Join jazz pianist Craig Milverton in this educational workshop offering the opportunity to learn:

• How to get inside a song
• Lyric interpretation and improvisation techniques
• Ensemble playing and group dynamics.
• Intros and Endings,
• Breath support,
• Performance Skills.
• Accompanying skills.
• Solo ideas and scale choices.

Featuring the talents of:

Joanna Eden - Award winning vocalist and songwriter. Joanna has performed internationally and has supported Van Morrison and Tom Jones. A passionate educator, Joanna hit recent headlines as mentor to Sam Smith for 9 years.

Craig Milverton - multi award winning jazz pianist was, voted Best British Jazz pianist in 2010 British Jazz Awards. Craig has led workshops at many of our major Jazz Festivals and music colleges and teaches jazz piano at Exeter College.

Ashley John Long - Award winning virtuoso Double Bassist and composer and is active in a diverse range of musical idioms including Jazz and is much in demand across all music styles. He has toured and taught across the world and is a Lecturer at Cardiff University School of music.

Alex Goodyear - Is a young UK based Drummer, Band Leader and Composer. Alex has worked with a host of Jazz Artistes including John Law, Simon Spillett and Iain Bellamy. He is Senior Jazz lecturer at Bristol Conservatoire.

Ashley and Alex are also regular members in Craig’s Jazz Projects including ‘An Oscar for Ella ‘.

This workshop is part of the FREE education programme of the Sidmouth International Jazz & Blues Festival 2024 - don't miss out on the 15 acts performing in Blackmore Gardens in the daytime - tickets from only £25 for the weekend or £12.50 per day!!