SLIGO INTERNATIONAL JAZZ SUMMER SCHOOL AND FESTIVAL, 5-10 AUGUST 2008
SJP 2008 is a unique festival of jazz, combining education, inspiration and entertainment for musicians of all ages. SJP is Ireland's biggest jazz summer school and includes a festival featuring line-up comprising mainly members of the SJP teaching faculty, all world class performers in their own right. SJP 2008 will feature a new commission on the opening night with Irish and international jazz musicians, two Grammy winners and great jam sessions each night. SJP Students get free admission to all festival concerts. All faculty members take one masterclass and two ensemble sessions each day and up to 2 live performances during the week. The week culminates with a marathon Sunday afternoon concert featuring all participating jazz students. Festival details soon...
Full SJP 2008 Faculty:
Paul Wertico (USA) - Drums
Steven Davis (N Ireland) - Drums
Ulf Wakenius (Sweden)- Guitar
Mike Nielsen (Ireland) - Guitar
Anita Wardell (Australia/UK) - Vocal
Todd Coolman (USA) - Double Bass
Reggie Washington(USA/Belgium) - Electric Bass
Bill Carrothers (USA) - Piano
Brian Priestley (UK/Ireland) - Piano
Julian Arguelles (UK) - Saxophone
Paul Williamson (Australia/Ireland) - Trumpet
TBA Members of the RISE saxophone quartet - Saxophone