Jazz Foundations Spring 2016

Brighter Sound presents Jazz Foundations. Under the direction of saxophone legend Munch Manship this long running and popular jazz group continues it's exploration of the jazz repertoire for another ten sessions plus a full evening performance on Sunday 3 April 2016 at Band on the Wall.

Jazz Foundations offers a chance to blow through and rehearse new arrangements of great compositions in a mixture of jazz styles from Miles Davis and Ornette Coleman to Tom Harrell, Stan Kenton and Benny Carter. Our specially devised and arranged charts are adapted to suit any instrumentation and offer solo opportunities for all the group. Sessions take place in a friendly and supportive atmosphere in the Education Room above the Main Venue at Band on the Wall. New members welcome, all ages and instruments. Some reading skills are necessary for horn players and keyboards and would be useful (but not essential) for bass, guitar and drums.

We now offer TWO Thursday Jazz Foundations sessions.

6.15-7.45pm: Beginners

8-9.30pm: Intermediate / Advanced

“The course is an enjoyable learning experience where musicians who enjoy jazz come together to learn and practice the skills needed to improve their playing."

Please note that we provide a drum kit, a keyboard and a vocal mic with small PA. Rhythm section players (bass, drums, keys) may be required to play alternate numbers if the group has more than one of each subscribed.

Beginners are players who have little or no experience of playing jazz styles or improvisation and want to build confidence and learn basic chart reading and ensemble skills.

Intermediate / Advanced players are those who have been playing jazz for more than two years, are confident readers and have reached a moderate standard of playing.

"...very relaxed, so nobody should have any fears or inhibitions if they are not yet a highly accomplished musician."

If you are unsure which class you should be in, sign up for one and we can switch where necessary.

This is a ten week course of rehearsals plus a performance.

If you have any queries please email tim@brightersound.com

Additional event information

Full course dates: Thurs: 14, 21,28 Jan. 4, 11, 25 Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24 Mar.

Times: Beginners: 6.15-7.45pm. Intermediate / Advanced: 8-9.30pm

Performance: Sun 3 Apr, 8pm, Band on the Wall. FREE ENTRY

Venue: Education room one at Band on the Wall

Price: £115 / £77 (conc) / £12 (pay-per-session)

* Under 16s welcome if accompanied by a responsible adult.