{"product_id":"bebop-ensemble-jay-thomas-monday-7-30-9-00pm","title":"Bebop Ensemble, Jay Thomas, Monday, 7:30-9:00pm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis combo will meet weekly on Mondays running June 22nd - August 24th with performances on August 27th \u0026amp; 28th. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Seattle jazz luminary and veteran educator Jay Thomas uses an old-school approach to leading this level 3 combo. Jay keeps written music to a minimum and focuses on learning by ear and memorization. Emphasis is placed on developing a unique sound as an ensemble, advanced improvisation techniques using complex harmony and 8th note lines, complex rhythmic structures and grooves, and furthering exposure to the jazz tradition. Music is selected by the instructor with input from students and tends to be drawn from the standard jazz canon. \"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4541,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"5\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"6\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"7\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"8\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"10\":2,\"11\":4,\"15\":\"arial, sans, sans-serif\"}'\u003eSeattle jazz luminary and veteran educator Jay Thomas uses an old-school approach to leading this level 3 combo which focuses on music of the bebop era. Composers like Bud Powell, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk will be used as source material to study the language of the bebop founders. Emphasis is placed on developing a unique sound as an ensemble, advanced improvisation techniques using complex harmony and 8th note lines, complex rhythmic structures and grooves, and furthering exposure to the bebop tradition. Music is selected by the instructor with input from students and tends to be drawn from the standard jazz canon. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jazznightschool.org\/pages\/advanced-combo-songs-goals\"\u003eSee Songs and Goals for Advanced Combos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHomework:\u003c\/b\u003e Homework is comprised of playing assignments based on the combo music and individual needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStudent Requirements: \u003c\/b\u003ePunctual attendance and desire to learn and improve. Students supply their instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Note Regarding Combo Placement:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jazz Night School is dedicated to finding the best learning experience for everyone involved. Some of the criteria we consider in determining combo placements include: matching ability levels within groups, compatibility of individuals in the groups (students and instructors), allowing the highest number of students to participate, student availability, and date of registration. 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