Tomeka Reid Quartet feat. Mary Halvorson – Workshop & Masterclass Series

Be a part of this special presentation supported by the Nelson Meers Foundation featuring the stars of the Tomeka Reid Quartet, celebrating string instruments in jazz and improvised music, and exploring boundary-pushing, improvisational string playing. Tomeka Reid | cello Mary Halvorson | guitar Jason Roebke | double bass Tomas Fujiwara | drums Workshop: 11:00am-12:15pm $30 The first session is a 75 minute Workshop featuring the quartet in a special short performance followed by a Q&A covering areas of improvisation, composition, technique and presentation. Masterclass Series: 12:45pm-15:00pm $75 The second session is 3 x 45 minute up-close Masterclasses, each focusing on different instruments and players in the ensemble. 12:45-13:30 – Tomeka Reid, improvisation for Strings 13:30-14:15 – Mary Halvorson, improvisation for Guitar 14:15-15:00 – Jason Roebke and Tomas Fujiwara, improvisation for Rhythm Section * A low/no-allergy lunch is provided for attendees of both the Workshop & Masterclass series. * Attendance of Masterclass Series includes FREE ENTRY to the Tomeka Reid Quartet performance for Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival at ACO Neilson Theatre on Friday 23 October.