Workshop with Will Vinson: Approaches to rhythm and harmony in improvising jazz

Thursday 7th July 2022

10AM - 12PM

$30 ENTRY
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JMI is proud to present a 2-hour workshop with one of the most accomplished jazz musicians in the world today, saxophonist Will Vinson, on approaches to rhythm and harmony in improvising jazz.

About Will

Originally from London, Alto Saxophonist/Composer Will Vinson moved to New York City in 1999 and has remained there ever since. Since his arrival, he has performed, toured and/or recorded with Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Ari Hoenig, Linda May Han Oh, Chris Potter, Kurt Elling, Lage Lund, Aaron Parks, and many others.

Will has 8 albums as a sideman, soon to be 9, with the release of his first CD of solo improvisations. His most recent was four forty one, his epic ode to the heroes of the contemporary piano. His releases have variously been described as:

“impressive” and “coolly restrained” — New York Times

“marvellous" and “challenging the notion of how jazz is defined in this era.” — Down Beat, which also described Will as one of his instrument’s “most muscular practitioners.”

"exhilarating, cascading... outstanding” — Jazz Times

Will has appeared with his own group and as a sideman in over 50 countries, and his experience is not limited to Jazz, having performed with Rufus Wainwright, Sean Lennon, Beth Orton and others in the pop world.

Will's saxophone playing is executed with incredible power and dramatic sensitivity, and is characterised by his imposing sound and technique; influenced by saxophonists from Cannonball to Chris Potter, he nevertheless brings his own unique approach to every performance. Will's writing, and the playing of his colleagues, combines a great respect for the century-long jazz tradition with explorations into the rhythmic, harmonic and melodic realms of contemporary forms.