IGF RhythmFest
Anyone who’s thinking about going I would strongly advise you do.
The level of teaching is excellent. It honestly can keep you going for a whole year if you take away all that’s offered to you.
31st July – 6th August, Cheltenham
Anyone who’s thinking about going I would strongly advise you do.
The level of teaching is excellent. It honestly can keep you going for a whole year if you take away all that’s offered to you.
31st July – 6th August, Cheltenham
Now in its 10th year, what used to be the Bath Rhythm Course has now moved to Cheltenham
Everyone joining us -whatever your standard- will come away a better and more rounded player, with bags of inspiration, better technique, new ideas and new friends!
Keep an eye on this site for news about masterclasses, artists, tutors, events and performances. Also feel free to use the Mike Dolbear forum to ask questions, give us comments or share experiences from previous years. We really want to make this a week that everyone can be a part of.
| What it is | What you get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Rhythmfest Course |
6
full days
of
tuition (7.5 hrs min)
Access to all masterclasses and clinics |
£356 |
| Challinor HB | 6 nights single room with shared bathroom, breakfast and dinner | £255 |
| Park Villas HB | 6 nights single room with own bathroom and meals as above | £294 |
| Gig & Jam Pass | Access to SU, all gigs and jam sessions | £40 |
What are your current projects
I am currently working with a new project put together by Roy Ayers called Superstars of Jazz Fusion which is a group comprising of Roy Ayers, Lonnie Liston Smith, Wayne Henderson, Ronnie Laws & Tom Browne….we play all the music they wrote back in the 70’s. I’m also working on a new album featuring some of those artists. There is also some recording looming with Amy Winehouse.
What was your first gig?
My first gig was with my family band when I was a kid…playing original rock songs….but my first professional gig was with Jean Toussaint, a saxophonist who use to play with Art Blakey…I really learnt a lot playing with him and he was a very encouraging guy.
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