Immersive Jazz Master Class

Steve Boudreau - piano, bass

Jose Garcia Monchito Hernandez - drums

"See what it feels like to play like a pro, with the pros!

10,000 Hours Immersive Jazz Master class gives jazz students the opportunity to perform their jazz standard in a live trio setting, accompanied by professional musicians who will support, guide, and offer real-time feedback.

Open to all instruments and levels, the session focuses on ensemble playing, musical communication, and creative interpretation. Participants will have the chance to play through their piece, exploring new techniques and approaches with guidance from the pros.”

Steve Boudreau is an Ottawa-based pianist who specializes in jazz and popular music. He has taught private lessons for over 20 years and is a member of the Ontario Registered Music Teachers' Association, the Eastern Ontario Friends of Conservatory Canada, the AFM, and the Jazz Educators Network. In 2010 he received a Master of Music degree in Jazz performance from the New England Conservatory in Boston. He has toured extensively across the United States and Canada, and has performed as both leader and sideman at various jazz festivals. His recording output includes six solo piano albums, a trio album featuring unique arrangements of the music of George Gershwin, and many collaborations. His latest trio album, Cherished possessions, has been receiving praise and radio play all around the world.

Jose "Monchito" Hernandez Garcia is a versatile drummer based in Ottawa, ON, Canada. A graduate of Humber College's music program, Jose has cultivated a deep understanding of various genres, excelling in jazz, Latin-jazz, pop, and numerous others. His impressive resume includes collaborations with acclaimed artists such as Michelle Treacy, Anjali Ranadive, Sreerama Chandra, Miguel de Armas, Kellylee Evans, Roddy Ellias, and Marc Copland, showcasing his ability to contribute meaningfully to diverse musical projects.

Program:

1. Jennifer Sutton

Voice

I've got the World on a String in Bb

Composer: Harold Arlen

Duration: 2 minutes

2. Grace Chiu

Piano

Three Preludes (No. 2 & maybe 1 & 3 too)

Composer: George Gershwin

Duration: 3-10 minutes

3. Leslie Toope

Piano

Yardbird Suite

Composer: Charlie Parker

4. Shawn Snider

Voice

Selection: All of Me

Composer: Seymour Simons/Gerald Marks

Duration: 5 minutes

5. Christian Belter

Piano

Selection: Theme from "Taxi Driver"

Composer: Bernard Herrmann

Duration: ~5min