About the Global Music Foundation's Tuscany International Jazz Summer School in Certaldo, Italy
This unique event is now in its sixth year. The spectacular setting, the team of outstanding performers and teachers and the varied schedule of activity all add up to an unforgettable experience for everyone who takes part.
Vocalists will cover a wide variety of styles including jazz, blues, celtic, folk, gospel choir and brazilian music.
Concert programme
17 August 21:30--Palazzo Pretorio
Scott Hamilton Quartet--Saxophone legend from the USA
18 August 21:30--Palazzo Pretorio
Edward Simon Trio
Music by one of the most important pianist/composers on the Jazz and World music scene
19 August 21:30--Palazzo Pretorio
Alyth McCormack and Guillermo Rozenthuler
Celtic Diva Alyth sings songs from the Hebridean Isles in her bewitching voice.
Guillermo Rozenthhuler sings music from the South American Continent including Tango, Bolero, Bossa Nova and Samba
20 August 21:30--Palazzo Pretorio
Gilad Atzmon
A fiery and passion filled mix of jazz and music from the Orient
21 August 21:30--Palazzo Pretorio
Deborah Brown
One of the world's greatest living jazz singers in concert--From Kansas City Missouri
22 August 21:30--Palazzo Pretorio
Garrison Fewell Quartet
USA Jazz Guitar Star playing jazz, world and free influenced original music
23 August 21:30--Palazzo Pretorio
Glory of the Human Voice
Concert of vocal pieces for choir in a variety of styles including Gospel, Latin American, Celtic and Afro-Carribean, led by Philip Brown, Guillermo Rozenthuler and Alyth McCormack
24 August 18:00--Piazza SS Jacopo e Filippo
Student Concert
Performance of student vocal and instrumental ensembles and closing of 6th GMF Tuscany International Jazz Summer School
This unique event is now in its sixth year. The spectacular setting, the team of outstanding performers and teachers and the varied schedule of activity all add up to an unforgettable experience for everyone who takes part.
- An exceptional roster of British, Italian and American artists/teachers
- Intensive study, equivalent to a whole term at a music conservatory--some 6 hours tuition per day, including supervised rehearsals and instrumental classes.
- A wealth of opportunities to sing and play: two student concerts, nightly jam sessions and other spontaneous events
- Free admission to all concerts given by members of the faculty and guest artists
- A stimulating programme of activities to develop skills and awareness: Jazz Choir, Pulse Training, Body Work, Conducting and Ear Training
- A wonderful, atmospheric small-town setting with friendly, convivial people
Vocalists will cover a wide variety of styles including jazz, blues, celtic, folk, gospel choir and brazilian music.
Concert programme
17 August 21:30--Palazzo Pretorio
Scott Hamilton Quartet--Saxophone legend from the USA
18 August 21:30--Palazzo Pretorio
Edward Simon Trio
Music by one of the most important pianist/composers on the Jazz and World music scene
19 August 21:30--Palazzo Pretorio
Alyth McCormack and Guillermo Rozenthuler
Celtic Diva Alyth sings songs from the Hebridean Isles in her bewitching voice.
Guillermo Rozenthhuler sings music from the South American Continent including Tango, Bolero, Bossa Nova and Samba
20 August 21:30--Palazzo Pretorio
Gilad Atzmon
A fiery and passion filled mix of jazz and music from the Orient
21 August 21:30--Palazzo Pretorio
Deborah Brown
One of the world's greatest living jazz singers in concert--From Kansas City Missouri
22 August 21:30--Palazzo Pretorio
Garrison Fewell Quartet
USA Jazz Guitar Star playing jazz, world and free influenced original music
23 August 21:30--Palazzo Pretorio
Glory of the Human Voice
Concert of vocal pieces for choir in a variety of styles including Gospel, Latin American, Celtic and Afro-Carribean, led by Philip Brown, Guillermo Rozenthuler and Alyth McCormack
24 August 18:00--Piazza SS Jacopo e Filippo
Student Concert
Performance of student vocal and instrumental ensembles and closing of 6th GMF Tuscany International Jazz Summer School
