Internationally renowned jazz musician and educator Joshua Breakstone is delivering two workshops at JMI!
Vocal Workshop: Singing Bebop and Beyond (1pm to 2:15pm)
What does it take to be a singer? And what does it take to be a jazz singer? We’ll discuss the difference between the two and the musical skills you need to possess and master in order to be a true jazz singer. Listening, reacting, dynamics, developing ideas. Not all talk, we’ll be singing too- I promise! If you would like to bring a song- depending on the number of participants- we may, hopefully, get a chance to play around with it together. Some hard work, some major fun too!
Instrumental Workshop: Bebop and Beyond (2:30pm to 3:45pm)
What does the music of the masters tell us about how to play expressively? This is an improvisation workshop which will deal with ways to develop our own voices, to express ourselves uniquely, to say something special and unique and in our own way. Bring your instrument!
About Joshua Breakstone:
Joshua Breakstone has 24 recordings out as a leader with such greats as Kenny Barron, Barry Harris, Tommy Flanagan, Pepper Adams, Jimmy Knepper, Jack McDuff, Mickey Roker, Al Harewood, etc. Joshua is also the author of “Jazz Etudes: Studies For The Beginning Improviser” (Hal Leonard Publishing), a standard text at colleges and universities worldwide. He has both performed and presented workshops throughout the world.
WORKSHOP DETAILS:
Friday 21st March 2025
Vocal Workshop: $20 (+GST & BF)
Instrumental Workshop: $20 (+GST & BF)
Both Workshops: $30 (+GST & BF)
Vocal Workshop from 1:30-2:15pm
Instrumental Workshop from 2:30-3:45pm
All ages and musicians welcome!
Head to our Humanitix to purchase limited seated tickets
How do I purchase a ticket?
Tickets are being sold through Humanitix. Purchase limited seated tickets here. Due to JMI Live being an intimate space, we have a maximum number of guests allowed in the venue. We highly recommend it is best to get in early before tickets sell out.
Location
JMI Live is located at 10 Exhibition Street, Bowen Hills.
Ticket Refund Policy
If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms and are unable to attend after having purchased a ticket, please contact the JMI office (07 3216 1110 or email play@jazz.qld.edu.au) as soon as possible during business hours (10AM-4PM) to let us know you won’t be able to attend. A full refund will be given if we are contacted prior to a performance. Refunds will not be processed if we are contacted after the gig.