They offer participants an opportunity to experience jazz in all its forms, enjoy the exceptional environment of old Riga, and attend RIGAS RITMI festival concerts showcasing the all-star resident faculty in action.
Dates and place
30th June to 4th July 2009. Riga, Latvia
Additional programs
RIGAS RITMI Workshops offers a range of jazz education programs for instrumentalists, vocalists, educators and listeners from beginning to advanced levels, professionals and music educators.
Faculty:
VINX /USA/ “Voice & Percussion” “There is sometimes complexity in Vinx’s simplicity. He is a harmonious baritone vocalist with range, charisma, tongue-in-cheek humor and a fiery passion…” THE WASHINGTON POST |
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YAMANDU COSTA /Brasil/ “7string guitar technique”
“One of the greatest geniuses of Brazilian music of all times.” EYE FOR TALENT |
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MARIA JOAO /Portugal/ “Voice”
The Vocal Queen of the Portugal! Has worked with Joe Zawinul Syndicate, Bobby McFerrin, Trilok Gurtu, Wolfgang Muthspiel, Kai Eckhardt. |
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MARKUS STOCKHAUSEN /Germany/ “Trumpet & Composition” „Markus Stockhausen is a unique and commanding player, able to leap across genre lines of classical, jazz and free improvisation.” JOSEF WOODARD |
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MARILYN MAZUR /Denmark/ “World OF Percussion” “The Queen of Percussion”. Has played in Mile Davis Band. She received the Ben Webster Award, Telenor Culture Award. |
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ELDAR /USA/ “Piano & The Art of Trio” Called the fastest hands in jazz by Billboard. Eldar was nominated for Grammy Award 2007. “He’s one of the most astounding artists I’ve heard in a long, long time.” BENNY CARTER |
Registration
The admission begins on the 1st of May. More information about registration at www.rigasritmi.lv
The Price
The participation price is Ls50 (75 EUR).
Special Notes
An extra opportunity for the workshop participants – all the concerts of the festival “Rīgas Ritmi 2009” in Congress Hall will be free of charge!
If you would like to be notified by email when registration is open or need more information, please contact us:
Contact and info
RIGAS RITMI 2009
Phone: +371 28481588