All workshops are free to the general public.
join our hosts for one of our many presentations OVER THE WEEKEND. View art, hear world class musicians explain their process, stretch out on the dance floor and then fix that aching back! All for free.
Student Art and Jazz History Display
FRIDAY May 10 at the Leavenworth festhalle | 12:00 to 6:00pm
Join us Friday afternoon from noon to 6 pm to view creative works by local student’s interpreting America’s rich history of Jazz Music. Take a moment to study our Jazz History Timeline, showcasing the major achievements in the advancement of American music.
Swing dance instruction with elaine buchignani and stephan huynh
FRIDAY May 10 at the leavenworth festhalle | 6:00 to 6:30 pm
Saturday May 11 at Cascade High School | 9:00 to 10:00 am
Sunday May 12 at Cascade High School | 10:00 to 11:00 am
A Jazz Festival Tradition, join us in the Festhalle Friday 6:00 to 6:30 and then at Cascade High School Saturday 9:00 to 10:00 am, and Sunday 10:00 to 11:00 am, for FREE swing dance lessons led by our award winning dance instructors, Elaine Buchignani and Stephan Huynh.
music photography with lisa hagen-glynn
Saturday May 11 at Cascade High School | 9:00 to 10:00 am
Sunday May 12 at Cascade High School | 9:00 to 10:00 am
We are thrilled to offer new and exciting courses each year. This year, Lisa Hagen Glynn (she/her), a Seattle-based music photographer, will explore the intricacies of making images of musicians at work. Lisa’s work has appeared in DownBeat, The Wire, Jazz Times, All About Jazz, The Seattle Times, the Seattle alternative The Stranger, the nonprofit Earshot Jazz, and the blog Back Beat Seattle. She covers hundreds of shows a year from a range of musical genres, with equal love for small local venues, large arenas, and festivals. Since 2021, Glynn has also published her own Seattle music and culture blog, Hardly Raining.
EXPANDING BODY AWARENESS TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE WITH PEGGY PROTZ
Saturday May 11 at Cascade High School | 10:00 to 11:00 am
Sunday May 12 at Cascade High School | 10:00 to 11:00 am
Whether your body is the instrument (as in singing or dancing), or you use your body to play an external instrument, when performing you want to be at the height of your craft. In this experiential workshop Peggy Protz, Feldenkrais® Practitioner will demonstrate specialized techniques designed to expand physical awareness and fine tune your use of self. Utilizing focused attention, these practices naturally improve freedom of movement, ease of breath, and the ability to stay “tuned in” and “connected” for performance, or for life. As you are guided through a unique movement experience, deepen your understanding of the power of awareness and body based attention.
duende libre
Saturday May 11 at Cascade High School | 10:00 to 11:00 am
Sunday May 12 at Cascade High School | 9:00 to 10:00 am
duende libre
Drawing from their extensive experiences teaching in the styles of Cuba, Brazil, and the Caribbean we explore the rich and varied rhythmic legacy at the root of modern jazz. Duende Libre workshops include hands-on, call-and-response sessions and collective jamming. Participants will leave with a deeper appreciation and understanding of how they can utilize these techniques and rhythms in their own music
THE BUSINESS OF MUSIC/CAREERS IN MUSIC
Sunday May 12 at Cascade High School | 10:00 to 11:00 am
BUSINESS AND CAREERS
Hosted by a variety of musicians and educators, join us for this open discussion on making a living in music, whether that be as a performer or an educator or in some field adjacent to or support of the music industry.
master class with russell malone
saturday only! May 11 at Cascade High School | 11:00 to 12:00 noon
Learn from the best
Spend an hour with our featured artist, Russell Malone in an open, relaxed session. The audience will help drive the conversation. Discuss jazz technique, learn about playing with Grammy winners Diana Krall and Harry Connick Jr., hear about the rigor of touring across the globe. This free learning session is open to everyone. Please join us!