Thursdays 6:30 - 8 pm | 04/02 – 05/21 (8 weeks)

Explore the soulful, swinging sounds of mid-century jazz. Study and perform music that blends bebop with R&B, gospel, and blues influences, as developed by artists such as Horace Silver, Art Blakey, Cannonball Adderley, Miles Davis, Jimmy Smith, and others. This ensemble focuses on the groove-driven, emotionally expressive repertoire of the hard bop era, with an emphasis on phrasing, feel, and interactive group playing.

Designed For

• Intermediate to advanced players with substantial ensemble experience

• Musicians comfortable improvising over blues and standard song forms

Participants will:

• Rehearse classic hard bop repertoire

• Strengthen groove and time feel

• Refine phrasing, articulation, and solo structure

• Deepen ensemble communication and dynamic awareness