Listen and learn – what could be easier and more fun? This is the next installment of LLC’s very popular class on the story of American jazz. This year you will hear more stories of great jazz musicians, plus new recordings. You will continue to learn about inspiring performers and composers as well as younger players who are influencing jazz today.
Format: Listening, lecture and discussion (no presentations required).
Resources/Expenses: None.
Coordinators: Clay Nordhill, a Rhode Island based jazz guitarist and composer, will lead the course. Clay is a graduate of URI with a focus on Jazz Performance. He has performed at the Newport Jazz Festival as well as at venues throughout the Northeast. Sam Shamoon has coordinated this class several times.