There is a magic building in Chicago located at 232 East Ohio Street. For years and years musical magicians have had their souls captured on tape there.
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Fifty years ago on October 28, 1973, my first band "Focus" played a gig in Hyde Park at the Quadrangle Club. I used to have lunch there with my father where he would point out two or three Nobel Prize laureates (not intimidating at all). This place was a home-away-from-home for some very serious world-class brain power professors (including my dad Benjamin Bloom) from the University of Chicago.
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Voice & Guitar Clinic June 25 2018 7:15 PM with Erin McDougald and Bruce Forman
Posted by David Bloom on Jun 18, 2018 3:12:05 PM
Presented by The Bloom School of Jazz and hosted by David Bloom, this clinic features world-renowned jazz guitarist Bruce Forman and Chicago-based jazz vocalist, bandleader, composer-lyricist and producer Erin McDougald.
The evening will center around the difference between just playing SAYING something important. Before you can say something you need to learn how to listen. All too often, instrumentalists will play differently for vocalists with an assumption handicapping the creativity of the music. And, all too often singers treat instrumentalists as if they are "in the background" instead of inviting an intertwined voice in a cohesive narrative.
Both Mr. Forman and Ms. Erin McDougald will bring our perspectives and tips for how to go from accompanying someone to really making music TOGETHER -- like a natural conversation. This is especially insightful for anyone looking to improve their improvisational skills.
All ages and skill levels welcome.
It is $20.00 per person (collected in cash at the door the night of the event-- doors open at 7:15pm)
RSVP Only - Call (773) 860-8300
or email hannah@bloomschoolofjazz.com.
Space is limited.
Workshop Announcement: Jimi Hendrix Master Class, Saturday 4/21/18 2 PM with Guitarist Pat Fleming: RSVP Only
Posted by David Bloom on Apr 9, 2018 5:51:27 PM
Understanding Storytelling and How it Can Dramatically Improve Your Music
Posted by David Bloom on Apr 6, 2018 4:03:16 PM
by Pat Fleming
So much has been said, written about, or otherwise imparted about Jimi Hendrix that it is well nigh impossible to say anything original about him. However, I do think it might be useful to try to sum up some of the most insightful observations about Jimi, hopefully in order to gain a deeper understanding of his importance in music history.
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The Power of Slow: Tips for Beginning and Intermediate Players
Posted by David Bloom on Mar 13, 2018 12:00:00 AM
The Power of Slow
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Bloom School of Jazz Vocal Class Recital November 18th, 2017, 1:00pm at Andy's Jazz Club in Chicago
Posted by David Bloom on Oct 24, 2017 4:59:30 PM