JESSE WILLIAMS
MUSIC
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Now accepting
new students
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JAZZ ENSEMBLES:
Improvisation and ensemble cohesion are main directives in realizing the
nuances of playing traditional and modern swing, blues, funk and Latin Jazz.
Small groups are organized by age and skill level. Membership is kept to six
participates per group to allow individual attention, and opportunity to
experience the intimacy in ensemble playing. Plan on having fun!
Performances will be scheduled at local jazz venues throughout the year,
i.e. – Ryles, Johnny D’s, Regatta Bar. These are always a lot of fun!
Students will focus on performance practice, through direct application of
improvisation techniques, ensemble skills, ear training and theory.
The Studio is in Arlington and the ensembles will meet once, weekly
throughout the school year. Semester commitment is expected. Year-long
participation is encouraged. Drums, keyboard and amps provided.
Please inform me of your interest and then, placement and schedule will be
determined.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
Sunday and Wednesday afternoon/evening. (Ex: 5:00-6:30)
Tuition: 1 1/2 hours - $25
PRIVATE LESSONS AVAILABLE.
Mr. Williams teaches Bass, Guitar, and Theory/Composition.
BIO:
Mr. Williams has been teaching music since 1991. He teaches at Milton
Academy, Phillips Academy, Berklee College of Music’s Summer Performance
Program. He developed and directed the Jazz Program at Shady Hill School for
12 years. He has performed throughout the world at major jazz festivals for
20 years, has recorded on two Grammy Nominated recordings, and has
performed with the likes of Al Kooper, Duke Robillard, Jay Giels, Bucky
Pizzarelli, Karin Alyson, Jay McShann (Charlie Parker), John Hammond, Ruth
Brown, Harry Allen, Aardvark Jazz Orchestra, Maria Muldaur, Charles Neville,
Johnnie Johnson, and many others. He has appeared on PBS, Sesame St.,
Mountain Stage, AMC, National Film Archives, as well as multiple commercial
spots. Mr. Williams holds a B.A. from Berklee College of Music.
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