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Students! Free Jazz Workshops in October Several exciting learning opportunities geared toward high school and college level jazz musicians will be offered—FREE—in the Twin Cities in October and beyond.
From Denver, the Aakash Mittal Quartet will be bringing their unique blend of American jazz and the music of India to St. Paul. The Quartet will perform original music and discuss topics ranging from composition/improvisation to music business. Audience members are encouraged to participate in the Q & A. This event is free and open to the community. For more information please visit: www.walkerwestmusicacademy.org and www.aakashmittal.com. Walker West is located at 777 Selby Av, St. Paul.
One of the Midwest’s premiere Latin jazz ensembles, saxophonist Doug Little and his blazing septet offer a free workshop through the Jazz at Studio Z project. Learn how Cuban music and jazz are sculpted together! The afternoon workshop –geared to students of all ages--will be followed by the band’s performance at Studio Z at 8 pm ($10/$5 students). The workshop and concert series are supported by a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council and additional sponsorship from the Lowertown Entertainment District, Schmitt Music, Black Dog Café, Riverview Wine Bar, and Twin Cities Jazz Society. Studio Z is located on the second floor of the Northwestern Building at 275 E. 4th Street in St. Paul’s Lowertown. This series of monthly workshops/concerts continues through spring 2012. Upcoming: November 19 with the Zacc Harris Quartet; December 17th with Bryan Nichols’ We Are Many. All workshops at 1 pm at Studio Z. More information at www.studiozstpaul.com and http://jazzatstudioz.com
Award-winning New York jazz drummer and composer Matt Slocum and his trio present a free, interactive masterclass that focuses on building a successful growth process as a creative artist and band. The first part of the workshop addresses topics that are essential to the jazz artist’s development. While each jazz master has followed a personal path, there are some commonalities worth exploring in the development of almost all of the great players. In a dialogue between participants and ensemble, the workshop examines the process- creating specific goals, practicing in a way that is personally meaningful and leads to progress, and connecting with the music which resonates with you most deeply to guide your musical growth and unique artistic voice. Focus is then placed upon putting these concepts into action. Musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments as selected participants will be invited to play with and for the trio. This is strongly encouraged as it often serves as a catalyst for future musical growth. There is also ample time allotted for Q&A where participants can ask various questions and gain valuable insights. Free, open to the public, high school and college student musicians particularly encouraged to attend. This program is supported by the MetLife Creative Connections Program with cosponsorship from the Dakota Foundation for Jazz Education and Twin Cities Jazz Society. The Artists Quarter is located at 408 St Peter Street (off 7th Place) in downtown St. Paul.
The six-sax, bass and drum ensemble Dead Cat Bounce, led by composer/saxophonist Matt Steckler, is in town for a performance tonight at Studio Z. First they offer a free public session of performance and discussion. Walker West is located at 777 Selby Av in St. Paul; www.walkerwestmusicacadmy.org More about DCB at http://deadcatbounce.org
Jazz Education Workshop and Events Calendar
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