PDX Jazz proudly presents: Stephan Crump Masterclass
Lewis & Clark College, Evans Music Center, Room 122, 4:15 PM - 5:45 PM
Revealing Magnetism - Distillation, Freedom, Development in the Groove
Known for transforming his instrument into a speaking entity of magnetic pull and for collaborations with leading lights of creative instrumental music, Stephan Crump shares his musical philosophy, including a practical approach to discerning the DNA or underlying polarity within various grooves and meters. Useful to musicians of all instruments, this process clarifies fundamental versus ornamental gestures in the line, helping us generate feel in the music and revealing a path toward freedom and development. Stephan will demonstrate how to internalize this polarity on a visceral level, moving beyond the cerebral, counting mode into a more holistic and gestural presence in the music. This allows us to interact and communicate from deeper within ourselves and in terms of shaping energies, lift and landing, tension and release…magnetism.
This event is part of the 2024 Biamp Portland Jazz Festival presented by PDX Jazz.