LET'S PLAY!

Let the Workshop commence!

When: Saturday, May 1, 11am-3pm

Where: Outside, behind McRae Rec Center, 906 E. 47th Street, MPLS (weather permitting)

Bring your own chair.

Even if nobody else shows, Sam and your scribe are dedicated to playing some duets.

Changes in COVID-19 restrictions, not to mention the weather, make it possible for us to gather outside, unmasked (if you are fully vaccinated).  We old-timers are dosed up and ready for action. If you aren't yet vaccinated, there is plenty of space outside, and we'll arrange ourselves accordingly. There is a power outlet, but we might need some extensions or power strips.

For newcomers, this Workshop is an opportunity to work on improvisation and varying styles of jazz. Here's how our Workshop runs. We play from the Real Books, generally vols. 1, 2, and 3, sometimes 4. (If you want to play something not in the Real Books, bring the sheet music for C, Eb and Bb instruments.) We go around the circle taking turns calling the tune. The person who calls the tune calls style and tempo, and gets the first solo. We play it down, then we solo in turn around the circle (you may pass if you wish). The second half is typically dedicated to vocalists (with instrumentals in between), should any be present.

REALLY looking forward to seeing all of you again!

--SJH