Bay Area Jazz Guitar Master Class and Workshop – August 2006

Come join us for a full week of learning and playing jazz guitar this summer. An exceptional players/teachers will be teaching the courses which will run August 6 - 10 with a concert on August 10th. There will be 6 hours of classroom instruction each day with a limited class size. Each student will also get two private lessons with the instructor during the week. Handouts of all the materials covered will be provided along with a highlight video of the classes. All of this for $495 per student, if you enroll by April 20, 2006 , with a $200.00 non-refundable deposit. After April 20 th the price will be $625.00. Lodging and food will not be provided. Following are some highlights of each of the teacher. The concert will include a professional bassist and drummer. Recordings of the concert will be sent to each of the participants.

Adam Rafferty is steeped in the music of the bebop era and well-versed in the organ combo style as codified by Wes Montgomery and George Benson, Adam Rafferty has established himself as one of the most refined, recognizable guitarists in New York . His playing is distinguished by a warm tone, a biting attack, and an ability to swing hard - and melodically - in every situation. His chops are abundant, yet he makes a point of avoiding technical displays, seeking instead to lock in with his band and make every moment count. Adam's exceptional musicianship can be heard to full effect on his third CD (and his first trio outing), "Kush" (Consolidated Artists Productions 955), featuring music by Dizzy Gillespie, Chick Corea, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, and of course, Adam Rafferty. Some of the topics that Adam will be covering include: Constructing Jazz Lines to fit changes, how to practice and improve single line technique, chord melody comping and soling concepts, outside playing, and cracking the “Giant Steps” code.

Jim Nichols is one of the Bay Area's most versatile and accomplished guitarists. He has played with Chet Atkins, Joe Pass , Tommy Emmanuel, Romane, Fareed Haque, Kenny Rankin, Hubert Laws, Art Pepper, Eddie Harris, Bud Shank, Martin Taylor, Buddy Montgomery, Ernie Watts, Toots Thielemans,Van Morrison, the Shirelles, the Drifters, the Coasters and many others. He has appeared on television, including the Tonight Show and Don Kirschner's Rock Concert, and at many concert halls including Carnegie Hall. He has played on many records, jingles, radio and club dates, and has taught guitar for many years. He served as master instructor for the Jamey Aebersold Jazz Workshops, Stanford Jazz Workshops and held clinics on both jazz and Atkins style for the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society national convention in Nashville , the CAP Guitar festival in Bordeaux , France and the Atkins-DadiGuitar Convention in Issoudun France . Jim will cover such subjects as: Scales to use against changes, chord substitution, developing lines, solo guitar techniques, building a solo guitar piece, using fingerstyle techniques in playing jazz.

Jim Nichols - Adam Rafferty

If interested please contact Frank Markovich at fmarkovi@pacbell.net or telephone at (650) 575-1387. Space is limited and class size will be less than 10 per section. Food and lodging will not be provided. Classes will be located in Belmont Ca in a relaxed enviornment. The concert is optional but all students are encouraged to perform. Price is $495 per student if a $200 deposit is played before April 20 th, and $625.00 if after that date. For more information on the instructor please go to their respective web sites: Adam Rafferty at www.adamrafferty.com and Jim Nichols at www.jimandmorningnichols.com.