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More Than Standards: Building The New American Songbook at California Jazz Conservatory

Courtesy of Ellen Johnson | Posted on February 14, 2022

Where

California Jazz Conservatory
2087 Addison Street
Berkeley, CA
Map
510-845-5373

More Than Standards: Building The New American Songbook at California Jazz Conservatory

When

Wed, February 23, 2022
6:00 pm

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About

ONLINE ONLY - 3-Part Workshop on Wednesdays: Febrary 23, March 9 & 30 from 6 pm to 9 pm PST.
Today singers are embracing an expansive catalog of popular songs from a variety of genres for use in performance. Everything from the Beatles, Sondheim, Stevie Wonder and original compositions from current jazz composers are being included. This 3-part workshop explores new repertoire introducing contemporary rhythmic, harmonic, and structural ideas while reflecting each individual’s voice. Song suggestions will be offered and all participants will individually prepare a song for each workshop session using backing tracks and recording.

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