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Author: John Morton
Date: 2012-12-03 22:01
I was delighted to learn that Anat Cohen is to be the clarinet instructor at a 4 day choro workshop next April, here in my tiny home town of Port Townsend, Washington! Anat needs no introduction to those familiar with the New York jazz world, but she is also devoted to this traditional music of Brazil. Choro predates other styles for which Brazil is better known, seeing cycles of popularity and obscurity from the 1870's to the present.
I have attended 4 previous choro workshops here, with clarinet guidance by the marvelous Andy Connell. I have to say this is hands down the most exciting clarinet music I have ever heard or played. Admittedly it is demanding, and I strongly suggest serious preparation for newcomers to the music who are of intermediate ability.
http://centrum.org/centrum-choro-workshop/
Here is a performance by the faculty at a previous workshop:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtI-uq8R1yo
(no gringos this year, they're all real Brazilians except for Anat C.)
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Author: hinotehud ★2017
Date: 2012-12-06 02:16
I loved your link! I thought Brian Rice was phenomenal on the tambourine! I would like to know how he got such a deep sound out of it. It was not electronically altered by using a pick up mic. Everything appeared to be acoustic. Andy Connell did some nice work on the soprano sax in another vid. Thanks for posting!
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Author: John Morton
Date: 2012-12-06 20:11
The Brazilian tambourine is called the pandeiro, and is held in great respect in this music. Larger ensembles may use one or two other rhythm instruments, but the pandeiro is considered indispensable. Believe me it is not easy to learn, and I suspect the majority of Brian's students fail to stick with it.
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