Samba Nova Brazilian Percussion
Samba Nova is a Halifax percussion ensemble known for its spontaneous outdoor jams and energetic rhythmic grooves. When Samba Nova assembles on the street or in a courtyard, the beat can be heard resounding throughout downtown. In this workshop the group will provide a look into the various rhythmsmore…
July 11, 2012
Time:
2:00 pm
Venue:
1313 Hollis
Genre:
samba
Price:
FREE
Free Show
Dan Weiss Drum Clinic
“Weiss has not only found a singular voice on his instrument—he has also put his insights to vivid compositional use” (AllAboutJazz). Constantly reinventing his sound, Dan Weiss has become a mainstay on the New York jazz scene as a drummer who is pushing the limits of contemporarymore…
July 12, 2012
Time:
2:00 pm
Venue:
1313 Hollis
Genre:
Modern-jazz
Price:
FREE
Free Show
Peter Van Huffel Artist Talk
Canadian-NewYorker-Berliner-Swiss band, the Peter Van Huffel Quartet’s music strays from the standard jazz format. The band discusses how they use written material to steer improvisations & how different textures can be created in their music. They demonstrate comparisons to free jazz andmore…
July 12, 2012
Time:
5:00 pm
Venue:
1313 Hollis
Genre:
Modern-jazz
Price:
FREE
Free Show
Elizabeth Shepherd Artist Talk
Jazz songstress Elizabeth Shepherd reveals special techniques to get songwriters out of their comfort zones. Her method of composing music begins with the vocal melody rather than chord progressions. Learn how she uses these techniques to transform personal stories and basic human emotions into songsmore…
July 14, 2012
Time:
12:00 pm
Venue:
Spring Garden Public Library
Genre:
Pop, Jazz
Price:
FREE
Free Show
Jay Clayton Vocal Masterclass
A leader in the genre of the contemporary voice, Jay Clayton’s teaching and technique have been heard across North America. Having played with a who’s who of contemporary jazz musicians, Clayton has sung everything from the classic jazz standard to the totally absurd. This will be anmore…
July 14, 2012
Time:
2:00 pm
Venue:
1313 Hollis
Genre:
Free improv
Price:
$20 ($18 seniors and students, $15 members)
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Swingology Artist Talk
The irresistible gypsy-jazz stylings of Swingology heat up any afternoon as their performance intertwines the music of Django Reinhardt’s Hot Club sound with Parisian musette dance music. This Nova Scotian group will explore the history of gypsy jazz and the major influences that have contributedmore…
July 15, 2012 (Thursday)
Time:
12:00 pm
Venue:
Spring Garden Public Library
Genre:
gypsy jazz
Price:
FREE
Free Show
Sageev Oore’s Drawings, Movies & Live Music
Come have fun, be creative and open yours and your kids’ ears to exciting music by one of Halifax’s most talented musicians. In this very special family-focused workshop, pianist and all-around music maker Sageev Oore will entertain and delight the entire family while demonstrating themore…
July 16, 2012
Time:
10:30 am
Venue:
Keshen Goodman Public Library
Genre:
Free improv
Price:
Free Show