TEAM

CELEBRITY APPEARANCES

  • QUEEN BEY
    SINGER, ACTRESS, JAZZ WALK OF FAME, KANSAS CITY JAZZ AMBASSADOR
  • BOBBY WATSON
    INTERNATIONAL JAZZ RECORDING ARTIST, EDUCATOR, AND COMPOSER

KEYNOTE + CLINIC

TIMING IS EVERYTHING By Dr. Ryan Heinlein This book puts a focus on learning how to SWING and using rhythm as the foundation for improvising. With a comprehensive chapter on style and articulation, 152 cliche swing rhythms, 81 choruses of the blues, 4 other popular jazz form, and 6 standards, “Timing is Everything” will get you swinging in no time! Educators and beginning improvisers will both love this book! Over 100 pages!

RHYTHM SECTION FACULTY

JAZZ EDUCATION CONSULTANTS

Photograph: Greg Carroll interviews
Queen Bey at 2019 Bird Boot Camp.

NEXT GENERATION ARTISTS

INSTRUMENTAL FACULTY