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==The 4 Presentations==

*'''''Fun With 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 With Jazz II, The Musicians''''' presents a more detailed discussion of some of the most important musicians from the long history of jazz.

*'''''Fun With 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 With 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 ==

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* '''Woodwinds:''' [[Gary Wheat]], [[Dave Amaral]], [[Dave Miller]]

* '''Bass:''' [[Cleveland Eaton]], [[Abe Becker]], [[Chris Wendle]], [[Robert Dickson (bassist)|Robert Dickson]]

* '''Drums:''' [[Steve Ramos]], [[John Nuckols]], [[Sonny Harris]]

*'''Guitar:''' [[Carlos Pino]]

*'''Founding Director / Pianist:''' [[Ray Reach]].

== Recent "Fun With Jazz" Appearances ==

Starting in June, 2009, Fun With Jazz was presented in the following libraries in the Birmingham (Alabama) Public Library System: