Programs at The Banff Centre

Banff International Workshop in Jazz and Creative Music

Program dates: May 17, 2010 - June 5, 2010

Application deadline: January 15, 2010

Program Information

Director: Dave Douglas - trumpet/composer,
Faculty: Clarence Penn - drums, Matt Brewer - bass, Donny McCaslin - saxaphone, Jeff Parker - guitar, Roberto Rodriguez - piano, Myra Melford - piano, Ben Monder - guitar, Darcy James Argue - composer, Michael Bates - bass, Gerald Cleaver - drums, Matana Roberts - saxaphone, Ravi Coltrane - saxaphone, Drew Gress - bass, Luis Perdomo - piano, E.J. Strickland - drums, Mary Halvorson - guitar, Giorgio Magnanensi - composer, Hank Roberts - cello,
Being here at Banff made me realize that each artist has the duty of presenting their art with honesty and clarity, through whatever moves their heart and hopefully moves the audience into that world.
James B. Lewis, 2009 Workshop

Under the leadership of trumpeter/composer Dave Douglas and his hand-picked group of leading jazz faculty, this unique program leaves the rigid academic environment behind, encouraging creativity and facilitating leaps of artistic innovation. Participants benefit from daily master classes, small ensemble rehearsals, and common sessions with some of the world’s most inspiring jazz musicians. Club and concert performances, recording sessions, and opportunities to workshop new compositions allow artists to further develop original music in a collaborative and supportive environment.

While pre-formed groups are encouraged to apply, individual applications are adjudicated, and acceptance to the program will take all factors into account. Participants are encouraged to form groups during the workshop.

Creative Residencies in the fall and winter are also available for jazz musicians, either as individuals or groups.

2009 Faculty: Adam Benjamin, Don Byron, Edmar Castaneda, Dave Douglas, Marshall Gilkes, David Gilmore, Jerry Granelli, Tony Malaby, Nicole Margaret Mitchell, Matt Penman, Clarence Penn, Dafnis Prieto, Joshua Redman, Hank Roberts, Ron Samworth, Angelica Sanchez, Ben Street

2008 Faculty: The Bad Plus, Yosvany Terry and Afro-Cuban Roots, Ambrose Akinmusire, Dave Douglas, Laurie Frink, Ingrid Jensen, Wayne Krantz, Donny McCaslin, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Hugh Marsh, Andy Milne, Thomas Morgan, Clarence Penn, Eric Revis, Yosvany Terry, Dan Weiss, Miguel Zenón

2007 Faculty: Vicente Archer, Ab Baars, Adam Benjamin, Han Bennink, Steve Cardenas, Scott Colley, Sylvie Courvoisier, Tobias Delius, Dave Douglas, Mark Feldman, Ernst Glerum, Jerry Granelli, Thomas Heberer, Tristan Honsinger, Oliver Lake, Giorgio Magnanensi, Misha Mengelberg, Michael Moore, Mary Oliver, Clarence Penn, Wolter Wierbos, Miguel Zenón

2006 Faculty: Rez Abbasi, Adam Benjamin, Gerald Cleaver, Scott Colley, Marilyn Crispell, Dave Douglas, James Genus, Deron Johnson, Brad Jones, Gene Lake, Donny McCaslin, DJ Olive, Greg Osby, Clarence Penn, Marcus Strickland

2005 Faculty: Han Bennink, Don Byron, Andrew Downing, Mark Dresser, Ernst Glerum, Susie Ibarra, Vijay Iyer, Misha Mengelberg, Greg Osby, Jeffrey Parker, Roberto Rodriguez, Dylan van der Schyff, Mike Zilber

All programs, faculty, dates, fees, and offers of financial assistance are subject to change. Non-refundable fees and deposits will be retained upon cancellation. Any other fees are refunded at the discretion of The Banff Centre.