From: Eddie Fowler [wee-skirl_at_mcjazz_dot_f2s_dot_com]
Sent: 05 December 2011 10:16
Subject: (12) Spring Gypsy Jazz Course - 13-19 May 2012- Nr Congac,
France - Paul Vernon Chester
Paul Vernon Chester
Gypsy Jazz Guitar Workshop
13-19 May 2012
8 Route de la Moreau
La Moreau
17770 Bercloux, France
The Charente Maritime is a largely
undiscovered area of France, south of the Loire and north of Bordeaux
Foremost
gypsy jazz guitarist and composer, Paul Vernon Chester has appeared
on the same international stage as many world class exponents of the genre
including, Boulou and Elios Ferre, Tchavolo Schmitt,
Fapy Lafertin, Romane and Angelo Debarre, to name but a few. He is a hugely
experienced and respected guitarist whose work has been broadcast in
the UK, Europe , Australia, and USA. His CDs have received glowing
reviews by leading jazz and guitar publications in many countries. His seminal
work ‘Suite Django’
and live album ‘Duets for Django’ are
a unique musical tribute to the great gypsy –
Django Reinhardt.
Interest in
his playing has led to interviews on BBC Radio where he has discussed his work
with live performances and with further invitations to talk on the
life of Django Reinhardt.
His
performances include Jazz festivals, theatres and concert halls, art centres
and jazz clubs where standing ovations are de rigueur. Ian Cruickshank, musical
director for the now legendary channel 4 documentary Django Legacy, has
described Paul as: “One of
the finest Django stylists in the world and a wonderful composer“.
World authority on Django and
gypsy jazz Alain Antonietto, compares Paul’s playing to that of the great
Henri Colla. Alain has reviewed Paul’s music and playing, contributing to his
web site.
Such is the
respect for his playing JWC Guitars of the UK have produced signature
guitars, made to Paul’s exclusive specifications. He is also an endorsee for
the world renown, AER amplifiers.
He plays
currently with his life long rhythm guitarist, Nick Mellor in the fantastic duo
‘Duets for Django‘.
Whatever the ensemble, trio, quartet or quintet, Nick will be there.
Next to
playing, Paul’s other passion is for teaching the music he loves, to the ever
increasing number of gypsy jazz devotees, many of whom attend his hugely
successful workshops. He is in demand as a consummate musician and highly
accomplished teacher of gypsy jazz guitar.
Study the guitar style of Django Reinhardt at La
Moreau, Nr Congac, France.
This Teaching Holiday will be
spent looking at the key ingredients that give Gypsy Jazz guitar its unique
flavour, delivered by one of the top players of the genre.
We will consider the techniques and expressive dynamics that have been handed
down as part of Django’s legacy. Students will be
“supportively nudged” out of their comfort zone and equipped with tools
they need to significantly improve their playing and with material to keep them
passionately engaged with this wonderful and unique music. 20 Hours Tuition over 7days.
The abilities
of students are quickly established in order to focus on individual improvement
agendas. Activities are designed to enable you to work in a group, duo and
individual formats. Tuition provided is designed to challenge and will cover
all of the key elements of Gypsy Jazz. The week will not be heavily theoretical
and employs the ‘Gypsy Tradition’ of demonstration and assimilation. The course
will also appeal to those acoustic guitarists who wish to enrich their
playing, irrespective of style.
Essential
elements are enthusiasm, love of music, fun, and a real desire to improve your
personal best.
Playing Gypsy
Jazz is the driving force with plenty of time for jamming and developing
skills. The whole programme is based on Paul’s own route to this music, which
he invites you to follow – many others already have.
The week
will be a great opportunity to learn with like - minded
musicians, led by a hugely experienced tutor and performer in a delightful
environment( France)- highly conducive to our adopted style!
What will you need to bring?
- Acoustic
guitar -which doesn’t have to be a gypsy model
- your
love of guitar
- enthusiasm
- a
desire to improve
- an
enjoyment for a holiday where you can combine Guitar Tutorship with
pleasure!
Reply
for booking details
Eddie Fowler on behalf of
www.PaulVernonChester.com
Gypsy Jazz Guitarist Extraordinaire
Manouche Maestro
Manouche
MasterClass Workshop
+44(0)1844 353 117