SoCal Jazz Academy

Not to be missed!

Our saxophone student Dominic working with Wes Perry Music on developing his technique. Check out more online curriculum we offer over Zoom at socaljazz.com/book-online #jazzeducation #onlinelessons

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Wendell Kelly going over blues licks with our trumpet student Scott (Newport Beach) in Zoom. Find out more about our online class offerings at https://www.socaljazz.com/book-online #onlinelessons #jazzeducation

Working with Tejus (Long Beach) through Suzuki bass book 1 over Zoom. Thanks to his mom for a great photo! Check out more lessons you can take online on https://www.socaljazz.com/book-online #suzukibass #zoomlessons

Check out our conversation about the Chicago-based jazz piano Firm Roots Duo of pianists Lara Driscoll Piano and Chris White about their journey in music and upcoming release dropping January 22 to all platforms!

stay safe out there!

Join me for a virtual concert event with Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, Bebe Winans, Jeffrey Osborne, Lalah Hathaway, Jonathan Butler, Kandace Springs and many more.... THIS SUNDAY 10/25 to #LiftEveryVoice and get out the vote! We’ve had so much fun putting this event together for you so don’t miss it! https://www.lifteveryvoiceoct25.com/ #Vote2020 #Everyvotematters #BidenHarris #bidenharris2020

Marcus shares his thoughts about the importance of the U.S. 2020 Presidential election on November 3, and why he put together the Lift Every Voice All-Star Concert & Political Event. For event details, go to: http://www.lifteveryvoiceoct25.com

Miles Davis - Live in Antibes, France in 1969 Milestones, Footprints, 'Round Midnight Miles Davis - trumpet... Wayne Shorter - tenor and soprano saxophones Chick Corea - electric piano Dave Holland - bass Jack DeJohnette - drums See more

Our guest is jazz saxophonist and educator, Wesley Perry. Wes Perry is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger and educator based in Long Beach, CA. He earned his bachelor's degree in Jazz Studies from The Ohio State University in 2015. Shortly after his graduation from Ohio State, Wes moved to California to pursue a master's degree in Jazz Studies at California State University, Long Beach. There, he studied saxophone with Sal Lozano, and performed in many ensembles, inc...luding the award-winning Concert Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Jeff Jarvis. During his time in that group, Wes was named a two-time Outstanding Soloist at the Elmhurst College Jazz Festival (2016 and 2017). Wes has performed with Wayne Bergeron, John Clayton, Sal Lozano, The Cab Calloway Orchestra, Delfeayo Marsalis, Tribal Seeds, The Original Wailers, Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra and many others. See more

Happy Wednesday, folks! Hope you're enjoying your week. Peace.

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Our group class takes place Monday nights and we usually end it with group improvisation. Signup today for the November session! Seating is limited.

Tune in for a conversation with jazz saxophonist and educator, Wes Perry this Friday, Oct. 23 at 12:30PM on our Facebook page!

The 50th anniversary presented an opportunity to celebrate the deep legacy of University of Pittsburgh’s jazz offerings by pointing to important contributions o...f past program directors Dr. Nathan Davis and Geri Allen. Unlike past years, all events for the Jazz Seminar, including concerts, will be streamed. Throughout the week, former students and colleagues of Dr. Davis and Ms. Allen will convene for YouTube panels, sharing their memories and the notable contributions of each former director. On Monday November 2, PItt faculty member, Dr. Aaron Johnson, will lead a panel with previous Pitt students of Dr. Nathan Davis to highlight his innovations as a trailblazer in jazz and education. On Thursday November 5, Pitt faculty member Dr. Michael Heller and Columbia University faculty colleague Dr. Ellie Hisama will convene Feed the Fire, an all day cyber-symposium on Geri Allen which serves as a launch for Pitt’s Jazz and Culture journal focused entirely on Allen’s contributions and influence. Keynote speakers include Terri Lyne Carrington, Dr. Farah Jasmine Griffin, Dr. Gina Dent and Dr. Angela Davis. Also, in response to the Black Lives Matter movement and the origins of jazz as an expression of the Black community, Nicole Mitchell will discuss the topic of Racial Equity in Jazz and Jazz Education with Gail Austin (Kente Arts Alliance), Ayana Contreras (WBEZ-FM, Vocalo Radio) and Willard Jenkins (DC Jazz Festival, WPFW-FM). In addition, pianist Vijay Iyer, drummer Terri Lyne Carrington and bassist Dwayne Dolphin will meet online with groups of Pitt students and youth organizations in sessions throughout Jazz Week, that are closed to the public. All online events can be found on the Pitt Music Department YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/cha/UCzhaYWy3kDp19c8mskKBMlg/videos For further info visit: jazz.pitt.edu/jazz-sem All events are free

Happy Birthday to Esperanza Spalding! Here's a really cool arrangement of hers of Body & Soul https://youtu.be/6WGPLHUaMJ4