BC American Jazz Combo

Course Description

Summary

The BC American Jazz Combo explores jazz standards that have become signature works by some of America’s most innovative and enduring composers within the jazz lexicon. Students will explore works by Ornette Coleman, Bill Evans, John Coltrane, Thelonius Monk, Chick Corea, Charles Mingus, and others. Students will develop their sight-reading, improvisation, interpretation, and arranging skills while building community through collaboration and expression. Additional exploration of Broadway and Film themes that have become classic additions to the jazz lexicon will be considered. At the conclusion of this first 7-week course, the BC American Jazz Combo (BCAJC) will present its repertoire in concert. The BCAJC is open to instrumentalist and vocalist who have an interest in this artform. Musicians should be skilled and able to communicate on their instrument. Auditions for this course will be held on February 16th and 17th, 6 – 8PM in J301.