Where: Building 20, Rehearsal Room
Credit: 6
Description
About this 3-day masterclass divided into three sessions:
- Jazz is Medicine
- A 60-Minute Introduction to Jazz for Scientists
- Jazz Improvisation
Jazz is often referred to as America’s true art form, which inspired many other genres. However, one rarely speaks about the healing qualities of jazz music and how merely being an observer or having a chance to experience a jazz show will alter your mood and internal feelings in a positive manner.
Jazz, for many years, was confined to the street, halls, and homes, yet as of the last few decades, its introduction into the world of academia has led to research on its humanitarian effects.
The goal of this workshop is to introduce the audience to the history of jazz music, but more importantly, its power. This music has been impactful globally amongst many cultures because it makes you feel better. Working in tandem with the WEP theme, “Personalized Medicine,” I would love to welcome people into a collaborative and interactive musical experience that I have curated called, “Jazz is Medicine.”
Brought to you by the Office of the Arts and the Enrichment Office
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Ulysses Owens
A drummer who “take[s] a back seat to no one” (The New York Times), performer, producer and educator, Ulysses Owens, Jr. goes the limit in the jazz world and beyond. Owens also gained special attention for his performances on the Grammy Award-winning albums with Kurt Elling and Christian McBride. As an educator, he is the co-creator of his online jazz drum video course, “Finding Your Beat,” with Open Studio Network. He recently was asked by Hal Leonard Publishing to write a percussion method, “Jazz Brushes for the Modern Drummer: An Essential Guide to the Art of Keeping Time.” His second book, “The Musicians Career Guide: Turning Your Talent into Sustained Success,” will be released by Skyhorse Publishers in January 2021. Owens’ family founded “Don’t Miss a Beat, Inc.,” a non-profit organization empowering young people through a blend of musical, artistic, academic, and civic engagement programming. Ulysses remains consistently in demand for new projects as an Artist, Producer, Author, and Educator, remaining one of the most sought-after drummers and thought leaders of his generation.
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