INSIDE THE TUNE: "TAKE THE 'A' TRAIN"

INSIDE THE TUNE: "TAKE THE 'A' TRAIN"

ONLINE WORKSHOP WITH ERIC JACOBSON

Eric Jacobson will delve inside “Take the 'A' Train,”  a jazz standard by Billy Strayhorn that was the signature tune of the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Learn about the structure of the tune and get improvisation tips you can use to improve your solos on this essential standard.

Cost: $15

Attendees need to purchase advance tickets. Attendees will receive a link and instructions an hour prior to the event to allow easy access to the workshop from a computer, tablet, or smartphone via Zoom Video Conferencing. Registration is open until 15 minutes before the start of the workshop. Links will be sent promptly to those who sign up just prior to the start time. (Be sure to check your SPAM/JUNK if you don't find a message in your inbox.) 

Participants will be able to see and hear the instructor through live video. Attendees will not be seen on video but will have the option of asking questions during the session. Please call (414) 234-5565 or send an email to mji@milwaukeejazzinstitute.org if you have questions or need more info.