Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts – Live Stream

CCJA Sundays: Masterclass with Eric Gunnison Jazz pianist and composer Eric Gunnison has played with numerous musicians, including Carmen McRae, Dizzy Gillespie, Rene Marie, and many more. A Denver jazz mainstay, Gunnison performs regularly around Colorado and beyond, and teaches jazz piano at the University of Denver's Lamont School of Music. In this masterclass, Gunnison will be discussing his tips for getting out of the printed page and into the music. This masterclass is open to anyone, and a $10…

CCJA -Digging Deeper with the JazzWORMS The JazzWORMS are Andy Weyl, Keith Oxman, Paul Romaine, Ron Miles, and Mark Simon. This legendary Denver band, formed in the 80s, is releasing a brand new album called "Squirmin'" on March 19, 2021 on Capri Records. Join all of the WORMS for a discussion about the new album, their compositional approaches, and more during part two of this series. Digging Deeper is a free monthly series and open to jazz musicians and jazz…

CCJA Sundays presents an interview with drummer and composer Antonio Sanchez. Antonio Sanchez is a 5-time Grammy Award winner. His many accomplishments include composing the score for the Academy award winning film Birdman, for which Sanchez also received a Grammy award. Sanchez has performed with a number of notable musicians including Pat Metheny, Michael Brecker, and Chick Corea. This interview will focus mainly on Sanchez's approach to storytelling in music and is open to the public. Check it out: Zoom…

Digging Deeper: Studies in Groove with Trevor Anderies A new, free online series from the Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts! These themed series are for both the jazz fan and the jazz musician to expand their understanding (and love!) for the music. Join CCJA for Studies in Groove with Trevor Anderies. The sessions will include: groove innovation in jazz, the intersectionality of West African music and jazz, and building groove through the lens of Indian music theory. This series…

Masterclass with Stranahan/Zaleski/Rosato "Art of the Trio" Join us for a masterclass focused on techniques and concepts for playing in a trio setting. This masterclass will be presented by Colin Stranahan, Glenn Zaleski, and Rick Rosato. All three members of the trio are active musicians who have performed with notable musicians including Kurt Rosenwinkel, Ravi Coltrane, and Aaron Goldberg to name a few. This masterclass is open to the public and a $10 donation is suggested and appreciated, but not required.…

Pianist and composer Tigran Hamasyan's unique voice combines the influence of folk music from his home country of Armenia with the rich tradition of jazz improvisation. Hamasyan's distinctive approach is marked by an exploration of odd meter time signatures, and influence from a variety of genres ranging from Baroque to metal. This online interview is free and open to the public and will focus on Hamasyan's life, compositional process, and more. Zoom Link  Passcode: ccja Interviews are curated by Conservatory for the…

Ingrid Jensen has been hailed as one of the most gifted trumpeters of her generation. Her career has included performing with the jazz orchestras of Maria Schneider and Darcy James Argue. She has performed with an extensive roster of musicians including Clark Terry, Esperanza Spalding, and Terri-Lyne Carrington among others. This online interview is free and open to the the public and will focus on Jensen's career, musical inspirations, and more. Zoom Link Passcode: ccja CCJA Sundays are curated by…

Joe Lovano is an award winning saxophonist whose extensive career has included performing alongside Paul Motian, John Scofield, and Dr. Lonnie Smith among many others. He was also a member of the historic Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra. This interview will focus on Lovano's life & career, what inspires him, and more. This interview series is free and open to the public. Zoom Link Passcode: ccja CCJA Sundays are curated by Conservatory for the Jazz Arts faculty and staff member Camilla…

A CCJA workshop, "Digging Deeper: Composition Through Arranging with Dawn Clement" A new, free online series from the Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts! These themed classes are for both the jazz fan and the jazz musician to expand their understanding (and love!) for the music. In this workshop, Dawn Clement will explain how musicians can find their own voice through the process of arranging - using examples of standards from the great American songbook. Join us as Dawn takes…

CCJA Sundays presents a Conversation with John Scofield! John Scofield’s guitar work has influenced jazz since the late 70’s and is going strong today. Possessor of a very distinctive sound and stylistic diversity, Scofield is a masterful jazz improviser whose music generally falls somewhere between post-bop, funk edged jazz, and R&B. This interview is free and open to the public and will cover many aspects about Scofield's life, compositional process, and more. Zoom Link  Passcode: ccja Interviews are curated by…

CCJA Sundays presents a "Conversation with Camila Meza" Camila Meza is a Chilean guitarist, singer, and composer. Nate Chinen described Meza's vocals as "an appealing combination of lightness and depth , that sings with a bright, clear voice against the agile uproar of a world-class band." in The New York Times. This interview will focus on Mezas life, compositions, inspirations, and more! This online event is free and open to the public. Zoom Link Passcode: ccjj Interviews are curated by Conservatory for the…

A CCJA Sundays: A conversation with "Peter Bernstein" Jazz guitarist Peter Bernstein has been a part of the jazz scene in New York and abroad since 1989. During that time he has participated in over 80 recordings and numerous festival, concert and club performances with musicians from all generations. As a leader, Peter has released nine albums and a DVD, Live at Smoke. This interview will focus on Bernstein's career, compositions, musical projects, and more! This online event is free…

Rudy Royston is a drummer, percussionist, and educator who was raised in Denver, CO. Royston has performed with many of today's finest jazz musicians including Bill Frisell, Jason Moran, and Javon Jackson among others. This conversation will cover many aspects about Royston's career, musical concept, current projects, and more. This interview is free and open to the public. Zoom link  Passcode: ccja Interviews are curated by Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts (CCJA) faculty and staff member Camilla Vaitaitis; and…

CCJA is "Digging Deeper" with Matt Smiley In this series, Matt Smiley will take the audience through avant-garde jazz concepts through looking at examples from free jazz, contemporary classical music, and his original music. Audience members will get deeper into how to apply these concepts to their listening, transcribing, and individual and group playing. This series is free and open to the public. Zoom link Passcode: ccja Interviews are curated by Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts faculty and staff…

Throughout his wide-ranging career, Tim Lefebvre has amassed a reputation for being one of the world's most innovative bassists. Lefebvre has appeared on over 150 recordings, including David Bowie's Grammy Award winning Blackstar. This conversation will cover many aspects about Lefebvre's career, musical concept, current projects, and more. This interview is free and open to the public. Zoom link: Passcode: ccja Interviews are curated by Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts faculty and staff member Camilla Vaitaitis; and include incredible interviews…

Masterminds with Anisha Rush: Finding Melody Through Harmony In this masterclass, saxophonist Anisha Rush will guide the audience through methods for how to approach harmony in order to develop individual melody and voice. A donation of $10 is suggested for this masterclass. Zoom link  Passcode: ccja Interviews are curated by Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts faculty and staff member Camilla Vaitaitis; and include incredible interviews with jazz musicians and industry professionals (Instagram Live), CCJA Masterminds workshops over Zoom (free -…

Saxophonist Lucas Pino's performance experience includes working with Dave Brubeck, Curtis Fuller, and Benny Golson among others. This conversation will cover many aspects about Pino's career, musical concept, current projects, and more. This interview is free and open to the public. Zoom Link Passcode: ccja Interviews are curated by Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts faculty and staff member Camilla Vaitaitis; and include incredible interviews with jazz musicians and industry professionals (Instagram Live), CCJA Masterminds workshops over Zoom (free - suggested donation),…

CCJA Sundays present an interview with vocalist Thana Alexa. Thana Alexa is a Grammy-nominated vocalist, composer, arranger, and producer. Her unique approach utilizes the voice as both a lyrical and experimental instrument. This conversation will cover many aspects of Alexa's career, musical concept, current projects, and more. This interview will take place on Zoom and is open to the public. Link to interview  Passcode: ccja CCJA Sundays are curated by Conservatory for the Jazz Arts faculty and staff member Camilla…

CCJA Sundays presents an interview with pianist Julian Shore. Julian Shore is a pianist and composer who has performed alongside musicians including Gretchen Parlato, Mark Guiliana, and John Hollenbeck. This conversation will cover many aspects of Shore's career, musical concept, current projects, and more. This interview is free and open to the public. Link to Interview Passcode: ccja Interviews are curated by Conservatory for the Jazz Arts faculty and staff member Camilla Vaitaitis; and include incredible interviews with jazz musicians…