Newpark Jazz Masterclass Series - Presents - Tenor Saxophonist Seamus Blake & Pianist Bill Carrothers
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About this event
As part of the Newpark Academy of Music Masterclass Series we are delighted to bring to you, renowned U.S. Jazz musicians, Tenor Saxophonist Seamus Blake & Pianist Bill Carrothers.
Join us for this fantastic Masterclass with two of the World's most well-known musicians, as they share their approach to improvisation, composition and performance.
Seamus Blake is one of the finest saxophonists on the music scene today. Having worked with a wide variety of artists. As a long-standing member of the Grammy-nominated Mingus Big Band, he has featured on six of their albums. Seamus continues to record and perform with artists such as Bill Stewart, David Kikowski, Antonio Sanchez, Kenny Barron and Sam Yahel. To date he has recorded on over 75 studio albums.
Bill Carrothers is quite exceptional in this setting, having recorded with many acclaimed groups. Performing and recording with luminaries such as Gary Peacock, Billy Higgins, Dave Douglas and Curtis Fuller. He has performed sell-out residencies at the prestigious NYC jazz club and The Village Vanguard. He has been nominated for a French Gramophone Award for his solo album release, Excelsior, which is a collection of improvised piano pieces. Carrothers continues to raise the bar of jazz piano playing internationally.
Location
Newtownpark Avenue A94 KT44 Blackrock
Venue details
Founded in 1979 to provide much needed music school facilities in south Dublin, Newpark Music Centre now caters for over 1000 students and is one of the largest private music schools in Dublin. While the emphasis is on learning music for enjoyment, students and choirs from the Music Centre have been extremely successful in competitions throughout the country. All exam syllabuses are covered up to and including diploma level and several specialised courses not available in other music schools are offered.
