole (piano) M.A. in Music Theory, San Francisco State U.; M.A. Studies in Piano Manhattan School of Music; B.A., Smith College: studied with Dick Hindman 1990–2003; Pianist, Nordstrom.

Katherine Westine (piano) Post-graduate studies in Early Music, Norddeutsche Orgelakademie, Bremen, Germany; M.A. in Organ Performance, Lone Mountain College, San Francisco; B.A. in Music History, U. of Washington, Seattle. Co-producer, Florio Street Concerts.

Howard Wiley (saxophone, drums) has released several albums as a leader, performs with Lavay Smith, the Marcus Shelby Orchestra, San Francisco Bourbon Kings, Faye Carol and many others. Cited in Downbeat critics poll. www.howardwiley.com

Faith Winthrop (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

Winslow Yerxa (harmonica) Author of Harmonica for Dummies, advice columnist at Bluesharmonica.com, and president of the Society for the Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica. Over 30 years experience in a wide variety of styles. Performs with SF Harmonica Ensemble and Tuula Tossavainen. www.winslowyerxa.com

Michael Zilber (saxophone) Ph.D. in Composition, NYU; M.M. in Composition, Tufts U.; B.Mus. in Composition, New England Conservatory. Currently co-leads a quartet with guitar great John Stowell, and is completing a recording project in New York with Mike Clark, James Genus and Rachel Z. Co-led a group with drumming legend Steve Smith for 8 years. Has performed, toured or recorded with everyone from Dave Liebman to Dizzy Gillespie, including Miroslav Vitous, Bob Berg, Eddie Henderson, Fareed Haque, Geoffrey Keezer, Donald Harrison, John Handy, Dave Douglas, Barry Finnerty, Bruce Barth, and Clarence Penn. www.michaelzilber.com

Marcos Silva (piano) Adviser, Brazilian Program. National and interna-tional performing and recording artist, composer, arranger, producer, educator; performed with Leny Andrade, Emilio Santiago, Marcio Montarroyos, Jon Lucien, Claudio Roditi; Music Director, arranger, keyboards for Flora Purim, Airto, Toninho Horta, Paquito D’Rivera, Bud Shank, Ricardo Silveira, Dori Caymmi, Nana Caymmi, Danilo Caymmi, Edu Lobo, Joyce; leader, Marcos Silva and Intersection. www.marcossilva.com

Ben Stolorow (piano) B.A. in Music, UC Berkeley; Recipient, Hertz Traveling Fellowship from Berkeley to study jazz piano privately and at the Manhattan School of Music; studied in New York with Fred Hersch, Stanley Cowell, James Williams, and David Hazeltine; performed with Akira Tana, Craig Handy, Lorca Hart, Nasheet Waits, Danya Stephens, Andrew Speight, Vince Lateano, Bob Kenmotsu, Noel Jewkes, Michael O’Neill, and vocalist Kenny Washington; Also studied classical piano and the Taubman Technique. www.benstolorow.com

Marc van Wageningen (bass) Electric bassist and recording artist specializing in funk, Latin and jazz. Performed with Diane Reeves, Tower of Power, Pee Wee Ellis, Maceo Parker, Steve Smith, Stan Getz, George Duke, Francisco Aquabella, Pete Escovedo, Eddie Marshall, Sheila E. and Andy Narell, among others. Recorded with Steve Winwood, Sheila E., Tom Grant, David Garibaldi, Pete Escovedo, Ray Obiedo, Linda Tillery, Cornelius Bumpus and Teresa Trull and Barbara Higby. Served as house band member for The Wayne Brady Show, But Can They Sing and The One. Marc has a debut recording out under the VW Brothers name titled Muziek on Patois Records. www.vwbrothers.com

Wayne Wallace (trombone) National and international performing artist, composer, arranger, educator; faculty, San Francisco State U., Stanford Jazz Workshop, San Jose State U., UC Berkeley, Jazz Camp West; grants, N.E.A., Zellerbach Foundation, San Francisco Arts Commission, Creative Work Fund; recording artist, producer, arranger for Angela Bofill, Celine Dion, Con Funk Shun, Pete Escovedo, Chris Isaak, Santana, Sister Sledge; performed with George Duke, Joe Henderson Big Band, Earl “Fatha” Hines, Bobby Hutcherson, Irakere, Dr. John, Eartha Kitt, Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle, Tito Puente, John Santos and the Machete Ensemble, Sonny Rollins, The Temptations, James Taylor, McCoy Tyner Big Band, Los Van Van, Tony Williams, Dionne Warwick, Stevie Winwood and Stevie Wonder. www.walacomusic.com

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

Stephen Saxon (voice) Performed and/or recorded with American Conservatory Theater, Chet Baker, the Berkeley Symphony, Michael Brecker, Shlomo Carlebach, Clockwork, Chanticleer, Richie Cole, Jose Feliciano (Grammy winning album), The Klezmorim, KlezX, the Klezmer Conservatory Band, Abby Lincoln (Amenata Moseka), Phil Mattson, Bobby McFerrin, Mark Murphy, Gunther Schuller, the San Francisco Symphony (soloist), Kirby Shaw, the Spokane Symphony (soloist), Spokane Opera, Euterpe Opera Company, Buddy Tate, Jerry Watts, Where’s Gesualdo, Andy Williams, John Williams, and Frank Zappa, among others. www.saxon.com

Dave Scott (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

Ellen Seeling (trumpet)B.Mus. in Jazz Studies, Indiana U. Composer, arranger and recording artist. Founder and Director, Montclair Women’s Big Band; featured on Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz on NPR and Grammy Foundation; performed with Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Big Band, Joe Cocker, Ray Barretto, Patti LaBelle; consultant, San Francisco Arts Commission.

Rumen Shopov (percussion) A Turkish Rom (“Gypsy”) from Bulgaria, Rumen Shopov is a multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, singer, dancer, and recording artist specializing in traditional and contemporary Balkan and Romani music. Rumen has performed and taught Balkan and Romani music throughout Eastern and Western Europe and North and South America. He has performed alongside Balkan music legends Yuri Yunakov, Teodossi Spassov, Ismail Lumanovski, and many others. www.eefc.org/Shopov.shtml

Adam Shulman (piano) B.A. in Music from UC Santa Cruz. Studied privately with Smith Dobson. Performed/recorded with Willie Jones III, Larry Coryell, Paula West, Mark Murphy, Stefon Harris, Miguel Zenon, Luciana Souza, Bobby Hutcherson, Eddie Marshall, Dayna Stephens, Andrew Speight, Marcus Shelby and the Glen Miller Orchestra. www.adamshulman.com

Joyce Pricco (voice) M.M. in Music Education, Boston University; B.M. in Music Education, San Francisco State University; Certificate of Completion in Multimedia Studies, Diablo Valley College. Classroom and private instructor since 1978. Performed professionally in the Bay Area since 1980 ranging from classical to popular singing styles — opera, oratorio and musical theater to jazz, gospel, and pop. Professor at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, CA, faculty at Bradley School of Music in Lafayette, CA, music director at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Concord, CA, private voice and piano instruction at Pricco Studios.

Jackie Rago (percussion)B.A. music and arts institute of SF, artistic and musical director of the Venezuelan Music Project and a founding member of the VNote Ensemble (formerly The Snake Trio) bands which she travels and performs with in an ongoing basis. She was also a founding member of Altazor (Nueva Canción ensemble), Wild Mango (world beat music), Keith Terry & Crosspulse (world percussion) and Trio Altamira (contemporary Latin American music). www.jackelinerago.com

Glenn Richman (bass) Mannes School of Music (1 yr); Berklee College of Music (2 yrs). Advisor, Jazzschool Bass Program; student of Buster Williams, George Mraz and Mike Longo; performed with Bobby Hutcherson, Jon Hendricks, Dave Liebman, Chet Baker, Benny Green, Dakota Staton, Chris Connor, Tom Harrell, Eddie Henderson, John Hicks, Mike Clark, Jack Wilkins, Billy Hart, Larry Willis, George Coleman and Mickey Roker; faculty, Brubeck Institute, UC Berkeley and Chabot College. www.glennrichman.com

Ellen Robinson (voice) Singer, composer, arranger, recording artist, educator. B.Mus. (voice/piano) Ithaca College, NY; graduate studies at Bank Street College of Education, SUNY-Stony Brook, Hofstra University and C.W. Post; director of the Anything Goes Chorus; private vocal coach; musical theater director at Stagebridge; member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing; Jefferson Award Winner; international performing artist, performed and recorded with Harvey Wainapel, Paul Nagel, David Rokeach, Bud Spangler; bandleader of Don’t Wait Too Long, Mercy! Ellen Robinson Live, On My Way To You. www.ellenrobinson.com

Pamela Rose (voice) B.A., UC Berkeley. Jazz and blues vocalist, songwriter, recording artist. Recent performances include Monterey Jazz Festival, SFJAZZ, Grammy Foundation, Copenhagen Jazz Festival, Cal Performances. Featured on NPR’s “All Things Considered.” Her latest project “Wild Women of Song” (highlighting the work of women jazz and

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Individual Gifts


SUSTAINING BENEFACTORS ($50,000 and above)AnonymousJerry Fiddler & Melissa AldenSusan Muscarella & Robert Cole

DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE ($25,000 – $49,999)Jamey AebersoldEdward & Camille Penhoet

BENEFACTORS CIRCLE ($10,000 - $24,999)Susan & Jeffrey BrandEarl & June CheitJeffrey GoodbySy & Bonnie GrossmanJ. Tyler & Melanie JohnstonAmy & Eddie OrtonGregg Perloff of Another Planet EntertainmentJim & Ruth ReynoldsMike & Jill Rissi

PATRONS CIRCLE ($5,000 – $9,999)Larry Dodge & Carol ShenJacquelin EwingCecily HudsonLarry & Corinne MarcusErnie MiegerDavid & Beth SawiRon ScudderMichael Yovino-Young & Alison TeemanMichael Zaninovich

SPONSORS CIRCLE ($1,000 – $4,999)Anonymous (2)Tiffani ClarkeMary FordRita HargraveBarbara IvinsKeith JohnsonEileen Keller & Craig WilliamsEric & Simone Lang

Stephanie LeeDonn Logan & Marcy Li WongBertram Lubin & Vivian ScharlachKeith & Leslie McDanielRobert & Sue MertensIvan, Maris & Harry MeyersonDeborah O’Grady & John AdamsJohn & Barbara PapiniChris & Lori PotterNeil Rudolph & Susan CluffDan Simpson

FRIENDS CIRCLE ($500 – $999)Anonymous (2)Demetrios AgretelisManuela Albuquerque & Christopher McKenzieLori & Michael FergusonTom & Bonnie HermanRobert & Debra McFerrinMichael & Ann ParkerPaul Radosevich & Elise ThomasRon RosanoDave ScottLaura Steinman & Willem VilletAndrew StoloffLinda & Charlie SwiftKatherine Westine & George Davis IIArden WongGordon & Evelyn WozniakSteve Zieff & Elaine Leitner

FRIENDS CIRCLE ($250 – $499)Anonymous (3)Lauren & Steve AdamsPeter AnastosBill & Rosie AronValerie Bach Dr. Margie BakerThomas & Marcie Charlesworth

Leslie CraryLawrence E. CrooksBlythe DannerDrs. Michael Darby & Toni MartinKyle Davy & Karen YencichNicholas DearBartley DeamerErnie DomondonFriends of Peter Eden — In MemoriamMargaret EngEva & Martin EwingPaula ForneyLucia & David GillAndrew & Sharon GillinGeorge GreenleafMark KleinJanice Lee & Marvin WongFrancisco & Masako LeonMichael LuceyLaura Mahanes & Steven WeissmanHenry Markman & Laura KleinMerideth & Tom MarschakWilliam McIntyreSanjen MiedzinskiMontclair Women’s Big BandRuth & Barry Phillips — in honor of Susan BrandDebbie PoryesStephane PrunetJean RadfordCarl ResnikoffPamela RoseJonathan Schiele & Christina NypaverDavid & Lori SimpsonFrançoise StoneAmy Strage & Marvin LambBeth Ann WardJean & Jeffrey WeissMary Frances WhitnallDavid Wozniak & Rachel AlkireMichael Zilber

FRIENDS CIRCLE ($100 – $249)Anonymous (3)Marjorie Gelb & Mark AaronsonPaul AllrichHans & June AndersenRichard & Nancy AndersonSarah AndersonDave BackenstoeTed BakowskyJohn BarronJeffrey BrissAnthony BrownBrian BrockhouseCherilyn Brunetti & Daniel LevineDan CallawayBert & Lois CarelliKati & John CasidaNorris & Diane ClementMargaret CoateRobert CoulyLarry CruzTroy DavisPhillip DearJim DunbarMary & Steve FilsonSusan & Fred FischerMimi FoxJonathan & Sally FrancisGeorge & Ann GaeblerPeter Garabedian & Samuela EvansChuck Gee & Richard BaltzellPhyllis Goldsmith, John Link, & Eli GoldlinkMario GuarneriDr. Rosemary Hallum — in memory of Omar BrubakerJeffrey Hargreaves & Meg LevineGina HarrisBrad HaywoodAdrienne Hirt & Jeffrey RodmanDavid Hodul & Angelica StacySteve & Angelita HollandJenny HollandEdward & Lucretia HomJohn HoughtonRobert HowardHeather HuxleyBruce KaldorPatricia Kates & Henry BradySteven Katz Seymour KaufmanRaz KennedyR. & L. KorsanTerry Kupers & Arlene SchmaeffStephen T. LemonYehudit Lieberman

MaryHelene Lolli — in memory of B. J. PapaTodd LorenzJanice & Aaron LowJudith & Stanley LubmanSusan Marinoff & Thomas SchragChristopher MartinezToni Mayer & Alan LazereGreg McCallThomas McHughBill & Suzanne McLeanMichael MeehanRobert MinesJohn MolloyRichard & Susanne MonsonTheresa MullingsBob MurphyHuy NguyenMax Nierlich & Tienne LeeBrad NivenJosh NovicMasanori & Hisako ObaElisa OrlinaAnthony & Marites PagtalunanLambros ParaschosJohn & Myrna PawlickiMario PolaJane Purinton & James DonahueGeorge RayFlorence ReinischAhni & Kit RobinsonJoseph RomeroLinda RostokerDan SchulmanRon ScrivaniSandra Seidlitz & David OrensteinLinda ShapiroSteven Shatz & Nina RivkindMadeline Sheron — in memory of Peter EdenCaroline & Stephen ShiboskiTom SilvaJan StevensJill Suttie & Don ArbitblitPaul & Bonnie SwindermanRuth TabancayTracy TandyJoshua TaylorLeslie TchaikovskySidney TesslerMerrilee TrostDeborah & Bob Van NestConrad & Cecilia VitugJeanne WalpoleWayne WallaceHoward WeiserEmery Wilkerson

Brian WoodJohn & Becky XepoleasJamie Zimmerman

FRIENDS CIRCLE ($50 - $99)Barbara AdamsonBayard & Nancy AllmondMichael Bettinger & Robert GoldsteinGloria BowlesShanna CarlsonGary & Karen CrangleHenry DearMaria DearMadeline Eastman & Vince LateanoJoan GetzJudy & James GillivanDavid GutierrezSam & Terry Hamilton-PooreAngharad JonesFrances KalfusCaren KaneEmily Klion & George BrooksJames KnoxStuart LichterDoug MacKenzieNeil MaizlishPeter MeyerJanet MonfrediniKatherine MontuoriKim RosslerMike & Kim SchulistNeal SnyderRae Ann StahlSharon & Christopher TilleyGreg Troll

FRIENDS CIRCLE ($1 – $49)AnonymousFred BookeElaine BoyntonNewell CanfieldArt FerrantiRobert HamiltonJohn HerreraJames HillisMichael KatzMonte MeyersTeddy MilderGerald PearlmanAna PerezTristan SaldanaSusan SharfmanTina SmelserAndrew WaageJanice & Lanny WeingrodCindy York

The Jazzschool wishes to thank the following individuals for their generous support enabling us to offer a comprehensive, high quality educational program and ensuring our future. (Gifts received from April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013.)

2012 – 2013 Individual Gifts


Gifts, Grants & Scholarships

DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE($25,000 – $75,000)

The William and Flora Hewlett FoundationThe Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation

BENEFACTORS CIRCLE($10,000 – $24,999)

The Koret Foundation

The Bernard Osher Foundation

William E. Robinson Foundation

The Whitman Family Foundation

PATRONS CIRCLE ($5,000 – $9,999)

City of Berkeley

Zalec Familian & Lilian Levinson Foundation

Wells Fargo Foundation

SPONSORS CIRCLE ($1,000 – $4,999)

The Gratitude Fund

Jennifer A. Maxwell Fund

John S. Osterweis Philanthropic Fund

Students Rock Foundation

FRIENDS CIRCLE ($100 – $999)

Suzanne Birk — Data Excellence, Inc.

Chevron Humankind Matching Gift Program

Choo Family Supporting Foundation

Jesse Chow–Smith Memorial Fund

Forrest’s Music

The Brian & Patricia A. Herman Fund

Hereld & Ayres Architects

Marshall Kirk McKusick & Eric P. Allman Foundation

Rosenblum, Silverman, Sutton, S.F. Inc.

Thomasians USA

JAZZSCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS

THE ANGELO J. MONTESANO SCHOLARSHIP FUNDThis scholarship fund has been established in memory of beloved Bay Area jazz aficionado Angelo J. Montesano.

Richard & Michele Anthony

Al & Mary Bronzini

Hobart Brown

Jeanette Bueno

Lee & Billie Cherry

Susan & Paul Doran

Ken Esse

Aileen Hillman

HR Machinery, Inc.

Janis Jacox

Shohrab & Randa Khan

Jennifer Lee

Linda Lipsius

Kenneth & Pricilla Martin

Gayle McEntee

Kenneth & Debra Montesano

Eric Montesano

Mark Montesano

Vincent Montesano

Susan Promes

Thomas & Catherine Taylor

Ann Watters

Gifts in Kind

Marjorie Braasch

Michael Chanowitz & Alice Supton

Mike Charlasch

Hélène Côté

Brent Donaldson

Rob Ewing

Brad Haywood

Jazzcaffè

Christopher Johnson

(Received from April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013)

Bob Karty

Michael Korman

Dana Lewis

Stacey Michaels

Poulson Gluck Design

Brian Rodvien

Bob Schleicher — Electronic Instrument Service

MARK MURPHY SCHOLARSHIP FUND

FRIENDS CIRCLE ($1 – $49)Brian Rodvien

PAUL VAN WAGENINGEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND

FRIENDS CIRCLE ($250 – $499)Irene Moosen

FRIENDS CIRCLE ($100 – $249)Chuck Gee & Richard Baltzell

DICK CONTE JAZZ PIANO SCHOLARSHIP FUND

SPONSORS CIRCLE ($1,000 – $4,999)Art Lazanoff

FRIENDS CIRCLE ($500 – $999)Kathleen Lawton & Dick Conte

FRIENDS CIRCLE ($250 – $499)Rose Healy

EDDIE MARSHALL MEMORIALSCHOLARSHIP FUNDNamed in honor of legendary Bay Area drummer Eddie Marshall, the Eddie Marshall Memorial Scholarship is awarded to deserving drummers of all ages and levels based on a combination of merit and need.

FRIENDS CIRCLE ($100 – $249)Jack Kerns

Gifts from Foundations, Corporations, and Government Agencies



Call 510.845.5373

JAZZSCHOOL PROGRAM & ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Susan MuscarellaExecutive DirectorPresident and Dean of Instruction, Jazzschool Institute

Rob EwingDirector, Jazzschool Community Music School

Laurie AntonioliChair, Jazzschool Institute Vocal ProgramDirector, Jazzschool Community Music School Vocal Program

Keith JohnsonDirector Jazzschool Young Musicians Program

Joshua BirchDirector of AdministrationRegistrar and Custodian of Records, Jazzschool Institute

Dean MuenchOperations ManagerManager, Jazzschool Books & Records

Jesse RimlerProgram and Events Coordinator

Herman Bosset, Mary D’Orazi, Erika Oba,

Christian Sullivan & Marshall WilliamsAdministrative Assistants

Mike CharlaschMarketing Consultant

Sheryl Lynn ThomasDigital Marketing Manager

Terri HintePublicity Consultant

Connie WoodsVolunteer Coordinator

Lauren AdamsDevelopment Consultant

Valerie BachAccountant

Bill AronBookkeeper

Lee BrenkmanSound Technician

Robert SoperPiano Technician

Jazzschool Trustees & Staff

susan muscarella, keith johnson, laurie antonioli, rob ewing

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Susan Brand, Chairman

Tyler Johnston, Vice Chairman

Richard A. Lyons, Secretary

Sy Grossman, Assistant Secretary

Ernie Mieger, Treasurer

Clifford Brown, Jr.

Charles Charnas

James Ellis

Jerry Fiddler

Rita Hargrave

Bertram Lubin

Larry Marcus

Susan Muscarella

Gregg Perloff

Jim Reynolds

M. David Sherrill

Kevin Whitman

Michael Yovino-Young

Michael Zaninovich

DIRECTORS EMERITUS

Denny Abrams

Sherie Friedlander

Vaughan Johnson

James J. Keefe

Amy Orton

John Papini

Walter Riley

Danny Scher

ADVISORY BOARD

Tom Carr

Carole Davis

Paula Forney

Benny Green

Charles Hamilton

Richard Hindman

Stacey Hoffman

Mark Levine

Marian McPartland

Jason Olaine

Patricia Phillips

David Ring

Jayne Sanchez

Chuck Sher

Bud Spangler

Merrilee Trost

Wayne Wallace

Peter Williams

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Instructions and ApplicationTo enroll in the JCMS Summer

Quarter, please read these

important instructions!

For courses that don’t require an audition or consultation, sign up online at

jazzschool.org or complete the application

on page 67 and submit it along with full

tuition plus a non-refundable quarterly

registration fee of $25. One-day workshops

do not require a registration fee. Students

may register online, by phone (510.845.5373), mail, fax (510.841.5373) or in person.

Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served

basis and cannot be guaranteed without

full payment. Students applying for courses

that are full may be placed on a waiting list.

The Jazzschool accepts checks (made

payable to The Jazzschool), cash, VISA or

MASTERCARD. Payment plans are available.

To register in courses requiring a consultation or audition please call the

Jazzschool at 510.845.5373 for assistance

with placement.

PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLESPerformance ensembles are open to

students of all ages and at all levels.

Admission 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

jazzschool.org/ensembles or

call the Jazzschool to schedule

an appointment (510.845.5373).

Please note: With the exception of the

fall quarter, students previously enrolled

in a performance ensemble have the

option of re-enrolling in that same course

again on a consecutive quarterly basis

within the academic year without having

to re-audition. New students wishing to

enroll in a performance ensemble in

winter, spring and/or summer quarters

must schedule a placement audition

or telephone consultation and will be

accepted on a parts-available basis.

JAZZSCHOOL FACULTY AND COURSE SCHEDULESGiven prestigious national and international performance and/or lecture opportunities that arise, Jazzschool faculty, course offerings and/or class schedules may be subject to change. The Jazzschool makes every effort to provide its students with the optimal educational experience possible under these or any other circumstances at all times.

REFUND POLICYRegistration fee and first class tuition are

non-refundable. 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

email [email protected] to request a

refund. Refunds for remaining tuition are

not available after the 48-hour drop

deadline. Registration fee and tuition for

workshops and short-term courses are

non-refundable. No exceptions please!

Refunds may take up to 30 days to

process. For more information please

visit jazzschool.org/policies.

Please read instructions on facing page before completing application form.

Name (print) ____________________________ ____________________________________________

Address __________________________________________________________________________ Street City/State Zip

Home phone ( ___ ) _____________________ Work phone ( ____ ) ______________________

Cell phone ( ___ ) ________________________ Email __________________________________

Instrumentalist — list instrument(s) played and years studied/performed:

_____________________( ) _____________________( ) _________________________( )

Vocalist — years studied/performed: ____ new student ____ returning student

I will enroll in (list by class title; see class listings):

1. _____________________________________ 2. _____________________________________

3. _____________________________________ 4. ______________________________________

How did you hear about the Jazzschool? _____________________________________________

For courses requiring audition or consultations, please call the Jazzschool prior to submitting

your application at 510.845.5373

Please enclose full tuition costs for all classes plus a non-refundable $25 registration fee. Note: Enrollment cannot be guaranteed without full payment.

Charge my tuition to: ____ VISA ____ MasterCard

Card #____________________________________________________ Exp. Date _____________

Signature of cardholder ____________________________________________________________

Name as It appears on card _________________________________________________________

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Jazzschool Books and Records

A unique collection of offerings for. . .

musicians students teachers collectors

510.845.5373 ext. 1 1bookstore @ jazzschool.org

REAL BOOKS Sher New Real Book, Volume 1, 2, 3Sher Real Easy Book, Volume 1, 2, 3Real Book, Volume 1, 2, 3 Vocal Real Book, Volume 1 and 2Standards Real BookLatin Real BookBest of Sher Music Real BooksAll-Jazz Real Book“Mini” and CD-ROM Real Books

JAZZ EDUCATION & METHODSJazz Piano Book, Mark LevineGraduated Soloing, Mimi FoxThe Evolving Bassist, Rufus ReidThree Note Voicings, Randy VincentPlay-A-Longs, Jamey Aebersold

THEORY & IMPROVISATION TEXTS

SCALES, PATTERNS & EXERCISES

BOOKS — RARE, FIRST EDITIONSMusic is My Mistress, Duke EllingtonTonight at Noon, Sue Graham MingusGood Morning Blues, Count BasieBird Lives!, Ross Russell

BOOKS — NEW & USEDThe Jazz Ear, Ben Ratliff Lush Life, David HajduMoving to Higher Ground, Wynton MarsalisThelonious Monk, Robin D. G. Kelley

POETRY, HISTORY & CRITICISM

CDs & DVDsBay Area Jazz Archives SeriesLarge selection of Fantasy, Riverside, Prestige — new and old stockFaculty, clinicians, and local artists

PHOTOGRAPHY & FINE ART

Mark LevineHal CrookDan Haerle

David BakerJoseph Viola Bill Dobbins

Jerry CokerDavid Liebman

Oliver NelsonNicolas Slonimsky

Al YoungIshmael ReedWhitney BalliettAshley Kahn

Leonard FeatherGary GiddinsEileen Southern

James KnoxLee Tanner

Jim StipovichDavid Belove

THE WORLD-FAMOUS

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