Master Class Series

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Master Class Series

Thomas A. Laskin Master Class Series

The Thomas A. Laskin Memorial

Jazz Master Class Series

The Thomas A. Laskin Memorial Master Class Series provides insights on this uniquely American form with some of the best musicians in the country. Past guests include Grammy-winner Eddie Gomez, Blue Note Recording Artist James Francies, plus dozens of industry pros.

Next Guest:

Lynne Arriale | March 13 at 6:00pm

 


Wednesday, March 13

Lynne Arriale

WCM alum Lynne Arialle returns to Milwaukee for the next installment of the Thomas A. Laskin Masterclass Series at the Conservatory, where she will work with Jazz Lab students before performing a free concert for all attendees.

One of the most exciting pianists in contemporary jazz” (The Guardian- UK), pianist Lynne Arriale has performed on international concert stages over the past 25 years, and Jazz Police called her “the poet laureate of her generation.”
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Helen Bader Recital Hall
This event is free and open to the public.


2023-2024 Thomas A. Laskin Memorial Master Class Guests

October 11, 2023 | Precarious Towers
February 28 | Twin Talk

2022-2023 Thomas A. Laskin Memorial Master Class Guests

2022-2023 Thomas A. Laskin Memorial Master Class Guests

November 2, 2022 | Ben Rosenblum Nebula Project
November 19, 2022 | Lynne Arriale
February 22, 2023 | Thaddeus Tukes

2021-2022 Thomas A. Laskin Memorial Master Class Guests

2021-2022 Thomas A. Laskin Memorial Master Class Guests

October 13, 2021 | James Francies
December 15, 2021 | Arun Luthra
March 9, 2022 | Huntertones
April 4, 2022 | Lynne Arriale

2020 Thomas A. Laskin Memorial Master Class Guests

2019 Thomas A. Laskin Memorial Master Class Guests

2019 Thomas A. Laskin Memorial Master Class Guests

March 13 | Manty Ellis, Brian Lynch & WCM Jazz Trio
April 27 | Manty Ellis & Concert All-Stars
October 2 | Christine Fawson, Trumpet player, Vocalist

2018 Thomas A. Laskin Memorial Master Class Guests

2018 Thomas A. Laskin Memorial Master Class Guests

Feb 7  |  Trumpeter Brian Lynch
Feb 28  |  Trumpeter Alex Norris
April 7  |  Drummer Carl Allen
April 25 | Eddie Gomez Trio
September 6 | Geoffrey Keezer
October 31 | Trumpeter Brian Lynch
December 5 | The Bad Plus
December 21 | Guitarist Peter Bernstein

2017 Thomas A. Laskin Memorial Master Class Guests

2017 Thomas A. Laskin Memorial Master Class Guests

Jan. 18  |  Drummer Carl Allen
Feb. 18  |  Guitarist Peter Bernstein
March 15  |  Trumpeter Brian Lynch
June 29  |  Saxophonist Greg Tardy
Sept. 30 | Pianist David Hazeltine
October 10 | Drummer Bill Stewart
October 25  |  Pianist Lynne Arriale


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