The Play Jazz Weekend is an exciting weekend consisting of structured workshops in small groups led by experienced professional jazz musicians and teachers. You will learn how to work on improvisation and apply it to creative arrangements of tunes, leading to a performance on Sunday for friends and family. The weekend takes place in the Wiltshire Music Centre and makes full use of the fantastic facilities there.
Schedule
Saturday
The day starts at 9.30am with registration and coffee
Morning: Work with tutors in small bands
Afternoon: More time with bands followed by a choice of options, for example: masterclasses and sessions on improvisation
The final session is an open jam session 5:15pm – 7pm
The day closes with an optional evening gathering in a local pub for food and drinks. A great way to unwind after a busy day!
Sunday
Morning: Work with tutors in small bands
Afternoon: Choice of options for example: masterclasses and sessions on improvisation
The day will finish with an end-of-course concert 4pm – 5.30pm (approx). Friends & family are welcome.
2024 will be the 17th time that Rachel Kerry has organised and led the weekend on behalf of Jazz Factory.
Tutors have included:
Iain Ballamy
Nikki Iles
Jason Rebello
Huw Warren
Alan Barnes
Simon Purcell
Andy Panayi
Steve Waterman
Alison Rayner
Andy Tweed
Steve Waterman
Brigitte Beraha
Geoff Simkins
Malcolm Earle Smith
Damian Cook
Nick Dover
Craig Crofton
Mike Daniels
Kevin Figes
Andy Hague
Jim Blomfield
James Chadwick
Adam Biggs
Joe Cavanagh
Bill Lynn
Mark Whitlam
Riaan Vosloo
Martin Kolarides
Ross Hughes
and Rachel herself.