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The program offers four basic presentations, any of which are customizable to fit a particular need. The Fun With Jazz program began at the Alys Stephens Center as part of the ''ASC Kid's Club'' series. The first show was presented on February 19, 2006. The show was a resounding success, prompting discussions about "...taking the show on the road..." out to schools and other organizations. Thus, the Fun With Jazz program was born.
==The 4four Presentationspresentations==
*''Fun Withwith Jazz I'' presents the basic history of jazz, an explanation of improvisation, a demonstration of the various jazz instruments, and a discussion of notable musicians and more.
*''Fun Withwith Jazz II, The Musicians'' presents a more detailed discussion of some of the most important musicians from the long history of jazz.
*''Fun Withwith Jazz III, Jazz Today'' covers the influence of jazz in contemporary culture music and discusses the lives and careers of modern musicians and vocalists who are influenced by jazz.
*''Fun Withwith Jazz IV, Workshops on Jazz Styles and Improvisational Techniques '' is presented in the form of a one- or two -day intensive workshop. The workshop covers jazz performance and improvisation techniques and is presented to jazz ensembles in middle school, high school and college and universities.
==Faculty==
The Fun With Jazz program is taught by the resident faculty of the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, known collectively as the [[Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame All-Stars]]. The roster of musicians includes:
* Founding Director director/ Pianistpianist: [[Ray Reach ]].▼* Trumpets: [[Tommy Stewart (trumpeter)|Tommy Stewart]], [[Omari Thomas]], [[Bo Berry]]
* Trombone: [[Chad Fisher]], [[Billy Bargetzi]]
* Woodwinds: [[Gary Wheat]], [[Dave Amaral]], [[Dave Miller (musician)|Dave Miller]]
* Bass: [[Cleveland Eaton]], [[Abe Becker]], [[Chris Wendle]], [[Robert Dickson (bassist)|Robert Dickson]] ▼* Guitar: [[Carlos Pino ]]▼* Drums: [[Steve Ramos]], [[John Nuckols]], [[Sonny Harris]] ▼▲* Bass: [[Cleveland Eaton ]], [[Abe Becker ]], [[Chris Wendle ]], [[Robert Dickson (bassist)|Robert Dickson ]]
▲*Guitar: [[Carlos Pino]]
▲* Drums: [[Steve Ramos ]], [[John Nuckols ]], [[Sonny Harris ]]
▲*Founding Director / Pianist: [[Ray Reach]].
==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090207091314/http://www.jazzhall.com/education/instructors.htm Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame] website
* [http://main.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=99796 "Fun With Jazz" press release] at uab.edu
* [http://www.myspace.com/funwithjazzeducationalprogram Fun With Jazz Educational Program] at Myspace.com
* [http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=15682 Jazz News: "Fun with Jazz" Educational Program Now Administered by the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame]
[[Category:Culture of Birmingham, Alabama]]
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