Tomeka Reid Quartet feat. Mary Halvorson – Workshop & Masterclass Series

Be a part of this special presentation supported by the Nelson Meers Foundation featuring the stars of the Tomeka Reid Quartet, celebrating string instruments in jazz and improvised music, and exploring boundary-pushing, improvisational string playing.

Tomeka Reid | cello

Mary Halvorson | guitar

Jason Roebke | double bass

Tomas Fujiwara | drums

Workshop: 11:00am-12:15pm $30

The first session is a 75 minute Workshop featuring the quartet in a special short performance followed by a Q&A covering areas of improvisation, composition, technique and presentation.

Masterclass Series: 12:45pm-15:00pm $75

The second session is 3 x 45 minute up-close Masterclasses, each focusing on different instruments and players in the ensemble.

12:45-13:30 – Tomeka Reid, improvisation for Strings

13:30-14:15 – Mary Halvorson, improvisation for Guitar

14:15-15:00 – Jason Roebke and Tomas Fujiwara, improvisation for Rhythm Section

* A low/no-allergy lunch is provided for attendees of both the Workshop & Masterclass series.

* Attendance of Masterclass Series includes FREE ENTRY to the Tomeka Reid Quartet performance for Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival at ACO Neilson Theatre on Friday 23 October.