Jazz Weekender - Cambridge


2-day Non Residential (Age 14+/adult)
St Faith's School

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5-6 Apr 2008  "All Time Jazz Standards"   INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED

These courses are aimed at musicians of all ages and will also suit those who find it difficult to attend our courses that include weekdays. The courses are themed focusing on a particular jazz style or playing the music of a well-known jazz artist.

(All Time Jazz Standards)

The course will focus on playing and improvising over standard jazz songs. Often originating from musicals, films and other shows, these songs have been adopted by jazz musicians and have provided a substantial repertoire which allows musicians to instantly play and communicate music together without rehearsal. Your knowledge of standard tunes, and ability to improvise on them, will be improved through this course. Covers 2-5-1 sequences, swing, latin and ballad feels, embellishing a tune, etc.

Recommended jazz books for this course are:

Jamey Aebersold Jazz Vol 25 All Time Standards
Hal Leonard Jazz Vol 7 Essential Jazz Standards

St Faith’s school offers modern facilities and easy access to the city centre. Cambridge itself has some fantastic historical buildings to discover, not least within its world famous university. The city also boasts a large number of parkland areas, some great places to eat and drink and year round artistic events.

The Jazz Weekender course level may change according to the course content. Please refer to the course outline information found on our website or in the current brochure and ensure you have the required skill level. An explanation of skill levels can be found by clicking on Choose Level in the box on the right. Alternatively please call Jazz Course UK direct.

Courses run from 10-4pm each day


"I felt we had leaders who weren't just good teachers but also recognised performers."
- Kevin Hayes - Saxophonist



Students on this 2-day course will gain experience in:
  • Improvisation skills
  • Ensemble Playing
  • Stylistic skills
  • Simple Arranging
  • Jazz harmony
  • Chord scales & modes
  • Time-feels
  • Interaction skills
  • Performance-related skills
  • Personal development



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