NJW Octet
Ensemble with five horns and rhythm section, playing great arrangements!
Ensemble with five horns and rhythm section, playing great arrangements!
A class covering the most famous recordings from the ground breaking jazz fusion group “Steps Ahead”. The ensemble will perform Read More
This 6-week class is the perfect introduction to the sensuous rhythms of Brazilian samba and all its derivatives. Not only Read More
An advanced level ensemble covering samba funk and Brazilian tunes in different time signatures. Positions by audition only for piano, Read More
Learn how to play New Orleans second line music. Students will play classic New Orleans brass band tunes from groups Read More
Taking old standards and making them new and exciting can be quite challenging. Learn how to “freshen” the music up. Read More
A class covering the repertoire and the “Shearing Sound.” Emphasis on ensemble playing, block chord voicings for piano, and tanscriptions Read More
A class covering the compositions and history of Sonny Rollins. Emphasis on solo transcription and ensemble playing. Songs will include Pent-Up Read More
An ensemble focusing on the repertoire and stylings of the mid to late 40’s emergence of Bebop. The ensemble performs Read More
A class focusing on the music of the legendary jazz guitarist George Benson. The ensemble will feature drums, bass, B-3 Read More
A class covering the repertoire and stylings of Pat Metheny. Emphasis will be made on sound, odd meters and improvisation. Read More
A class covering the history, repertoire, and stylings of the Herbie Hancock fusion/funk period. For piano, bass, drums, sax, and Read More
A class covering the history, repertoire, and stylings of the mid-50’s and 60?s Prestige recordings of the famous quintet. The Read More
A class covering the history, repertoire, and stylings of the Blue Note years of Horace Silver. The ensemble performs transcriptions Read More
Introduction to rhythm section playing for pianists and guitarists by playing with a drummer and bassist. Emphasis on beginning jazz Read More
Study and perform the early compositions of Chick Corea. Students will play “Spain,” “You’re My Everything,” “Lithia,” “500 Miles High,” Read More
A class covering the repertoire and history of Charles Mingus. This class is written for 5 horns and a rhythm Read More
A class covering the history, repertoire, and stylings of Art Blakey and his Jazz Messengers. The ensemble performs transcriptions of Read More
In this class, the instructor will focus on a particular style, period, or music associated with a particular artist to Read More
Study and perform some of the great swinging compositions played by the Count Basie Orchestra. Students will explore the tunes Read More
A performance ensemble for advanced students featuring intensive study of advanced repertoire and improvisational devices.
This performance-driven class covers historic and contemporary performance practices of the New Orleans Brass Band. Students will study musical artists, Read More
Study and perform some of the great compositions and harmonic style of Billy Strayhorn, famous for co-writing with the legendary Read More
Study and perform standards arranged for multiple guitars by Mundell Lowe, Lloyd Wells, and others. In this class, students will Read More
Study and perform the compositions and style of one of the 21st century’s most important instrumental jazz fusion group. Perform Read More
Study and perform the compositions of Chick Corea’s Electric Band. Students will play “Got a Match,” “Side Walk,” “Rumble,” “Cool Read More
This is a great class for the contemporary jazz student who wants to learn about groove, concepts of time, and Read More
Study and perform the compositions and style of the great Freddie Hubbard. Students will explore tunes including “Little Sunflower,” “Crisis,” Read More
Study and perform some of the great compositions and harmonic style of Duke Ellington. Students will explore the tunes “Take Read More
Study and perform the great compositions of the Benny Golson/Art Farmer group “The Jazztet.” Students will explore tunes including “Killer Read More
Study and perform compositions from the Blue Note era of the 1950’s and ’60’s. Students will study musical selections from Read More
Study and perform some of the great compositions and style of of Herbie Hancock from the Bluenote years. Students will Read More
Study and perform some of the great compositions and style of the Cannonball Adderley Quintet. Students will explore some of Read More
Study and perform some of the great compositions and style of the Clifford Brown/Max Roach Ensemble. Students will explore some Read More
Study and perform the compositions, style, and guitar techniques of Wes Montgomery and his trios. Students will explore tunes including Read More
Study and perform compositions from artists such as Ramsey Lewis, Eddie Harris, Les McCann, Herbie Hancock & Stanley Turrentine. This Read More
Study and perform the compositions of this famous funk band. This class will emphasize precision and groove. Perform some of Read More
Study and perform the compositions and styles of the early ’60’s collaboration with Joao Gilberto and Antonio Carlos Jobim. Students Read More
Study and perform the compositions and style of the Brecker Brothers sound. Students will explore some of Michael and Randy’s Read More
Study and perform the compositions and style of Dave Brubeck. This class emphasizes odd meters, solo transcription and ensemble playing. Read More
Study and perform the compositions, style, and analysis of the classic Bill Evans Trio sound. Transcriptions will be required. Students Read More
Study and perform the compositions and style of Oliver Nelson’s Blues and the Abstract Truth. Students will explore tunes including Read More
Study and perform the compositions and style of the Blue Note years of Lee Morgan. Students will explore tunes including Read More
Study and perform some of the great compositions and style of the Blue Note years of Wayne Shorter. Students will Read More
Study and perform the repertoire and the “Shearing Sound.” This class will emphasize ensemble playing, block chord voicings for piano, Read More
Study and perform some of the repertoire and style of the mid-50’s and ’60’s recordings of the famous quintet. Perform Read More
This is a beginning ensemble open to all instrumentalists. Students will explore standard repertoire, focusing on the concepts of group Read More