New Beginning Jazz Improv class; all ages welcome!

Attention!!!    Attention!!!

The Bakersfield Jazz Workshop Big Band (beg.) wants you!

We’re changing the format of our Beginning Jazz Improv class. Entirely free of charge and open to ALL ages, the goal of the class will be to offer and promote a structured sense on improv education within a jazz ensemble (big band) setting. We’ll be teaching the importance of style, technique, and blend from the Masters such as Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and Glen Miller.

This is a great opportunity for music students and musicians to learn, improve, and play jazz in a group setting before a live audience.

Led by our CEO, Steve Eisen, who has years of experience teaching and leading jazz ensembles, the class is open to all ages. All we ask is that you can meet the basic requirements of being able to play your instrument, with basic fundamental technique and knowledge.

We’re looking for people who can play:

Trumpets

Trombones

Alto sax

Tenor sax

Baritone sax

Piano

Bass Guitar

Guitar

Drums

*piano,drums, bass amp, and guitar amp will be furnished. Please bring a music stand if you have one.

*In order to participate, we expect each instrumentalist to have fundamental skills in the following areas:

1.  All 12 major scales (memorization not required)

2. The chromatic scale 2 octaves (memorization not required)

3. Be proficient in basic sight reading

4. Good sound and intonation

The new class will take place every Wednesday, beginning January 11, 2012, from 6:30 – 7:30pm.

It will be held as usual in the main dining room of Le Corusse Rouge, 4647 White Lane, Bakersfield CA. 93309

Please call Steve Eisen at 661-444-0853 for more information or if you have any questions.