Exploring Gershwin’s “Summertime” as a Jazz Vehicle

Exploring Gershwin’s “Summertime” as a Jazz Vehicle

Using George Gershwin’s iconic melody “Summertime”, the class will explore
how and why this song is so effective as a vehicle for improvisation.

The class will play and discuss the following:
1) The melody & lyric
2) Different interpretations by various jazz artists
3) The song’s chordal and rhythmic structure
4) Scales & Arpeggios that can be used to improvise over the song
5) Sample alternative melodic line
6) Playing solos over the form with emphasis on building & telling an emotional story
All class attendees will be urged to participate

Performers