Jazz Workshop

Instructor: Kip Dubbs- M.M
Credits include:
Capitol Records, NBC Tonight Show,
Merv Griffin Show, Ray Connif, Claude Gordon,
Duke Ellington's Rex Stewart, Pat Boone,
Academy Award winner George Chakiris, Randy Van Horne Jazz Choir,
Las Vegas' first Broadway Musical "Pipedream," American Song Festival,
Producer of "Billy Tell Overture"- National Jukebox Top 10
"JAZZ WORKSHOP I" is for beginning students who have played their instrument since September of 2011, or before. (See list of instruments below). Any Questions, check with Instructor.
FOCUS: Emsemble playing as a group; Learning to read and phrase Jazz; Learning the fundamentals of improvising.
BOOK NEEDED: None
"JAZZ WORKSHOP II" is open to Middle School students, High School students, and adults who play any of the instruments listed below. Knowledge of Jazz, or ability to improvise is not a prerequisite. Any questions, check with Instructor.
FOCUS: Jazz ensemble playing; Reading & phrasing Jazz; Usage of chord symbols; Improvisation; Emphasis on tone, technique, & style.
BOOK NEEDED: "Jazz Standards" Hal Leonard Publishing



