JazzLabs
African Dance
Featuring: Afro Musica
This energetic session, led by Afro Musica bandleader Ed Matwawana will focus on the Central African moves and steps (originally from Congo) commonly seen on stage during an Afro-Musica performance.
Jazz for the Curious
Featuring: Shuffle Demons
Get up close and personal with one of Canada's most legendary and zany jazz groups, the Shuffle Demons. Come and hear them play a few tunes, discuss their experiences as musicians and give jazz tips for the musically curious.
Africa to Appalachia
Featuring: Jayme Stone and Mansa Sissoko
Juno award winning banjo player Jayme Stone and Mali musician/storyteller Mansa Sissoko discuss their unique approach to music that includes two finger, three finger and progressive picking styles used to bridge jazz, classical African music and the many roots and branches of American roots music.
Thursday July 16 1:00 PM
Clinic - General Public JazzLabs at Spring Garden Public Library
Free Workshop
Harmonica Techniques with Carlos del Junco
Featuring: Carlos Del Junco
Cuban-born bluesman Carlos del Junco is one of very few that has learned the unique ability to play a ten-hole diatonic harmonica chromatically by using an overblow technique.
Flamenco Jazz with Alex Conde
Featuring: Alex Conde Carrasco
Spanish pianist Alex Conde comes from the roots of flamenco through Seguiriyas, Bulerias, Tangos and Rumbas to the cutting edge of jazz. Discover how the cultural and musical fusion of an American flamenco guitar player, a singer/dancer from Spain, a bass player from Israel and a percussionist from Colombia created a fresh new sound: flamenco-jazz.
Tuesday July 14 2:00 PM
Clinic - General Public JazzLabs at Spring Garden Public Library
Free Workshop
Vocal Masterclass with Jay Clayton (NYC)
Featuring: Jay Clayton
Internationally acclaimed vocalist/educator Jay Clayton's work boldly spans the terrain between jazz and new music. This workshop focuses on tried and true techniques for warming up, improving breath control, widening range, and improving accuracy and intonation.
Let's Play! Rhythm Workshop for Kids
Featuring: Dende do Recife
Knowing that all children are born with rhythm, Halifax-based musicians and capoeira instructors Zak Miller and Ross Burns show kids some basic songs and rhythms of capoeira music and then let them take it from there!
Brazilian Rhythms Percussion Workshop
Featuring: Samba Nova
A perennial favourite for aspiring percussionists of all ages, members of Samba Nova provide an introduction to Brazilian rhythms using percussive drums and bells. Both musicians and non-musicians welcome.
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