Cory Combs, Author at Stanford Jazz

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Entries by Cory Combs

SF Chronicle interviews Andrew Speight in Sunday Datebook

June 10, 2011/by Cory Combs

Of the music of Charlie Parker, Andrew Speight told Chronicle writer Lee Hildebrand that “It had all the precision and beauty of Bach or Mozart.” The fascinating article delves deep […]

Study songwriting at SJW

May 20, 2011/by Cory Combs

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Rebecca Martin returns to SJW this summer to lead an expanded program for aspiring songwriters. Taking place during Jazz Residency (July 31 – August 5), the SJW Songwriting […]

2011 official Festival lineup released

April 19, 2011/by Cory Combs

Alright, jazz fans, here’s the part you’ve been waiting for: The official lineup for the 2011 Stanford Jazz Festival, June 24 – August 6. Tickets go on sale on May […]

SJW announces 2011 Jazz Festival

April 18, 2011/by Cory Combs

Providing an intimate interaction of jazz and community found nowhere else, the Stanford Jazz Festival is pleased to announce the lineup of its 40th season. Beginning on June 24 with […]

Powerhouse Jazz String Faculty at 2011 Jazz Residency

March 29, 2011/by Cory Combs

Where can adult string players go to get a summer jazz immersion experience? Stanford Jazz Workshop’s Jazz Residency! The violin, viola, and cello faculty for 2011 is an all-star lineup, […]

Jazz guitar superstars at SJW Jazz Residency

March 24, 2011/by Cory Combs

SJW’s Jazz Residency (July 31 – August 5) is always a great place to come to improve your guitar chops, get a lot of playing time, and hang out and […]

Faculty lineup takes shape for 2011

March 23, 2011/by Cory Combs

Jazz Campers and Residency participants know how fun being at SJW’s summer programs can be. But SJW has a huge reputation among jazz educators as well, which is why the […]

Campana Jazz Festival participants win SJW scholarships

February 22, 2011/by Cory Combs

SJW was treated to a day of fantastic performances at the 36th annual Campana Jazz Festival in Pleasanton earlier this month. Dozens of middle school and high school jazz bands, […]

Trombonist Michael Wang wins SJW scholarship

January 30, 2011/by Cory Combs

It wasn’t enough for Michael Wang to blow away the Folsom Jazz Festival adjudicators with his astonishing trombone work on a blazing arrangement of John Coltrane’s “Giant Steps” while performing […]

Announcing the 2010 CSM Jazz Festival SJW Scholarship Winner

January 6, 2011/by Cory Combs

As a result of his excellent performance at the College of San Mateo Jazz Festival on November 19, 2010, bassist Chris Jefferies was awarded a scholarship to the 2011 Jazz […]