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Jazzschool
The Jazzschool is an innovative music school dedicated to the study and performance of America’s indigenous art form — jazz, and related styles of music from around the world.
Founded in 1997, the Jazzschool is located in the historic Kress Building on the northwest corner of Shattuck Avenue and Addison street situated in the heart of the Downtown Berkeley Arts District. Integrating a number of unique resources complementary to jazz study and performance, the Jazzschool resides in a diverse and thriving arts community with the Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Aurora Theater, Berkeley Rep School of Theatre, East Bay Media Center and the Art & Music Room in the Berkeley Public Library.
Hailed as one of the most comprehensive schools for jazz in the country, the Jazzschool offers instrumentalists and vocalists of all ages and levels a broad spectrum of performance and lecture classes, short-term workshops and private instruction through two distinct educational programs: the Jazzschool Community Music School, encompassing the Adult Music Program and the Young Musicians Program, and the Jazzschool Institute, a post-secondary degree program offering a B.Mus in Jazz Studies. Classes are designed for the professional musician, the serious student and the jazz aficionado seeking personal enrichment. Jazzschool Books and Records serves as a resource for first-rate reading and listening materials and provides students, educators, and the public with supplemental educational materials, out-of-the-ordinary books, recordings, videos and music-related accessories. The Jazzcaffè and The Jazz Image (a photography gallery featuring works by Lee Tanner) contribute to an intimate setting for faculty and student performances (see concert schedule, p. 40. The Jazzcaffè also serves as a gathering place for musicians and their families and friends to exchange ideas, listen to great music and enjoy a bite to eat.
The Jazzschool is easily accessible by public transportation. The downtown Berkeley BART station at Center Street is located less than half a block from the Jazzschool’s front door and AC Transit bus stops are nearby. In addition to metered street parking and passenger loading zones, there is a public parking garage less than a block away.
REFUND POLICY
Registration fees and first class tuition for classes are non-refundable. Requests to drop must be received in writing within 48 hours of the first class meeting in order to qualify for a refund; please visit the main office or e-mail drop@jazzschool.org to request a refund. Refunds for remaining tuition are not possible after the 48-hour drop deadline.
$100 per week of camp tuition is non-refundable; the remainder is refundable only until the cancellation deadline (see program information). Refunds are not possible after the cancellation deadline.
Tuition for intensives, workshops and short-term classes is non-refundable.
Exceptions may be granted only in the case of extremely serious medical or family emergencies; please enclose a doctor’s note and/or other supplementary documentation with your request. Please note that refunds will not be granted for classes dropped due to scheduling conflicts arising after the start of the session.
Please note: Refunds make take up to 30 days to process.
TICKETS SALES
All ticket sales are final. Refunds or exchanges are not possible.
Concert and workshop tickets are available online at www.jazzschool1997.eventbrite.com/
By phone (Toll Free):1-866-384-3060 Monday–Friday 9am – 5pm
In Person at the Jazzschool, 2087 Addison Street, Berkeley. Monday – Saturday 10am – 5:30pm, Sundays 11am – 3pm
For more information please call the Jazzschool at (510) 845-5373
All concerts are $5 for students enrolled in the Jazzschool Young Musicians Program. Purchase a package of 5 or more concerts and receive a 20% discount!
All concerts are $5 for youth under 12. Discounted tickets available to seniors (65+) and students with valid ID.
Ticketing Policies: All ticket sales are final. Refunds or exchanges are not possible.
SEATING POLICY
Performances start promptly at the published time. Doors open 30 minutes prior to performances. Seating is “open” and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please note: an advance sale ticket does NOT guarantee late comers a seat. Late comers may be asked to wait in the lobby until intermission or an appropriate interval to be seated.
EMAIL POLICY
Information collected by the mailing list form is used solely for the purpose of notifying you of Jazzschool events or related information that might interest you. We have no intent to sell or otherwise distribute your e-mail address and/or information to any other entity.
Events
Kai Eckhardt's Zeitgeist 5/24/13 8PM 2013-05-24 20:00:00 2013-05-24 22:00:00
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Renowned bassist and composer Kai Eckhardt presents his latest project, a blend of funk, jazz and world music ranging from blazing...
Composing Blues for Jazz Performance with John Stein 5/26/13 11AM - 1PM 2013-05-26 11:00:00 2013-05-26 13:00:00
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The Blues underlies much popular music and is a foundational skill for jazz musicians. The form provides an endlessly fascinating...
Montuno Basics with Eli Goldlink 5/26/13 11AM - 1PM 2013-05-26 11:00:00 2013-05-26 13:00:00
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A look into the role the montuno plays in Afro-Caribbean music styles, and its application to jazz; focusing on clave direction, and how...
Bass Workshop with Kai Eckhardt 5/26/13 2PM - 4PM 2013-05-26 14:00:00 2013-05-26 16:00:00
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World-renowned bassist Kai Eckhardt (John McLaughlin, Garaj Mahal) leads a workshop open to all! Topics include: Intervals and rhythms —...
Primavera Latin Jazz Band 5/26/13 4:30PM 2013-05-26 16:30:00 2013-05-26 18:30:00
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Primavera blends Afro-Cuban rhythms, Brazilian bossa, and classic American jazz for a lively set of freshly arranged jazz standards and...
Vocal Jam Session 5/26/13 7PM 2013-05-26 19:00:00 2013-05-26 21:00:00
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The Jazzschool Vocal Department presents a monthly jazz vocal jam session, hosted by Ms. Angharad Jones. All are welcome! Singers should...
SEASONS GUITAR QUARTET with Anthony Wilson, Julian Lage, Chico Pinheiro & Larry Koonse 5/31/13 8PM 2013-05-31 20:00:00 2013-05-31 22:00:00
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Founded in 2011 for a performance and live concert recording at NYC’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, Anthony Wilson’s Seasons Guitar Quartet...
Guitar Workshop with Anthony Wilson, Chico Pinheiro and Larry Koonse 6/1/13 3:15PM - 5:15PM 2013-06-01 15:15:00 2013-06-01 17:15:00
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Ensemble Concepts for Guitar with Anthony Wilson, Chico Pinheiro and Larry Koonse This workshop is an opportunity for guitarists to...
The Subtleties of Dominant Chords with Anton Schwartz 6/2/13 11AM - 4PM 2013-06-02 11:00:00 2013-06-02 16:00:00
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Altered dominant, sus, dominant 7#11, dominant 13b9... jazz repertoire is replete with dominant 7th chord variations. Developing an...
Dick Hindman Trio 6/2/13 4:30PM 2013-06-02 16:30:00 2013-06-02 18:30:00
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Join these Bay Area jazz treasures for an afternoon of standards and originals in the traditional jazz piano trio format. Featuring Dick...
Mark Levine Workshop Series: Upper Structures 6/9/13 11AM - 1PM 2013-06-09 11:00:00 2013-06-09 13:00:00
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Upper structure voicings are the spice added to the meat and potatoes of jazz piano voicings. From Bill Evans to Mulgrew Miller, they have...
Mark Levine Workshop Series: Jazz Comping Masters 6/9/13 2PM - 4PM 2013-06-09 14:00:00 2013-06-09 16:00:00
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This workshop covers piano comping techniques from Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk to the present. Mark discusses and demonstrates various...
Saying It: Developing Your Own Musical Voice with Joshua Breakstone 6/9/13 2PM - 4PM 2013-06-09 14:00:00 2013-06-09 16:00:00
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Saying it: Developing Your Own Musical Voice with Joshua Breakstone Having something unique and special to say, and saying it in one's own...
Dick Conte Quartet Birthday Celebration! 6/9/13 4:30PM 2013-06-09 16:30:00 2013-06-09 18:30:00
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Pianist Dick Conte and friends celebrate his birthday in the Jazzschool’s annual benefit concert to support the Dick Conte Jazz Piano...
Occidental Album Release 6/23/13 4:30PM 2013-06-23 16:30:00 2013-06-23 18:30:00
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A blend of lyrical folk and groove-based soul and jazz, Occidental is led by singer, songwriter and guitarist Henry Moser. Features Chris...
Playing over Song Forms with the Matt Renzi Trio 6/30/13 11AM - 1PM 2013-06-30 11:00:00 2013-06-30 13:00:00
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A hands-on workshop exploring a more open approach to playing over standard forms and originals with the Matt Renzi Trio. The trio...
Greta Matassa and Mimi Fox Reunion Concert 6/30/13 4:30PM 2013-06-30 16:30:00 2013-06-30 18:30:00
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Two of the county's finest jazz artists perform as a duo for the first time in a decade. Vocalist Greta Matassa is a six-time winner of...
Creative Harmony for Jazz Guitar with Rale Micic 7/7/13 2PM - 4PM 2013-07-07 14:00:00 2013-07-07 16:00:00
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This workshop with internationally-renowned jazz guitarist Rale Micic covers: common jazz reharmonization techniques application of...
Dick Hindman Trio 9/8/13 4:30PM 2013-09-08 16:30:00 2013-09-08 18:30:00
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Join these Bay Area jazz treasures for an afternoon of standards and originals in the traditional jazz piano trio format. Featuring...
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