THE MANHATTAN JAZZ WORKSHOP
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JIM PAYNEBA Yale University Performed with James Taylor, Michael Brecker, Randy Brecker, John Scofield, the James Brown Horns, Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley, Pee Wee Ellis, David Liebman, Ray Anderson, Mary Wells, Greg Allman, the Blues Magoos, Hank Ballard and the Midnighters, The Andrews Sisters, Esther Phillips, the San Francisco Inspirational Choir, Slickaphonics, Radio City Music Hall Orchestra. Produced records for Medeski, Martin & Wood, the J.B. Horns and Fred Wesley Author of Tito Puente - King of Latin Music; Drumming With the Mambo King (with Tito Puente); The Great Drummers of R&B, Funk & Soul; Funk Drumming; How to Play Drums From Day One; Advanced Funk Drumming. More about Jim at FUNKYDRUMMER :: JIM PAYNE BAND |
AL JAFFEBA Yale University Career as a jazz guitarist has taken him all over the world in the company of such illustrious musicians as Julius Hemphill, Bobby Previte, Maceo Parker and James Brown. His work as a composer has taken many forms, from his opera "Mary Shelley" to his own guitar rags, which have been published by Hal Leonard in his book "Ragtime Guitar." A respected educator in New York City, Allan has been teaching guitar and jazz composition and improvisation for many years. A classroom guitar program that he developed for the Midori and Friends Foundations is being implemented in the New York City public school system. More about Al at Allan Jaffe |
The Church Street School for Music and Art
74 Warren St.
1 block South of Chamber St. between. W. Broadway & Greenwich.
1,2,3, A or C trains to Chambers St., or R,W trains to City Hall, or 4,5,6 trains to Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall.
Mondays 7:15 - 9:15 pm. Next four sessions start Monday, February 22, 2010.
Total Cost: $160
To register:
contact us at 917-584-2554 / email
About the workshop:
Our goal is to provide an opportunity beyond the classroom and the private lesson for the developing jazz player to learn to function well in a performance setting. During their studies, aspiring musicians too often lack the chance to try out the material they are working on in a playing environment.
It is our belief that without this opportunity, improvisational skills will be limited to an academic approach. A jazz player needs to react to musical events in real-time. In order to do this, certain practical musical instincts must be developed.
Equipment:
We will provide bass and guitar amplifiers, a drumset and a piano. We have secured a large, comfortable space for the workshop.
Study Materials and requirements:
Before the first session, participants will be provided with the music for a varied selection of tunes from the standard jazz repertoire which will be the music played during the workshop.
A basic competency on the instrument and at least two years of study are required.
Skills addressed:
Developing the ability to maintain the form of the tune during the improvisations
Following the harmonic movement of the tune
Maintaining a strong rhythmic feel (swing/groove) in performance
Playing the melody with good phrasing and blending with the other players
Developing the ability to accompany the soloist, both for rhythm section instruments (i.e. piano, guitar, bass and drums) and horn sections
Finding ways to arrange a tune that will give it its own character and will capture the particular musical voices of the players
Plus:
In addition, participants will also learn how to:
Play fours
Improvise riffs
Play in small ensembles
Create intros and endings
Play with proper dynamics
We expect to develop a friendly group spirit as we will be playing together regularly.
As music making should be joyous and rejuvenating, our sessions will be non-competitive, productive and accessible to all students.