Jazz Masters Share Secrets to Improvisation with Beginning and Advanced Students in Workshop Series

From the audience, a great performance comes across like a seamless miracle. If you could get the performers commentary on what he does, though, youd learn that each combines theory, technique and tricks of the trade with his talent in a totally individual way -- and thats what students and fans have the opportunity to discover in an intimate series of workshops scheduled at Iridium, 1650 Broadway at 51st Street in Midtown Manhattan.

New York, NY (PRWEB) February 6, 2004 ---From the audience, a great performance comes across like a seamless miracle. If you could get the performers commentary on what he does, though, youd learn that each combines theory, technique and tricks of the trade with his talent in a totally individual way -- and thats what students and fans have the opportunity to discover in an intimate series of workshops scheduled at Iridium, 1650 Broadway at 51st Street in Midtown Manhattan.

We have percussionists Giovanni Hidalgo and Candido, bassists Richard Davis and Eddie Gomez, guitarists John Abercrombie and Pat Martino, drummers Lenny White and Billy Cobham and other legendary artists in the series," says Charles Carlini, organizer of the workshops. Some of these performers dont normally teach at all, and others rarely come to New York City. So its a rare opportunity to learn at the feet of the giants."

At a typical workshop, the visiting artist performs for a bit, discusses the theory and technique in his performance, invites a member of the audience to play and offers feedback and help with style and execution. Throughout, he answers questions from workshop participants. Because of the access and interchange available in the sessions, students have a treasure in this series," says critic Gary Giddins.

The workshops take place at Iridium on select Saturdays or Sundays from 12 noon -- 2 pm. Since space is limited to 50 people, pre-registration is advised. Each workshop costs $39 if prepaid, or $49 at the door, with a discount for multiple workshops. Anyone can receive a schedule of upcoming workshops by calling (212) 714-7722.

Upcoming Workshops

February 21         Giovanni Hidalgo, Percussion
March   6           Candido Camero, Percussion
May 9                  Lenny White, Drums
May 23             Richard Davis, Bass
June 13             John Abercrombie, Guitar
October 3         Billy Cobham, Drums

Let your talent hit the rafters...get yourself to Clinic Crafters."