Artist/Group  D Bayne Septet Contact  Charles Dudley Bayne Address  3829 North Broadway 3rd floor front City  Chicago State  IL Zip  60613 Country  USA Daytime Phone  773-388-1599 Email  dudley@dbayne.com URL  www.dbayne.com Description  The D Bayne Septet is a jazz ensemble with a four horn front: alto sax, bass clarinet, trumpet and trombone. All the band's music is original written by pianist, D Bayne. The band has been performing together consistently since February 2003 throughout Chicago. Instruments  Bass Drums Piano Trombone Trumpet Saxophone Clarinet Artist/Group  D'Angelo, Dave & Section 8 Contact  Dave D'Angelo Address  60 Bremond St. City  Belleville State  NJ Zip  07109 Country  USA Daytime Phone  973-844-0838 Evening Phone  973-844-0838 Email  singinghands@juno.com Description  Dave D'Angelo & "Section 8" will be performing on Wednesday, January 10th, from 8:00 until 10:00 p.m. at "The Cutting Room", 19 W. 24th St, NY (Between 6th and Broadway). The band features the sax section from the Buddy Rich Band - Steve Marcus, Andy Fusco, Walt Weiskopf. Instruments  Saxophone Artist/Group  Da Phatfunk Clique Contact  Darrell Looney Address  66 Lefferts Road City  Yonkers State  NY Zip  10705 Country  USA Daytime Phone  800-672-4108 Evening Phone  347-386-5389 Email  phatfunk@msn.com URL  www.phatfunk.com Description  A quartet of musicians with varying backgrounds who seek to create innovative compositions utilizing the violin as the lead voice. The resulting vibe is eclectic with an uplifting mood. Instruments  Bass Drums Piano Strings  Artist/Group  Daemyon, Jerald Contact Address  4479 Gilhams Rd. N.E. City  Roswell State  GA Zip  30075 Country  USA Daytime Phone  (313) 217-2699 Description  Jazz Violinist, National Recording Artist & Producer Instruments  Strings Artist/Group  Dakota Jazz Collective Contact  Jim Speirs Address  2912 South Willow Ave City  Sioux Falls State  SD Zip  57105 Country  United States Daytime Phone  605-376-7764 Evening Phone  605.376.7764 Email  jspeirs@mac.com URL  www.jazzsd.com Description  Rooted in the classic style of jazz, Dakota Jazz Collective (DJC) is a horn driven ensemble, featuring some of the finest jazz talent in the region. Just as jazz itself is a collective of music from around the world, DJC is a collective of musicians from around the state of South Dakota. DJC musicians are a regular fixture in their communities and have performed at JazzFest, jazz clubs, community concerts, and numerous private functions. Together, DJC musicians bring countless years of experience and talent, as well as endless passion for playing live jazz. Instruments  Bass Drums Guitar Percussion Piano Trumpet Saxophone Vibraphone Artist/Group  Daly, Claire Contact  Claire Daly Address  364 West 23rd St. 2F City  NY State  NY Zip  10011 Country  USA Daytime Phone  212-645-2950 Email  cdbjazz@aol.com URL  www.clairedalymusic.com Description  Claire, twice winner of Downbeat Critic Poll - Baritone Sax - TDWR, is travelling the country performing in clubs, doing clinics in schools and video documenting elderstatesmen, as well as local jazz communities. Get in on the fun!! (She also plays all the saxes, flute and clarinets.) Instruments  Saxophone Flute Clarinet Artist/Group  Damberg, John - Latin Jazz Quintet Contact  John Damberg Address  1600 Wolverine St City  Anchorage State  AK Zip  99504 Country  USA Daytime Phone  907-332-3234 Fax  907-332-3234 Email  AJDamberg@aol.com Description  John Damberg-marimba, vibes, steel drum & hand drums; Ernesto Pedianco-percussion; Bruce Barnard-guitar & flute; Paul Gabrielson-bass; Jacques Willis-drums. Repertoire features original music by John Damberg and by the Latin/Jazz masters of the 20th century. The quintet's 1998 recording "Angie's Samba" on Cravin' Records, is receiving critical acclaim in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Instruments  Bass Drums Guitar Percussion Vibraphone Flute Artist/Group  Dana, Mike Contact  Mike Dana Address  610 E. Pine Ave. City  Fresno State  CA Zip  93728 Country  USA Daytime Phone  (559) 289-3763 Fax  (559) 233-6875 Email  mikedanamusic@comcast.net Description  Guitarist Mike Dana, jazz studies director at Fresno City College, is one of California's most active clinicians. He has presented workshops and clinics on jazz guitar, theory, and improvisation at all levels. He is very active as a guest artist and has directed many honor jazz ensembles. Mike also has many compositions and arrangements published through Matrix Music. Instruments  Guitar Artist/Group  Darren Sigesmund Contact  Darren Sigesmund Address  4-55 Brunswick Ave. City  Toronto State  ON Zip  M5S 2L8 Country  Canada Daytime Phone  (416)922-1695 Email  darrensigesmund@hotmail.com URL  www.darrensigesmund.com Description  Canadian trombonist & composer Instruments  Trumpet Artist/Group  Daudsjah, Tjut Nyak Deviana Contact  Institut Musik Daya Address  Jl. Taman Kemang I Kav 11 City  Jakarta State Zip  12730 Country  Indonesia Daytime Phone  62-21-71792331 Fax  62-21-71792331 Email  Dayagroup@cbn.net.id, Daya@groupmail.com Description  Music Pedagogue and Musician. Former Academic Director of the Jazz & Rockschule Freiburg-Germany and Music Professor at the Music Academy (Jazz Department)in Basel, Switzerland. Returned home at the end of 1999 to develop formal music education in Indonesia, founder of Institut Musik Daya (the first Academy of Jazz & Contemporary Music in Indonesia). Instruments  Piano Voice Artist/Group  Dave Schumacher Contact  Dave Schumacher Address  328 73rd Street City  North Bergen State  NJ Zip  07047 Country  USA Daytime Phone  201-349-4301 Evening Phone  201-349-4301 Fax  201-662-3216 Email  dave@daveschumacher.com URL  http://www.daveschumacher.com Description  Baritone Saxophonist Dave Schumacher: As a freelance musician, Chicago native Dave Schumacher has been active on the New York scene for the past 20 years. Dave is an original and continuing member of the Harry Connick, Jr. Big Band. He spent years with Lionel Hampton before joining Connick, and has logged many miles with bands such as the Tom Harrell Octet, the Art Blakey Big Band and the TS Monk on Monk Ensemble. His fabulous bari sax can also be heard on recordings with such greats as Tom Harrell, Jason Lindner, Mel Torme, Ben Wolfe, Lionel Hampton and Harry Connick, Jr. Dave also has two CD's as a leader on the Amosaya label.(Adapted from the online Biography of Dave Schumacher) Instruments  Saxophone Flute Clarinet Artist/Group  David Braid Contact  David Braid Address  40 Scollard Street City  Toronto State  ON Zip  M5R 3S1 Country  Canada Daytime Phone  416.929.6677 Email  david@davidbraid.com URL  david@davidbraid.com Description  Canadian pianist/composer Instruments  Piano Artist/Group  David Cellars Contact  David Cellars Address  16108 W129th st City  Olathe State  KS Zip  66062 Country  United States Daytime Phone  (913) 461-6199 Evening Phone  (913) 461-6199 Fax  (913) 829-4745 Email  whisperloudmusic@comcast.net URL  www.davidcellars.com Description  St. Louis native David Cellars has just release his debut album, a mix of some of his most beautiful pianos compositions. More info available in the artist's web site: www.davidcellars.com Instruments  Piano Artist/Group  David Romero & KUMPAKIN Contact  David Romero Address City  Las Vegas State  NV Zip Country  USA Daytime Phone  (702) 501-7339 Fax  (702) 243-4265 Email  bongoslap@earthlink.net URL  www.david-romero.com Description  Hi, My name is David Romero. I would like to introduce you to our group "David Romero and Kumpakin" ("koom-pah-keen), an Afro-Caribbean Jazz and Rhythms Band! In the traditions of Latin-Jazz greats; Tito Puente, Willie Bobo, Cal Tjader, Mongo Santamaria, etc., we perform American Jazz in the traditions of Jazz greats; John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, et. al. supported by Afro-Caribbean Percussion and an Afro-Caribbean Rhythm Section. While Afro-Caribbean Jazz has the sophistication of Jazz chords and progressions, it is very danceable due to the Afro-Caribbean Percussion Section and Afro-Caribbean Rhythms! David Romero and Kumpakin is bound to enhance the party!!! Instruments  Bass Drums Percussion Piano Trombone Trumpet Voice Saxophone Flute Artist/Group  Davies, Rick Contact  Rick Davies and Jazzismo Address  62 Maryland Road City  Plattsburgh State  NY Zip  12903 Country  USA Daytime Phone  518-564-2471 Email  rick.davies@plattsburgh.edu URL  www.jazzismo.com Description  Rick Davies has performed with many artists and groups (Tito Puente, Johnny Colon, Charlie Palmieri, Marc Anthony, etc.) and recorded on over one hundred albums. For the last decade, he has been the musical director of Wayne Gorbea's Salsa Picante, performing and composing or arranging works for the group's recordings. Davies received a Ph.D. from New York University in 1999, and appears regularly with Salsa Picante. He is currently promoting his group Jazzismo and creating new compositions for this first class Latin jazz ensemble. In the year 2000, Davies was appointed Assistant Professor of Music at Plattsburgh State University of New York (SUNY). Instruments  Trombone Artist/Group  Davis, Stanton Contact  Stanton Davis Address  4 Flintlock Drive City  Howell State  NJ Zip  07731-1624 Country  USA Daytime Phone  212-869-1330 ext.230 Evening Phone  732-370-5434 Email  DeltaSix@optonline.net Instruments  Trumpet Artist/Group  Davis, Steve Contact  Steve Davis Address  304 Whippoorwill Lane City  Nashville State  IN Zip  47448 Country  USA Daytime Phone  812-988-8081 Email  stevedavisdrums@mindspring.com Description  Drummer Steve Davis has performed with Pat LaBabara, David Liebman and Joshua Breakstone and tours world-wide with pianist Lynne Arriale's Trio. A faculty member of Jamey Aebersold's Summer Jazz Workshops, he is the author of several drum books. Instruments  Drums Artist/Group  Dayton Jazz Orchestra Contact  Tom Pompei Address  1864 E. Lytle 5 Pts. Rd. City  Dayton State  OH Zip  45458 Country  USA Daytime Phone  937-231-3687 Evening Phone  937-231-3687 Fax  800-858-5458 Email  DaytonJazzOrchestra@woh.rr.com URL  www.activedayton.com/community/groups/DJO Description  The educational outreach program of the Dayton Jazz Orchestra provides clinics and concerts for educational venues. Call for more information. Instruments  Bass Drums Piano Trombone Trumpet Saxophone Artist/Group  De Castro, Paul Contact  Paul De Castro Address  1528 S. Fifth Ave. City  Monrovia State  CA Zip  91016 Country  USA/Peru Daytime Phone  323-839-9633 Evening Phone  323-839-9633 Email  Paul_De_Castro@hotmail.com Description  Pianist, composer, and arranger mostly in the Afro-Cuban genre. Currently director of the Afro-Latin Music Masters degree at California State University, Los Angeles. His playing and arranging can be heard on the CD Rhubumba on SeaBreeze records. Dr. De Castro is available for concerts, private instruction, and master classes. Instruments  Piano Artist/Group  De Lillo, Jim Contact  Jim De Lillo Address  295 Williams Street City  Providence State  RI Zip  02906 Country  USA Daytime Phone  401-861-4908 Evening Phone  401-861-4908 Email  gigondas@att.net Description  Jim De Lillo has a B.S. Degree in Music Education and has done graduate work at Rhode Island College, the University of Rhode Island and Berklee College of Music. He has studied privately with Carol Kaye, Jerry Jemmot and Bruce Gertz. Jim is currently a full time instrumental music specialist for the Providence, Rhode Island School Department, music consultant for the New Bedford Ballet, as well as an active musician and clinician. Jim De Lillo is a founding member of the Rhode Island Chapter of the International Association for Jazz Education. Instruments  Bass Trombone Artist/Group  De Santis, Donato Contact  Donato De Santis Address  Viale Aldo Moro 17 City  Triggiano State Zip  70019 Country  Italy Daytime Phone  (080) 468-2227 Evening Phone  3474689608 Description  Sono un ragazzo che studia sax in conservatorio, e ho deciso di iscrivermi alla IAJE perchè penso che mi possa essere utile per contribuire al mio futuro di sassofonista Instruments  Saxophone Artist/Group  DeGreg, Phil Contact  Phil DeGreg Address  4439 Abby Court City  Cincinnati State  OH Zip  45248 Country  USA Daytime Phone  513-556-3537 Email  philip.degreg@uc.edu Description  Resident pianist at Cincinnati's Blue Wisp Jazz Club, Phil DeGreg is also Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies at Cincinnati University and a faculty member of Jamey Aebersold's Summer Jazz Workshops. He is the author of "Jazz Keyboard Harmony". Instruments  Piano Artist/Group  Deleault, Joe Contact  Joe Deleault Address  61 Plummer St. City  Manchester State  NH Zip  03102 Country  USA Daytime Phone  603-785-3667 Email  jdeleaul@anselm.edu URL  www.geocities.com/joedeleaulttrio Description  Joe Deleault is a performer, educator, composer and audio engineer. Throughout his college years at Plymouth State College, he performed in The John Coltrane Ensemble, The ECM Ensemble, PSC Jazz Ensemble, and in 1997, recorded his first CD with Sweet Sorrow. Joe was awarded the Jazz Fellow Scholarship. Joe was also the vice president of Music Teachers National Association student chapter. He studied with James McGlaughlin until 1998. After that time he began studying jazz with Dave Frank, a Boston based teacher and world performer. Joe received his degree in Audio Production from the New England Institute of Art and Communications. He has recently recorded with the Identity Quintet which is featuring his latest jazz compositions. His performances include: The Discover Jazz Festival, The Talarico Jazz Festival, The House of Blues, Portsmouth Music Hall, Portsmouth Jazz Festival, Ryle's Jazz Club, Newburyport Yankee Homecoming Festival, CBGB's, Johnny D's, Kendall Café, Skol, Midway Café, Castleton State College Performing Arts Center, Williams College, Trinity College, St. Anselm College, The Sea Note, Publick House, Common Ground, and many other jazz venues in the New England area and beyond. Joe has also recorded with Chris Colbourn, Kara Tondorf, Local Citizens, Sweet Sorrow, Connect, Matt Berky Duo, and on an improvisational soundtrack to Nosferatu at New York University. He is currently in the process of recording with his trio and the Identity Quintet. He has also been an avid educator performing master classes to schools and colleges all over New England emphasizing his techniques in improvisation. Joe's playing can also be heard on the Dawson's Creek Season II DVD, which was released worldwide! Instruments  Piano Artist/Group  DellaRatta, Rick Contact  Debra R. Cerritelli Address  400 W. 43rd Street City  New York State  NY Zip  10036 Country  USA Daytime Phone  212-202-0515 Email  jazzmgmt@aol.com URL  www.rickdellaratta.com Description  Rick DellaRatta is now considered by many to be one of the finest Singer/Pianists performing today and one of only a handful of Jazz Artists who can make a successful musical presentation to a large audience without having to abandon the true art form of Jazz. Through his life long endeavor to help advance people to their highest potential through the understanding of Jazz as well as spreading peace worldwide through his "Jazz for Peace World Tour", Rick DellaRatta is considered to be an innovator and a visionary. The Rick Instruments  Piano Voice Artist/Group  DellaRatta, Rick Contact  Marylou Pedone Address  821 Gerling St. City  Sch'dy State  NY Zip  12308 Country  USA Daytime Phone  518-346-7269 Evening Phone  518-346-7269 Fax  518-346-7269 Email  LJJM11@hotmail.com URL  www.interjazz.com/delarata Description  Rick DellaRatta, considered by many to be the premier singer/instrumentalist in jazz today, was recently nominated for the 2000 MAC Award for "Recording of the Year" for his double album live CD release titled "Live in Brazil & The Blue Note" on Stella Records. Rick was also a 1998 and 1999 ASCAP Popular Award Winner as well as the 1997 Back Stage Bistro Award Winner for outstanding singer/instrumentalist. Rick DellaRatta recently completed his symphonic composition "Permutata" which was recorded at the world renowned Abbey Road Studios by The London Symphony Orchestra for the MMC label. His latest feature interview in print can be found in the current edition of Jazz Improv Magazine. Instruments  Voice Artist/Group  DellaRatta, Rick Contact  Neal Bellon Address  613 Ardsley Blvd. City  Garden City State  NY Zip  11530 Country  USA Daytime Phone  516.361.0263 Email  nfbellon@yahoo.com URL  www.jazzforpeace.org Description  Rick DellaRatta is an internationally acclaimed pianist/vocalist/composer who has worked with such greats as Paquito D'Rivera, Rufus Reid and Eddie Gomez. He has performed at some of the greatest venues, including the Blue Note in Manhattan. He and his Jazz for Peace Ensemble provide educational performances for all levels of academia. Instruments  Piano Voice Artist/Group  DelRossi, Tom Contact  Tom DelRossi Address  48 Oxford Street #2 City  Augusta State  ME Zip  04330 Country  Usa Daytime Phone  (207)622-5705 Evening Phone  (207)441-1483 Email  tomdelrossi@hotmail.com Description  I am currently a student at the University of Manie in Augusta where I'm earning a BA in Jazz Studies. I've put together a jazz trio " The Tom DelRossi Trio " in conjuntion with playing in the university's jazz on tour ensemble. With this, I've had the experience of playing in surrounding community school sytems as an educator. Instruments  Drums Percussion Vibraphone Artist/Group  DeLuca, Steve Contact  DeLuca, Steve Address  21 Madison St. City  Glen Ridge State  NJ Zip  07028 Country  US Daytime Phone  973-259-9701 Evening Phone  same Email  sjdeluca@att.net Description  I am professional drummer/musician adept at many styles with a wealth of experience on the performance and teaching levels. I teach drums privately, butcould teach in a group setting, and am experienced at teaching general music in the class room. I perform approximately 100 dates a year and am a contributing writer to Modern Drummer magazine. Bachelor of Music in jazz performnace from Temple Univ. Instruments  Drums Percussion Piano Artist/Group  DeLuca, Steve Contact  DeLuca, Steve Address  21 Madison St. City  Glen Ridge State  NJ Zip  07028 Country  US Daytime Phone  973-259-9701 Evening Phone  same Email  sjdeluca@att.net Description  I have written a children's play with the idea of introducing jazz to younger children in a fun, effective way. The play contains many seminal figures from jazz history including Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Miles Davis. I have had success with this in a classroom setting. Elementary children would benefit from it the most . The play contains fun quirky character traits as well as musical examples in which the children can act out performance and engage in a number of other activities beneficial to the learning process. Artist/Group  Dempsey, Tom Contact  Tom Dempsey Address  Times Square Station / P.O. Box 289 City  New York State  NY Zip  10108 Country  USA Daytime Phone  212-414-5324 Evening Phone  212-414-5324 Fax  212-866-3628 Email  tjdmusic@earthlink.net URL  www.tjdmusic.com Description  (see website) Instruments  Guitar Artist/Group  Di Lorenzo, Mike Contact Address City State  NJ Zip Country  US Daytime Phone  973-216-6554 Email  mdlrnzo@aol.com URL  www.KEEPtheGROOVE.com Description  Piano, Organ, Production based in NY Metro region. Instruments  Piano Artist/Group  Diane Daly & Friends Contact  Diane Daly Address  6031 Locust Road City  St. Leonard State  MD Zip  20685 Country  USA Daytime Phone  240 338 8007 Evening Phone  410 586 8631 Fax  410 586 8631 Email  dijazza@yahoo.com Description  Diane is an emerging jazz vocalist in the Washington DC area. Classically trained in vocal performance and music theory she has come back to the jazz art form after having explored world music through her travels. While there are stacks of straight-ahead jazz tunes to learn, she hopes one day to incorporate more multicultural music into her jazz performances. "Music is passion....Jazz is Freedom....When they come together - it's complete bliss." Instruments  Voice Artist/Group  Dinkins, Fred Contact  Sabian Cymbal Co. Address City  Reseda State  CA Zip Country  USA URL  www.freddinkins.com Description  www.freddinkins.com Instruments  Drums Artist/Group  DiRubbo, Mike Contact  Mike DiRubbo Address  278 St. James Place #2 City  Brooklyn State  NY Zip  11238 Country  USA Daytime Phone  718-857-6521 Fax  718-857-6521 Email  dirubbo@yahoo.com URL  www.mikedirubbo.com Description  Jazz alto/soprano saxophonist has recorded on Criss Cross, Sharp Nine, Double-Time, Fresh Sounds and Knitting Factory labels. Extensive teaching experience both privately and in master class/workshop settings for all ages and levels. Instruments  Saxophone Artist/Group  Divine, James Contact  James Divine Address  P.O. Box 5461 City  Colorado Springs State  CO Zip  80931 Country  USA Daytime Phone  719-390-3212 Evening Phone  719-390-3212 Fax  719-391-0952 Email  music@divinemusic.com Description  James Divine has been a jazz educator and performer since 1985. He spent ten years in the Army Band, performing hundreds of times each year. Although he loves performing jazz, he loves teaching it even more. Since 1998, he has taught 4th-12th grade band at The Colorado Springs School, where he incorporates jazz into band at all levels for all instruments. He hosts a yearly Jazz & Improvisation Camp for kids entering grades 5-9. James performs regularly as a soloist and a member of the Rough Riders Dixieland Band. He's currently working on a written jazz improvisation course. Instruments  Saxophone Artist/Group  Dobson, Gail Contact  Gail Dobson Address  425 Navarro Way #119 City  San Jose State  CA Zip  95134 Country  USA Daytime Phone  831-239-2420 Email  galeygrl@earthlink.net Description  Raised in an extremely musically adept family, Gail Dobson has enjoyed lifelong involvement in music performance and education. Although she has produced very successful recordings as a vocalist, she is especially proud of her acomplishments as an educator, having substantial experience as an instructor, clinician, and adjudicator at many festivals and competitions. Instruments  Voice Artist/Group  DowDell, D C Contact  D C DowDell Address  P.O. Box 70213 City  San Diego State  CA Zip  92167-1213 Country  USA Daytime Phone  619.223.2069 Email  mail@apassion4jazz.net URL  www.apassion4jazz.net Description  D C DowDell is a dynamic Jazz pianist/composer available fo recording and live performance with his Jazz ensemble or as a solo artist. He accepts motivated students for private Jazz piano lessons, workshops and clinics. Instruments  Piano Artist/Group  Dunan, Eric Contact  Eric Dunan Address  64A Keerong Avenue City  Russell Vale State  NSW Zip  2517 Country  Australia Daytime Phone  +61 2 4228 1122 Evening Phone  +61 2 4285 8465 Fax  +61 2 4226 6942 Email  ericd@uow.edu.au URL  www.wollconmusic.nsw.edu.au Description  Eric Dunan is the coordinator of the Jazz Program at the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music where he teaches jazz big band, combo, and improvisation. He is a professional trumpet player who moved to Australia from San Francisco in 2001 and established the jazz program in Wollongong. Instruments  Trumpet  Artist/Group  Duncan, Benjamin Contact Address  P.O. Box 544 City  Oakdale State  Ca Zip  95361 Country  USA Daytime Phone  (209)847-1555 Evening Phone  (209)847-1555 Email  jzjazz3000@hotmail.com/info@benjaminduncan.com Description  I am a 19 year-old upcoming jazz vocalist starting a local venture into jazz. I'm becoming involved in local projects and trying to promote jazz to people of all ages, especially children. I believe it would be beneficial for the children to understand what impact jazz has had on our culture and on what it means. This is what I love to do. Instruments  Voice Artist/Group  Dunscomb, Dick Contact  Dick Dunscomb Address  200 Chaparral Trace City  Tyrone State  GA Zip  30290 Country  USA Daytime Phone  770-631-9302 Evening Phone  770-631-6332 Fax  770-631-2305 Email  dickdunscomb@aol.com Description  J. Richard Dunscomb is recognized nationally and internationally in the field of jazz music and jazz education. He is avaliable as a clinician, guest conductor, adjudicator, and consultant. Dunscomb has more than 200 publications to date, among his most recent projects is co-authoring with Dr. Willie L. Hill, Jr. Jazz Pedagogy; The Jazz Educator's Handbook and Resource Guide; a publication designed to provide a foundation and structure to plan and implement a successful jazz program for the novice as well as the experienced jazz educator. Dunscomb is the international coordinator for IAJE and has served as its president. Instruments  Trombone Artist/Group  Dunscomb, Marcia Contact  Marcia Dunscomb Address  200 Chaparral Trace City  Tyrone State  GA Zip  30290 Country  USA Daytime Phone  770-631-6332 Evening Phone  770-631-6332 Fax  770-631-2305 Email  mdunscomb@aoll.com Description  CLINICS ON IMPROVISATION FOR BEGINNERS CLINICS ON JAZZ HISTORY/STYLES TEACHING IMPROVISATION TO EVERYONE (for teachers) Basic, success-guaranteed methods for teaching improvisation to anyone, regardless of age or experience. Techniques for vocal improvisation, keyboards, melodic mallet instruments and wind instruments. ................................ READY, SET, IMPROVISE! (for students) Fun filled, success-guaranteed, session for students of any age and any experience level. This class is for absolute beginners or students with some experience. Students will learn to improvise in jazz and other musical styles. For keyboard players, wind players, vocal students and all others. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JAZZ HISTORY & STYLES A brief history of the development of jazz, including the connection to American History. Participants learn tips on identification of the musical elements of each of the jazz eras. Periods and styles covered will include, Early jazz (vocal, piano & instrumental styles), swing,bebop, cool jazz, jazz/rock, Latin jazz and more. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Instruments  Bass Drums Guitar Percussion Piano Strings Trombone Trumpet Voice Saxophone Vibraphone Flute Clarinet