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2017 FALL CATALOG

CJC Degree Programs / Jazzschool Classes and Workshops / Concerts 2087 and 2040 Addison Street / Berkeley / 510.845.5373 / cjc.edu

Welcome to our third decade of teaching you jazz!

We're celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Jazzschool this Fall, 20 years of successfully teaching jazz to people of all ages, at all levels of ability.

Turn the page for a quick guide to what's inside, then check out our classes, workshops and concerts for Fall 2017, starting on page 8.

You can get all the latest news from the Jazzschool and the California Jazz Conservatory by signing up for our e-newsletter at cjc.edu.

Or, feel free to call us at 510/845-5373 if you have any questions.

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Welcome to our third decade of teaching you jazz and enjoy this Fall at the Jazzschool!

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Over 100 opportunities to learn jazz are in your hands right now!

Welcome to our Fall 2017 Jazzschool Catalog, where you'll find more than 20 Adult Performance Ensembles, over 60 Classes, more than 20 Workshops, 40 Concerts and more. . .over 100 opportunities for you to learn jazz at the Jazzschool, many of them brand new this Fall!

Here's a quick guide to what's inside:

If you're looking for...

An Application Form Adult Performance Ensembles

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Page 70 Page 8

Adult Instrumental Classes

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Theory, Improv, Composition

Page 22

Adult Vocal Classes

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Young Musicians Program

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CJC Degree Programs

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Workshops

Page 45

CJC Concert Series

Page 60

Faculty

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Board of Directors / Staff

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The Jazzschool Fall 2017 Calendar 2017 Jazzschool Fall Quarter September 18 – December 3

School Closure Thanksgiving Week November 20 – 26

Map

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How You Can Help

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Fall Performance Series

Donors

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Everything Else

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New Classes / Workshops

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Heads up! Many opportunities fill early, so sign up soon. If you're not sure which class or workshop is right for you, please contact us for guidance. We're here to help!

Susan Muscarella, President and Dean of Instruction susan@cjc.edu Rob Ewing, Director, Jazzschool rob@cjc.edu Laurie Antonioli, Chair, Vocal Program laurie@cjc.edu Erik Jekabson, Director, Jazzschool Young Musicians Program erik@cjc.edu 510.845.5373

SUSAN MUSCARELLA

ERIK JEKABSON

LAURIE ANTONIOLI

ROB EWING

Contents INTRODUCTION Calendar The California Jazz Conservatory The Jazzschool

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ADULT PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLES Jazz Latin Brazilian Blues World Funk

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ADULT INSTRUMENTAL CLASSES Piano and Keyboards Guitar Harmonica Bass Drums and Percussion

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THEORY, IMPROVISATION, COMPOSITION Theory and Improvisation Composition

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ADULT VOCAL CLASSES Vocal Technique Performance Ensembles Composition Young Musicians Vocal Mentor Program Vocal Workshops

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

JAZZSCHOOL YOUNG MUSICIANS PROGRAM Introduction Program Requirements Placement and Audition Requirements Instrumental Ensembles Voice

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WORKSHOPS Bass Guitar Drums and Percussion Woodwinds Piano Technology Theory and Improvisation Music Business

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Fall 2017 CJC Concert Series

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Jazzschool Faculty

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Board and Staff

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Instructions and Application Form

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Map

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How You Can Help

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FALL 2017 CATALOG PRODUCTION Design

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The California Jazz Conservatory The California Jazz Conservatory is the only accredited independent school in America completely devoted to the study and performance of jazz.

The California Jazz Conservatory honors the contributions of past masters and promotes artistic innovation, bringing together a diverse music community to develop practical skills, acquire artistic sensibility, realize creative potential and find artistic voice.

Founded as the Jazzschool in 1997 and accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music in 2009, the California Jazz Conservatory offers two distinct education programs: The California Jazz Conservatory, a postsecondary degree-granting program; and the Jazzschool, a non-degreegranting community education program.

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• The California Jazz Conservatory offers the aspiring professional jazz musician a 4-year Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies with optional concentrations in Brazilian Jazz, Audio Production and North American Roots Music.

Our 2-year Associate of Arts degree in Jazz Studies offers the same effective faculty, the same 100% jazz relevant courses at half the cost and half the time commitment. • The Jazzschool offers long-term Classes, short-term Workshops, and one- and two-week Camps and Intensives for youths and adults.

In addition, the California Jazz Conservatory's year-round CJC Concert Series offers a wide array of performances by students and professionals in our intimate concert venue, open to the public.

The Conservatory houses a popular Jazzcaffè, offering light fare and a range of beers, wines and other beverages year-round. The CJC Bookstore, adjacent to the Jazzcaffè, offers jazz-related reading and listening materials with books, recordings, videos and accessories available to students, faculty and visitors throughout the year.

Located in the heart of Berkeley's vibrant Downtown Arts District, the California Jazz Conservatory is easily accessible by car and public transportation. The downtown Berkeley BART station and AC Transit bus stops are located within a block of campus. Public parking is available in nearby garages, in addition to metered street parking available throughout the neighborhood.

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The Jazzschool The Jazzschool is the California Jazz Conservatory's community music school, serving students of all ages and levels for over 20 years.

The Jazzschool offers instrumentalists and vocalists long-term Performance Ensembles/Classes, as well as short-term Workshops, Camps and Intensives throughout the year, including: * Adult instrumental and vocal Performance Ensembles/Classes in Fall, Winter and Spring (10 weeks), and Summer (6 weeks). * Short-term Workshops on weekends throughout the year. * Youth instrumental and vocal Perfor– mance Ensembles in Fall, Winter, Spring (10 weeks) and Summer (6 weeks). * Youth instrumental and vocal Summer Camps and Intensives in Summer (1 – 2 weeks). * Adult instrumental and vocal Camps and Intensives throughout the year (1 week).

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Instrumental Classes Jazzschool instrumental classes provide study of a specific instrument in a group setting. Classes 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).

Vocal Classes Jazzschool vocal classes provide an opportunity for singers at all levels to improve style and technique in a group setting. Performance classes are offered in jazz, Latin, blues, R&B and pop genres.

Beginners, singers returning to music, and more advanced vocalists can all find classes appropriate for their interests.

Theory, Improvisation and Composition The Jazzschool offers a number of classes covering areas of theory, improvisation, ear training, composition and arranging, music production, music business and more.

Ensembles and Classes (Audition required for Ensembles) The Jazzschool offers a wide range of long-term Performance Ensembles and Classes for beginning, intermediate and advanced instrumentalists and vocalists. Ensembles focus on a wide range of styles, including but not limited to jazz, blues, funk, Afro-Caribbean and South American music. Classes include instrumental and vocal technique, music theory, jazz improvisation, and more.

Workshops (No audition required) The Jazzschool offers a variety of short-term Workshops throughout the year, available in single sessions or as a series. Workshops are taught by professional artists/educators and focus on specific approaches to strengthening technical ability, understanding and applying theoretical concepts to improvisation, and enhancing live performance skills, in addition to other jazz-related topics.

Jazzschool Young Musicians Program (Placement audition required) The Jazzschool Young Musicians Program offers a range of classes for middle and high school students. Young Musicians Program ensembles are available for beginning, intermediate and advanced instrumentalists. The program includes small groups focused on improvisation, and big bands that delve into style and repertoire. Vocal performance classes are also available. Jazzschool Young Musicians Program ensembles have repeatedly been honored in the DownBeat Magazine student music awards and at prestigious jazz festivals, both here and abroad. .

Camps and Intensives (Audition required) The Jazzschool offers Camps and Intensives in the Spring and Summer in one- and two-week sessions for adult and youth instrumentalists and vocalists at all levels.

Faculty Jazzschool classes, ensembles, workshops, camps, intensives and other programs are led by a distinguished faculty of professional musicians who have played with some of the music world’s biggest names. More importantly, our faculty consists of musicians and vocalists who excel in education, with a focus on teaching students not just how to play, but how to perform, transforming talented musicians into recognized artists.

Enrollment Jazzschool class size is limited and many classes — available on a first-come, first-served basis — fill up quickly. We encourage you to register early and guarantee your spot! You can enroll online at cjc.edu or call 510.845.5373. An application form also appears on page 71.

2017 Fall Quarter / September 18 – December 3 / cjc.edu

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Adult Performance Ensembles Jazzschool Performance Ensembles delve into a wide range of styles including jazz (standards, hardbop, post-bop, fusion), Latin jazz, Brazilian, blues, R&B and funk.

Ensembles are available for instrumentalists and vocalists at the beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. Groups range in size from the trio to the big band. A placement audition is required for all Performance Ensembles.

JAZZ BEGINNING JAZZ ENSEMBLE Put theory into practice by learning jazz standards, while developing improvisation and ensemble skills. For all instruments.

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

Section I: Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm 9/18 – 11/27 (10 weeks) no class 11/20 Steve Erquiaga • $395 Section II: Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 9/21 – 11/30 (10 weeks) no class 11/23 Rob Ewing • $395

JAZZ STANDARDS FOR GIGS Auditions Students are placed in Performance Ensembles by audition and require– ments 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 Jazzschool Director Rob Ewing at rob@cjc.edu or 510.845.5373 x14. You can schedule an audition online at cjc.edu.

Develop the skills and repertoire needed for typical jazz gigs through the study and performance of common jazz styles including swing, bossa, jazz waltz and ballads. Instructor covers repertoire, essential arranging concepts (intros, endings, etc.), relevant jazz harmony and tips for soloing. Prerequisites: knowledge of basic jazz theory and ability to keep time and read music. Some previous ensemble experience.

Section I: Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 9/21 – 11/30 (10 weeks) no class 11/23 Section II: Saturdays 10 – 11:30 am Section III: Saturdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm Section IV: Saturdays 1:30 – 3 pm 9/23 – 12/2 (10 weeks) no class 11/25 Glenn Richman • $395

You have a chance to study and hang a bit with some of the best musicians around. In addition, you get to do it in combo classes -- and if you want to play jazz in a group, that's the way to learn how.

— RPJ

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2017 Fall Quarter / September 18 – December 3 / cjc.edu

DAVE SCOTT JAZZ ENSEMBLE

MUSIC OF THE MASTERS

A small jazz ensemble (rhythm section and horns) focusing on standards and jazz tunes with custom arrangements by the instructor.

Dig into the music of John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Wayne Shorter and other jazz masters. Learn and internalize a variety of essential grooves while developing improvisation skills through the rehearsal of challenging repertoire.

Thursdays 4 – 5:30 pm 9/21 – 11/30 (10 weeks) no class 11/23 Dave Len Scott • $395

HARD-BOP ENSEMBLE Study and perform music melding bebop with R&B, gospel and the blues as developed by mid-century masters including Horace Silver, Art Blakey, Cannonball Adderley, Miles Davis, Jimmy Smith and others.

Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 9/21 – 11/30 (10 weeks) no class 11/23 Dave Lefebvre • $395

Section I: Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 9/18 – 11/27 (10 weeks) no class 11/20 Section II: Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 9/21 – 11/30 (10 weeks) no class 11/23 Glenn Richman • $395

POST-BOP ENSEMBLE Explore the repertoire of Chick Corea, Joe Henderson, Wayne Shorter, John Coltrane and other post-bop jazz composers from the 1960s to the present. Strong emphasis placed on group communication and interaction.

Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 9/20 – 11/29 (10 weeks) no class 11/22 Steve Erquiaga • $395

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JEAN-LUC PONTY ENSEMBLE

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Violinist Jean-Luc Ponty made his American debut at the Monterey Jazz Festival in 1967, playing to thunderous appreciation and making his mark as one of the leading innovators of the early jazz-rock fusion era. Noted for his work with Frank Zappa, John McLaughlin's Mahavishnu Orchestra and others, he has maintained a successful career as a solo artist for many decades and continues to be an active performer, recently working with Stanley Clarke, Bela Fleck, Chick Corea’s Return to Forever and others.

This ensemble draws on Jean-Luc Ponty's compositions from throughout his career and reflects his innovative approach to jazz.

Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 9/20 – 11/29 (10 weeks) no class 11/22 Frank Martin • $395

HIP-HOP/JAZZ ENSEMBLE

Explore the music of Miles Davis and Wayne Shorter from the mid-60s through the 80s. Repertoire is drawn from farreaching classic albums including Miles Smiles, ESP, Filles de Kilimanjaro, Speak No Evil, Bitches Brew, In a Silent Way, Native Dancer and Jack Johnson. Strong emphasis placed on group communication and interaction.

Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 9/20 – 11/29 (10 weeks) no class 11/22 Steve Erquiaga • $395

Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 9/20 – 11/29 (10 weeks) no class 11/22 Lilan Kane • $450

MILES DAVIS/WAYNE SHORTER ENSEMBLE

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Learn the material of some of today’s most innovative artists and hip-hop groups while enhancing your performance skills in this ensemble dedicated to hip-hop jazz.

You'll study and perform songs from groups such as Anderson.Paak, KING, Hiatus Kaiyote, A Tribe Called Quest, The Internet, Thundercat, Bilal, Robert Glasper and Erykah Badu. Students will study hip-hop culture and its influences, while applying those studies to their own compositions. With an emphasis on stylistic integrity, as well as melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic accuracy, the instructor will guide the band and vocalists through the history of hip-hop jazz, in a course geared towards an end-of-quarter performance.

2017 Fall Quarter / September 18 – December 3 / cjc.edu

Adult Performance Ensembles

FREE JAZZ ENSEMBLE: new THE MUSIC OF ALBERT AYLER If you're a musician interested in stretching the boundaries of harmony and form, join us for the Free Jazz Ensemble, as we focus on the music and improvisational concepts of a variety of master musicians each quarter. This term, we investigate the music of the masterful icon of classic 1960s free jazz, saxophonist Albert Ayler.

Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 9/21 – 11/30 (10 weeks) no class 11/23 Jason Levis • $395

ERQUIAGA ENSEMBLE I In this Ensemble l class, you'll work on improvising over chord changes, playing with good time and learn the other skills needed to perform with other musicians.

Class emphasis is on standard mainstream styles: blues, standards, swing, bebop, ballads and bossa novas.

Tuesdays 4:30 – 6 pm 9/19 – 11/28 (10 weeks) no class 11/21 Steve Erquiaga • $395

ERQUIAGA ENSEMBLE II This Ensemble II class focuses on slightly faster tempos and more involved tunes! Unusual keys, uncommon tune structures and more complex melodies are presented along with standard repertoire. Includes the music of Miles Davis, Jobim, Art Blakey, Cal Tjader and many 60s Blue Note–era artists. Original compositions are encouraged!

Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 9/19 – 11/28 (10 weeks) no class 11/21 Steve Erquiaga • $395

PIANO TRIO Develop performance skills in the piano, bass and drums trio format. Open to four pianists and one drummer with accom­ paniment provided by a professional upright bassist.

Section I: Mondays 5 – 6:30 pm Section II: Mondays 6:45 – 8:15 pm Section III: Mondays 8:30 – 10 pm 9/18 – 11/27 (10 weeks) no class 11/20 Peter Horvath • $425 Section IV: Fridays 1:30 – 3 pm Section V: Fridays 3:30 – 5 pm 9/22 – 12/1 (10 weeks) no class 11/24 Debbie Poryes • $425

Debbie Poryes is such a

gifted player and teacher.

Her passion is contagious.

— Anonymous

GUITAR TRIO Focus on group interaction and dynamics, soloing, comping for bass solos, trading with a drummer, building repertoire and more in the guitar, bass and drums trio format. Open to five guitarists, one bassist and one drummer.

Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 9/18 – 11/27 (10 weeks) no class 11/20 Steve Erquiaga • $395

BIG BAND This 19-piece ensemble covers classic and contemporary repertoire for big band.

Original compositions by ensemble members are also work-shopped and performed. Full 3-quarter commitment required (fall, winter, spring).

Thursdays 8:15 – 10:15 pm 9/21 – 11/30 (10 weeks) no class 11/23 Dave Lefebvre • $285

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SALSA ENSEMBLE I

Explore traditional and contemporary Venezuelan music styles, with a particular focus on Afro-Venezuelan repertoire.

Exciting rhythms including calypso, joropo and golpe de tambor will be covered. The ensemble will culminate in a performance at the Jazzschool in Hardymon Hall! Open to all instruments: percussion (congas, hand percussion), Venezuelan cuatros, vocals, woodwind and brass instruments, piano, bass, and drumset. Highly recommended for students who have taken the Afro-Venezuelan percussion and Venezuelan cuatro classes with Jackie Rago in the past. Prerequisites: Intermediate to advanced players with the ability to play standard grooves as applied to your instrument.

Rehearse and perform classic salsa repertoire including the music of Tito Puente, Cal Tjader, Eddie Palmieri and others. Prerequisites: familiarity with and ability to play standard Afro-Caribbean grooves as applied to your instrument.

Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 9/19 – 11/28 (10 weeks) no class 11/21 David Belove • $395

SALSA ENSEMBLE II Rehearse and perform more advanced salsa repertoire. Vocalists interested in participating should sign up for Salsa Singing (see p. 28). The two courses work together throughout the term developing a full set of high energy dance music for performance.

Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 9/19 – 11/28 (10 weeks) no class 11/21 David Belove • $395

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Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 9/19 – 11/28 (10 weeks) no class 11/21 Jackie Rago • $395

BRAZILIAN BRAZILIAN ENSEMBLE Study and perform the classic and contemporary Brazilian jazz repertoire of Ivan Lins, Dori Caymmi, Toninho Horta, Antonio Carlos Jobim and instructor Marcos Silva. Vocalists welcome!

Audition with Marcos Silva is required.

Section I: Tuesdays 6:15 – 7:45 pm Section II: Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 9/19 – 11/28 (10 weeks) no class 11/21 Section III: Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm Section IV: Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 9/20 – 11/29 (10 weeks) no class 11/22 Section V: Thursdays 1 – 2:30 pm 9/21 – 11/30 (10 weeks) no class 11/23 Section VI: Fridays 12 – 1:30 pm 9/22 – 12/1 (10 weeks) no class 11/24 Marcos Silva • $395

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Adult Performance Ensembles

WORLD WORLD GROOVE ENSEMBLE: CARIBBEAN Explore the irresistibly deep grooves of Jamaica, Trinidad, and other islands of the West Indies in The Caribbean Ensemble, a course open to vocalists and instrumentalists featuring styles ranging from calypso to soca, reggae, ska, zouk, biguine, and more. Delve into music by artists such as Lord Kitchener, Calypso Rose, The Skatalites, Bob Marley, Malavoi, Kassav and others. Class members learn the cultural context and rhythmic structure of each tune. This ensemble is one of three consecutive classes comprising the World Groove Ensemble; students may enroll in any one or all three.

Prerequisites: intermediate instrumental proficiency; ability to read charts and notation.

Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 9/21 – 11/30 (10 weeks) no class 11/23 Jennifer Jolly • $395

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FUNK FUNK ENSEMBLE

BLUES BLUES AND GROOVE ENSEMBLE Learn to play 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.

This high-energy ensemble explores repertoire ranging from James Brown to Tower of Power. For all rhythm section instruments, horns and vocalists.

Prerequisites: Intermediate technical facility and ability to read charts and standard notation.

Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 9/21 – 11/30 (10 weeks) no class 11/23 Daniel Parenti • $395

Saturdays 1:30 – 3 pm 9/23 – 12/2 (10 weeks) no class 11/25 Danny Caron and Anthony Paule • $395

2017 Fall Quarter / September 18 – December 3 / cjc.edu

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Adult Instrumental Classes PIANO II For those with some experience on keys, Piano II picks up wherever you left off in your pianistic pursuits and challenges you to go farther with your musical endeavors.

Ensemble and solo music is selected to match your own level and ability on the piano. This class presents individual guidance as well as group performance opportunities. Required text: Bastien Piano for Adults II (available at the CJC Bookstore). Prerequisites: Piano I or equivalent experience.

Saturdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm 9/23 – 12/2 (10 weeks) no class 11/25 Jeanne Walpole • $395

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PIANO & KEYBOARDS PIANO I If you've ever wanted to play the piano, now is your chance! Sign up for Piano I and you'll learn to how to understand musical notation, how to play a scale, perform a piece of music, play duets, discover what musical forms and keys are all about, read a jazz chart and play ensemble music with fellow students.

No experience necessary. Concurrent enrollment in the Introduction to Music Theory course is suggested. Required texts: Mastering Piano Method 1A, Mastering Theory 1A, Janet Vogt (available at the CJC Bookstore).

Saturdays 10 – 11:30 am 9/23 – 12/2 (10 weeks) no class 11/25 Jeanne Walpole • $395

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Learn tonic-dominant chord progressions, basic turnarounds and chord inversions in all keys, while developing the ability to play standard tunes using those basic progressions in leadsheet format. This course prepares students for Jazz Piano I and is recommended for pianists with a classical background interested in breaking free of the printed page and learning how to interpret leadsheets as well as learning how to improvise. Handouts provided.

Prerequisites: basic keyboard knowledge.

Saturdays 1:30 – 3 pm 9/23 – 12/2 (10 weeks) no class 11/25 Jeanne Walpole • $395

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Adult Instrumental Classes

JAZZ PIANO I

LEFTY — THE LEFT HAND

Learn to play jazz standards and the 12-bar blues through the study of jazz chord voicings and improvisation techniques. Prerequisites: basic piano proficiency, knowledge of major scales, ability to play root-position major, minor, and dominant 7th chords in all keys, ability to read treble and bass clefs.

A look to the left is the focus in this course designed to develop jazz piano techniques for the left hand. Work on tertian (3rds), quartal (4ths) and quintal (5ths) voicings; blues and rhythm changes; and walking bass lines. Improvisation, ostinatos for soloing and some stride piano techniques are also covered. Right hands are welcome, but only as observers!

Prerequisites: ability to play major, minor, and dominant 7th chords in all keys, knowledge of jazz harmony.

Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm 9/18 – 11/27 (10 weeks) no class 11/20 Bob Karty • $395

JAZZ PIANO II In this continuation of Jazz Piano I, you'll learn more advanced chord voicings and soloing techniques, as well as standard re-harmonization techniques. 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. An audition is required; please call 510-845-5373 to schedule your audition.

Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 9/18 – 11/27 (10 weeks) no class 11/20 Bob Karty • $395

JAZZ PIANO CHORD VOICINGS

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(FOR PIANISTS AND NON-PIANISTS) Explore a wide range of jazz piano chord voicings in this new hands-on course. From simple “shell” voicings to the rich chord shapes used by Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock and other contemporary jazz masters. For pianists and instrumentalists/vocalists interested in exploring jazz piano harmony.

Prerequisites: basic keyboard proficiency and knowledge of chord structures (triads and 7th chords).

Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 9/20 – 11/29 (10 weeks) no class 11/22 Frank Martin • $395

KEYBOARD IMPROV ZOO: Games and Tools for Creative Growth

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This adventure-filled class offers a wide range of fun, interactive, non-traditional games and creative challenges for keyboardists at all levels. Sample exercises include body percussion warm-ups, call and response, playing with prompts, chance elements, ostinati, free improvisation, soundtracking, passing the baton, walkabouts, conducted improvisation, and other experiences. Students can expect to stretch creatively and feel more free playing on their own and with others. Materials provided by instructor.

Prerequisites: basic proficiency in keyboard playing and reading.

Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 9/19 – 11/28 (10 weeks) no class 11/21 Jennifer Jolly • $395

Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 9/21 – 11/30 (10 weeks) no class 11/23 Steve Blum • $395

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Adult Instrumental Classes

GUITAR BEGINNING GUITAR If you're interested in learning how to play the guitar, this course will help you develop a strong foundation in basic skills, learning the essentials, including tuning the guitar, finding notes and basic chords on the fretboard, proper hand positions, scale fingerings, simple songs, reading music and more! Your instructor will answer questions about equipment selection (guitars, strings, amps, picks, etc.). Required text: Modern Guitar Method Vol. One, Mel Bay (available at the CJC Bookstore). Prerequisites: None, for complete beginners! Students must bring a guitar to class.

Saturdays 10 – 11:30 am 9/23 – 12/2 (10 weeks) no class 11/25 Danny Caron and Anthony Paule • $395

JAZZ GUITAR I

danny caron BLUES PIANO new TUNES FOR JAMS AND GIGS Every blues musician needs a crash course like this! Learn a set-full of the tunes you'll most likely encounter at gigs, jams, open mics, and living room parties. You'll learn a variety of accompaniment styles for tunes by artists like Chuck Berry, B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Booker T & the MGs, Ray Charles, Freddie King, Jimmy Reed, Louis Jordan, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Students are encouraged to sing if they wish.

Materials provided by instructor.

Prerequisites: Ability to read and play two-handed keyboard parts.

If you're a guitarist with a background in another style and you're interested in exploring jazz and blues this course is for you! You'll gain hands-on experience playing jazz and blues while learning basic jazz theory, scales, chords, arpeggios and songs. You'll have fun while learning and playing! Prerequisites: two years playing experience, knowledge of major and pentatonic scales and all seventh chords.

Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 9/20 – 11/29 (10 weeks) no class 11/22 Jeff Massanari • $395

Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 9/19 – 11/28 (10 weeks) no class 11/21 Jennifer Jolly • $395

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2017 Fall Quarter / September 18 – December 3 / cjc.edu

Adult Instrumental Classes

JAZZ GUITAR II In this fun and fast-paced continuation of the concepts explored in Jazz Guitar I, you'll dive into more complex harmonic and melodic concepts, scales and chord voicings, with lots of hands-on playing time and personal guidance for everyone.

This course is designed for guitarists with some jazz playing experience looking to take their playing to the next level.

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

Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 9/20 – 11/29 (10 weeks) no class 11/22 Jeff Massanari • $395

MUSIC THEORY AND FRETBOARD KNOWLEDGE FOR GUITAR Learn the basics of music theory as applied to guitar, developing 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

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

Prerequisites: ability to play basic barre chords and some familiarity with playing scales. Students should bring a medium or heavy flat pick and be ready to learn how to use it!

Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 9/18 – 11/27 (10 weeks) no class 11/20 Danny Caron • $395

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 17

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JAZZ GUITAR COMPING

BLUES AND SWING GUITAR

This hands-on course provides the intermediate-to-advanced guitarist with the tools, concepts and techniques essential to creative and effective contemporary comping.

You'll learn chord voicings, fingerboard harmony and single string soloing techniques, with a variety of styles 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. We'll dive into alternate chord cycles and rhythm playing and we'll work with transcriptions to develop strong melodic solos. Prerequisites: familiarity with the 12-bar blues progression, ability to play barre chords in several shapes, basic knowledge of the minor pentatonic scale, some picking facility.

Topics include:

• Comping over straight-ahead, bebop,

modal, funk/fusion, ballads, contemporary jazz, Brazilian and Afro-Cuban styles of music

• Creative chord voicings — looking at

the fingerboard and voicing chords in a more “pianistic” way; quartal harmony (clusters voiced in 4ths) in modal comping; the possibilities of dissonant intervals such as the minor 2nd; slash chords; tritone substitution; and upper-register chord voicings

• Rhythmic anticipation and syncopation:

the “right” places to put chords, in order to create “forward motion;” comping in 3/4, 6/8 and odd meters.

Prerequisites: knowledge of chord/scale theory; ability to play major, dominant and minor seventh chords and the ii–V–I progression in all keys.

Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 9/21 – 11/30 (10 weeks) no class 11/23 Steve Erquiaga • $395

BRAZILIAN GUITAR Learn Brazilian music styles including samba, baião, bossa nova and choro, and the techniques used to play them. Primary focus is on learning repertoire, while developing the following areas: stylistically appropriate comping rhythms, chord melody playing, creating solo arrangements, right hand finger-style techniques and melodic soloing approaches.

Prerequisites: ability to read music notation.

Sundays 2 – 3:30 pm 9/24 – 12/3 (10 weeks) no class 11/26 Ricardo Peixoto • $395

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Saturdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm 9/23 – 12/2 (10 weeks) no class 11/25 Danny Caron and Anthony Paule • $395

HARMONICA BEGINNING DIATONIC HARMONICA You'll recognize the diatonic harmonica as the small harmonica used in blues, rock, folk and even jazz. In this course, you'll learn how to hold the instrument, breathe effectively, play chords and single notes and bend notes, as well as learning song forms such as 12-bar blues and 3-chord folk, rock and country tunes. Required text: Harmonica for Dummies, second edition. Prerequisite: Bring a 10-hole diatonic harmonica in the key of C (contact winslow@cjc.edu for info).

Saturdays 10 – 11:30 am 9/23 – 12/2 (10 weeks) no class 11/25 Winslow Yerxa • $395

Adult Instrumental Classes

BASS BEGINNING BASS Learn 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, bossa nova, jazz waltzes and ballads

• Equipment (basses, strings, amps) Open to electric and upright bassists.

This course serves as a preparation for the Jazz Bass courses. Prerequisites: None. For complete beginners. Students must bring a bass to class.

Thursdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 9/21 – 11/30 (10 weeks) no class 11/23 Glenn Richman • $395

JAZZ BASS LINES Learn what a bassist needs to know in preparation for joining Jazzschool performance ensembles: the essential rhythm section styles, feels and bass lines. You'll learn how to confidently read down a real book style jazz chart in this hands-on course. Prerequisites: facility on upright or electric bass and some knowledge of jazz harmony.

Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 9/19 – 11/28 (10 weeks) no class 11/21 Glenn Richman • $395

ricardo peixoto JAZZ BASS SOLOING This hands-on course will teach you the essential skills a bass player needs to know in order to confidently solo over common jazz chord progressions found in Jazzschool performance ensembles and beyond. Prerequisites: facility on upright or electric bass and some knowledge of jazz harmony.

Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 9/19 – 11/28 (10 weeks) no class 11/21 Glenn Richman • $395

2017 Fall Quarter / September 18 – December 3 / cjc.edu

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alan hall 21ST CENTURY BASS

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Perhaps no chair in the average band has changed as much as the bass over the last decade. Technology and tastes have introduced a new set of responsibilities to the bass role, and in some styles staying relevant means integrating effects, sound-design, and synthesis into the average gig. While it might seem intimidating at first, a deep dive into the myriad ways bass players can mangle and sculpt their sound is ultimately among the most rewarding steps bassists can take. In 21st Century Bass, we'll survey the whole effects spectrum, going deep into how effects work and ways to combine them to cop classic sounds and innovate new ones. Plus, we'll tackle how to get the iconic keybass sounds of players like Stevie Wonder, Bernie Worrell, and modern hip-hop and dance music with an introduction to subtractive synthesis.

Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 9/18 – 11/27 (10 weeks) no class 11/20 Jonathan Herrera • $395

DRUMS & PERCUSSION JAZZ DRUMMING 101

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If you're looking for a basic course in the essential skills needed for ensemble playing, this hands-on course covers everything you need to know: proper technique, common grooves (swing, Latin, funk, ballad) sticks, brushes, trading 4's and basic comping. Prerequisites: some drum set experience. Jazz experience not required.

Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm 9/18 – 11/27 (10 weeks) no class 11/20 Alan Hall • $395

JAZZ DRUMMING 201

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If you have mastered the fundamentals of jazz drumming, this course takes you a step further, exploring intermediate and advanced techniques and concepts, a wider range of tempos, odd meters, various signature grooves, the art of setting up figures, playing stop time, soloing, innovations of the contemporary greats and more. Prerequisites: Jazz Drumming 101 or equivalent playing experience.

Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 9/18 – 11/27 (10 weeks) no class 11/20 Alan Hall • $395

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2017 Fall Quarter / September 18 – December 3 / cjc.edu

Adult Instrumental Classes

BRAZILIAN DRUM SET Learn the signature drum set grooves of contemporary Brazilian music including samba, baião, bossa nova and choro, and the techniques used to play them.

Emphasis on gaining an authentic Brazilian sound and feel. Highly recommended for drummers interested in joining one of the Jazzschool’s Brazilian ensembles!

Prerequisites: functional drum set technique.

Fridays 10 – 11:30 am 9/22 – 12/1 (10 weeks) no class 11/24 Marcos Silva • $395

LATIN PERCUSSION I This introductory course will help you develop a solid foundation in each of the primary Latin percussion instruments. You'll learn effective technique on congas, bongos, timbales, bells and auxiliary instruments, while studying many of the Latin grooves typical of son, salsa, and Latin jazz. Soloing techniques, typical breaks, song forms and historical information are also discussed.

Prerequisites: None, open to all.

Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 9/20 – 11/29 (10 weeks) no class 11/22 Omar Ledezma • $395

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jonathan herrera LATIN PERCUSSION II If you are already familiar with the fundamentals of Latin percussion rhythms and techniques, this continuation of the Latin Percussion I course will give you lots of hands-on practice time and a clear explanation of how all of the various instruments work together in salsa bands and other Latin music ensembles.

Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 9/20 – 11/29 (10 weeks) no class 11/22 Omar Ledezma • $395

PANDEIRO: new The Brazilian Tambourine While it may be Brazil's most iconic percussion instrument, the versatile pandeiro fits into almost any style of music. Instructor Brian Rice likes to call it a "laptop batucada" for its diversity of sounds and ability to emulate all the instruments of the samba bateria. This course covers all the basics and conventions of samba and choro as well as music from the northeast of Brazil, while delving into modern adaptations of funk rhythms, odd time signatures and extended techniques.

Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 9/19 – 11/28 (10 weeks) no class 11/21 Brian Rice • $395

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Theory, Improvisation, Composition THEORY & IMPROV

INTERMEDIATE JAZZ IMPROVISATION

INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC THEORY

This course gives students a strong foundation in the Great American Songbook repertoire and the ability to improvise over chord progressions with correct notes and good phrasing. Several compositions from the Great American Songbook will be used as vehicles to study basic chord structures, scale structures and non-diatonic neighboring tones. Emphasis is placed on utilization of basic harmonic concepts, thereby turning exercises into melody. A step-bystep conceptual approach is used and with each new tune, a different concept is added.

Learn the basic skills needed to begin any serious study of music. Topics include: music notation, time signatures, key signatures, rhythmic training, major scales, intervals, transposition, chord structure, harmonic progression, ear training and an introduction to musical form and composition. Required texts: Practical Theory Complete by Sandy Feldstein, and Jazz Improvisation: A Pocket Guide

by Dan Haerle (available at the CJC Bookstore). Prerequisites: None, open to all instrumentalists and vocalists.

Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 9/21 – 11/30 (10 weeks) no class 11/23 Dave Len Scott • $395

BEGINNING JAZZ IMPROVISATION A friendly, supportive atmosphere in which to practice the basics of jazz improvisation. Start with the blues then progress to jazz standards, learning essential scales and chords, playing at every session, trading licks, learning patterns and building solos. Ideal for classical players or anyone aspiring to jam or perform with a jazz ensemble.

Vocalists welcome! Required text: Jazz Improvisation: A Pocket Guide by Dan Haerle (available at the CJC Bookstore).

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

Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm 9/18 – 11/27 (10 weeks) no class 11/20 Glenn Richman • $395

COMPOSITION SONGWRITING Explore melody writing, basic harmony, more adventurous chord progressions, song form, rhyme schemes and the instrumental component of songwriting — all with the purpose of honing your unique voice as a composer. Most importantly, develop two or three songs to be workshopped and refined in real time over the course of the term.

Tuesdays 2 – 3:30 pm 9/19 – 11/28 (10 weeks) no class 11/21 Rachel Efron • $395

Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 9/21 – 11/30 (10 weeks) no class 11/23 Dave Len Scott • $395

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2017 Fall Quarter / September 18 – December 3 / cjc.edu

CJC Bookstore A unique collection of offerings for. . .

musicians students teachers collectors

REAL BOOKS

Sher New Real Book, Volume 1, 2, 3 Sher Real Easy Book, Volume 1, 2, 3 Real Book, Volume 1, 2, 3 Vocal Real Book, Volume 1 and 2 Standards Real Book Latin Real Book Best of Sher Music Real Books All-Jazz Real Book “Mini” and CD-ROM Real Books JAZZ EDUCATION & METHODS

Jazz Piano Book, Mark Levine Graduated Soloing, Mimi Fox The Evolving Bassist, Rufus Reid Three Note Voicings, Randy Vincent Play-A-Longs, Jamey Aebersold THEORY & IMPROVISATION TEXTS

510.845.5373

bookstore @ cjc.edu

Mark Levine Hal Crook Dan Haerle

David Baker Joseph Viola Bill Dobbins

SCALES, PATTERNS & EXERCISES

Jerry Coker David Liebman

Oliver Nelson Nicolas Slonimsky

BOOKS — RARE EDITIONS

Music is My Mistress, Duke Ellington Tonight at Noon, Sue Graham Mingus Good Morning Blues, Count Basie Bird Lives!, Ross Russell BOOKS — NEW & USED

The Jazz Ear, Ben Ratliff Lush Life, David Hajdu Moving to Higher Ground, Wynton Marsalis Thelonious Monk, Robin D.G. Kelley POETRY, HISTORY & CRITICISM

Al Young Leonard Feather Ishmael Reed Gary Giddins Whitney Balliett Eileen Southern Ashley Kahn CDs & DVDs

Bay Area Jazz Archives Series Large selection of Fantasy, Riverside, Prestige — new and old stock Faculty, clinicians, and local artists PHOTOGRAPHY & FINE ART

James Knox Lee Tanner

Jim Stipovich David Belove

Adult Vocal Classes

Adult Vocal Classes

Adult Vocal Classes

INTROS AND ENDINGS

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Directing a band and creating introductions and endings are some of the most difficult skills for a vocalist to master. In this class, you'll learn how to employ the common language used in jazz settings in a variety of intros and endings (vamps, turnarounds, and rubato techniques). Students will develop the skills necessary to direct and lead a band including finding and communicating tempos for ballads, Latin and swing songs. A pianist will accompany the group for the first part of the quarter and the class will be joined by a full band as the term progresses. Students will prepare several songs of varying styles in the class. Open to all levels.

Wednesdays, 4:45 – 6:15 pm 9/20 – 11/29 (10 weeks) no class 11/22 Laurie Antonioli • $450

PERFORMANCE andrea claburn

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VOCAL TECHNIQUE VOCAL TECHNIQUE ESSENTIALS Learn a variety of vocal exercises to condition and strengthen your voice.

Range, intonation, breath management, balancing vocal registers, body alignment, vowel formation and dynamics are all enhanced through technical exercises.

Applicable to all contemporary vocal styles. Prerequisites: None, open to all!

Section I Tuesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 9/19 – 11/28 (10 weeks) no class 11/21 Sandy Cressman • $400 Section II: Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 9/21 – 11/30 (10 weeks) no class 11/23 Andrea Claburn • $400

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Learn breathing and vocal techniques to be applied to songs of your choice, while making friends with the microphone and learning basic performance skills. This course is particularly suited for those who may have temporarily put aside their vocal dreams due to education, career or family obligations. Open to all.

Saturdays 10 – 11:30 am 9/23 – 12/2 (10 weeks) no class 11/25 Kyra Gordon • $450

For auditions and more information about our Vocal programs please contact laurie@cjc.edu or call Laurie Antonioli, 510/845-5373 ext 21

Adult Vocal Classes

FOR STARTERS — JAZZ & BLUES SINGING You used to sing a lot but now find yourself relegated to the shower and in-the-car jam sessions. Or, you love to sing, but feel terribly shy at the idea of singing in public. Explore and release your inner rock, jazz or blues vocalist in this encouraging, safe environment. Designed to give you confidence through group singing, while also bolstering your repertoire with individual song development. Accompanist provided. No previous experience required.

Wednesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 9/20 – 11/29 (10 weeks) no class 11/22 Pamela Rose • $450

cecilia engelhart BEGINNING JAZZ SINGING The class was designed to help the singer create a focused, relaxed, skilled, and unique performance. You'll work on basic musicianship starting with warm-up exercises, improvisation skills, understanding and singing in different “grooves,” finding new songs that suit us, ascertaining the correct key, understanding the song form, preparing a leadsheet, and making practice tracks. We’ll be joined midway through the course by a professional pianist to further develop the songs we’ve chosen by working on sub-text, song interpretation, communicating our intentions to an accompanist, singing in different “feels” including rubato, and setting up and counting off songs. This class includes an end-of-quarter performance. This is a supportive and structured environment for students with a burning desire to sing!

Section I: Mondays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 9/18 – 11/27 (10 weeks) no class 11/20 Maye Cavallaro • $450

Pamela is an exceptional teacher — supportive, inspiring and SERIOUSLY FUN! She worked with students across a range of comfort levels... and brought out the best in us.

— Richard Bunce

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For full description, see p. 24 Wednesdays, 4:45 – 6:15 pm 9/20 – 11/29 (10 weeks) no class 11/22 Laurie Antonioli • $450

Section II: Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 9/21 – 11/30 (10 weeks) no class 11/23 Cecilia Engelhart • $450 2017 Fall Quarter / September 18 – December 3 / cjc.edu

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INTERMEDIATE JAZZ SINGING

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This class covers a range of jazz vocal essentials including lyric interpretation, style, rhythm, and feel. Students explore improvisation and harmony in depth while also learning to create their own arrangements. The instructor will suggest repertoire and help students find interesting songs that are best suited for their voice and ability. There will be a student performance at the end of the term. Open to students who have taken the "Beginning Jazz Singing" class or have approval from the Chair or the instructor.

Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm 9/18 – 11/27 (10 weeks) no class 11/20 Cecilia Engelhart • $450

THE CONTEMPORARY JAZZ SINGER Focus on an array of creative jazz singing skills including developing a unique repertoire, communicating with the rhythm section and creating arrangements on the spot. Study phrasing, improvisation, interpretation and work on developing a personal sound. Rhythm section provided.

You are welcome to bring in songs of your choice, write original lyrics or use material provided by the instructor. Prerequisites: consent of instructor — telephone consultation required. Call 510-845-5373 for more information.

Section I Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm Section II Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 9/19 – 11/28 (10 weeks) no class 11/21 Laurie Antonioli • $460

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MUSIC OF THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE The music of the Harlem Renaissance was the foundation from which various American musical genres grew. This course defines the era and highlights its beginnings with the greatest songs from that time by Fats Waller, Eubie Blake, George Gershwin, Duke Ellington and more. Students are encouraged to bring in their favorite songs by these composers for instruction on technique, harmony, phrasing, solo or ensemble singing, key selection, and performance. The ability to read music is not necessary. A professional accompanist will play for the class.

Open to all levels.

Saturdays 1:30 – 3 pm 9/23 – 12/2 (10 weeks) no class 11/25 Clif Payne • $450

MODERN JAZZ SONGS

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This performance class focuses on adapting instrumental modern jazz repertoire to a vocal setting. Instructor Andrea Claburn will share music (with lyrics) of modern jazz innovators pianist Thelonious Monk, saxophonist Wayne Shorter, guitarist Pat Metheny and others.

Original compositions are also encouraged. Explore vocal improvisation, deepen musicianship and develop bandleading skills. An end-of-quarter performance is included. Prerequisites: some experience singing jazz.

Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 9/21 – 11/30 (10 weeks) no class 11/23 Andrea Claburn • $450

2017 Fall Quarter / September 18 – December 3 / cjc.edu

Adult Vocal Classes

BACK DOOR BEBOP

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Learn the ins and outs of scat singing.

Topics covered include syllable choice, understanding song form, selecting tempos, working on articulation, storytelling, rhythm and more. Learn classic bebop repertoire including contrafacts (new melodies over pre-existing chord progressions) “trade fours,” and have fun while developing a deeper understanding of how to function confidently as a jazz vocalist. Open to all levels.

amanda addleman THE ELLA FITZGERALD SONGBOOK

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Ella Fitzgerald is the focus in this course of songs from the Great American Songbook, studying specific versions of studio and live recordings by the great songstress.

Singers will focus on phrasing, interpretation, per–formance, and incorporate basic improvisation while developing a repertoire of 2-3 songs through personal selections and teacher recommendations. The instructor and accompanist will help students find the right key for the selected tunes.

Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 9/20 – 11/29 (10 weeks) no class 11/22 Lilan Kane • $450

CONTEMPORARY VOCAL STYLES Learn proper vocal technique (vocal health, maintenance and developing a practice routine) and apply these approaches to singing in any style from jazz to pop, rock, r&b, blues and beyond. Class topics also include chart writing, stage presence and microphone technique. This course culminates in an end-of-quarter performance.

Open to all levels, genres and backgrounds.

Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 9/19 – 11/28 (10 weeks) no class 11/21 Azure McCall • $450

THE SINGER AND THE SONG Learn the hallmark of a professional vocalist: how to create a focused, relaxed, skilled, and unique performance. Topics include choosing the right song; using various grooves, tempos and arrangements; learn­ing and memorizing the melody and lyrics; phrasing; improvisation skills; communicating with an accompanist; and stage presence. In this supportive and challenging environment, students will work on these skills and create arrangements for songs, culminating in an end-of-quarter performance. Weeks 2 and 3 include a professional accompanist, while the last two classes and performance include a full trio. For intermediate to advanced singers. Prerequisites: consent of instructor is required. Call 510-845-5373 for more information.

Sundays Noon – 3 pm 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3 (5 weeks) Maye Cavallaro • $450

Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 9/18 – 11/27 (10 weeks) no class 11/20 Amanda Addleman • $450

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BLUES VOCAL FUNSHOP II — Chicago Blues

MUSIC OF BURT BACHARACH

Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, Buddy Guy, Jimmy Reed, Howlin’ Wolf, Koko Taylor - Chicago after 1940 was the nexus of urban electrified blues, with a driving rhythm and urgency that still delights and inspires. This 10-week course focuses on the singing styles of Chicago blues artists from 1940 to 1970. Guitarist Danny Caron accompanies all classes, with bass and drums joining for the final three class sessions and performance. Students will develop songs with the band for an end-of-term performance. Prerequisites: students must have taken Blues Vocal Funshop or receive permission from the instructor.

In this course, both soloists and background singers will explore and sing classic songs by Burt Bacharach in preparation for an end-of-quarter student performance. Learn proper vocal technique, stage presence and interpretation, while learning how to find the appropriate keys, sheet music and tracks. Participants are welcome to bring in their favorite Burt Bacharach songs to sing. The ability to read music is not necessary. A professional accompanist will play for the class. Open to all levels.

Saturdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm 9/23 – 12/2 (10 weeks) no class 11/25 Clif Payne • $450

blues BLUES VOCAL FUNSHOP I Feel like singing the blues? Blues is the most primal, powerful part of your soul and singing it is more fun than you can possibly imagine. Students will explore the deep, authentic singing strategies of great blues singers from Jimmy Reed to Bonnie Raitt, while developing blues repertoire.

No prior music experience necessary.

Class is open to both the novice singer looking for a supportive, fun, instructive course, and to the more experienced singer looking to gain insight and control on the bandstand. Each class is taught by Bay Area's own jazz/blues diva Pamela Rose and accompanied by legendary blues guitarist Danny Caron.

Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 9/20 – 11/29 (10 weeks) no class 11/22 Pamela Rose • $450

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Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 9/20 – 11/29 (10 weeks) no class 11/22 Pamela Rose • $460

latin SALSA SINGING Learn the style, rhythm and technique of salsa vocal music while learning to play Latin hand percussion instruments.

Instructor provides instruments like guiro, maracas and claves to use each week.

As the term progresses, join forces with the Salsa II instrumental ensemble (see page 12) as you work to develop a performance set. Representative songs include “Tres Días de Carnaval” (Celia Cruz), "La Rebelión” (Joe Arroyo) and “Brujería” (El Gran Combo). Prerequisites: previous singing experience or basic technique training. All songs are in Spanish but fluency is not required to participate.

Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 9/19 – 11/28 (10 weeks) no class 11/21 Edgardo Cambon • $400

2017 Fall Quarter / September 18 – December 3 / cjc.edu

Adult Vocal Classes

BOSSA NOVA FOR JAZZ SINGERS A fascinating course exploring the roots of Brazilian bossa nova and samba.

Instructor Cecilia Engelhart teaches singers the signature rhythmic grooves of Brazilian music as a foundation for effective interpretation of standard and not-sostandard bossa novas. Vocal phrasing and Portuguese pronunciation are covered (in addition to a few carefully chosen English translations). Live piano or guitar accompaniment is provided each week and the course concludes with a performance.

Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 9/21 – 11/30 (10 weeks) no class 11/23 Cecilia Engelhart • $450

ENSEMBLES

(FOR VOCALISTS AND INSTRUMENTALISTS)

WORLD GROOVE ENSEMBLE: CARIBBEAN Explore the irresistibly deep grooves of Jamaica, Trinidad, and other islands of the West Indies in The Caribbean Ensemble, a course open to vocalists and instrumentalists featuring styles ranging from calypso to soca, reggae, ska, zouk, biguine, and more. Delve into music by artists such as Lord Kitchener, Calypso Rose, The Skatalites, Bob Marley, Malavoi, Kassav and others. Class members learn the cultural context and rhythmic structure of each tune. This ensemble is one of three consecutive classes comprising the World Groove Ensemble; students may enroll in any one or all three. Prerequisites: intermediate instrumental proficiency; ability to read charts and notation.

Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 9/21 – 11/30 (10 weeks) no class 11/23 Jennifer Jolly • $395

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Learn from some of the most innovative artists and groups in hip-hop while enhancing your performance skills in this ensemble dedicated to hip-hop jazz. You'll study and perform songs from groups such as Anderson.Paak, KING, Hiatus Kaiyote, A Tribe Called Quest, The Internet, Thundercat, Bilal, Robert Glasper and Erykah Badu. Students will study the hip-hop culture and its influences and learn how to apply those studies to their own compositions. With an emphasis on stylistic integrity, as well as melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic accuracy, the instructor will guide the band and vocalists through the history of hip-hop jazz, in a course geared towards an end-of-semester performance.

Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 9/20 – 11/29 (10 weeks) no class 11/22 Lilan Kane • $450

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FUNK ENSEMBLE This high-energy ensemble explores reper–toire ranging from James Brown to Tower of Power. For all rhythm section instruments, horns and vocalists. Prerequisites: Intermediate technical facility and ability to read charts and standard notation.

Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 9/21 – 11/30 (10 weeks) no class 11/23 Daniel Parenti • $395

BLUES AND GROOVE ENSEMBLE Learn to play 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.

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Saturdays 1:30 – 3 pm 9/23 – 12/2 (10 weeks) no class 11/25 Danny Caron & Anthony Paule • $395

COMPOSITION

YOUNG MUSICIANS

SONGWRITING

VOCAL PERFORMANCE FOR TEENS

Explore melody writing, basic harmony, more adventurous chord progressions, song form, rhyme schemes and the instrumental component of songwriting — all with the purpose of honing your unique voice as a composer. Most importantly, develop two or three songs to be workshopped and refined in real time over the course of the term.

This is a fun course for teens, focusing on solo singing and everything needed to put on a great performance. Students receive coaching on vocal technique and stage presence, as well as receiving assistance in finding the best song for their level and interests. All genres welcome, from rock to classical, anything goes!

Tuesdays 2 – 3:30 pm 9/19 – 11/28 (10 weeks) no class 11/21 Rachel Efron • $395

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Wednesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 9/20 – 11/29 (10 weeks) no class 11/22 Kyra Gordon • $450

2017 Fall Quarter / September 18 – December 3 / cjc.edu

Adult Vocal Courses

Adult Vocal Classes

VOCAL MENTOR PROGRAM CENTER STAGE — A Mentored Program for Concert Development with Maye Cavallaro and Laurie Antonioli Work through the process of presenting a full-length, public, professional-level concert. Candidates work with their mentor over the course of three or four months, preparing their concert by choosing songs, working out arrangements, deciding on sequencing, and developing patter and stage presence. Lessons also include making a budget, hiring and rehearsing musicians and developing a marketing plan.

Candidates will be most successful if they are advanced students who have some performing experience in classes and workshops or in a professional environment.

A repertoire of 15 to 20 memorized songs in various styles is recommended. This is a unique opportunity for singers to design a performance that reflects a personalized artistic vision. Concert dates are available throughout the year.

This program also includes:

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

• Staff at the door and on-site during the performance

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

• Inclusion in California Jazz Conservatory advertising, marketing and publicity

• A percentage of the door/ ticket sales

$850 Contact the Chair of the Vocal Program, Laurie Antonioli, for more information on how to apply for this program: laurie @ cjc.edu

The Vocal Mentor Program with Maye Cavallaro gave me all the tools I needed to launch myself as a regularly gigging professional jazz singer. She covers everything: marketing, hiring & rehearsing the band, selecting material, developing arrangements, organizing set lists, wardrobe, stage presence and more — it is a very broad education. Having an experienced, supportive, friendly professional to guide me through the process was an invaluably helpful experience. It requires a lot of time, effort and dedication, but if you want your singing to make the quantum leap from performing at open mics and recitals to owning the stage for an entire show, there’s nothing better out there. — Will Hull 31

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VOCAL WORKSHOPS OLD, NEW, BORROWED & BLUES with Jeff Baker The music is always changing. New sounds, new techniques, new possibilities make for an ever-evolving landscape in which to create. Jazz stands at the forefront of this evolution, its roots firmly planted in every genre of contemporary music. Jazz vocalists have a unique opportunity to capture this and apply an understanding of harmony, lyrical interpretation, and improvisation to truly create something new! Participants will explore techniques to modernize standard jazz repertoire and bring contemporary music into the jazz idiom. Students should bring one or two songs in their key. Open to all.

"I want students to not only think outside the box, but to think about entirely new shapes for constructing their music and sound. Jazz isn't meant to be placed on the top shelf like some fragile old artifact.

It's a living, breathing thing. Let's take it down, dust it off, and see what's possible!"

— Jeff Baker

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Jazzschool — seeing other musicians (and aspiring musicians) of all ages, hearing the sounds of jazz waft through the space.

Vocalist Jeff Baker has headlined numerous festivals and clubs, and has shared the billing and played with some of jazz music’s top artists including: Ray Brown, Gene Harris, Brian Blade, John Patitucci, Steve Wilson, Bobby Hutcherson and many more!

Sunday, October 8, Noon – 3 pm $50 advance, $65 day of workshop

— BEN GOLVIN

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2017 Fall Quarter / September 18 – December 3 / cjc.edu

Adult Vocal Classes

BRAZILIAN VOCAL MASTER CLASS with Paula Santoro and Ian Faquini Sing with a masterful accompanist and receive guidance and suggestions from an accomplished vocalist. Topics covered include song interpretation, pronunciation, feel, Brazilian rhythms, arranging and performance. Open to students of all levels.

A graduate of the California Jazz Conservatory, Ian Faquini has become one of the most unique and respected guitarists specializing in Brazilian music in the San Francisco Bay Area, demonstrating rare chordal technique and a special delicate touch on very difficult pieces. His last few summers have been spent in Brazil, where he has performed and studied with some of that country's greatest guitarists, including Marcus Tardelli, Guinga, and others. Ian recently joined the faculty at the California Jazz Conservatory and is a long time faculty member of California Brazil Camp.

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With a career spanning more than twenty years, Paula Santoro has shared the stage and studio with some of Brazil’s most notable musicians including Chico Buarque, Edu Lobo, Milton Nascimento, Guinga, Yamandú Costa, Toninho Horta, Joyce and Jaques Morelenbaum. She has toured throughout the US, India and Europe and appeared on "Later ... with Jools Holland." With a degree in Speech Therapy and years of vocal training, recording and touring, Paula also has a busy career in education with on-going students in Europe, the United States and Brazil.

Saturday, September 16, Noon – 3 pm $50 advance, $65 day of workshop

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Adult Adult Vocal Vocal Classes Classes

AMERICAN SONGBOOK: COMPOSER WORKSHOP SERIES The Sixties and Beyond with Maye Cavallaro The Great American Songbook is a collection of tunes written from 1930–1960 and is a vital part of the repertoire of jazz musicians. There are also many songs written after 1960 that qualify as “standards,” and are equally beloved by jazz musicians. Songs by such artists as Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, Leonard Cohen, Laura Nyro, Joni Mitchell & Steely Dan are interpreted in many different ways by vocalists and instrumentalists.

In this workshop we’ll explore the music of several different composers and add some “pop” tunes to your repertoire. We’ll also listen to how some jazz greats have interpreted these songs and get ideas for our own arrangements.

Students are provided with 10 leadsheets for songs including practice-backing tracks. In the final week, we’ll work with an accompanist and sing these songs trying out our own arrangement ideas. Lots of singing for all 3 weeks.

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

3 Sundays, October 1, 8 & 15 noon to 3 pm $295 advance, $310 day of workshop

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2017 Fall Quarter / September 18 – December 3 / cjc.edu

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ConnectedVoice: Vocal Technique and Application

lee brenkman CRASH COURSE IN SOUND SYSTEMS FOR PERFORMING INSTRUMENTALISTS AND VOCALISTS with Lee Brenkman A workshop in survival skills to help instrumentalists and singers get the best results from their sound equipment — from a single microphone to a complete sound system — and how to successfully interact with sound technicians at venues with sound systems. Learn the “tricks of the trade” from Lee Brenkman, one of the Bay Area’s preeminent sound technicians, to get the best sound on your gig.

Topics covered include the different types of microphones and their functions, evaluating equipment for purchase, and how to set up a small sound system.

Brenkman also addresses how best to communicate with sound technicians and making efficient use of sound check time.

This workshop is attendee-driven — any and all questions welcome!

Lee Brenkman has been a top sound technician at multiple Bay Area venues for several decades including the California Jazz Conservatory, Great American Music Hall and Stanford Jazz Workshop.

Sunday, October 15, 11 am – 1 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop

with Sandy Cressman This workshop will explore the exercises and principles of ConnectedVoice technique, which is a way of developing connected and consistent sound from low to high range, with a choice of dynamics and colors. In the morning session, we will learn exercises designed to work through vocal transitions, connecting the speaking and singing voice. These exercises also connect voice development with ear training, using various patterns based on jazz chords, scales, and jazz vocabulary.

After the lunch break, we will learn how to apply the exercises and techniques to songs. Please bring in those problem songs! We will work both as a group and individually, to pinpoint solutions to individual vocal issues.

Sunday, November 5, 11:30 am – 4 pm $100 advance, $115 day of workshop Note: There will be a 30-minute lunch break. Please bring your lunch or plan to eat in the cafe.

kate mcgarry KATE MCGARRY VOCAL MASTERCLASS A rare opportunity to participate in a masterclass with Kate and her band!

More concerned with the essence of a song than idiomatic limitations, vocalist Kate McGarry, guitarist Keith Ganz and pianist Gary Versace have managed to attract the attention of tomorrow’s jazz fans. Beyond an obvious affinity for swing, their eclectic repertoire, cinematic approach to arranging — together with Kate's signature contralto — convey a message with crystal clarity that precludes the need for gimmick or effect.

Students should bring two songs in the appropriate key with 3 copies of each song for Kate and the group. Open to intermediate and advanced vocal students.

Kate McGarry's musical collaborations have included projects or performances with jazz luminaries Fred Hersch, Kurt Elling, Maria Schneider and John Hollenbeck. She performs at jazz clubs and festivals throughout the US and abroad, and teaches at Manhattan School of Music.

Jazz organist, pianist, and accordionist Gary Versace has quickly become one of the busiest and most versatile musicians on the music scene, playing in bands led by John Scofield, John Abercrombie, Maria Schneider, Kurt Elling, Lee Konitz, Regina Carter, Ellery Eskelin, Madeleine Peyroux, Ralph Alessi, and many others.

Guitarist Keith Ganz has performed and recorded with top jazz artists Luciana Souza, Christian McBride, Andy Bey, Chris Potter, Russell Malone, Bruce Barth, Donny McCaslin, and most recently, Kurt Elling and Harry Connick Jr. Sunday, November 12, Noon – 3 pm $100 advance purchase, $115 day of workshop

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2017 Fall Quarter / September 18 – December 3 / cjc.edu

Adult Vocal Classes

sandy cressman VOCALS AND PERCUSSION with Sandy Cressman & Ami Molinelli Learn how to play light percussion and sing Latin jazz styles such as bossa nova, samba, son, cha-cha-chás, as well as R&B and Motown tunes. Participants will be sent a link in advance with repertoire selections to prep for the workshop.

Instructors will explain the various rhythms and unlock ways to practice while vocalizing. Students are encouraged to bring their own instruments and instructors will also have a variety of instruments that students can use in the workshop.

Open to all levels.

Born in New York and raised in the Bay Area, Sandy Cressman began her career recording and performing with the Vocal Jazz group “Pastiche,” with whom she recorded several CDs and toured the U.S. and Japan. In the late 1990's, she followed her passion for Brazilian jazz, and formed her group “Homenagem Brasileira.” Sandy recorded two CDs with Homenagem Brasileira, and has toured the US, Europe and Brazil performing with her group and collaborating with other Brazilian and Brazilophile musicians. Recently, Sandy performed as a special guest of SpokFrevo Orquestra on the Main Stage of Carnaval in Recife, Brazil. In 2017, Sandy will release a new CD of all original Brazilian music composed in collaboration with a number of talented Brazilian musicians, recorded in Brazil and in the U.S. Throughout her career, Sandy has studied various methods of vocal technique, in order to improve as a vocalist and teacher.

She created her own vocal technique, ConnectedVoice, which fuses voice development and ear training for the jazz singer.

Ami Molinelli is a professional percussionist and educator specializing in Brazilian and Latin percussion, especially the pandeiro. She is the co-leader of the Brazilian choro and jazz ensemble, Grupo Falso Baiano. Her extensive performance and recording credits include theater, television (NBC) and live performances with artists such as Luciana Souza, Jovino Santos-Neto, Mike Patton, George Duke, Allessandro Penezzi, Mike Marshall, Hamilton de Holanda, Teka, John Santos, and Michael Spiro.

Sunday, November 19, 2 – 4 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop

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Adult Vocal Classes

INTRODUCTION TO IRISH SONG with Melanie O'Reilly An introductory workshop exploring the diverse Irish song tradition, enjoying a prominent place in world music today.

Students will learn Irish songs of celebration, love, everyday life, emigration, as well as sean-nós ("old-style") and will be encouraged to sing in Gaelic (to be learned phonetically), as well as in English. Drawing on both the old tradition and contemporary songs, students will also be introduced to "lilting" or "mouth music," and songs created throughout the Irish diaspora.

Dublin native Melanie O'Reilly is an internationally known Celtic jazz performer/singer, songwriter and music educator. She has recorded eight albums for the label Mistletoe Music, and hosts an award-winning radio show "Jazz on the Bay" for RTE, Ireland's National Broadcasting station. Melanie has taught voice at the Oakland School of the Arts, Walton's New School of Music in Ireland and is vocal coach for many Youth Theater schools in the East Bay. Sunday, November 19, Noon – 3 pm $50 advance, $65 day of workshop

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Great environment for

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

— Anonymous

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Young Musicians Program

Jazzschool Young Musicians Program The Jazzschool Young Musicians Program is a year-round comprehensive 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 and in master classes with nationally known jazz artists, as well as performing in venues throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.

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

erik jekabson 2017 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Jazzschool Young Musicians Program 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, while it is our mission to find a place for everyone in our Young Musicians Program, we may not be able to accommodate all students who apply.

— Dylan Everingham

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Young Musicians Program

PLACEMENT AND AUDITION REQUIREMENTS FALL 2017

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ONLINE VIDEO SUBMISSIONS

AUDITION MATERIALS

jazz standards. Please state the name of each piece before you play it.

• Download one of the two improvisation tracks at cjc.edu/youth_auditions for the improvisation portion of your audition. Two choruses required.

• On the video, it is important that your playing is heard louder than anything else, including any accompanying tracks.

Entering 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: cjc.edu/youth_auditions.

After your application is received, you will be contacted within 1 – 2 weeks with an audition time. Auditions are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis and will be scheduled at the earliest available time.

Students will be contacted with placement information following the audition.

AUDITION DATES

• Studio Band Auditions: August 19 and 20 • Advanced High School Jazz Workshop Auditions: August 27 • Middle School and High School Combo Auditions: August 26, 27, 28

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 Band or Advanced High School Jazz Workshops.

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• Student should be clearly visible (and audible) on the video.

• Perform two skill-level appropriate

PIANO AND GUITAR PLAYERS Follow the above instructions with only one change: after improvising, please demonstrate comping/voicings on a blues or rhythm changes.

DRUMMERS Please demonstrate the following styles: • swing, bossa nova, funk/rock • Demonstrate each style at various tempos (i.e., slow, medium, fast) • On each style/tempo please “trade fours” with yourself (4 bars of time, 4 bars of solo, etc.)

• Play at least 16 bars of each example After you have completed your video, upload your audition to YouTube and title the video with your name (Example: John Smith Jazzschool Audition). You should make this a private video (unless you don’t mind it being available to the public). Once the video is uploaded, send a link to erik @cjc.edu. 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 Jazzschool Young Musicians Program placement process, please visit cjc.edu/youth_auditions or contact us at erik @ cjc.edu and 510.845.5373.

Young Musicians Program

INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES High school and middle school jazz ensembles are offered Monday through Thursday in the late afternoon and early evening and during the day on Saturday.

While we make every effort to accommodate scheduling requests, specific placements are based on the results of an audition. Note: all prices listed are per quarter.

large performance ensembles

small performance ensembles ADVANCED HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ WORKSHOP Explore the post-bop harmonic, melodic, rhythmic and formal innovations of Coltrane, Shorter, Corea, Hancock, Brecker and others in this multiple DownBeat award-winning ensemble. For advancedlevel high school student players, competent in the bebop language.

Record at Fantasy Studios and participate in various competitions and festivals.

Section I: Mondays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 9/18 – 11/27 (10 weeks) no class 11/20 Michael Zilber • $395 Section II: Mondays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 9/18 – 11/27 (10 weeks) no class 11/20 Erik Jekabson • $395

STUDIO BAND Develop technique, knowledge of jazz style and an ability to improvise through standard and contemporary big band repertoire. This highly-selective ensemble records at Fantasy Studios, performs frequently and participates in competitions throughout the U.S. The Studio Band has played at Yoshi’s and Savanna Jazz, as well as jazz festivals in California, New York, Seattle, Idaho, the Vienne Jazz Festival in France and the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. Full school year commitment is required. Instrumentation: 5 saxes, 5 trumpets, 5 trombones, guitar, piano, bass and drums.

Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm 9/18 – 11/27 (10 weeks) no class 11/20 Dave Eshelman • $225

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What degree of jazz artist do you want to be?

The California Jazz Conservatory is the only independent accredited school in America completely devoted to the study and performance of jazz.

We offer two paths to your degree in Jazz Studies.

Both offer a 100% jazz relevant curriculum.

Both are taught by an effective faculty of top jazz artists/educators.

Both offer a preeminent artistic and academic experience in the center of the vibrant Bay Area arts scene.

And both offer you the opportunity to transform yourself, from a burgeoning musician to a respected artist.

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Bachelor of Music Degree in Jazz Studies A 4-year, 100% jazz-relevant degree program offering unique optional areas of concentration in Brazilian Jazz, North American Roots Music, and Audio Production in partnership with Fantasy Studios.

Associate of Arts Degree in Jazz Studies A 2-year program, offering the same effective faculty and the same 100% jazz-relevant courses taught in the first two years of our Bachelor program, but at half the tuition investment and half the time commitment to get you started in your career in jazz.

What degree of jazz artist do you want to be?

Contact our President and Dean, Susan Muscarella, to find the best fit for you: susan@cjc.edu or 510/845-5373.

In a Musician, Out an Artist!

Our campus is located at 2087 and 2040 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA, 94704 / 510.845.5373 / cjc.edu

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Young Musicians Program

HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ ENSEMBLE Gain a greater understanding of jazz theory and develop improvisation skills through the study and performance of challenging jazz repertoire.

Section I: Mondays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 9/18 – 11/27 (10 weeks) no class 11/20 Raffi Garabedian • $395 Section II: Tuesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 9/19 – 11/28 (10 weeks) no class 11/21 Colin Hogan • $395 Section III: Tuesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 9/19 – 11/28 (10 weeks) no class 11/21 Charles Hamilton • $395 Section IV: Tuesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 9/19 – 11/28 (10 weeks) no class 11/21 Erik Jekabson • $395 Section V: Wednesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 9/20 – 11/29 (10 weeks) no class 11/22 Rob Ewing • $395 Section VI: Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 9/20 – 11/29 (10 weeks) no class 11/22 Rob Ewing • $395 Section VII: Thursdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 9/21 – 11/30 (10 weeks) no class 11/23 Colin Hogan • $395 Section VIII: Saturdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm 9/23 – 12/2 (10 weeks) no class 11/25 Colin Hogan • $395

Section III: Thursdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 9/21 – 11/30 (10 weeks) no class 11/23 Erika Oba • $395 Section IV: Saturdays 11:45 am– 1:15 pm 9/23 – 12/2 (10 weeks) no class 11/25 Raffi Garabedian • $395

HIGH SCHOOL FUNK ENSEMBLE Learn the classic funk hits of James Brown, Sly Stone and others. Vocalists and horns welcome! Music is learned by ear. (Also open to advanced middle-school musicians.)

Section I: Saturdays 10 – 11:30 am Section II: Saturdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm 9/23 – 12/2 (10 weeks) no class 11/25 Joe Bagale • $395

VOICE

MIDDLE SCHOOL JAZZ ENSEMBLE

VOCAL PERFORMANCE FOR TEENS

Learn to play jazz and improvise while covering a wide repertoire from John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Eddie Harris and other jazz masters.

Delve into songs as a means of storytelling while simultaneously developing a personal connection to a lyric. All styles of music are welcome and students are encouraged to bring in songs of their choice. The instructor can also suggest repertoire suitable for individual students. Build vocal technique through a variety of warm-up, ear-training and musicianship exercises.

Section I: Mondays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 9/18 – 11/27 (10 weeks) no class 11/20 Colin Hogan • $395 Section II: Wednesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 9/20 – 11/29 (10 weeks) no class 11/22 Erika Oba • $395

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Wednesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 9/20 – 11/29 (10 weeks) no class 11/22 Kyra Gordon • $450

Workshops

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russ meissner

BASS MODERN JAZZ DRUM AND BASS MASTER CLASS with David Ambrosio and Russ Meissner Longtime NYC rhythm team David Ambrosio and Russ Meissner discuss the importance of the rhythm section to the whole ensemble. Both being composers as well, this workshop will not only cover the role of the bass and drums in setting a foundation for the groove but also how they can shape the music as a whole.

Topics will include shifting tempos, different feels/dynamics and rubato time approaches.

New York-based bassist David Ambrosio leads his own groups and has performed with numerous jazz greats including Kenny Werner, Buddy DeFranco, George Garzone, Joseph Jarmon and Ralph Alessi.

New York-based drummer/composer Russ Meissner has performed with a diverse range of artists including John Abercrombie, Bill Charlap, Norah Jones and many others.

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

2017 Fall Quarter / September 18 – December 3 / cjc.edu

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Workshops

GUITAR

INTRODUCTION TO BRAZILIAN GUITAR

MODERN JAZZ PIANO AND GUITAR MASTER CLASS

with Ian Faquini This workshop covers basic guitar chord shapes and progressions common in Brazilian music by examining the songs of great composers such as Antonio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes, Baden Powell, Dorival Caymmi and others. The instructor also demonstrates essential Brazilian rhythms including bossa nova, samba, baiao, frevo, and toada. Prerequisites: Students should have some experience with basic chords and an interest in Brazilian music.

with Leonard Thompson and Nate Radley Guitarist Nate Radley and pianist Leonard Thompson will discuss the various approaches and challenges of working together as a pianist and guitarist in a jazz context. After years of playing in ensembles together, they will cover ways to deal with the similar roles, sound and ranges that these two instruments have, and how they can be used to complement one another and shape the ensemble sound.

Conventional and non-conventional approaches to playing guitar and piano individually and in the ensemble will be included.

Born in coastal southern California, pianist Leonard Thompson has forged a strong personal voice as a soloist, composer, and accompanist over the past twenty years.

Active in New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles jazz scenes, he has performed or recorded with artists such as Matt Otto, Madeleine Peyroux, Justin Morell, Cleo Laine, Dave Scott, Mary Stallings, Jacob Varmus, Marlena Shaw, Sasha Dobson, Eddie Marshall, Jackie Ryan, and Donald Bailey.

Brooklyn-based guitarist Nate Radley leads his own groups and has collaborated with Loren Stillman, Chris Cheek, Adam Nussbaum, the Maria Schneider Orchestra and many others.

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

A graduate of the California Jazz Conservatory, Ian Faquini has become one of the most unique and respected guitarists specializing in Brazilian music in the San Francisco Bay Area, demonstrating rare chordal technique and a special delicate touch on very difficult pieces. His last few summers have been spent in Brazil, where he has performed and studied with some of that country’s greatest guitarists, including Marcus Tardelli, Guinga, and others. Ian recently joined the faculty at the California Jazz Conservatory and is a long time faculty member of California Brazil Camp.

Sunday, November 12, 2 – 4 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop

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

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Workshops

new west guitar group

PERFORMING, COMPOSING AND ARRANGING FOR MULTIPLE GUITARS with New West Guitar Group Gain insight into essential guitar ensemble techniques with the members of this leading west coast guitar ensemble. Topics covered include: establishing a clean, acoustic guitar sound, how to blend ensemble parts like a sax section, comping, composing and arranging, the artful use of effects pedals, use of the baritone guitar, drop tunings and much more.

New West Guitar Group has developed a reputation as one of the premier guitar ensembles in the world. Featuring guitarists Perry Smith (NYC), John Storie (LA), and Will Brahm (LA), they perform recognizable covers, jazz standards and exciting originals. Their signature sound comes from an innovative style that highlights rhythm, beauty and virtuosity through combining acoustic and electric guitars. Smith and Storie founded the group 10 years ago and today they continue to tour as a trio with Brahm throughout the United States and abroad.

Sunday, October 29, 11 am – 1 pm $50 advance, $65 day of workshop

2017 Fall Quarter / September 18 – December 3 / cjc.edu

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Workshops

DRUMS AND PERCUSSION PANDEIRO ORCHESTRA with Ami Molinelli Learn and review techniques for playing the Brazilian pandeiro and learn to play an original composition for multiple pandeiros composed by instructor Ami Molinelli in this two-day workshop. Ability to read standard music notation is not required, and instruments will be provided for all who need one to use in class.

Includes a dive into the history of this essential Brazilian percussion instrument and lots of information for practicing and developing technique and groove.

Ami Molinelli is a professional percussionist and educator specializing in Brazilian and Latin percussion, especially the pandeiro. She is the co-leader of the Brazilian choro and jazz ensemble, Grupo Falso Baiano. Her extensive performance and recording credits include theater, television (NBC) and live performances with artists such as Luciana Souza, Jovino Santos-Neto, Mike Patton, George Duke, Allessandro Penezzi, Mike Marshall, Hamilton de Holanda, Teka, John Santos, and Michael Spiro.

2 Sundays, October 8 and 15, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm $60 advance, $75 day of workshop

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

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2017 Fall Quarter / September 18 – December 3 / cjc.edu

ami molinelli

VOCALS AND PERCUSSION with Sandy Cressman and Ami Molinelli Learn how to play light percussion and sing Latin jazz styles such as bossa nova, samba, son, cha-cha-chás, as well as R&B and Motown tunes. Participants will be sent a link in advance with repertoire selections to prep for the workshop.

Instructors will explain the various rhythms and unlock ways to practice while vocalizing. Students are encouraged to bring their own instruments and instructors will also have a variety of instruments that students can use in the workshop.

Open to all levels.

Molinelli bio, see page 48.

Born in New York and raised in the Bay Area, Sandy Cressman began her career recording and performing with the vocal jazz group “Pastiche, ”with whom she recorded several CDs and toured the U.S. and Japan. In the late 1990’s, she followed her passion for Brazilian jazz, and formed her group “Homenagem Brasileira.” Sandy recorded two CDs with Homenagem Brasileira, and has toured the US, Europe and Brazil performing with her group and collaborating with other Brazilian and Brazilophile musicians. Recently, Sandy performed as a special guest of SpokFrevo Orquestra on the Main Stage of Carnaval in Recife, Brazil. In early 2017, Sandy will release a new CD of all original Brazilian music composed in collaboration with a number of talented Brazilian musicians, recorded in Brazil and in the U.S. Throughout her career, Sandy has studied various methods of vocal technique, in order to improve as a vocalist and teacher.

She created her own vocal technique, ConnectedVoice, which fuses voice development and ear training for the jazz singer.

Sunday, November 19, 2 – 4 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop

edgardo cambón MODERN JAZZ DRUM AND BASS MASTER CLASS with David Ambrosio and Russ Meissner Longtime NYC rhythm team David Ambrosio and Russ Meissner discuss the importance of the rhythm section to the whole ensemble. Both being com­ posers as well, this workshop will not only cover the role of the bass and drums in setting a foundation for the groove but also how they can shape the music as a whole. Topics will include shifting tempos, different feels/dynamics and rubato time approaches.

New York-based bassist David Ambrosio leads his own groups and has performed with numerous jazz greats including Kenny Werner, Buddy DeFranco, George Garzone, Joseph Jarmon and Ralph Alessi.

New York-based drummer/composer Russ Meissner has performed with a diverse range of artists including John Abercrombie, Bill Charlap, Norah Jones and many others.

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

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Workshops

WOODWINDS MODERN JAZZ SAXOPHONE MASTER CLASS with Matt Renzi and Loren Stillman Saxophonists Loren Stillman and Matt Renzi will discuss approaches to ensemble and solo playing. With experience playing in ensembles lead by the likes of Paul Motian, Herbie Lewis, Eddie Marshall & Charlie Haden, they will cover the subtleties of sound and blend as well as shaping the music in a multi-horn ensemble. Being formidable band leaders and original voices in their own right they will also discuss their approaches to pushing the limits of group improvisation and composition.

matt renzi and loren stillman

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

— Dorie Guess Behrstock

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Multi-reedist Matt Renzi has been performing professionally for the past 20 years at international jazz festivals and music venues worldwide. In addition to leading his own groups, Matt has performed and recorded with Marc Johnson, Michael Formanek, Eddie Marshall, Herbie Lewis, Ben Monder, Eberhard Weber, and Bobo Stenson.

Saxophonist Loren Stillman has been recognized as one of today’s truly original creative voices by The New York Times, DownBeat Magazine and National Public Radio. A former student of Lee Konitz and David Liebman, he has performed and recorded throughout the United States, Europe and Japan with his own ensembles, and with those led by Charlie Haden, Carla Bley, Paul Motian, John Abercrombie, Andy Milne’s Dapp Theory, Michele Rosewoman, Joe Lovano, Eivind Opsvik, Tyshawn Sorey, Vic Juris and The Village Vanguard Jazz Orchestra.

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

2017 Fall Quarter / September 18 – December 3 / cjc.edu

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SAXOPHONE EMBOUCHURE DEVELOPMENT AND PRACTICING WITH DRONES with James Mahone A two-hour workshop based on the premise that a stable, relaxed embouchure is the key to getting the most out of your saxophone playing.

The first hour of this workshop is devoted to building and strengthening the embouchure and addresses: • Working with the mouthpiece alone • Utilizing long tone and overtone exercises to build stability and flexibility • “Singing” into the horn The second hour is devoted to exploring different ways to utilize drones in practice and addresses: • Ear training • Playing scales and arpeggios • “Modal” improvising with drones

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Saxophonist James Mahone first developed an international reputation recording and touring with Black Note (Columbia and Impulse!) in the mid-’90s. Since then he has performed alongside many great jazz musicians including Wynton Marsalis, Billy Higgins, Josh Redman and countless others. Mahone has recently relocated to the Bay Area from Japan and has become an in-demand sideman working with Akira Tana, Marcus Shelby, Dr. Mitch Butler and others.

Sunday, November 5, 2 – 4 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop

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Workshops

nate radley leonard thompson

PIANO MODERN JAZZ PIANO AND GUITAR MASTER CLASS with Leonard Thompson and Nate Radley Guitarist Nate Radley and pianist Leonard Thompson will discuss the various approaches and challenges of working together as a pianist and guitarist in a jazz context. After years of playing in ensembles together, they will cover ways to deal with the similar roles, sound and ranges that these two instruments have, and how they can be used to complement one another and shape the ensemble sound.

Conventional and non-conventional approaches to playing guitar and piano individually and in the ensemble will be included.

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Born in coastal southern California, pianist Leonard Thompson has forged a strong personal voice as a soloist, composer, and accompanist over the past twenty years.

Active in New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles jazz scenes, he has performed or recorded with artists such as Matt Otto, Madeleine Peyroux, Justin Morell, Cleo Laine, Dave Scott, Mary Stallings, Jacob Varmus, Marlena Shaw, Sasha Dobson, Eddie Marshall, Jackie Ryan, and Donald Bailey.

Brooklyn-based guitarist Nate Radley leads his own groups and has collaborated with Loren Stillman, Chris Cheek, Adam Nussbaum, the Maria Schneider Orchestra and many others.

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

2017 Fall Quarter / September 18 – December 3 / cjc.edu

Workshops

JAMAICAN GROOVES: Reggae, Ska, and Rocksteady Keyboards with Jennifer Jolly This hands-on workshop illuminates the crucial role of keyboards in ska and reggae music, drawing on repertoire from The Skatalites, Bob Marley, and their contemporaries up through current artists.

Students will learn how and when to play the “bang” and the “bubble” on the piano and Hammond B-3 organ. Rocksteady fills and the role of the “clav” (Hohner Clavinet) and synths will also be covered.

Materials will be provided by instructor.

Prerequisites: familiarity with major and minor chords.

Jennifer Jolly teaches keyboards, world music, and improvisation at the Jazzschool, at camps and afterschool programs, and at her private studio. She currently performs with Zulu Spear, Babá Ken Okulolo & Friends, The Jolly Gibsons, Big B and His Snake Oil Saviours, and several reggae/ska, blues/R&B, and Americana groups. She serves as accompanist for choruses, churches, and musical theater productions, and guest-performs frequently with Tom Rigney and Flambeau.

Sunday, October 22, 11 am – 1 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop

jennifer jolly

Ms. Jolly is an exceptionally gifted teacher. Her love of the music is obvious and contagious. I would study anything she taught!”

— Vida Bateau

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Workshops MODAL JAZZ with Larry Vuckovich Pianist Larry Vuckovich presents an overview of the fresh Impressionist and modal concepts introduced to jazz starting in the 1950s by Miles Davis, Bill Evans and Gil Evans. The compositions featured on Miles Davis’s groundbreaking 1959 release Kind of Blue will be high– lighted in addition to examples recorded

by Bill Evans and Gil Evans. Larry will also present selections from his pioneering Blue Balkan recording, one of the first recordings to fuse ethnic folk music from the Balkans with jazz. This 1980 recording featuring the great vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson drew on modal concepts and incorporated influences from the Middle East, drawing on Turkish, Arabic, and other exotic sounds from the region.

This presentation will be of interest to both musicians and non-musicians.

Larry Vuckovich gained first-hand knowledge from performances or recordings with many of the jazz greats including Dexter Gordon, Charles McPherson, Charlie Haden, Tom Harrell, Bobby Hutcherson, Tony Bennett, Joe Williams, Jon Hendricks, Bobby McFerrin, Billy Higgins, Philly Joe Jones and Elvin Jones.

Larry has been associated with several piano icons, such as Bud Powell, Red Garland, Bill Evans, Barry Harris, Tommy Flanagan, McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea, and was the only student of Vince Guaraldi.

Sunday, November 19, Noon - 3 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop

It was definitely a wonderful and unique experience.

— Anonymous

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THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF BILL EVANS — A Documentary Film Screening and Jazz Piano Master Class with Dave Thompson An in-depth look at legendary jazz pianist Bill Evans’ life, music and influence on the world of jazz piano. The workshop will include a screening of the recently released Bill Evans documentary, “Time Remembered,” produced and directed by award-winning CBS producer Bruce Spiegel. The documentary will be followed by a hands-on masterclass, with analyses of Bill’s own pieces, and his harmonically rich approach to standards, providing clear insight into his compositional talents and a working understanding of his remarkable ability to create such compelling richness and beauty.

Dave Thompson has been playing and teaching for 30 years. He is currently presenting master classes on the life and music of Bill Evans at various venues in Northern California, Los Angeles, Cleveland, New York and abroad. During his time in New York he studied with George Shearing and Joanne Brackeen.

He has also composed film scores and his most recent solo CD, Introspect, was released to critical acclaim including reviews by Mark Myers of jazzwax.com and the Wall Street Journal.

Sunday, November 12, Noon – 3 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop

2017 Fall Quarter / September 18 – December 3 / cjc.edu

Workshops

homenaje trio

TECHNOLOGY CRASH COURSE IN SOUND SYSTEMS FOR PERFORMING INSTRUMENTALISTS AND VOCALISTS with Lee Brenkman A workshop in survival skills to help instrumentalists and singers get the best results from their sound equipment — from a single microphone to a complete sound system — and how to successfully interact with sound technicians at venues with sound systems. Learn the “tricks of the trade” from Lee Brenkman, one of the Bay Area’s preeminent sound technicians, to get the best sound on your gig. Topics covered include the different types of microphones and their functions, evaluating equipment for purchase, and how to set up a small sound system. Brenkman also addresses how best to communicate with sound technicians and making efficient use of sound check time. This workshop is attendeedriven — any and all questions welcome!

Lee Brenkman has been a top sound technician at multiple Bay Area venues for several decades including the California Jazz Conservatory, Great American Music Hall and Stanford Jazz Workshop.

Sunday, October 15, 11 am – 1 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop

THEORY AND IMPROVISATION TRANSFORMING SIMPLE SONGS INTO JAZZ TUNES with Homenaje Los Angeles-based trio Homenaje is guitarist Will Brahm (New West Guitar Group), bassist Ross Shodek (Poncho Sanchez) and drummer Chris Wabich (Leonard Cohen, Stanley Jordan). In this workshop, the group discusses and demonstrates techniques for transforming simple songs into vehicles for jazz improvisation drawing on melodicism, world influences, odd meters and more.

Homenaje means “Tribute” in Spanish. Led by guitarist Will Brahm, they pay tribute to the support and uniting of different types of music and cultures. Incorporating heavy influences of Cuban and African music along with jazz, classical, and folk, they strive to bring together different cultures and people through their music. Based in Los Angeles, they draw from the seemingly infinite cultural influences all around us.

Saturday, September 23, 3:15 – 5:15 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop

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peter and will anderson MASTERING THE LANGUAGE OF BEBOP with Peter and Will Anderson Saxophonists, clarinetists, and flautists Peter and Will Anderson lead this workshop on mastering the language of bebop.

This is the musical language created by Charlie Parker, Bud Powell, Dizzy Gillespie, Don Byas, Max Roach, Oscar Pettiford, and others. We will discuss the techniques of navigating chord changes, creating beautiful lines with tension and release, and suggest masterful solos to transcribe at home. The specific rhythmic and harmonic subtlety of bebop is very important to study in order to understand all styles of jazz. Guitarist Felix Lemerle will offer his expertise as well.

Named “virtuosos on clarinet and saxophone” by the New York Times, Peter and Will Anderson were drawn to the music of Charlie Parker, Lester Young, and John Coltrane at a very young age. They toured the United Kingdom at age 15 and, after several years of study with saxophonist Paul Carr, they attended Juilliard. Originally from Bethesda, Maryland, they currently reside in New York City.

Sunday, September 24, 11 am – 1 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop

THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF BILL EVANS — A Documentary Film Screening and Jazz Piano Master Class with Dave Thompson For full description, see page 54.

Sunday, November 12, Noon – 3 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop

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2017 Fall Quarter / September 18 – December 3 / cjc.edu

Workshops

JAZZ IMPROVISATION ESSENTIALS: THE MINOR BLUES with Anton Schwartz An important variant of the ubiquitous Blues form, the Minor Blues is one of the most frequently recurring forms in jazz. If you’ve heard Mr. P. C., Equinox, Birk’s Works or the Spider Man theme, you’re familiar with it. The instructor will present the form in a way that makes it easy to internalize, and give lots of practical advice about how to improvise over it. Students improvise (optional but encouraged) and are given feedback, with recommendations given for a direct path to improvement. Student improvisations will serve as a springboard for discussions of the many harmonic variations and possibilities. Prerequisites: knowledge of the simple I-IV-V 12-bar blues form and basic jazz harmony.

Saturday, October 28, 3:15 – 5:15 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop

anton schwartz IMPROVISING ON CHARLIE PARKER’S CONFIRMATION

Saxophonist Anton Schwartz has won critical acclaim for each of five albums released since 1998. He has performed across the country in major venues from the Monterey Jazz Festival to Yoshi’s, SFJAZZ, Blues Alley and the Blue Note in New York.

See Anton’s bio at antonjazz.com.

with Anton Schwartz This classic bebop composition by Charlie Parker is a staple of the jazz repertoire; its chord changes appear in many other songs and are essential knowledge for the intermediate & advanced player. We discuss its harmony on both a micro level (how each chord leads to the next) and a big-picture level (how they all work together to form a coherent progression), in ways that will directly help us improvise over it. Suggestions are given for ways to mentally simplify the song’s structure, as well as multiple approaches to navigating its chord changes. Students optionally improvise over the song and are critiqued, with recommendations given for a direct path to improvement. Prerequisites: facility on a melodic instrument or vocals, improvisational experience, and knowledge of basic jazz harmony. Bring your instrument (optional).

Sunday, October 29, 2 – 4 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop

Sunday, October 29, 11 am – 1:30 pm $40 advance, $55 day of workshop

MATH FOR JAZZ MUSIC with Anton Schwartz Modular Arithmetic. Mutually Prime.

Rotational Symmetry. Have I lost you yet? Terms like these are foreign to most of us, but what they stand for are things that, as musicians, we unknowingly deal with all the time. Let’s get our geek on and learn some new ways of talking about harmony and rhythm — ways that we can put to powerful use in better understanding and internalizing the music we play. Prerequisites: familiarity with basic musical concepts such as chord types and the circle of fifths.

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LEARNING THE ORIGINAL CHORD CHANGES TO YOUR FAVORITE SONGS

jacob zimmerman

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

— Anonymous

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with Jacob Zimmerman The performance of most standard jazz tunes has deviated from the composer’s original intent. The commonly played chord changes to most tunes have been altered and often diluted by the folk tradition of the music, as well as fake books and apps like RealPro. More often than not these alterations eliminate uniqueness in favor of generic patterns more conducive to improvising. A deeper look into the original sheet music and recordings of standard tunes often reveals rich and unusual harmonies, beautiful counter-melodies, forgotten or ignored verses, additional lyrics, and a new appreciation for the genius of composers like George Gershwin, Richard Rodgers and Jerome Kern. This workshop will look in depth at the original chords for many old standards like Cole Porter’s “What is This Thing Called Love?” Victor Young’s “Stella By Starlight” and Miles Davis’ “Four.” Students will be given tools for how to find and interpret original sheet music and recordings. Everyone will walk away with a packet of unpublished leadsheets with original chord changes to standard songs.

Seattle-based alto saxophonist and composer Jacob Zimmerman studied at the New England Conservatory of Music, and Mills College. His teachers have included Roscoe Mitchell, Jerry Bergonzi, Joe Morris and Anthony Coleman. Jacob was recognized as the “2013 Emerging Artist of Year” by Earshot Jazz.

Sunday, November 12, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop

2017 Fall Quarter / September 18 – December 3 / cjc.edu

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MUSIC BUSINESS PAUL S. FINGEROTE’S BACK-TO-BASICS HANDS-ON MARKETING WORKSHOP! You may be among the world’s greatest musicians, but without marketing yourself, no one will know how talented you really are. In this back-to-basics, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn Six Simple Steps to Marketing Success and how to make them work for you. This workshop is a fast-paced, information-packed, half-day investment of time that will pay off in successfully promoting your own music career!

Taught by Paul Simeon Fingerote — International ad agency veteran in London, Toronto, Sydney, Los Angeles and Monterey; 30-year Marketing Director of the Monterey Jazz Festival; co-author with Dr. Herb Wong of Jazz on My Mind (available in the CJC Bookstore); now Marketing Director of the California Jazz Conservatory and creator of our 100% JAZZ! campaign.

Sunday, September 24, Noon – 3 pm $50 advance, $65 day of workshop

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Fall 2017 CJC Concert Series Check out what’s happening in our intimate jazz club venue, featuring international stars and performances by faculty and students.

Purchase tickets online at cjc.edu/concerts!

AZURE MCCALL

8pm

DIMA with The Noel Jewkes Quartet $15

2

Sat

8pm

Mo’Fone $20

8

Fri

8pm

Gamelan Pusaka Sunda $18

9

Sat

8pm

Akira Tana — Otonowa $20

10

Sun

4:30pm

Michael O’Neill Quartet $20

10

Sun

7pm

Blues Vocal Jam $10

15

Fri

8pm

Ian Faquini $15

16

Sat

8pm

The Phil Norman Tentet (Phil Gainsborough) $18

22

Fri

8pm

Grupo Falso Baiano $18

23

Sat

8pm

LJT Trio $15

24

Sun

4:30pm

Rhonda Benin $20

24

Sun

7pm

Vocal Jam Session $10

29

Fri

8pm

Debbie Poryes $20

30

Sat

8pm

David Ambrosio $15

1

Sun

4:30pm

Sandy Cressman celebrates “Entre Amigos” $18

6

Fri

8pm

Azure McCall — Songs and Verses $20

7

Sat

8pm

Laura Klein and Friends $15

8

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4:30pm Jenny Maybee $18

8

Sun

7pm

Blues Vocal Jam $10

13 Fri 8pm

Clif Payne and The Quartet: The ‘This & That’ Concert $20

14 Sat 8pm

James Zealous presents: Revolutionary Jazz Poetry at the CJC $20

15 Sun 4:30pm

SFEMS — Sprezzatura: Virtuosic Italian Sonatas of the 17th and 18th centuries $20

20

Fri

8pm

CJC Blue & Green Ensembles $20

21

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8pm

Jeff Denson Group $18

OCTOBER

Fri

SEPTEMBER

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TULIO ARAUJO

GRUPO FALSO BAIANO

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Sun 4:30pm Emmet Cohen Trio: ‘A Handful of Keys’ $20

22

Sun

7pm

Vocal Jam Session $10

27

Fri

8pm

Morchestra with Clairdee $20

28

Sat

8pm

LehCats with Karen and Norbert Stachel $20

29 Sun 4:30pm Calle Ocho & Nuevo Mundo —

An Afternoon of Cuban Heart & Soul $15

3 Fri 8pm

New Music for Septets: Nathan Clevenger Group + Ian Carey’s Wood/Metal/Plastic $20

4 Sat 8pm

Dmitri Matheny’s West Coast Cool: Celebrating Chet Baker $15

5

Sun 4:30pm SFEMS — Magnolia Viols $20

10

Fri

8pm

Matt Renzi’s “SoundSpace Trio” $15

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Sat

8pm

Allison Au $15

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Sun 4:30pm Tulio Araujo Quintet — CD Release Party $20

12

Sun

7pm

Blues Vocal Jam $10

17

Fri

8pm

Noel Jewkes’ Septet “Legato Xpress” $20

18

Sat

8pm

The Dann Zinn Quartet featuring Taylor Eigsti $20

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Sun 4:30pm Dick Hindman Memorial Tribute Concert $20

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Sun

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various times

7pm

Vocal Jam Session $10

Jazzschool Community Music School Student Performances Free

8–10 various times

California Jazz Conservatory Student Performances Free

15 & 17

8pm

California Jazz Conservatory Senior Projects $18

16

8pm

TrumpetSuperGroup $20

info & tickets at cjc.edu/concerts

DECEMBER

Jazzschool Young Musicians’ Program Free

4–14 various times

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Jazzschool Faculty Amanda Addleman (voice) B.M Performance from Berklee College of Music.

Student of Mili Bermejo-Greenspan, Ken Cervenka, Greg Hopkins, Maggie Scott, Lee Strawn & Tierney Sutton. Professional musician with past residencies at The Palace Hotel, Savanna Jazz Club and more.

Vocal Program Director at Sir Francis Drake High School and private music educator and clinician.

Laurie Antonioli (voice) Studied at Mt. Hood College and Cal State Long Beach. Chair, Vocal Program, California Jazz Conservatory. Professor and Director of Vocal Jazz Department, Kug U., Graz, Austria. Private studies with Joe Henderson, and Mark Murphy. Origin Records recording artist; Nabel Records recording artist; performed and recorded with George Cables, Bobby McFerrin, Richie Beirach, Pony Poindexter, Joe Bonner; bandleader of the American Dreams Band; led international group Foreign Affair; lyricist for Richie Beirach; co-creator of the Pauer— Antonioli Songbook. www.laurieantonioli.com 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 Conservatory 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.

Steve Blum (piano) B.M. CSU Long Beach, M.F.A. California Institute of the Arts. Performer, composer, music director and educator. Student of David Roitstein, Alfred Ladzekpo, Joe LaBarbera, Wadada Leo Smith, Larry Koonse, and Charlie Haden. Recorded and/ or performed with Vinny Golia, Tony Clifton, Blockrad, A Giraffe, Keen Inkling, Steve Blum’s Keyboarchestra, Disappear Incompletely, See-Saw Trio, and more.

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laurie antonioli 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

2017 Fall Quarter / September 18 – December 3 / cjc.edu

Jazzschool Faculty Faculty Jazzschool

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.Mus. (in progress), California Jazz Conservatory; BA (High Honors, Humanities) University of California at Berkeley. Co-bandleader, Andrea Claburn/Jua Howard Group. Studied vocal technique and performance with Sandy Cressman, Laurie Antonioli, Raz Kennedy, Maye Cavallaro. www.andreaclaburn.com Sandy Cressman (voice) Educated at UC Berkeley and San Jose State University; international performing and recording artist and clinician. Artist-in-residence or lecturer at Jazz Education Network Conference, Cornish Institute of the Arts, San Francisco State University, CSU Long Beach, KUG University (Graz Austria), ASMM (Paris), Voice Conference Munich, JazzCamp West, Stanford Jazz Camp and California Brazil Summer Camp. Bandleader of critically acclaimed Homenagem Brasileira Quintet. Featured artist with Ray Obiedo’s Mistura Fina and Jai Uttal’s Pagan Love Orchestra. Studio vocalist for Latin and world jazz styles, recently featured on Bossa Nova Dreams with Akira Tana, Branford Marsalis and Arturo Sandoval. Heard on a wide variety of commercials and soundtracks. www.cressmanmusic.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 & Salvage and Cafe Du Nord. www.rachelefron.com Cecilia Engelhart (voice) Education: San Francisco Conservatory, Mannes College of Music. Has performed/recorded with a wide range of artists including: Ruben Blades, Theo Bleckmann, Willie Colon, Santi Debriano, Paquito D’Rivera, Rinde Eckert, Tania Libertad, Meredith Monk, Oscar Castro Neves, Mario Rivera, Michael Spiro, Keith Terry, Tamba Trio, Wayne Wallace etc.

As composer and arranger with “Tanaora,” “Free Dive” and “Trio 3.” Classical performance includes SF Symphony Chorus,“Conjunto Nuevo Mundo” early music ensemble.

Steve Erquiaga (guitar) National and international recording and performing artist; performed at Montreux Jazz Festival, Berlin Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival; performed with Bobby McFerrin, Joe Henderson, Les McCann, John Scofield, David Byrne, Turtle Island String Quartet, Paulo Bellinati, Andy Narell, and Paul McCandless; founder, leader, Trio Paradiso; faculty, Jamey Aebersold Jazz Clinics; publications include Guitar Duets and arrangements from his CD Cafe Paradiso.

Dave Eshelman (trombone) From 1984 to 2007, Dave Eshelman served as Director of Jazz Studies at California State University, East Bay (formerly Cal State Hayward).

Eshelman has performed extensively with many jazz groups in the Bay Area and has worked as a featured soloist in the big bands of Ray Brown, Joe Henderson, Tito Puente and Gerald Wilson.

Various artists across the United States and Europe — such as Joe Henderson, Don Ellis, Bill Watrous, and Stan Kenton, the Swedish Radio Orchestra and the Airmen of Note — have performed his compositions and arrangements.

Rob Ewing (trombone) Jazzschool 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. Raffi Garabedian (saxophone) B.F.A. in Jazz Performance, The New School, NYC. Performs with Brass Magic, Raffi Garabedian Blues Band, and many others. Studies with Dann Zinn, Dayna Stephens, Mark Turner, Tony Malaby, Chris Cheek, Ben Street, & Bill McHenry.

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Jazzschool Faculty

Charles Hamilton (trombone) Leader of the Berkeley High School Jazz Ensemble for 28 years. Has performed with Joe Henderson, Fred Berry, Karlton Hester, Khalil Shaheed, Marcus Shelby, and Babatunde Lea. Created the San Francisco Bay Jazz Band; at the invitation of the US State Department, he took them to Asia twice (Vietnam and China). Recently released “Charles Hamilton and Beyond: Mr Hamudah,” for Global Recording Artists. Currently directing the UC Santa Cruz Big Band. Received the National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts “Distinguished Teacher in the Arts” Award.

Jonathan Herrera (bass) B.A., University of Southern California; Honors Graduate, Los Angeles Music Academy. 2012 Artist-in-Residence, Los Angeles College of Music.

Current LACM faculty, teaching Synth Bass. Former Editor-in-Chief of Bass Player Magazine, current Senior Contributing Editor. Performed and recorded with Stanley Jordan, Brain, Oz Noy, Miguel Migs, Cathedrals, Jonas Hellborg, Cyrus Chestnut, MoeTar, and many more. Extensive international touring and clinic experience. Moog, MXR, DSI, Nordstrand, and Aguilar endorsing artist.

Staff Producer and Studio B Chief Engineer, Airship Laboratories recording studios.

kyra gordon Kyra Gordon (voice) Vocalist/B.Mus. in Jazz Vocal Performance, California Jazz Conservatory. Spent a year performing in Paris, France, at Les Carveau Des Oubliettes and The One Way. Performed with Martha High, Boney Fields, Lucky Peterson, Kenny Neal, and Vernon Bush with Taj Mahal. Soundtrack vocals for feature films “Owned” and “Bert.”

Vocalist/keyboards with improvised hip-hop collective The Freeze, performing the Bay Area’s hit show “Mortified.”

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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Colin Hogan (piano) B.A. Cal State East Bay. Performances with James Moody, Peter Erskine, Bob Brookmeyer, Roy Ayers, Maria Schneider and hip hop luminaries such as Too $hort, DJ QBert, Dan the Automator, and Lyrics Born. Performed with electric bass revolutionary Larry Graham of Sly and the Family Stone at the 2004 California Music Awards. Pianist and featured soloist on accordion with the Tommy Igoe Big Band in its first-ever weekly residency at Yoshi’s San Francisco. Currently involved in various projects including hip hop/R&B group Dynamic, jazz/groove/experimental collective the Jazz Mafia, international cafe music group Trio Zincalo and jazz/funk/fusion band The Hogan Bros., with brothers Steve and Julian.

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

2017 Fall Quarter / September 18 – December 3 / cjc.edu

Jazzschool Faculty

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. www.erikjekabson.com Jennifer Jolly (keyboards) Performer, educator, session musician, composer, choral/musical theater accompanist. Specialist in American roots styles (New Orleans & Louisiana, blues, boogie-woogie, country), funk, r&b, and Caribbean and African music. Currently performing with Kotoja, Zulu Spear, Big B & His Snakeoil Saviors, The Jolly Gibsons, and several other Bay Area groups. Frequent guest performer with Tom Rigney & Flambeau. Previous performance credits include Phil Lesh (Grateful Dead), Barbara Dane, Hot Links. Faculty instructor at Cazadero Family Camp since 1999. B.A., UC Berkeley.

Lilan Kane (voice) B.M. Music Business and Management, Berklee College of Music (voice principal); faculty San Domenico School (Chorus, Rock Band, Songwriting); Founder of Own The Mic Summer Singing Camp; private vocal coach 12 years; Bandleader of Hella Fitzgerald; recording and performing artist; Featured performer at New Orleans French Quarter Festival, Fillmore Jazz Festival, Novato Art & Wine Festival, San Jose Winter Jazz Fest, Great American Music Hall, Sweetwater Music Hall, The Mint LA, the Whisky A Go-Go, among others. She has opened for Hall & Oates, Sharon Jones, Trombone Shorty, and Morgan James. www.lilankane.com 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 in Europe, China, Japan, Mexico and Thailand.

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 Le Febvre (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 Jason Levis (percussion) Ph.D. and M.A. in Composition, UC Berkeley; B.A. in Music, Naropa University. Two-time Meet the Composer award recipient; Eisner Prize for Music winner; Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor (UC Berkeley); Interaktion Festival finalist (Berlin), drummer and composer Jason Levis has led and been a collaborator in numerous jazz, improvised music, and chamber ensembles in the San Francisco Bay Area and Berlin, Germany. These include the Heftpistole Chamber Ensemble; duo B.; Married Couple; DRY; live dub-reggae ensemble Joseph’s Bones; the Echo Chamber Ensemble; most recently the Berlin Boom Orchestra, and many more. www.jasonlevismusic.com 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. ww.frankmartinproductions.com Jeff Massanari (guitar) Four years performance and composition coursework at Berklee College of Music. Performed with Mark Inouye and the San Francisco Symphony, Kenny Washington, Pamela Rose, Wally Schnalle, Mary Wilson, Keely Smith, Kim Nalley and Denise Perrier. Appeared at the Umbria Jazz Festival, Beijing Conservatory, Davies Symphony Hall, Stern Grove, SFJAZZ Center, Yoshi’s, Monterey Jazz Festival, San Jose Jazz Festival and Theatre Works. Taught at UC Berkeley, The Jazzschool, Redwood High, Bruce Forman’s Jazzmaster series, Jazz Camp West and Blue Bear School of Music.

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Jazzschool Faculty

Clif Payne (voice) Evershift recording artist, international concert vocalist, and vocal coach, Clif studied jazz with legendary educator David Baker at Indiana University and Speech Level Singing vocal technique with Chip Hand and Rober Burnley in LA. Recording projects include a collaboration with former Kurt Elling music director Laurence Hobgood. His debut solo album — Welcome To My World — was released In 2016. Discovered by Bobby McFerrin, Clif has performed or recorded with Freda Payne, Bobby McFerrin, Bill Champlain, Lenny Williams, Evelyn “Champagne” King, Norman Connors, Harvey Mason and has opened in concert for Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis and Dionne Warwick. Clif has shared the stage with Dianne Reeves, The Commodores, Lionel Richie, Lakeside and Shelia E. http://clifpayne.org

jackie rago Azure McCall (voice) Performed with Ray Brown, Freddie Hubbard, Frank Morgan, and Dizzy Gillespie. Many years of performance experience in Hawaii and on jazz cruises.

Erika Oba (piano, flute) M.A. in Music Composition, Mills College, B.M. in Jazz Piano Performance, Oberlin Conservatory. Composer, pianist/flutist, and educator based in the East Bay. Member of the Montclair Women’s Big Band, the Mara Performance Collective, Ends Meat’ Catastrophe Jazz Ensemble, and the Oba/Bastian duo.

Daniel Parenti (bass) Performance experience with many jazz legends including Rosemary Clooney, Michael Brecker, and Lionel Hampton. Has released six full-length original albums under his own name. Has performed with many well-known Bay Area artists including Tommy Igoe, Billy Johnson (Santana), Frank Martin (Narada Michael Walden), Joel Smith (Walter Hawkins) and Lorn Leber (Jerry Garcia Band).

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

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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.

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 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

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Jazzschool Faculty

Brian Rice (percussion) BM. Oberlin Conservatory of Music. Brazilian music specialist. Performed and/or recorded with Jovino Santos Neto, Spok, Clarice Assad, Paulo Sergio Santos, Dudu Maia, Alessandro Penezzi, Jorge Alabe, Almir Côrtes, Rogerio Souza, Mike Marshall and recently toured with master choro mandolinist, Danilo Brito. Co-founder and artistic director of the Berkeley Festival of Choro and a member of the Berkeley Choro Ensemble and Choro Famoso.

Brian has taught clinics at Oberlin, Cantareira College (São Paulo) and University of Campinas, Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC), Stanford University, Southern Oregon University, University of Washington, Georgetown University, Indiana University.

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 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 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 Dave Len 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.

Marcos Silva (piano) Adviser, Brazilian Program. National and international 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 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.

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

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Celebrating 20 years of Jazzschool concerts and workshops!

Here’s a sampling of some of the hundreds of artists we’ve hosted over the last 20 years. How many do you recognize?

Check out the captions on the inside back cover!

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Board and Staff BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DIRECTORS EMERITUS

ADVISORY BOARD

Tyler Johnston, Chairman Susan Brand, Vice Chairman Richard A. Lyons, Secretary Neil Rudolph, Treasurer Steve Baker Clifford Brown, Jr. Charles Charnas James Ellis Jerry Fiddler Rita Hargrave John Moss Susan Muscarella Gregg Perloff Jim Reynolds M. David Sherrill Kevin Whitman Michael Yovino-Young

Denny Abrams Sherie Friedlander Sy Grossman Vaughan Johnson James J. Keefe Bert Lubin Larry Marcus Ernie Mieger Amy Orton John Papini Walter Riley Danny Scher Michael Zaninovich

Tom Carr Carole Davis Paula Forney Benny Green Charles Hamilton Stacey Hoffman Mark Levine Jason Olaine Patricia Phillips David Ring Jayne Sanchez Chuck Sher Merrilee Trost Wayne Wallace Peter Williams

PROGRAM STAFF

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Susan Muscarella President and Dean of Instruction, California Jazz Conservatory (CJC)

Bill Aron Business Manager

Rob Ewing Director, Jazzschool Laurie Antonioli Chair, CJC Vocal Program, Director, Jazzschool Vocal Program Erik Jekabson Director, Jazzschool Young Musicians Program Zack Mondlick Assistant to the Dean

Jesse Rimler Registrar and Custodian of Records, California Jazz Conservatory Karen Shepherd Director of Financial Aid, California Jazz Conservatory Julie Birch Data Manager/ Systems Administrator Paul Fingerote Marketing and Public Relations Director Sheryl Lynn Thomas Digital Marketing Manager Hollis Ashby Communications Consultant Mary D’Orazi Development Associate/ Concert Coordinator

Alejandra Carrasco-Zanini Program Coordinator Max Hodes Operations Director Kim Nucci Operations Manager/ CJC Bookstore Michael Golds, Aaron Hipschman and Alex Shapiro-Romano Operations Staff Tatyana Dimitrova-Pelov House Manager Lee Brenkman Sound Technician Robert Soper Piano Technician Poulson Gluck Design Graphic Design Chris Hardy Photographer

Lauren Adams Development Consultant

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Instructions and Application To enroll in the Jazzschool Fall Quarter, please read these important instructions!

For courses that don’t require an audition or consultation, sign up online at cjc.edu or complete the application on page 71 and submit it along with full tuition. Students may register online, by phone (510.845.5373), mail, fax (510.841.5373) or in person. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis and 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 California Jazz Conservatory), cash, VISA, MasterCard or Discover.

Payment plans are available.

To register in courses requiring a consultation or audition please call at 510.845.5373 for assistance with placement.

PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLES 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 cjc.edu/ensemble or call the Jazzschool to schedule an appointment (510.845.5373).

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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 SCHEDULES Given prestigious national and international performance and/or lecture opportunities that arise, Jazzschool faculty, course offerings and/or class schedules may be subject to change.

If these or similar circumstances arise, the Jazzschool will make every effort to provide its students with the optimal educational experience possible.

REFUND POLICY Course and ensemble tuition includes a $50 non-refundable deposit. Requests to drop must be received in writing within 48 hours of the first class meeting to qualify for a refund; please visit the main office or e-mail drop@cjc.edu to request a refund.

Refunds for remaining tuition are not possible after the 48-hour drop deadline. $100 per week of camp and intensive tuition is non-refundable; the remainder is refundable only until 30 days prior to the start of the program. Tuition for workshops is non-refundable. No exceptions please! Please note: Refunds may take up to 30 days to process. Please visit cjc.edu/policies for more information.

Enroll online at cjc.edu or call 510.845.5373

Please read instructions on facing page before completing application form.

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Make your mark on the future of jazz!

We invite you to make your mark on the future of jazz with a donation to the California Jazz Conservatory.

We have naming opportunities available in our new Fiddler Annex, opening this Fall, and in our original Addison Street home.

You can add your name to a variety of opportunities, from a music note on our ’Round Midnight sculpture to hosting our year-round CJC Concert Series and more!

We have a variety of scholarships offering multiple opportunities for you to support special artists and academic programs.

And, we are pleased to introduce a number of ways in which your company or organization can join us in partnership.

If you’d like to learn more about how you can help CJC, please contact Mary D’Orazi (mary@cjc.edu).

If you’d like to learn more about how CJC can help your company or organization, please contact Paul Fingerote (paul@cjc.edu).

For more information about supporting CJC, please visit our website at cjc.edu/support.

You’ll also find a list of contributors on our website.

We thank all of our donors for their help in supporting the future of jazz.

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Make your mark on our new Fiddler Annex and support the future of jazz!

Support an artist or a special cause like the Mark Murphy Vocal Scholarship with your contribution!

Reach thousands of prospects year-round with your company’s message to your fellow jazz fans!

Your donation will ensure the future of jazz is in good hands!

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