ABOUT WORKSHOP [written by Joshua Breakstone]

We'll discuss what it means to be a jazz singer and why singing jazz is so different from singing most other kinds of music. We’ll listen to examples of jazz vocalists singing in their own ways and at their best. We’ll discuss how to both listen and react in a musical environment, the concept of developing ideas in communication with the audience as well as within the group. Anyone who would like to will have a chance to sing at least one song. We will also do some simple vocal exercises together which will, hopefully, give you ideas of directions to take in your own practice.

MORE INFO:
$20+BF ENTRY / $30+BF ENTRY for both Vocal & Guitar Workshop
Vocal Workshop from 12-1:30PM
Guitar Workshop from 1:45-3:15pm
Look for the Big Red Doors on Exhibition St!

ABOUT JOSHUA BREAKSTONE

Joshua Breakstone has 24 recordings out as a leader with such greats as Kenny Barron, Barry Harris, Tommy Flanagan, Pepper Adams, Jimmy Knepper, Jack McDuff, Mickey Roker, Al Harewood, etc.
Joshua is also the author of "Jazz Etudes: Studies For The Beginning Improviser" (Hal Leonard Publishing), a standard text at colleges and universities worldwide. He has both performed and presented workshops throughout the world.
"Sittin' on the Thing with Ming", recorded 30 years ago, is just about to be re-released. Recorded at Rudy Van Gelder’s, the group members are: Kenny Barron (piano), Ray Drummond (bass), Keith Copeland (drums).