RUNWAY JAZZ 2017: UBA POWERS MUSIC AND BUSINESS MASTERCLASS FACILITATED BY THE BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC
L-R: Heavy wind; Obinna Okerekeocha; Dede Mabiaku; Afolabi Oke; Xerona
Duke and Folusho Phillips at the unveiling of activities for Runway Jazz
2017
The
countdown has begun to the most anticipated and insightful learning
experience at the Runway Jazz
2017 Music and Business Masterclass, taking place on April 29, 2017 in
the Grand Ballroom of Eko Hotels & Suites, Lagos, Nigeria. The
Masterclass is a prelude to the Runway Jazz Concert, a special
celebration of the International Jazz Day.
Powered by UBA, the Music and Business Masterclass is being facilitated by George W. Russell Jr, Professor
and Chair of the Harmony Department at Berklee College of Music, California
(the most prestigious music institution in the world), which has
produced Grammy award winners Quincy Jones, Lalah Hathaway, Nick Baxter,
as well as Nigerian talent like Tiwa Savage and Kaline Akinkugbe to
mention but a few.
The Runway Jazz 2017 Music and Business Masterclass is open to individuals, groups, record labels, established and emerging musicians as well as students of music. It will seminar and open up dialogue that will encourage talented musicians and lovers of music to enhance their abilities and turn their gifts into profitable ventures.
"The
education is key as it enables the fulfilment of UNESCO's mandate to
encourage peaceful relations
and foster the education, participation and creation of unity through
the celebration of Jazz Music", says the convener, Afolabi Oke.
Professor
George Russell holds many accolades and is the recipient of the highest
award that Berklee gives
to faculty, the Most Distinguished Faculty Award. Russell served as a
Professor of Harmony and Piano, prior to becoming Chair. He holds the
Ted Pease Award for Excellence in Teaching, along with the Curriculum
Development Award for the Writing Division at
the Berklee College of Music.
Najee,
a Grammy Award winner and American saxophonist, who will be headlining
the Runway Jazz Concert on April 30, will join the Professor to
facilitate this unique and inspiring Masterclass.
Speaking
about the event, Professor Russell says, "Many people understand, or
think they understand music,
some understand business, but there is a Business of Music that when
you get the formula right, will open doors that you never even knew were
there in the first place".
This
Masterclass is a result of a strategic partnership with Berklee College
of Music and Runway Jazz,
partnered by the United Bank for Africa. It will allow participants get
a better understanding of the access to scholarship opportunities at
Berklee College as they learn how to turn their talent and passion into
business opportunites. It promises to be interactive,
fun, instructive and inspiring.
To register for the Masterclass, visit www.runway-jazz.com.
For group bookings and discounts, call 08180694465 or email runwayjazz@gmail.com.
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