Vocal Jazz Summit

10:00am- The Powerful Performer with Kerri Hardwick (Main Stage)

The Powerful Performer Vocal Masterclass will cover a wide range of practices and THROGA techniques to avoid vocal damage and fatigue, sing with freedom and ease, improve your intonation, extend your range without strain, and overall improve your confidence.

12:00pm- The Power of Authentic Presence with Kate McGarry
(Studio)

The Power of Authentic Presence: A Vocal Jazz Masterclass with Kate McGarry and guitarist Keith Ganz

The power of our authentic presence is what ignites audiences and makes our music a conduit for joy, community and healing. Together we'll explore ways of becoming grounded, expanded and connected when we perform so we can access what is uniquely ours to give.

3:00pm- Jane Monheit Vocal Masterclass (Main Stage)

Jane will provide insight into best practices and her own specific approach to vocal performance that has led her to success. Watch participants hone a song of their own choosing in this interactive masterclass.

5:00pm- Workshop Natural Rephrasing with Greta Matassa (Studio) 

Proper jazz etiquette directs that singers be true to the original melody as an act of respect for the tune and the composer. The real fun begins the second time through, when you get to sing it YOUR way! But … how does a singer compose on-the-fly without any knowledge of theory? You don’t need to READ music if you can HEAR it. In this workshop, we will remember and re-learn how to spontaneously create and sing melodies, as we did when we were children, using only our ears and our imagination. The ability to sing and listen — at the same time — allows us to easily write melodies with no need for theory or scales. Greta will share multiple levels of practice using simple tools and apps to help you hear, respond and write the music in the moment. Be ready to CLOSE the books and OPEN your ears!

7:30pm- Teacher Showcase featuring Greta Matassa, Kate McGarry, and Brianna Thomas (Main Stage)

Featuring
Justin Kauflin-piano
Keith Ganz- guitar
Chris Brydge- bass
Brian Caputo- drums

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9:00pm- Johnny O'Neal Trio featuring Daralyn Jay (Studio)

Featuring
Daralyn Jay- vocals
Luke Sellick- bass
Piero Alessi- drums

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10:00pm- Open Jam Session-In Person Only (Studio Theater)

10:00pm- Virtual Jam Session with Jocelyn Medina- For Virtual Pass Holders

11:00am- Brianna Thomas Vocal Masterclass

Brianna will provide insight into best practices and her own specific approach to vocal performance that has led her to success. Watch participants hone a song of their own choosing in this interactive masterclass.

12:30pm- The Musician’s Perspective Panel (Studio)

3:00pm- Sheila’s Segacity: A Conversation with Sheila Jordan (Main Stage Theater)

Sheila Jordan is an American jazz singer and songwriter. She is an early pioneer of vocalese with the vocal group Skeeter, Mitch, and Jean and has trademarked the bass and voice duo as her signature sound. She has studied, performed and recorded with the likes of Charlie Parker, Lennie Tristano, Charles Mingus, Steve Kuhn, Herbie Nichols, Harvey Schwartz, Lee Konitz, Cameron Brown and many, many more.
Today, she is 94 years old and continues to perform, teach and tell of her passion and love for jazz to all who will listen. Join us in The Z’s Main Stage Theater as Ms. Jordan recounts her decades long career sharing vibrant stories, personal anecdotes, and lessons learned.

5:00pm- Sheila Jordan & Cameron Brown (Main Stage)

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