Great Women Pianists of Pop and Jazz Series: Aretha Franklin with Jennifer Jolly

Sunday, April 2, 11 am - 1 pm PT (Online Workshop)

Great Women Pianists of Pop and Jazz Series: Aretha Franklin with Jennifer Jolly
Age Adult
Event Type Workshop
Department Piano and Keys
Day Sun
Instructor Jennifer Jolly
Status online event

This offering in Jennifer Jolly’s “Great Women Pianists” workshop series celebrates the masterful piano playing of Aretha Franklin! Her roots in the church, her brilliant self-accompaniment, and how to incorporate her stylistic elements into your own playing will be explored through playing, listening, and viewing. Handouts will include transcriptions, listening guides, and suggestions for further study. Tech requirements: strong Internet, wired headphones, laptop or desktop by your keyboard. Prerequisites: basic piano proficiency, reading ability, and familiarity with major and minor chords. 

About Jennifer Jolly

Jennifer Jolly teaches keyboard classes and ensembles (Caribbean, African, New Orleans, minimalist, and improv) at The Jazzschool, clinics, camps, after-school programs, and her private studio. She currently performs with Jennifer Jolly & Friends, Pamela Rose’s show “Blues is a Woman,” and Jean Fineberg’s The Party Monsters, and subs often with Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Jean Fineberg’s JazzPhoria, Chelle! & Friends, and other Bay Area groups.