New York pianist, composer and educator David Berkman visits Morley College Waterloo for a masterclass followed by an evening concert. He has been a major presence on the New York jazz scene for more than three decades and has played and recorded with artists including Sonny Stitt, Tom Harrell, Brian Blade, Chris Potter, Dave Douglas and the Vanguard Orchestra.
The afternoon workshop is open to anyone, whatever their instrument, style or jazz experience, and focuses on creativity, improvisation, composition, listening and practice. Berkman is also the author of The Jazz Musician's Guide to Creative Practicing and The Jazz Harmony Book, both used in music schools worldwide.
In the evening he plays with his trio, joined by Tom Farmer on double bass and Flavio Li Vigni on drums.
