Jazz Improvisation Clinic

Offered free at the

Bunny Berigan Jazz Jubilee

 

       Kaye Berigan, acknowledged Trumpet player of the Milwaukee area and beyond, is offering a Jazz Improvisation Clinic.  He has been a mainstay on the music scene for 50+ years as he was an educator in the Milwaukee Public Schools, taught private lessons in his private studio and at the Wisconsin Conservatory, backed nationally known musicians such as Frankie Avalon, Della Reese, and Vic Damone. A highlight for Kaye  was being a soloist with Woody Herman and his Thundering Herd.  Kaye can be heard on numerous recordings and was honored as the “Traditional Jazz Artist of the Year” in 2006.  Kaye enjoys working with youth and seasoned musicians.  He is frequently called upon to do Jazz Clinics at High Schools and Universities.

 

The Improvisation Clinic Will Cover:

·       Using the Blues to begin Jazz Improvisation

 

·       Tactics for developing a solo

 

·       First steps to be done at home

 

·       Handout of suggested listening

 

 

The Clinic will be held on Saturday, May 19th at 11:00 AM. in the Fox Lake, WI, Community Center.  All ages welcome!!!!

Those participating in the Clinic are invited to play at 2 PM with the Kaye Berigan 5Tet.

For further information call 1-920-928-6094 or 1-920-210-7865.