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DownBeat’s 73rd Annual Critics Poll: One for the Record Books
You see before you what we believe is the largest and most comprehensive Critics Poll in the history of jazz. DownBeat…
The Jazzschool has released its Spring 2007 catalog, detailing the range of classes, workshops and programs available to students of all levels for the upcoming quarter, which runs April 9–June 22.
“The Jazzschool is dedicated to creating ‘tailor-made,’ tangible opportunities for its students to refine their craft, express themselves artistically and enhance their everyday lives in the classroom and on the stage,” said Susan Muscarella, founder and executive director of the Jazzschool.
The Jazzschool has also announced that bassist and former Stanford Jazz Workshop faculty director Michael Zisman has joined the Jazzschool staff as instrumental program chair.
For more information or to download a copy of the Spring 2007 catalog, visit: www.jazzschool.com
James Brandon Lewis earned honors for Artist of the Year and Tenor Saxophonist of the Year. Three of his recordings placed in the Albums of the Year category.
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You see before you what we believe is the largest and most comprehensive Critics Poll in the history of jazz. DownBeat…
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The DownBeat Critics Poll provides a wonderful snapshot of the jazz scene today, with much to explore and many great…
