Charles Mingus: Contributions To Vocal Music at California Jazz Conservatory

Join vocalist, educator, author Ellen Johnson, and vocalist and researcher Glòria Vila in this unique online webinar exploring the vocal repertoire of jazz legend Charles Mingus. Although primarily known for his instrumental works, Mingus left a substantial depth of vocal repertoire, including his own lyrics and contributions from other musicians such as Joni Mitchell, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Elvis Costello, Ellen Johnson, and others. The webinar will cover analysis and historical information on both recently discovered early works as well as later and notable compositions. Musicians are beginning to discover many of these compositions and add them to concerts and recordings. Ellen and Glòria will introduce and discuss this repertoire, providing handouts, lead sheets with lyrics, and analysis of selected compositions....

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Join vocalist, educator, author Ellen Johnson, and vocalist and researcher Glòria Vila in this unique online webinar exploring the vocal repertoire of jazz legend Charles Mingus. Although primarily known for his instrumental works, Mingus left a substantial depth of vocal repertoire, including his own lyrics and contributions from other musicians such as Joni Mitchell, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Elvis Costello, Ellen Johnson, and others. The webinar will cover analysis and historical information on both recently discovered early works as well as later and notable compositions. Musicians are beginning to discover many of these compositions and add them to concerts and recordings. Ellen and Glòria will introduce and discuss this repertoire, providing handouts, lead sheets with lyrics, and analysis of selected compositions.
This workshop is valuable for both vocalists and instrumentalists who want to gain more access to Mingus’s repertoire or have a deeper knowledge of his extensive contributions. Attending this workshop will give you a deeper appreciation for Mingus’s vocal works and allow you to learn about his unique contributions to the jazz community. Whether you’re a vocalist looking to incorporate Mingus’s repertoire into your performances or an instrumentalist seeking to expand your knowledge of his work, this workshop is a valuable opportunity to learn from two experienced vocalists and researchers.

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