Monday to Friday
9:30am - 4:30pm
This Master Workshop runs separately from the Vocal Workshop but also culminates with
a public concert in the evening of Friday 1 August. All instruments, for all ages who can
read music or play fluently, are welcome. Apart from instrumental tips & instructions,
the week will concentrate mainly on the ensemble aspect of jazz music. Outside of
their practising hours at home jazz musicians will always have to apply their ideas and
improvisational skills as part of a larger ensemble. The ability to react to other
musicians & at the same time influence/inspire the rest of the group is of greatest
importance. One major aim of the course is to help the students to further develop their
ability to play together & look at the evolution of jazz ensemble playing. There will also be the
opportunity for individual improvisational playing.
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THOMAS L’ETIENNE’s Summer School Workshop has gradually grown in popularity over the past
12 years & has a regular following. Thomas is at home playing mainstream, bop, R & B blues, gospel
and swing with great jazz veterans such as Kid Thomas, Emanuel Sayles, Jeanette Kimball, Danny Barker and
Frank Fields. He plays frequently in Germany & Denmark as well as being a regular visitor to the UK. Thomas
will be assisted by a member of his band.
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