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| World Renowned Jazz Masters to Mentor, Perform and Tour with Students at Berklee Global Jazz Institute The Berklee Global Jazz institute (BGJI), the jazz performance program run by the world’s leading college of contemporary music, unveils an impressive list of guest artists mentoring, performing and touring with students this year. The BGJI promotes traditional musicianship through classes, workshops, concert performances, recording and jam sessions, and service learning, and the advancement of music for the betterment of society through teaching and outreach programs. The program develops artists – as both musicians and human beings – to become role models for a new generation of musicians. Artists in residence include acclaimed jazz drummer and composer Adam Cruz, world-renowned bass player Ben Street, and jazz saxophonist and composer David Liebman. Visiting scholars, world-renowned trumpeter, composer, bandleader, and Blue Note recording artist Terence Blanchard, and notedjazz pianist Alan Pasqua also teach alongside BGJI’s faculty: artistic director, pianist and composer Danilo Pérez, Grammy-winning jazz drummer and composer Terri Lyne Carrington, Grammy-winning jazz bassist John Patitucci, and multi-award winning jazz saxophonist Joe Lovano. “The activities and artist line-up we have scheduled for this academic year makes the BGJI exclusive in the jazz world and THE environment for developing artists seeking to evolve to the top levels – with leading jazz masters not only visiting campus, but mentoring, performing, touring and ‘hanging’ with our students, ” explained Danilo Peréz, BGJI artistic director. Students in the BGJI program will travel together and perform at concerts and festivals in the U.S., Europe and South America. Venues include the Dominican Republic Jazz Festival; The Monterey Jazz Festival; and Dizzy’s Club at NYC’s Jazz at the Lincoln Center, as well as outreach performances at The Home for Little Wanderers; the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital; and a Christmas concert at Bridgewater State Correctional Facility; among others. “We believe that with talent also comes responsibility, so not only will students perform at the best international jazz festivals – from Monterey to Panama – with top musicians, but they will also learn how to use music to serve as a positive force in the community. We teach and give outreach performances in care homes, hospitals and correctional facilities – in locations from Boston to the Dominican Republic and beyond, ” added Peréz. The Berklee Global Jazz Institute is a performance program designed to foster creativity and musicianship through various musical disciplines. It provides a comprehensive contemporary music environment where the most talented international jazz vocalists and instrumentalists explore their creativity to the highest level, advance the power of music as a tool for the betterment of society, and connect musical creative thinking with the natural environment. write your comments about the article :: © 2015 Jazz News :: home page |