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JOHN JORGENSON QUINTET WORKSHOP
Presented by Island Guitars
Ward Warehouse Amphitheater
Saturday, June 4, 12011 | 10 AM – 12:30 PM

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Gypsy Rhythm Guitar with Doug Martin 10 AM
Gypsy Violin with Jason Anick 10 AM*
Swing Bass with Simon Planting 10 AM*
Gypsy Masterclass with John Jorgenson 11 AM
* Ward Warehouse 2nd Floor Conference Room

Jam Session at Noon

$30 per Workshop. Classes are for all levels of experience and ages.
Free and open for public to observe all workshops.

CLICK HERE to register online

Or register at ISLAND GUITARS
Ward Warehouse, 2nd Floor | PH: 591-2910

ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS
Rhythm Guitar Workshop: Rhythm Changes Workout
Learn how gypsy jazz legends Django Reinhardt, Bireli Lagrene, Stochelo Rosenberg, etc approached accompaniment for Rhythm Changes.

Masterclass Workshop with Mr. John Jorgenson: Introduction to Gypsy-jazz Guitar
For those who are just starting to learn gypsy jazz and swing guitar. The right hand rhythm patterns that are the very life blood of swing playing will be taught.

ABOUT JOHN JORGENSON
Known as one of the pioneers of the American gypsy jass movement, Jorgenson has performed as a solo artist as well as with other celebrated musicians all over the world. He has performed with Elton John, Barbra Streisand, Bonnie Raitt. He has also portrayed Django Reinhardt in the feature film Head in the Clouds.