2026 BHIJ Winter Intensive in New York City

Barry Harris Institute of Jazz Winter Intensive December 12-15, 2026

Four days of the best bebop instruction & classes in the world capital of Jazz: NYC

Early Bird Registration Now Open!

Early Bird Registration rate for the full week – $150
(up until November 1, 2026)
Regular registration – $170 up until November 15, 2026

After November 15 – Registration – $200.

Please note that registration will be limited, so we encourage you to register early to reserve your place.

Workshop sessions will be held at

One Flight Up, 108 Greenwich St, New York, NY (map)
Pearl’s Rehearsal Studios, 500 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY (map)
11th St Bar, 510 E 11th St, New York, NY (map)

DAILY SCHEDULE

Saturday, December 12 to Tuesday, December 15, 2026

One Flight Up
- Vocals 9:00 – 11:00 am
- Piano 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Pearl Rehearsal Studios
- Improvisation 2:00 – 5:00 pm

EVENING SCHEDULE

Saturday, December 12, 7:00 pm

One Flight Up
- James Austin Jr. (free admission included with workshop registration)

Sunday, December 13

(TBA)

Monday, December 14

11th St Bar (no cover)
- Richard Clements

Tuesday, December 15, 6:00 – 9:00 pm

The New School
- Barry Harris Birthday Celebration @ $25 (includes dinner)

2026 Winter Intensive Facilitators

Phil Bingham

Phil is a celebrated pianist, composer, arranger, and music educator. He is Minister of Music Emeritus of Concord Baptist Church in Brooklyn. He has worked with the All City High School Chorus, Jazz House Kids, and NYC school districts as an educator, conductor, and music consultant. Phil’s experience as a conductor includes performances of the Barry Harris Orchestra and Choir. In addition, he has led music education workshops across the sacred and secular communities.

Richard Clements

With over 45 years of experience, Richard Clements is a veteran jazz pianist and bandleader. He studied in New York with Dr. Barry Harris starting in the 1980’s. Over the course of his career he has worked with jazz legends like Clifford Jordan, Abbey Lincoln, and Charlie Persip. He currently leads a weekly bebop session at the 11th Street Bar and he conducts a regular piano workshop at Bill’s Place in Harlem.

Katie Cosco

Katie Cosco is an accomplished NYC-based jazz pianist and accompanist with degrees from Indiana University and the University of Memphis. Her performance career spans jazz, pop, and gospel, with appearances across the U.S. and in Rome and Paris. Katie teaches at Montclair State University and she was a dedicated student of Dr. Barry Harris for many years.

David Glasser

Saxophonist and educator David Glasser has played with jazz greats such as Clark Terry, Count Basie, Illinois Jacquet, and Barry Harris. Deeply committed to mentorship, he draws inspiration from his studies with Barry Harris and other elder musicians. David has taught at The New School for over 20 years and has helped shape many of today’s top jazz talents.

Isaac Raz

Isaac Raz is a New York-based musician and educator who studied extensively with Dr. Barry Harris in addition to his formal studies at Berklee College of Music and Lehman College. Isaac is in demand as a performer, arranger, and composer. He is also deeply involved in music education, passing on the lessons he learned from Dr. Harris.

Howard Rees

Howard’s journey with Barry Harris began in 1978. His projects aimed at documenting the work of his mentor, have included his Toronto-based jazz workshop, now in its 41st year; The We Are One Jazz Project that brought Dr. Harris’ vocal compositions to over 4,000 young students over a 10-year period, and his widely acclaimed Barry Harris Workshop Video series that was dubbed the “Jazz Bible” by Tommy Flanagan.