Meet the Artist Sessions – FREE EVENTS at the NOTL Public Library, 10 Anderson Lane
Saturday August 24th, 2014
12:00pm • Graham Lear
‘Drums and Bass – Anchors of Time and Rhythm in Jazz’
Graham Lear is a legendary drummer who has played with the likes of Santana, Gino Vanelli, Paul Anka, and REO Speedwagon just to name a few. An opportunity to hear his insight on ‘Drums and Bass’ is not to be missed.
“The anchor of any musical group is the rhythm section. In particular, the drums and bass. Nowhere is the interplay between these two more important and essential to the soloists than in jazz repertoire. This session will demonstrate and discuss how these two instruments engage to influence jazz time and feel, in addition to setup, equipment, teachers, influences and jazz drum set technique.” Graham Lear
*** FREE EVENT – Space is limited ***
Sign up here: https://niagarajazzfestival.com/contact_us or directly at the NOTL Public Library • Join the event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1432817497006308/
2:00pm • Nathan Hiltz
‘Classic jazz guitar history and performance practice’
Nathan Hiltz is jazz guitarist based in Toronto and instructor at the Humber College jazz program. In a 15 year career he has appeared on over 30 albums and toured extensively across Canada.
This talk will cover the history and style of classic jazz guitarists in the pre-fusion era from the first electric swing guitarists of the 30s to modern jazz players of the 60s. Come out and learn about classic jazz guitar history and performance practice from Charlie Christian to Wes Montgomery. This session is a ‘must see’ for both musicians and jazz enthusiasts alike.
*** FREE EVENT – Space is limited ***
Sign up here: https://niagarajazzfestival.com/contact_us or directly at the NOTL Public Library • Join the event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1446026545680809/
4:00pm • Randy Stirtzinger
‘The Evolution of Latin Music in North America’
Randy Stirtzinger has been, and still is to this day, a pillar of jazz music in the Niagara community. He has performed all over the region and beyond as a pianist, bass player and vibraphone player and has an extensive knowledge of Latin music. Please join Randy as he traces the evolution and diffusion of Latin music in North America from it’s beginnings up to the present day by means of audio and visual examples. Sign up now… space is limited!
*** FREE EVENT – Space is limited ***
Sign up here: https://niagarajazzfestival.com/contact_us or directly at the NOTL Public Library • Join the event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/334590800038319/