At the completion of this course the students will be able to demonstrate a variety of advanced voicings and comping skills commonly used in jazz piano. This will be in the form of studying and playing songs from the jazz idiom. Skill tests will also be assigned throughout the semester dealing with progressions, modality, substitutions and other relevant information necessary to the advanced jazz student. Also, student will choose one innovator from the history of jazz pianists and make a presentation as part of the final grade.
Attendance is required.
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