"Voice meets Bass" Workshop
Schedule
Sat Nov 16 2024 at 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
New York City | Manhattan, NY
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Join Judy Niemack and renowned bassist Cameron Brown for a unique exploration of vocal jazz through the interplay between voice and bass. This hands-on workshop will dive into:1️⃣ Vocal Exercises – Warm-ups from JUDY'S “Hear It and Sing It” books
2️⃣ Improvisation Techniques – Mastery through conscious improvisation
3️⃣ Jazz Standards – Individual coaching on phrasing and expression
Open to singers of all levels! Learn to harmonize, improvise, and groove with one of jazz's finest bassists.
Workshop fee $65
✨ Reserve your spot today! Contact Judy at [email protected]
For this workshop, Cameron's experience working closely with vocalists—especially with Sheila Jordan in their long-standing voice-and-bass duo—makes him an ideal collaborator. Participants will have a rare opportunity to learn not only from Judy’s vocal expertise but also from Cameron’s deep understanding of the dynamic interplay between voice and bass...
Born in Pasadena, California, vocalist/lyricist/educator,
Judy NIEMACK divides her time between New York City and Berlin, where in 1995 she became Germany's first Professor of Vocal Jazz at the Jazz Institut Berlin. Judy performs and gives masterclasses both in Europe and the USA, returning frequently to New York City, her home since she moved to the Big Apple in
1977. She has taught vocal improvisation for 50 years. Recent releases include her 15th album, "What's Love?" (Sunnyside), and “Voices in Flight” (GAM) with vocalist Jay Clayton. Her fifth educational book/CD, “Hear It & Sing It! Singing in Tune” was released in 2023.
Cameron Brown is a celebrated jazz bassist with a career spanning several decades, marked by collaborations with legendary figures and contributions to both performance and jazz education. He began his musical journey on piano and clarinet before settling on the bass. Early in his career, Brown worked in Europe with innovative artists like George Russell and Don Cherry. Later, he became a key member of the Don Pullen/George Adams Quartet and played with jazz greats such as Art Blakey, Sheila Jordan, and Chet Baker. Brown has been involved in over 200 recordings and has toured internationally, earning recognition for his melodic bass lines and versatility. Beyond his performance career, he is an educator, teaching jazz double bass at the Green Meadow Waldorf School and giving private lessons. He also teaches at the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York City
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New York City, 750 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019-6800, United States,New York, New York, ManhattanEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
