Latin Jazz Combo Workshop - Online

This is a comprehensive focus and interactive online engagement for high school musicians. In 75 min. per session, a 10-week program consists of teaching the basics and intermediate levels of jazz technique and improvisation skills, elements of the musical “language” that encompass and involve all global cultures, with an emphasis on the Latin-Jazz model and Afro-Cuban tradition. Class sessions contain: demonstration of skills, historical looks (live streamed video/audio) at repertoire for student examination and analysis by Mr. Contos, interactive playing using ‘Call and Response’ motifs in real-time over zoom or similar protocol, and preparation of materials for student collaboration and culminating performance.