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We have just finished a great programme of sessions specially designed for singers new to jazz. These took place at The Shoefactory on Sunday afternoons, from 2-4.30pm, twice a month. Course tutors were Andra Sparks and Nicole van de Kuinder, both highly experienced jazz performers and teachers. Over the seven sessions, students explored:
We have a new programme starting in the Autumn. To register your interest, or if you have any questions about the course,

Andra has performed in a wide variety of musical settings ranging from orchestras and bass ensembles to small groups and big bands. Her interest in poetry and lyrics naturally drew her towards the jazz repertoire, where she has been particularly influenced by musicians such as Norma Winstone, Kenny Wheeler, Peggy Lee and Shirley Horn.
At Banff in 1998 she worked with Hugh Fraser, Kenny Werner, Dave Leibmann and Kenny Wheeler, singing in Wheeler's 'Sweet Sister Suite'. Andra recorded her first album 'People We Once Knew' with Nick Weldon, Trevor Tomkins, Jeff Clyne and Iain Dixon in 1999 and her second - 'Your Time' in 2003 with Russell van den Berg on saxes.
She is the narrator on Nick Tomalin's story 'Molly and the Owl', a project to introduce young people to jazz improvisation.

Nicole is a fabulous jazz singer with a real feel for the music, extensive experience as performer and teacher, and huge amounts of material and techniques to help YOU learn to sing jazz!
Learn new jazz singing skills with these courses:
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SEPTEMBER 19
Come along and meet us (anytime 11am-1pm or 2-4pm) to find out all about our Jazz Ensembles, Singing Workshops and individual lessons. Free admission. Book your place online or if you have any questions,
Or just drop in on the day, we'll be happy to see you!
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