Create and build a youth jazz community here in Marin with local musician, Bay Area artist and member of the Latin Jazz band Suenos, Curtis Aikens! Jazz, as an art form, is an oral tradition with the skills and vocabulary being passed down by those with experience and wisdom, played in an informal setting where musicians come together to create and challenge one another in the moment. Jam sessions are how musicians network and discover their unique voice; learning about this culture of playing early on will have a profound impact on a musician’s future.
2-3 years experience playing your instrument highly recommended.
Jazz Jam Details
Ages: 4-20
Dates: October 14, November 18, and December 9, 2018
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Jam Guide: Curtis Aikens
Curtis Aikens Bio
Bassist and Composer Curtis Aikens is a versatile musician who has worked in a variety of settings including theater pits, orchestras, folk, rock and hip hop bands, but jazz is his passion. He began his studies of jazz with Bay Area legend Mel Martin at the age of 12, and continued his education at The Idyllwild Arts Academy where, in addition to jazz, he studied classical bass, production and composition, with continued composition studies at The San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Curtis’ first professional gig was as Principle Bassist of the Mill Valley Philharmonic at the age of nineteen.
