Happenings
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our dear friend and colleague, drummer Duffy Jackson (1953-2021), following a prolonged illness. Duffy played and taught many times at the Nashville Jazz Workshop. He appeared frequently in the Jazz Cave as a leader, sideman, and with his big band. The son of bassist Chubby Jackson, Duffy had a distinguished career before moving to Tennessee. He played with Lionel Hampton, Count Basie, Milt Jackson, Monty Alexander, and many, many others. We’ll have more to say, but in the meantime please enjoy some video of his big band as we remember this jazz great who left us too soon.
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March Classes
Color Key:
- Instrumentalists
- Vocalists
- All Musicians and Enthusiasts
Session Dates: March 1 to April 9, 2021
Monday
- Hammond Heroes
Monday | 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Listening & appreciation course 3wk $100
Instructor: Greg Bryant
- Vocal Literature: The Music of Harry Warren
Monday | 6:00pm to 8:00pm
6wk - $275
Instructor: Lori Mechem
- Bringing Your Musical Project To Life: From Inspiration to Final Note
Monday | 6:00pm to 8:00pm
A composition & arrangement course 3wk - $150
Instructor: Anthony Wilson
Tuesday
- Advanced Vocal Literature: Stevie Wonder
Tuesday | 6:00pm to 8:00pm
6wk - $275
Instructor: Michael Mishaw
- Introduction to Jazz Singing
Tuesday | 7:00pm to 9:00pm
6wk - $275
Instructor: Joe Freel
Wednesday
- Breakbeats – Bridging the Gap from Jazz to Hip Hop
Wednesday | 6:00pm to 8:00pm
3wk - $150
Instructor: Derrek Phillips
- Blues Improvisation
Wednesday | 6:00pm to 8:00pm
6wk - $275
Instructor: Rahsaan Barber
- Vocal Literature: The Music of Harry Warren
Wednesday | 7:00pm to 9:00pm
6wk - $275
Instructor: Lori Mechem
Thursday
- Ear Training 2
Thursday | 6:00pm to 8:00pm
6wk - $275
Instructor: Lori Mechem
- Vocal Technique
Thursday | 6:00pm to 8:00pm
6wk - $275
Instructor: Liz Johnson
- Advanced Vocal Literature: Nina Simone
Thursday | 6:00pm to 8:00pm
3wk - $150
Instructor: Dara Tucker
Saturday
- From Miles Davis to the Present- A Personal Introspective to Jazz and Beyond
Saturday | 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Saturday, March 13, 1-3pm
Instructor: Bill Evans