The New School & the Barry Harris Institute of Jazz
proudly announce a collaboration to revive the late Barry Harris’ iconic jazz workshops.
Winter 2024 Session
Each Workshop will include the following classes:
Harmony Class for Pianists and Guitarists (6-7:00 pm)
This class will introduce students to the essential elements of the Barry Harris harmonic pedagogy. We will explore chords not as static entities, but as opportunities for linear movement. Ideally students should have basic facility on their instrument and know basic chords and scales (i.e. major, minor, diminished, etc.). All are welcome.
Vocal Class (7-8:30 pm)
This class will give vocalists the opportunity to work on two jazz standards in each class with the assistance of a professional rhythm section. Emphasis will be placed on singing the melody correctly and being in synch with the rhythm section. This class will be a good opportunity for vocalists to “get inside” the feeling of each tune, and to benefit from the experience of hearing other vocalists interpret these same songs.
Improvisation Class (8:30-10 pm)
This class will introduce instrumentalists to Barry Harris’ unique pedagogical approach to bebop improvisation. We will learn scales, arpeggios, chords, and Barry Harris’ unique concepts on how to modify and employ these building blocks in the context of playing an improvised solo. Students should have technical proficiency on their respective instruments and know their major and minor scales in all keys.
Workshops will take place on the following dates:
- Sunday, January 21, 2024 – Register Now
- Sunday, February 4, 2024 – Register Now
- Sunday, February 25, 2024 – Register Now
- Sunday, March 24, 2024 – Register Now
Facilitators
Sunday, January 21, 2024
- Katie Cosco: Harmony Class for Pianists and Guitarists & Vocal Class
- David Glasser: Improvisation Class
Sunday, February 4, 2024
- Steve Ash: Harmony Class for Pianists and Guitarists & Vocal Class
- Alex Stein: Improvisation Class
Sunday, February 25, 2024
- Stefan Vasnier: Harmony Class for Pianists and Guitarists & Vocal Class
- Chris Byars: Improvisation Class
Sunday, March 24, 2024
- Isaac Raz: Harmony session for pianists/guitarists and also the Vocalists session.
- David Glasser: Improvisation session.
Location: “The Stone” which is inside the Glassbox Theater
Address: Glassbox Theater, 55 W 13th Street, New York, NY, 10011 – View Map
Workshop Fee (for all 3 classes):
- $15/per person/ per date
- $10 Discount Rate /per person/per date if you pre-purchase admission to all four Workshops ($40)
This partnership aims to foster community around Harris’ unique pedagogical insights.