Early Bird Jazz: Woodwinds & Strings
An Intro to Jazz for Kids with Jim Nadel & Friends
Jeff Sanford, clarinet/flute; Jim Nadel, alto saxophone; Stefan Cohen, tenor saxophone; Regina Carter, violin; Allegra Bandy, vocals; Fred Harris, piano; Seward McCain, bass; Akira Tana, drums

Saturday, July 11
Kids 5 and under, 10 am
Kids 6 and over, 11 am
Dinkelspiel Auditorium
Tickets: Free

Noted jazz educator and Stanford Jazz Workshop founder Jim Nadel presents a concert for young audiences and anyone who wants to learn more about the role of woodwinds and stringed instruments in jazz. The saxophone has been an iconic sound of jazz since the music’s early days in New Orleans. The instrument’s wide range of sonic possibilities makes it ideal for jazz, where individual expression and a personal sound are prized. The clarinet has a jazz tradition that goes back just as far, with a mellow sound that has played a role in almost every movement in jazz history, and the flute has a rich legacy of innovative players who have developed unique jazz styles. The various instruments in the stringed family also occupy special places in the language of jazz. The loping sound of a walking bass line is one of the music’s most essential ingredients. While the violin is less commonly heard, performers like Stephane Grappelli, Stuff Smith, and special guest Regina Carter show that it can express the joy and creativity of jazz in a unique and compelling way.

Photo credit: Scott Chernis.

Supported by Alice Lee & Gregory Melchor.