Major WorkshopsRich at Ford Detroit International Jazz Festival

1–World Beat/Brazilian Music Workshops by arrangement

2–Jazz Workshops featuring Combo Playing & Improv on all instruments, for high school and college students

• Goal: To be able to perform out of the standard repertoire
• Format: 8 weekly sessions of 2 hours each, including playing out of the Real Book as well as jazz theory and application
• Times/starting dates: Flexible, based on student availability
• Location: Convenient locations throughout Metro Detroit
• Fees: Affordable student rate, including special pricing for high school groups [discount available to existing groups that register as a unit]

About Rich’s Jazz/Workshop Background

• Performer with Wynton Marsalis, Martha Reeves, Larry Nozero, Marcus Belgrave, Charlie Gabriel, Jon Faddis, many others
• Leader of jazz trio Kid Brother, Brazil and Beyond, appearing at Ford Detroit International JazzFest, Michigan Jazz Festival, Marshall Field’s Day of Music
• Leader and performer: Mitch Albom Show (WJR), Martin Bandyke Show (WDET-FM), Backstage Pass (WTVS-TV), WEMU-FM
• 20+ years of one-on-one, workshop and ensemble teaching experience
• Member: International Association of Jazz Educators (IAJE); Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA)
• Adjunct faculty: Oakland University, Henry Ford Community College, Macomb Community College, Schoolcraft College

For more details, you may contact Rich by email: rich@basschool.com or by phone: 586.979.8110.
Registration for jazz workshops by phone only.