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Jazz Standards Workshop with Michael Broadhead and Oscar Evans
A jazz, beginner-friendly group teaching the tune Autumn leaves
In-Person Event
Wed. February 7th 2024 + Add to Calendar
Kingston Community House at 99 York St.
6:30pm - 8:30pm Doors at: 6:00pm
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Are you interested in learning how to play jazz, but find it overwhelming to consider jumping into a jam? With this workshop, we will be breaking down the tune Autumn Leaves, which is the first jazz standard many jazz musicians learn first. We will be focusing on breaking down the theory behind the chord progression, and the approaches musicians take for improvising on this tune. We will be learning the tune in G minor (first chord Cm) so it's a more approachable key for horn players. If you have some instrument and theory skills in other genres, but are a beginner to jazz, this is the perfect place to start your journey! note: drummers are welcome, but I will coordinate so there is only one kit there. If you are a drummer who is interested, let me know and I'll coordinate who brin... more...Event Poster
