The 2017 Jamey Aebersold Summer Jazz Workshops

September 16, 2016    |  by Jason Lindsey    |  No Comments

Make plans for the 2017 Jamey Aebersold Summer Jazz Workshops.

We are proud to announce the 2017 Jamey Aebersold Summer Jazz Workshops at the University of Louisville, Louisville KY.

2017 Summer Jazz Workshops
Choose from 2 Great Weeks of Jazz:

• July 2nd thru July 7th
• July 9th thru July 14th

2-Day Workshops

• 2-Day “Anyone Can Improvise!”
  w/Jamey Aebersold: July 1st & 2nd
• 2-Day “Rhythm Section” Workshop for Guitar/Bass/Drums: July 1st & 2nd
• 2-Day “Rhythm Section” Workshop for Guitar/Bass/Drums: July 8th & 9th

As you may have heard, 2016 was a smashing success. Special guests such as Jimmy Cobb, Chris Potter, Randy Brecker, David Liebman and Carl Allen made this year extraordinarily special. As a result, the energy and creativity was at an all-time high. Most noteworthy, perhaps, was Jimmy Cobb and the faculty performing “So What” during the faculty concerts. In addition to Cobb, many witnessed Chris Potter’s solo performances of “All Blues” and “My Funny Valentine”. Not to mention only special guests, participants showcased their musical self during combos and jam sessions.

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2016 Summer Jazz Workshops Wrap-Up

August 18, 2016    |  by Jamey Aebersold    |  1 Comment

Well, the jazz camps are over and I don’t know about you, but I’ve been practicing and listening ever since I left camp. I’ve got several things under control that I didn’t have before camp and that’s good. I didn’t fill out the “letter to myself” on the last Friday because I’ve always got one in my mind about what to do next.

I thought everything went well at both weeks of jazz camp and the special guests were spectacular. I’m sure you agree. Next year, I hope to have similar guest’s artists to enhance your jazz experience. One thing I did notice was that each guest was very open, friendly and seemed to thoroughly enjoy playing for you as well as being in our SPECIAL JAZZ environment. They play all the time for jazz audiences but our camp listeners have EARS and that makes a big difference when performing. They want to play their very best for you.

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2016 Faculty Concert Schedule – Week “B”

July 11, 2016    |  by Jason Lindsey    |  No Comments

2016 Faculty Concert Schedule – Week “A”

June 30, 2016    |  by Jason Lindsey    |  No Comments

CHRIS POTTER – 2016 Special Guest

May 25, 2016    |  by Jason Lindsey    |  No Comments

Week “B” Special Guest, Chris Potter!

A world-class soloist, accomplished composer and formidable bandleader, saxophonist Chris Potter has emerged as a leading light of his generation. Down Beat called him “One of the most studied (and copied) saxophonists on the planet” while Jazz Times identified him as “a figure of international renown.” Jazz sax elder statesman David Liebman called him simply, “one of the best musicians around.”

JIMMY COBB – 2016 Special Guest

May 18, 2016    |  by Jason Lindsey    |  No Comments

Week “A” Special Guest, Jimmy Cobb!

A Living Legend! Cobb’s most famous work is on Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue (1959), considered by many to be the quintessential jazz record. Cobb is the last surviving player from the session. He also played on other Davis albums, including Sketches of Spain, Someday My Prince Will Come, Miles Davis at Carnegie Hall, In Person Friday and Saturday Nights at the Blackhawk, Complete, and briefly on Porgy and Bess and Sorcerer.

He has worked extensively with a wide range of artists, including Dinah Washington, Pearl Bailey, Clark Terry, Cannonball Adderley, Dizzy Gillespie, John Coltrane, Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday, Wynton Kelly, Stan Getz, Wes Montgomery, Gil Evans, Miles Davis, Paul Chambers, Kenny Burrell, J. J. Johnson, Sonny Stitt, Nat Adderley, Hank Jones, Ron Carter, George Coleman, Fathead Newman, Geri Allen, Earl Bostic, Leo Parker, Charlie Rouse, Ernie Royal, Philly Joe Jones, Bobby Timmons, Walter Booker, Jerome Richardson, Keter Betts, Jimmy Cleveland, Sam Jones, Red Garland, Joe Henderson, Eddie Gómez, Bill Evans, Stefan Karlsson, Jeremy Steig, Richard Wyands, Peter Bernstein, Richie Cole, Nancy Wilson, Ricky Ford, and David Amram.