Sorin Zlat Masterclass

NCPA Present

Sorin Zlat Master class

“The Power of the Jazz Ensemble: Leadership, Interaction & Sound”

Date: Sunday, 14th June 2026

Time: 11:00am to 1:00pm

Venue: Little Theatre

Registration Fee: 1000/- (Plus GST)

An immersive masterclass on the Power of the Jazz Ensemblefocusing on musical communication, and artistic identity within a jazz context. The session will be built around live musical examples, real-time demonstrations, and direct dialogue with students, offering a practical and experiential approach to learning., Participants will gain a deeper awareness of how jazz ensembles function as living, interactive systems—where leadership, trust, and sound evolve moment by moment.

Key topics include:

• Leadership and group dynamics within a jazz ensemble

• The relationship between the soloist and the rhythm section

• Real-time musical communication and listening

• Building a collective sound and defining artistic identity

• Insights from the international jazz scene and professional performance experience

This masterclass is ideal for performers seeking to strengthen their ensemble skills, educators looking for new perspectives, and anyone interested in the inner mechanics of jazz as a collaborative art form.