Michael Friedman, an award winning jazz musician, leads an energetic jazz quartet in his educational performance and workshops.
Michael Friedman Jazz Ensemble is available for full or part-time residencies.
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Explore: Music, Performing Arts, Guitar, Improvisation, Instrumental, Jazz, Vocal
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Jazz
Workshop or Residency for grades 6th through 12th
In this workshop, America’s only original art form is performed and explained by award winning bassist, composer and educator, Michael Friedman. Students will learn about the birth of jazz and how it has evolved to present day, different styles of jazz such as swing, bop, Latin and contemporary, song forms, the creative process of improvisation, and music as a business.
Jazz Quartet
Workshop or Residency for grades 6th through 12th
In this workshop, America’s only original art form is performed and explained by award winning bassist, composer and educator, Michael Friedman and his Quartet. The group will share their valuable knowledge from over 100 years of combined experience in performing, arranging, touring and teaching. Students will find out about the creative process of improvisation and learn about music as a business.
Jazz Ensemble
Performance for grades K through 12th
Michael leads an energetic jazz quartet of accomplished musicians through an engaging concert that will get you moving! From blues to swing, be-bop to fusion and funk, even modern interpretations of classic children’s songs, this performance features vocals, keyboard, bass, and drums. With a few simple instructions, audience members will get to scat sing with the band or join in with percussion instruments. Leave your inhibitions at the door!