Sligo Jazz Project has announced the faculty for its 2008 Sligo International Jazz Summer School (SJP 2008), Ireland's biggest ever jazz summer school, which runs from August 5-10 inclusive in the beautiful surroundings of Yeats Country in Ireland's northwest. This is the third in a hugely successful series of summer schools which has already attracted international greats such as Rufus Reid (USA), Norma Winstone (UK), Sandro Gibellini (Italy), Greg Burk (USA/Italy) and Dominique DiPiazza (France). The 2008 faculty includes 4 US artists, 2 Grammy winners, Paul Wertico (returning for a second year) and New York double bassist Todd Coolman, BBC jazz award winner Anita Wardell, plus Oscar Peterson's stunning guitarist of 10 years, Ulf Wakenius, one of the UK's finest saxophonists Julian Arguelles and long-time Steve Coleman sideman Reggie Washington. SJP 2008 faculty: Drums: Paul Wertico (USA)
Drums: Steve “Dakiz" Davis (N Ireland)
Guitar: Ulf Wakenius (Sweden)
Guitar: Mike Nielsen (Ireland)
Double Bass:Todd Coolman (USA)
Electric bass: Reggie Washington (USA-Belgium)
Saxophone: Julian Arguelles (UK)
Trumpet: Paul Williamson (Australia)
Piano: Bill Carrothers (USA)
Voice: Anita Wardell (UK)
Piano (Jazz Beginners/Intermediate): Brian Priestley (UK-Ireland)
Members of the RISE saxophone quartet: saxophone and ensembles (Jazz Beginners/Intermediate).
The summer school will be again held in St Edwards School, Sligo but we have also added another building on the same street, Ballinode College, so will have plenty of space for all workshops.
FEES
This years fee is 500 with a 20% discount making it 400 if you book and pay by the 15th of JUNE, 2008. We are continuing our successful relationship with Yeats Village and again offer accommodation from an extra 100 per person sharing a house of 6. See website for details. (Note: some extra charges apply to paypal payments).
The associated Sligo Jazz Festival will feature performances from the above as well as The Midlands Youth Jazz Orchestra, a 23 piece big band and one of the UK's finest jazz orchestras and other guests TBA.
Look forward to seeing you this year!
Drums: Steve “Dakiz" Davis (N Ireland)
Guitar: Ulf Wakenius (Sweden)
Guitar: Mike Nielsen (Ireland)
Double Bass:Todd Coolman (USA)
Electric bass: Reggie Washington (USA-Belgium)
Saxophone: Julian Arguelles (UK)
Trumpet: Paul Williamson (Australia)
Piano: Bill Carrothers (USA)
Voice: Anita Wardell (UK)
Piano (Jazz Beginners/Intermediate): Brian Priestley (UK-Ireland)
Members of the RISE saxophone quartet: saxophone and ensembles (Jazz Beginners/Intermediate).
The summer school will be again held in St Edwards School, Sligo but we have also added another building on the same street, Ballinode College, so will have plenty of space for all workshops.
FEES
This years fee is 500 with a 20% discount making it 400 if you book and pay by the 15th of JUNE, 2008. We are continuing our successful relationship with Yeats Village and again offer accommodation from an extra 100 per person sharing a house of 6. See website for details. (Note: some extra charges apply to paypal payments).
The associated Sligo Jazz Festival will feature performances from the above as well as The Midlands Youth Jazz Orchestra, a 23 piece big band and one of the UK's finest jazz orchestras and other guests TBA.
Look forward to seeing you this year!
For more information contact All About Jazz.
