An Afternoon with Mads Tolling: Jazz & Improv Intensive

Spend the day exploring improvisation techniques with Grammy-winning jazz superstar and Bay Area treasure Mads Tolling!

There is a grand tradition of “classical” string instruments in the jazz world, from violinist Stéphane Grappelli in the Hot Club of France with Django Reinhardt, to bassist Ron Carter playing cello on recordings with Eric Dolphy, to Jean-Luc Ponty improvising with Frank Zappa.  Now’s your chance to learn the techniques of jazz string-playing with a modern master!

All string players will benefit from this exploration of technical and stylistic elements of jazz playing. We anticipate a really fun afternoon of music-making, culminating in a “jam session” that will inspire you. All levels are welcome!