Are you a Central Coast music student keen to experiment with jazz improvisation? Central Coast Conservatorium is launching a new Jazz Improv Ensemble with resident jazz master Ash Turner.
The group class will run on Thursday nights at Central Coast Conservatorium in Mann Street, Gosford, from 6.15pm-7.15pm. Aimed at high school musicians the session will offer students an introduction to jazz harmony, rhythm and improvisation.
“It’s normal for some students to be quite nervous when they first try improvising in front of others but by the end of the first class students are excited and encouraged to hear just how good they can sound with a little guidance and just a few notes,” said Ash.
About Ashley Turner
Course director, Ash Turner has had a successful career as a jazz musician and as a teacher of improvisation for kids and adults of all ages. He has taught ensembles and students at camps, colleges and conservatoriums in Australia and the USA.
Ash runs the CCCM Jazz Ensemble and has a Bachelor of Music from the City College of New York and an Assoc. Dip. in Jazz Studies from Sydney Conservatorium. He was awarded Australia Council of The Arts grants to produce his own CD “Beautiful Open Spaces” and for study in New York, where he worked as a freelance bass player for 6 years.
Ash has worked with many of Australia’s leading jazz artists including James Morrison, Vince Jones, Dale Barlow and Bob Barnard. He has also backed mainstream artists such as Marina Pryor, Dave Hobson and Monica Trapaga.
For more details or to enrol phone 4324 7477 or email ashley.turner@cccmusic.nsw.edu.au
