Masterclass | Jazz Legacy: The Music of Oscar Peterson

About the Nashville Jazz WorkshopFor two decades the Nashville Jazz Workshop (NJW) has presented, instructed and preserved the art of jazz in Music City, USA. Countless musicians, amateur to professional, and ardent jazz fans have expanded their skills and appreciation for this distinct American art form by playing in NJW ensembles and studying in NJW classrooms. Local and national jazz artists are presented in the Jazz Cave, an acclaimed listening room. As a nonprofit organization, NJW’s mission is to enrich people’s lives through jazz eduction and performance. Located in the Neuhoff Complex for the past 20 years, NJW is moving to a new home at 1012 Buchanan Street in 2021. For further information, contact the Nashville Jazz Workshop at 615-242-JAZZ (5299). www.nashvillejazz.org.

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Join us on February 21st from 2-4PM for an exciting masterclass on the legacy of jazz pianist and educator Oscar Peterson.

Masterclass | JAZZ LEGACY: THE MUSIC OF OSCAR PETERSON February 21st, 2-4PMNashville Jazz Workshop1012 Buchanan St.$25 registration fee In this exciting and fascinating master class, Two-Time Grammy U Mentor, Billboard charting, internationally acclaimed and award-winning singer/songwriter/pianist SUPER KAT STAR takes students on a journey exploring the legacy of jazz pianist and educator Oscar Peterson. Peterson and Kat both studied piano in a direct pedagogical line leading directly back to historical pianist and composer Franz Liszt. Explore this incredible musical heritage of over 200 years of pianistic excellence. Learn how timeless musical truths can solidify understanding of jazz and music in general. Enjoy listening and demonstration samples. Learn how Oscar Peterson's background still influences the recording, performing and teaching of today. About the instructor:SUPER KAT STAR is an extraordinary artist with an epic life story and the heart of a lioness. She is a two-time Grammy U Mentor who began composing at age four and performing jazz live at five. She is a Billboard- charting, internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter/pianist who has won over forty music awards and nine nominations. She has performed on stages with Latin jazz greats Celia Cruz and Tito Puente Jr and has recorded with legendary Grammy Winner Kirk Whalum, Latin Grammy Winner Nestor Torres, Blues Hall of Fame and Grammy Winner Darrell Leonard, Grammy Winner Jeff Taylor, Two Time Grammy Nominee Mindi Abair, Four Time Grammy Nominee Denny Jiosa, the legendary Brazilian songwriter and guitarist Guinga and others. Appearance highlights include Good Morning America, NBC 6, and Telemundo. Nominated for "Best Jazz Artist" in the Los Angeles Music Awards, she earned the award winning for "Best Female Singer/Songwriter" in the shows entire twenty-five year history. She holds a BM Degree with highest honors from Boston's acclaimed Berklee College of Music, her MM from the University of Miami Frost School of Music and has done post graduate work at Cornell. Her work has been placed in the prestigious jazz archives at the Mediatheque de Musicale in Paris, France.

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