Monday, August 2, 2010

Brendan Clarke joins faculty at Jazz Workshop Australia

One of Australia’s most in demand bass players, Brendan Clarke, has joined the faculty at Jazz Workshop Australia (JWA) as teacher of electric and acoustic bass. He is available for private bass lessons, and is also running the JWA adult combos on Monday evenings.

Brendan is a highly respected performer and experienced educator.

In 2001 Brendan Clarke was the winner of the National Jazz Award at the Wangaratta Jazz Festival. He is one of Australia's most sought after bassists and has performed extensively across Australia at all major venues and jazz festivals. He has also toured Europe many times which has included performances at the Berlin Jazz Festival, Jazz Hooilart in Belgium and the Locano film Festival in Switzerland. He has also performed at the Monterey Jazz Festival in California.

Brendan has played, recorded and toured with many great international and national jazz artists including Kirk Lightsey, Jim McNeely, Wycliffe Gorden, Barbara Morrison, Don Rader, Dale Barlow, Vince Jones, James Morrison, Roger Manins, Bobby Gebert, John Harkins and Bernie McGann.

To arrange lessons with Brendan Clarke, contact Jazz Workshop Australia: (02) 9966 5468 or info@jazzworkshopaustralia.com.au.

Jazz Workshop Australia is a unique venue bringing together a formidable faculty of leading jazz artists who give lessons, workshops and ensembles in a purpose-built facility in the Sydney suburb of St Leonards.

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