Jazz School UK
individual lessons and workshops at the amazing Shoefactory venue in Rushden, Northamptonshire
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at the Shoefactory
SEPTEMBER 19
Come along and meet us (anytime 11am-1pm or 2-4pm) to find out all about our Jazz Ensembles, individual lessons and Singing Workshops. Free admission. Book your place online or if you have any questions,Email Jazz School
This is an Arts Space created in a Victorian Shoefactory in Rushden, Northamptonshire by musician and writer Nick Weldon and the singer Andra Sparks. The venue is quiet, huge, filled with light, and has three grand pianos, including the lovechild of the Italian Fazioli and the Japanese Yamaha. We know her as Yamioli
Address and map details can be found on our Jazz Workshops tab, and there are photos and a history of the building and its renovation over at
After the success of the Introducing Jazz Ensemble, which has been meeting regularly this year at the Shoefactory, we are setting up a series of regular ensembles to cover the whole range of playing standards, from beginner through to professional. So whether you are an inexperienced improviser looking to acquire the basic skills needed for a Summer School, or a seasoned player looking to hone your skills, we have the ensemble to suit you. More details on the Jazz Workshops tab
To register your interest
...Thank you very much for a fantastic day on Saturday. Great teaching, company and of course food.
The main thing is that it has set me up with a practising method for the next year or two! The material from Trevor on rhythm was a revelation. Dave Cliff gave me a lot of ideas about working up the standards.
All the best
Larry
...
I just wanted to say - what a fabulous saxophone day it was today. Thanks to you both for everything. I came away hugely inspired. And with your amazing cooking, which was out of this world, it's like I need a new language to express it all!
I'm looking forward to the next one.
David
Great new price deals!
We're slimming down for the summer, and cutting out the gourmet lunches for a while. Oh no, can this be true?! Perhaps the new day price of £85
(£75 for members of the Shoefactory at Rushden)
will tempt you along - we certainly hope so...
Places still available for
Ellington/Monk Playing Day July 31st
Porter/Kern Playing Day Sep 5th
More details on the Jazz Workshops tab
Don't forget, you can book places on your chosen courses with our
The Royal Welsh College Summer School are closing the applications list this week. Don't miss this great opportunity to study and play with artists at the Brecon Festival!
The
Autumn Leaves challenge
is live
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We had a fantastic day with Malcolm Earle Smith. Check out the first video on YouTube...
Check out the double bass page for a look at some great bass video...
Saxophonist, arranger, educator
Alan Barnes is one of the leading jazz saxophonists in the UK. He combines long experience of improvising in many different styles with the world's best musicians with a frank humility about the problems facing every improvising saxophonist. This makes him a rare and fine teacher!
Don't miss the Alan Barnes Saxophone Day at the Shoefactory on July 11th 2010.
More details of this fantastic musician at
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