Produced by the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts in association with Burlington City Arts
Educational Events
- Educational Event Venues:
- Amy Tarrant Gallery, 153 Main Street
- BCA Center, 135 Church Street
- FlynnSpace, 147 Main Street
Meet The Artist Sessions
Moderated by our critic-in-residence Bob Blumenthal, with opportunity for questions from the audience. All sessions are at 5:30 PM in FlynnSpace (except Poncho Sanchez and Terence Blanchard at 6:30 PM).
5:30 PM START TIME (* 6:30 PM START TIME FOR PONCHO SANCHEZ & TERENCE BLANCHARD)
- MONDAY, JUNE 6 JD ALLEN
- TUESDAY, JUNE 7 JAY CLAYTON AND SHEILA JORDAN
- THURSDAY, JUNE 9 MYRA MELFORD
- FRIDAY, JUNE 10 PONCHO SANCHEZ AND TERENCE BLANCHARD*
Listen and Learn
FRIDAY, JUNE 3 AT 5:30 PM FLYNNSPACE
PANEL: SONS OF BITCHES GRAHAM HAYNES, DJ LOGIC, VERNON REID, DAN MORGENSTERN, RAY VEGA
Moderated by Bob Blumenthal Miles Davis’ landmark 1970 release, Bitches Brew, has influenced music in unfathomable ways – join some of today’s most respected musicians and critics in discussing its legacy.
SATURDAY, JUNE 4 AT 3 PM AMY TARRANT GALLERY
LISTEN HERE TO GREAT JAZZ W/ BOB BLUMENTHAL: HERBIE HANCOCK: EMPYREAN ISLES
In this 8th annual listening session, the focus is on NEA Jazz Master Herbie Hancock’s sublime 1964 Blue Note recording. The session begins with the album played in its entirety at 3 PM; discussion follows. Click here for more information.
SUNDAY, JUNE 5 AT 2 PM AMY TARRANT GALLERY
LECTURE: DAN MORGENSTERN “MILES SMILES AND OTHER TALES FROM A LIFE IN JAZZ”
Join NEA Jazz Master Dan Morgenstern as he recounts his extraordinary life and career. Plus: Post-Lecture Q & A with Bob Blumenthal and Dan Morgenstern.
SUNDAY, JUNE 5 AT 5:30 PM AMY TARRANT GALLERY
LECTURE/DEMONSTRATION: RAY VEGA: THE ROOTS OF NYC LATIN JAZZ
Explore, with a modern-day maestro, the vibrancy and life of music nurtured in the five boroughs.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 EDMUNDS MIDDLE SCHOOL
LARRY MCCROREY LEGACY JAZZ WORKSHOP: SIMON LOTT ON DRUMS
Innovative Baton Rouge drummer Simon Lott treats students at Edmunds Middle School to a private master class.
FRIDAY, JUNE 10 AT 6 PM AMY TARRANT GALLERY
GUITAR WORKSHOP WITH MATT SCHOFIELD
A rare (and AWESOME) opportunity to study with one of the top ten British blues guitarists of all time (Guitar & Bass Magazine).
Jazz in Film
MONDAY, JUNE 6 AT 7 PM IN THE BCA CENTER, SECOND FLOOR
ROUND MIDNIGHT
Directed by Bertrand Tavernier, 1986 Herbie Hancock won the Oscar for best Original Score and appears in this wistful and tragic portrait that captures the Paris jazz scene in the 1950s.
TUESDAY, JUNE 7 AT 7 PM IN THE BCA CENTER, SECOND FLOOR
A GREAT DAY IN HARLEM
Directed by Jean Bach, 1994 This Academy Award nominated documentary tells the story behind the famous 1958 black and white portrait of 57 notable jazz musicians.
Miles Is…
Miles Davis’ impact on music is still being felt today. Post an under a minute long video clip to our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/DiscoverJazzVT) sharing what Miles means to you. You could win a Discover Jazz prize pack!
Jazz Intensive
JULY 25-29 AT THE FLYNN CENTER
FLYNN SUMMERTIME JAZZ INTENSIVE
Intermediate and advanced jazz musicians aged 13+ can study and play with Grammy-winning pianist Arturo O’Farrill and ensemble-in-residence Jazzismo at the Flynn’s summer intensive. Beginners aged 10-12 may join an improv program the same week. Email flynnarts@flynncenter.org for more information. Also available for credit through UVM.
