Adam Levy, Doug Wamble, Joel Harrison Class at Alternative Guitar Summit at Spectrum

The Art of Accompaniment and Improvising at the crossroads of jazz, rock, blues, and country.

Two of the greatest “compers” on the scene will give a hands on demonstration on making other people sound good with you backing them up. They’ll spotlight practical methods to make your chordal work supportive, interesting, and grooving. The class will also address an issue that vexes many players. How does a master improviser “bring it all together”, allowing multiple strands of American music to blend into a personal style? There will be a Q and A, and plenty of time to address specific issues, according to audience feedback. Moderated by Joel Harrison...

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The Art of Accompaniment and Improvising at the crossroads of jazz, rock, blues, and country.

Two of the greatest “compers” on the scene will give a hands on demonstration on making other people sound good with you backing them up. They’ll spotlight practical methods to make your chordal work supportive, interesting, and grooving. The class will also address an issue that vexes many players. How does a master improviser “bring it all together”, allowing multiple strands of American music to blend into a personal style? There will be a Q and A, and plenty of time to address specific issues, according to audience feedback. Moderated by Joel Harrison

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