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SUMMARY:MASTER CLASS: MUSIC IS BUSINESS
DESCRIPTION:MASTER CLASS: MUSIC IS BUSINESS: $20 / Free to Youth Jazz Fellows \n \nMUSICIANS ARE ENTREPRENEURS AND BUSINESS OWNERS \n\nBookkeeping Essentials for Musicians\nProfessional Equipment\nTax Deductions for Musicians\nDepreciation Expenses\nAnd\, more…\n\n  \n 
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SUMMARY:MASTER CLASS: PROFESSOR MATT OTTO
DESCRIPTION: \n2025 YOUTH JAZZ MASTER CLASS SERIES: $20 / Free to Youth Jazz Fellows \n \nMatt Otto is currently the Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies at Kansas University (KU)  teaching Jazz Theory and Performance\, Jazz Combo 1 and private lessons. Matt was also an Adjunct Professor at the Rutgers New Brunswick teaching online courses in jazz improvisation\, theory and performance. \nMatt Otto studied music performance and composition at Indiana University\, Berklee School of Music\, New School Jazz (BFA) and California Institute of the Arts(MFA) during which time he studied under Lee Konitz\, George Garzone\, Billy Pierce\, Charlie Haden\, Don Hawkins and many others.  Having lived in Japan for 5 years\, New York City for 7 years and Los Angels for 6 years\, he has performed with a variety of artists including Anthony Wilson\, Larry Koonse\, Rashid Bakr\, Ben Monder\, Willie Jones III\, Alan Ferber\, Mark Ferber\, Albert “Tootie” Heath\, Gregory Hutchinson\, Jonathan Kreisberg\, Joe La Barbera\, Leroy Vinegar\, Bob Bowman\, Jimmy Smith\, Paul Jackson\, Ari Honig\, Ben Street\, Mike Moreno\, Sara Gazarek\, Josh Nelson\, Peter Schlamb\, Danny Weiss\, Roger Wilder\, William Parker\, Matt Wilson\, Steve Cardenas\, Bobby Watson\, Bob Weir\, Deborah Brown\,  Larry Goldings\, Eric Harland\, Sheryl Bailey\, Darek Oles\, Erik McPherson\, John Stowell\, Danny Embrey\, Alan Pasqua\, and many others. \nWhile in Los Angeles\, Matt co-founded of the Los Angeles Jazz Collective.  The mission of the collective (LAJC) is to help create opportunities for creative jazz composers and performers to showcase original artistic work and to set up an ongoing Jazz outreach program for young jazz musicians in and around Los Angeles. \nMatt currently performs his original compositions with his Kansas City based sextet with members Gerald Dunn on alto saxophone\, Jeff Harshbarger on acoustic and electric bass\, Shay Estes (vocals)\, TJ Martley on Piano/Keys\, Mike Warren on drums\, as well as traveling several times per year to NYC and LA to perform and record with various jazz artists. \nMatt has recorded and performed with the Grammy nominated Anthony Wilson Nonet (The Power of Nine\, Groove Note 1035\, 2006)\, The Rashid Bakr Quintet\, has performed in Los Angeles with the Grammy Nominated Alan Ferber Big Band as well as having recorded on over 50 CD’s as both a leader and a side man.  See below for a discography of noteworthy recordings. \nMatt says the following about his Eastman tenor.  “The Eastman 52nd Street Tenor is one of the best modern saxophones I’ve ever played.  The horn has a big dark sound which projects well\, is easy to play\, has great ergonomics\, and looks great!  Since I started playing it I’ve gotten many positive comments from both players and audience members regarding its sound.” \nEDUCATOR PROFILE (KANSAS)\nM.F.A. California Institute of the Arts; B.A. The New School \nAssistant Director in Jazz Studies\, directs Jazz Combo I\, teaches jazz Theory and Performance\, private lessons in jazz saxophone and improvisation. Saxophonist Matt Otto studied music performance and composition at Indiana University\, Berklee School of Music\, The New School for Social Research (BFA) and California Institute of the Arts (MFA) during which time he studied under Lee Konitz\, George Garzone\, Billy Pierce\, Don Hawkins\, Charlie Haden and many others. Having lived in Japan for five years\, New York City for seven years and Los Angeles for six years\, he has performed with a variety of artists including Anthony Wilson\, Larry Koonse\, Rashid Bakr\, Ben Monder\, Willie Jones III\, Alan Ferber\, Mark Ferber\, Albert “Tootie” Heath\, Gregory Hutchinson\, Joe La Barbera\, Leroy Vinegar\, Jimmy Smith\, Ari Hoenig\, Ben Street\, Mike Moreno\, Jonathan Kreisberg\, Danny Weiss\, Steve Cardenas\, Larry Goldings\, Eric Harland\, Sheryl Bailey\, Darek Oles\, Erik McPherson\, John Stowell\, and many others. He currently performs his original compositions with his Kansas City-based quartet. Matt Otto has recorded with the Grammy Nominated Anthony Wilson Nonet\, the Rashid Bakr Quintet\, the Joeless Shoe trio\, and the 3-ish trio and over 10 CDs recorded as a leader on Origin\, Noir and Jazz Collective Records. He has also appeared on more than 50 CD projects as a side man. \nAny student considering pursuing any degree at KU can email me for a free Skype Lesson (ottojazz@gmail.com). \nDuring this lesson we can talk about your goals as an artist\, performer\, composer or hobbyist and how I might be able to help you reach those goals.  We can also discuss KU’s amazing music program and what it can offer you while you get a degree in whatever field interests you.
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SUMMARY:MASTER CLASS: DR. CARL ALLEN
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n2025 YOUTH JAZZ MASTER CLASS SERIES: $20 / Free to Youth Jazz Fellows \n \n\n\nBIOGRAPHY\n\n\n\n“My ultimate goal is to get to level like Art Blakey\, Art Taylor\, Elvin Jones\, and Billy Higgins … who every time they sit down behind a set of drums it’s swinging….” \nWith over 200 recordings to his credit\, the gifted Milwaukee-born\, New York-based drummer\, sideman\, bandleader\, entrepreneur\, and educator\, Carl Allen’s profound and propulsive percolations provided soulful and syncopated support for nearly three decades. \nBorn on April 25\, 1961\, Allen grew up on gospel\, R&B\, and funk\, but later turned to jazz after hearing an LP by the legendary saxophonist Benny Carter. He studied with drum instructor Roy Sneider and band director Robert Siemele. His first hometown gigs were with sax greats Sonny Stitt and James Moody. Allen studied at The University of Wisconsin at Green Bay from 1979 to 1981\, and transferred to William Patterson College in New Jersey\, where he graduated in 1983 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Jazz Studies and Performance. \nAllen joined trumpeter Freddie Hubbard a year before his graduation\,  served as his Musical Director for eight years\, and recorded several recordings with the trumpeter including Double Take and Life Flight. Allen also played with Michael Brecker\, Randy Brecker\, Benny Golson\, Jennifer Holliday\, J.J. Johnson\, Rickie Lee Jones\, Sammy Davis Jr.\, Branford Marsalis\, Kenny Garrett\, Lena Horne\, Ruth Brown\, Wayne Shorter\, Herbie Hancock\, Bobby Hutcherson\, Mike Stern\, Nellie McKay\, Terence Blanchard\, Phil Woods\, Benny Green\, Cyrus Chestnut\, Joe Henderson\, Billy Childs and many others. Allen’s phenomenal sideman discography also includes Jackie McLean (Dynasty)\, Donald Harrison (Indian Blues\, Noveau Swing)\, Donald Byrd (A City Called Heaven)\, and Art Farmer (The Company I Keep). \n\n“Carl Allen is an international powerhouse. His sound and feeings have fuled the bands of Freddie Hubbard\, Christian McBride and countless others as well leading his own projects. “– Joe Lovano \n\nPiccadilly Square (Timeless) was Allen’s first CD as leader\, released in 1989\, followed by The Dark Side of Dewey (Evidence)\, The Pursuer (Atlantic)\, Testimonial (Atlantic)\, and Get Ready\, his 2007 Mack Avenue gospel/Motown accented debut release with co-leader\, bassist Rodney Whitaker followed up by Work to Do (Mack Avenue Records) featuring Kirk Whalum. \nEducation has always been part of my mission Allen says. Art Blakey taught me the importance of nurturing the next generation of musicians. “Every generation needs someone to help them get to the next level and this what I am hoping to do”. In May of 2012 Allen received an honorary doctorate from Snow College in Ephraim\, Utah in Humane Letters. \nAllen is also an accomplished businessman. He co-founded Big Apple Productions in 1988 with saxophonist Vincent Herring\, produced several recordings for several Japanese labels with future stars Roy Hargrove and Nicholas Payton. Several years ago he created Nella Productions which produces projects and developed an education component to the company called The New York Jazz Symposium where he runs workshops around the world on jazz. Allen has also produced recordings for pianist Eric Reed\, Dewey Redman. Pharoah Sanders\, Freddie Hubbard\, Kris Bowers and guitarist Lage Lund\, the winner of the 2005 Thelonious Monk International Monk Competition and many others totaling nearly 70 credits as a producer. \nCarl Allen’s multifaceted career provides the perfect template for what a modern musician should be. As Sid Gribetz of Jazz Times wrote\, “more than just another fine drummer\, Carl Allen has it all together as a bandleader\, businessman\, and producer\, becoming a force in today’s jazz world.” \nAllen maintains an exhaustive schedule of recording\, touring and teaching. He remains active as a sideman with Christian McBride and Inside Straight\, Benny Golson and others. As a leader most recently leading The Carl Allen Quartet as well as The Art of Elvin\, a tribute band dedicated to his two drum influences\, Art Blakey and Elvin Jones was started after the passing of Elvin Jones in 2004. \nEDUCATOR PROFILE (UMKC)\n\nDr. Carl Allen is the William D. and Mary Grant/Missouri Endowed Professor of Jazz Studies at the UMKC Conservatory in Kansas City\, MO. \nCarl grew up on gospel\, R&B\, and funk\, music but later turned to jazz after hearing a recording by the legendary saxophonist Benny Carter. His first hometown gigs were with sax greats Sonny Stitt and James Moody\, and he joined trumpeter Freddie Hubbard a year before his graduation\, served as his Musical Director for eight years and recorded several recordings with the trumpeter including Double Take and Life Flight. Allen also played with Michael Brecker\, Randy Brecker\, Benny Golson\, Jennifer Holliday\, J.J. Johnson\, Rickie Lee Jones\, Sammy Davis Jr.\, Branford Marsalis\, Kenny Garrett\, Lena Horne\, Ruth Brown\, Wayne Shorter\, Herbie Hancock\, Bobby Hutcherson\, Mike Stern\, Nellie McKay\, Terence Blanchard\, Phil Woods\, Benny Green\, Cyrus Chestnut\, Joe Henderson\, Billy Childs and many others. Allen’s sideman discography also includes Jackie McLean (Dynasty)\, Donald Harrison (Indian Blues\, Noveau Swing)\, Donald Byrd (A City Called Heaven)\, and Art Farmer (The Company I Keep). \nWith more than 225 recordings to his credit\, the Milwaukee-born\, New York-based drummer\, sideman\, bandleader\, entrepreneur\, and educator\, Carl Allen’s profound and propulsive percolations provided soulful and syncopated support for more than three decades. \nAllen attended the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay\, and William Paterson College\, graduating with a BM in Music in Jazz Studies and Performance. \nIn May 2012 Allen received an honorary doctorate in Humane Letters from Snow College in Ephraim\, Utah. In May 2014\, he completed a 6-year tenure serving as the Artistic Director of Jazz Studies at The Juilliard School in New York City. \n\nCarl embodies the personal characteristics of a true leader and visionary. The testament to this is manifest in his every performance as a world class musician…– PAT METHENY
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SUMMARY:MASTER CLASS: DR. DAN THOMAS
DESCRIPTION:  \n2025 YOUTH JAZZ MASTER CLASS SERIES: $20 / Free to Youth Jazz Fellows \n \n\n\nBIOGRAPHY\n\n\n\nPerformer\, composer\, arranger\, educator\, and arts administrator Dan Thomas has received countless performance awards\, has performed\, recorded\, and presented with some of the most influential jazz artists and pedagogues in nearly every state in the continental US\, Canada\, and abroad.  Thomas emigrated from his native Canada to the United States in 1993. \nThomas is a prolific composer of more than 100 original compositions in a wide variety of formats. His recordings (of original works) City Scope\, Musical Sanctuary and Voyage continue to receive critical acclaim internationally\, and acknowledgement on the airplay charts. His quintet recording featuring Bobby Watson\, Curtis Lundy and Voyage is available for immediate release. \nThomas is an in-demand performer\, guest artist\, and lecturer throughout the world.  He has spoken on a plethora of topics ranging from performance practices\, music history\, music and social justice\, to music business.  He has performed countless times as guest artist at all levels\, as well as made many appearances as guest conductor.  In addition to Thomas’ work with his small groups\, his pedigree and leadership skills are on display as he currently serves as the Artistic and Executive director of the Kansas City All Star Big Band which is comprised of the regions most celebrated jazz artists.  Along with an elite group of high caliber international musicians\, Thomas is signed to the Performing Artist and Educator rosters with both Yamaha and Vandoren. \nThomas currently serves as the Director of Jazz Studies and lead faculty member for the department of music at Ottawa University and previously served at the University of Missouri-Kansas City as the co-chair of the Jazz Studies Program with Bobby Watson. Thomas was the chief architect of a new model for jazz education which garnered national attention for the program. \nThomas has conducted by invitation at the Jazz Education Network convention\, the Missouri Music Educator’s Association’s Annual In-Service Workshop/Conference.  Thomas’ contributions to education have been recognized with inductions into Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers (3 times) as well as being awarded the Muriel McBrien Kauffman Excellence in Teaching Award (2017)\, given to one Conservatory faculty member\, and twice recognized by the Missouri Music Educators Association. Thomas’ achievement as an educator have led to considerable programmatic growth\, student academic achievement and increases in annual giving. \nThomas’ students perform throughout the globe and teach at the highest levels.  Students have been recognized in numerous jazz competitions and received many awards\, notably in Downbeat\, by Thelonious Monk\, MTNA\, Yamaha\, ITG\, Nafme\, Music for All\, Grammy\, Bard Summer Jazz Academy (JALCO)\, the National Youth Orchestra and the Vandoren jazz saxophone competition\, among other.  His students have appeared many times at the Kennedy Center’s Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead program\, Jazz Port Townsend workshops\, the Monterey Jazz Festival\, and the Jazz Educators Network.  Former student and assistant professor of saxophone at the University of Memphis says\, “Dan\, in addition to being a killer player\, is a dedicated pedagogue who breaks down and demystifies the nuts and bolts of improvisation in a way that no other teacher I encountered in my collegiate study could.” \nIn addition to his long University tenure\, Thomas has held appointments as the Executive Director and CEO of the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra\, has taught in Washington\, Missouri\, and Kansas public schools\, and at Kansas City’s Penn Valley Community College and Rockhurst University. He presents master classes\, workshops\, and performs at high school and university jazz festivals as a featured guest artist around the world. \nThomas holds performing artist/educator endorsements with Yamaha\, Vandoren\, Locoparasaxo\, WeWOOD and Roo Pads. \nCLINIC SUPPORT RECOGNITION \nIn addition to our Youth Jazz Clinician Honorarium\, Dr. Thomas’s appearance is made possible with financial support from his following endorsement sponsors:
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