Jazz Fan 101

Have you ever found yourself wondering what exactly was going on? Gift of Jazz is very pleased to announce that Dave Hanson will be leading the Saturday classes this semester, January 27 through March 17 – 1pm – 2:15pm at Denver School of the Arts.

We will study the relationship between jazz improvisation and the melody of the song/tune being performed: why do improvisors deviate from the melody? Where is the listening pleasure in that?

We will test our knowledge of jazz by various listening techniques, including the “Blindfold Test”, You Tube videos, and form recognition (“is this tune based on I Got Rhythm changes or the Blues?”).

You will come through this course with a greatly enhanced sensitivity and knowledge of jazz, which will transform your experience of live (preferably) or recorded jazz music.  It will simply enhance your life!

The Gift of Jazz presents Jazz Fan 101 – more info and class descriptions HERE