Instrumental - Belgien 2023
APRIL 22 - 28, 2025

INSTRUMENTELLES PROGRAMM - Belgien 2023
Unser belgisches Instrumentalprogramm wird von Nilson Matta geleitet, der mit einem Who is Who der brasilianischen Musik und des Jazz gespielt und aufgenommen hat – von Hermeto Pascoal, Joao Gilberto, Luis Bonfa, Leny Andrade bis hin zu amerikanischen Jazzkoryphäen wie Joe Henderson, Kenny Barron und Don Pullen , ganz zu schweigen von seiner Arbeit mit Yo Yo Ma. Zu ihm gesellen sich Gitarrist, Komponist, Sänger Jeanfrancois Princois, der über ein Jahrzehnt Jazz unterrichtete und die Gitarrenabteilung an den Berliner Universitäten (UdK und HfM Hanns Eisler) leitete Brüssel, seit er über 10 Jahre in New York lebt. Bekannt für seine Arbeit mit der Sängerin Judy Neimack, teilte Prins die Bühne mit Jazzgrößen wie Eddie Gomez, Toots Thielemans, Randy Brecker, Fred Hersch, Billy Hart und mehr._cc7 81905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_John Snauwaert, belgischer Saxophonist, vielseitig in allen Jazzstilen, von traditionell bis Bebop und rree) hat mit Samba Meets Jazz in Rio de Janeiro und Bar Harbor unterrichtet.
Instrumental Die Teilnehmer interagieren direkt mit jedem unserer Fakultätsmitglieder im Kontext der unten aufgeführten Kurse/Themen. Mit maximal 2 Combo-Ensembles sind die Teilnehmer versichert eine persönliche Betreuung und Beratung. In diesem Zusammenhang umfasst das Programm:
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Tägliche Ensembles in Jazz und brasilianischer Musik
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Die Kraft des Rhythmus
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Harmonie & Improvisation
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Brasilianische und afrokubanische Rhythmen, Stile und Phrasierungen
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Arrangement
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Begegnungen mit der Fakultät – Sonderthemen/Präsentationen
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Von der Fakultät geleitete Jams (ja … die Fakultät macht mit!)
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Schülerleistung am Ende der Woche
Übersicht der Woche
STUDY 5 hours daily with a stellar faculty
PERFORM at a Paris Jazz Club
EXPLORE the music, sights, cuisine, and people of this magical city
CONNECT with like-minded adults & world-renowned muscians
Our instructional program includes & integrates:
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Brazilian Styles (Samba, Partido Alto, Bossa, Baião, music of Northeast Brazil, Choro)
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Brazilian Phrasing & Articulation
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Brazilian Rhythmic Explorations through percussion
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Instrumental Ensembles
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Vocal Coaching - repertoire, song interpretation, phrasing, Portuguese pronunciation for participants singing in Portuguese
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Harmony & Improvisation
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Rhythm Section Lab
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Batucada (Carnaval percussion)
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Jamming with faculty
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Public performance
FACULTY - PARIS

NILSON MATTA - Artistic/Music Director
Multi-Grammy nominee / virtuoso bassist Nilson Matta has been a creative force in the evolution and popularity of Brazilian Jazz in the United States. Not long after he came to New York from Brazil in 1985, he was performing and recording with Grammy-winning jazz greats Joe Henderson, Don Pullen, Kenny Barron, Paul Winter, Sadao Watanabi, Paquito D’Rivera and Randy Brecker, as well as Herbie Mann, Lee Konitz and Mark Murphy. Drawing from these collaborations, and from his work with Brazilian luminaries such as João Bosco, Oscar Castro Neves, Hermeto Pascoal, Chico Buarque, MPB4, João Gilberto, Luis Bonfa, Leny Andrade and Johnny Alf in Brazil to name a few, Matta has developed his own musical signature making him a first-call bass player of Brazilian music and jazz musicians
CHICO PINEHIRO

Born and raised in São Paulo, two-time Grammy nominee Chico started working as a studio session guitarist at age 14. He was soon called to collaborate with a wide range of artists in Brazil and abroad. Today, Chico is considered a leading figure both in and outside the Brazilian music scene, having distinguished himself as a guitarist, composer, and arranger. Alongside his main projects as leader, he has collaborated with such artists such as Placido Domingo, Brad Mehldau, Dave Grusin, Kenny Werner, Bob Mintzer, Herbie Hancock, The Paris Jazz Big Band,, Julian Lage & Steve Cardenas, Esperanza Spalding, Joyce, Ivan Lins, Rosa Passos, Dori Caymmi, Danilo Caymmi, João Donato, Johnny Alf, and the list goes on and on!

Multi-instrumentalist Josiah Woodson (trumpet, guitar, bass,
flute) is a Grammy-award winning sideman for his work on Beyonce’s “Love on Top." and band leader. He recently released Suite Elemental. With a Bachelor's from Oberlin Conservatory of Music, he earned a Masters from New England Conservatory with academic honors. Now living in Paris, Josiah is on the faculty of IMEP Paris College of Music. a Berklee College Global Partner. He has collaborated and/or shaed the stage with such notables as Branford Marsalis, Billy Hart, Gary Bartz, David Sanchez, Danilo Perez, Ronnie Burrage, Dave Holland, Ben Williams, Mulgrew Miller, Mos Def, Winard Harper, Steve Turre, Najee and many more.
CATARINA DOS SANTOS

Catarina dos Santos, vocalist, educator, songwriter, and composer (4 CDs) integrates Portuguese Brazilian and Africa.n roots. Her passion for Jazz took her to NYC, where she studied jazz performance at The City College of New York, and orchestration at the The Julliard School. While there, she was lead singer for Nation Beat which fused North Easter Brazilian Maracatu and New Orleans Second Line, and performed with Latin greats such as Montego Joe. As composer/producer she has received funding from The Rockefeller Foundation. Catarina has performed extensively, including The Blue Note and Joe’s Pub (NYC), and at multiple jazz festivals including New Orleans and Stowe. She is the lead Vocal Jazz teacher at Lisbon's National Conservatory and teaches Theory and Ear Training at EMARTE. Adding to her artistry, Catarina is a uniquely talented scatter, as well as percussionist.
INSTRUCTIONAL VENUE
STUDIO BLEU
7 R. des Petites Écuries, Paris

Wo übernachten
Die Teilnehmer sind für ihre Anreise, Unterkunft und Verpflegung verantwortlich. Allerdings prüft SMJ die Möglichkeit eines Gruppentarifs in mehreren Hotels/B&Bs und wird Updates veröffentlichen . Bei Interesse an einem Gruppentarif,informieren Sie uns bitte.
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Patijntjestraat 27
Patijntjestraat 27, 9000 Gent, Belgien
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Willkommen in GENT!
Our week begins with an optional welcome dinner on Tuesday night. Classes (Wednesday - Sunday) will culminate in a performance on Sunday night at a Paris club. The instrutional schedule below includes approximately 5 hours daily, and allows ample time to partake in Paris' cultural eplorations, as well as its cuisine and night
TUESDAY, APRIL 22 : Optional Dinner (Restaurant & Time TBD) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23: 10am - 3:00pm (Workshop @ Studio Bleu)
THURSDAY, APRIL 24: 2:30pm - 7:30pm (Workshop @ Studio Bleu)
FRIDAY, APRIL 25: 2:30pm - 7:30pm. (Workshop @ Studio Bleu)
SATURDAY, APRIL 26: 2:30pm - 7:30pm (Workshop @ Studio Bleu) SUNDAY, APRIL 27: 1:30pm - 4:30pm (Workshop @ Studio Blue, followed by public performance (Location/Time TBA)
Lodging
The Insiders Guide to Paris Neighborhoods, along with the map below, is a good way to familiarize yourself with the various neighborhoods, and guide your lodging selection. Samba Meets jazz Workshops currently has two additional rooms on hold at Midhelet Odeon Hotel in the 6th arondissement. However, participants will be staying at various hotels and Air Bnbs in Paris.


Program Costs & Policies
PRICES, INCLUDING DiSCOUNTS FOR INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS,
Standard Tuition Rate ...... $1795 U.S.
Standard International Rate .... $895 U.S.
Note: Discounts are available on individual basis, based on
financial need & merit. Click here to apply for discount.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Due to the small size of the program (approximately 10-18 participants), refunds will not be possible should you need to cancel. We therefore highly recommend that attendees purchase trip insurance in the event of an emergency.
COVID POLICIES
By completion of registration form, registrants agree to follow Samba Meets Jazz Workshops Covid protocols, and those of our instructional venue Vila Musical. At this point in time masking and testing are not required. Vaccinations are also not required.