CJC Concentration in Brazilian Jazz

• Luiz Bonfá • Charlie Byrd • Dori Caymmi • Djavan • Clare Fischer • Stan Getz

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• João Gilberto • Vinicius de Moraes • Antonio Carlos Jobim • Guinga • Egberto Gismonti • Vince Guaraldi • Toninho Horta • Milton Nascimento • Sérgio Mendes • Roberto Menescal • Hermeto Pascoal • Chico Pinheiro • Marcos Silva • Toots Thielemans and more!

The California Jazz Conservatory is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). NASM is recognized by the United States Department of Education.

The California Jazz Conservatory now offers a Bachelor of Music degree with a Concentration in Brazilian Jazz!

Concentration in Brazilian Jazz

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The California Jazz Conservatory now offers a Bachelor of Music degree with a Concentration in Brazilian Jazz!

Brazilian Jazz Faculty

Available to both instrumentalists and vocalists, the Concentration in Brazilian Jazz is designed to provide students with the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of and appreciation for the music and culture of Brazil, from its folkloric roots to its intersection with modern jazz. The Concentration in Brazilian Jazz broadens the scope of the Jazz Studies major, providing students with opportunities to:

Marcos Silva, Department Chair / Piano Brian Rice, Co-Chair / Percussion Ian Faquini / Guitar Vivien Monica Golcwajg / Portuguese Sherry Keith / History Ricardo Peixoto / Guitar Chico Pinheiro / Guitar*

oncentrate on a style of music they have • Cdetermined to be both personally fulfilling

Luciana Souza / Voice* Phil Thompson / Drumset

Ian Faquini

and critically relevant to their lives as aspiring professional musicians; from and play with a preeminent faculty • Lofearn resident and visiting Brazilian jazz artists and educators;

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Broaden their knowledge of Brazilian culture, including gaining fluency in the Portuguese (Brazilian) language;

xpand their range of employment • Eopportunities in the areas of performance and education upon graduation; specialized prerequisites needed • Aforcquire pursuing a higher degree in Brazilian jazz or in areas with relevance to Brazilian music and culture; and Expand their knowledge of art and culture • from a global perspective. With its infectious African-influenced rhythmic underpinnings, rich European-derived harmonic and melodic language and the exhilarating American jazz-based element of improvisation, Brazilian jazz continues to gain momentum, ranking as one of the most sought-after styles of music in the world today.

Scott Thompson / Bass Claudia Villela / Voice Harvey Wainapel / Saxophone

Brazilian Courses Include:

* Visiting professor

• Brazilian Jazz Repertoire Ensemble • Choro Ensemble • Brazilian Rhythm Ensemble • Brazilian Roots of Jazz • Portuguese (Brazilian) • Senior Project (Brazilian Focus) • Brazilian Jazz Guitar Ensemble • Brazilian Jazz Piano Trio • Brazilian Jazz Guitar Trio • Brazilian Jazz Guitar Styles and Techniques

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Maestro Marcos Silva