Education at the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival 07
Due to the extraordinary demand on Tam White and The Dexters, Blues N' Trouble gig, we have added an extra date on Friday 3rd August at the Queen's Hall. Call 0131 668 2019
The exceptional sound of the Count Basie baritone Mr Jamie Davis will be starring with the BBC Big Band as they give a concert of Count Basie's most memorable tunes on Saturday 4th August.
Sing Jazz
Fionna Duncan Vocal Jazz Workshops In conjunction with Thick-Skinned Productions Ltd
Monday 27 July Friday 3 August 2007
With special guest tutor Lianne Carrol plus Fionna Duncan, Sophie Bancroft, Brian Kellock, Ronnie Rae and Paul Harrison.
"Since the workshop last year I've been to Berklee - all with the support of Fionna and her team!" - Jonathan Carr (17 yr old)
"Fionna is my mentor. Her workshops showed me the way." - Cathie Rae
"This is where I found my true voice." - Niki King
Fees: £300 / £250 concession (proof required)
Venue: tbc
Bookings:
Online: www.fionnaduncan-workshops.co.uk
By Phone/fax: +44(0)1620 861000
By Email: cathie@thick-skinned.com
Play Jazz
Napier University Jazz Summer School
Monday 27 July Friday 3 August 2007
A week long intensive course covering theoretical and practical approaches to improvisation and performance. Designed to develop jazz playing skills for musicians of all ages and abilities, the course includes instrumental and ensemble coaching from Scotland's finest professional jazz musicians/educators under the directorship of Haftor Medboe. Hosted by the University's superbly equipped Music School the course takes place in the idyllic Craighouse Campus.
The course offers the opportunity to hear nightly concerts as part of the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival and culminates in a public performance at the Hub on Friday 3rd August.
Tutors:
Haftor Medbøe guitar (Course Director) Laura MacDonald reeds Chris Greive brass tbc keys Mario Caribé bass Stuart Brown drums
Prices: £300 / £150 concessions.
For further an application form and bookings please all 0131 455 6801, or email cppd@napier.ac.uk or visit www.napier.ac.uk/cppd
For general enquiries please e-mail info@napier.ac.uk
Comment from previous students: "... a fantastic course that I'd recommend ... thoroughly enjoyable and would like to participate again."
