Strumentale - Belgio 2023
APRIL 22 - 28, 2025

PROGRAMMA STRUMENTALE - Belgio 2023
Il nostro programma strumentale belga è guidato da Nilson Matta che ha suonato e registrato con chi è chi della musica e del jazz brasiliani - da Hermeto Pascoal, Joao Gilberto, Luis Bonfa, Leny Andrade ai luminari del jazz americano come Joe Henderson, Kenny Barron, Don Pullen , per non parlare del suo lavoro con Yo Yo Ma. Sarà affiancato dal chitarrista, compositore, cantante Jeanfrancois Prins, che ha insegnato jazz e diretto il dipartimento di chitarra nelle università di Berlino ((UdK e HfM Hanns Eisler) per oltre un decennio. Bruxelles da quando vive a New York da oltre 10 anni. Conosciuto per il suo lavoro con la cantante Judy Neimack, Prins ha condiviso il palco con grandi del jazz tra cui Eddie Gomez, Toots Thielemans, Randy Brecker, Fred Hersch, Billy Hart, e altro ancora. _cc7 81905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_John Snauwaert, sassofonista belga versatile è tutti gli stili jazz, dal tradizionale al bebop e rree) ha insegnato con Samba Meets Jazz a Rio de Janeiro e Bar Harbor.
Instrumental i partecipanti interagiranno direttamente con ciascuno dei membri della nostra facoltà nel contesto delle lezioni/argomenti elencati di seguito. Con un massimo di 2 gruppi combinati, i partecipanti hanno la garanzia di un'attenzione e una guida personalizzate. In questo contesto, il programma comprende:
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Ensemble giornalieri di musica jazz e brasiliana
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Il potere del ritmo
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Armonia & Improvvisazione
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Ritmi, stili e fraseggi brasiliani e afro-cubani
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Arranging
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Incontri con la Facoltà – Temi Speciali/Presentazioni
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Jam guidate dai docenti (sì... i docenti si uniscono a loro!)
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Rendimento degli studenti di fine settimana
Panoramica della settimana
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

Dove stare
I partecipanti sono responsabili del viaggio, dell'alloggio e dei pasti. Tuttavia, SMJ sta esplorando la possibilità di una tariffa di gruppo in diversi hotel/B&B e pubblicherà aggiornamenti . Se sei interessato a a tariffa di gruppo,fatecelo sapere.
Il nostro seminario vocale si terrà aPaulushuis.be. Se desideri restarevicino alla sede del workshop, il suo indirizzo è:
Patijntjestraat 27
Patijntjestraat 27, 9000 Gent, Belgio
QUARTIERI DI GAND
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#1 PATERSCHOL – Dove alloggiare la prima volta
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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.