The Ra Kalam Bob Moses Masterclass
A Masterclass with Legendary New Orleans Drummer, Johnny Vidacovich
"Best known among jazz fans for his crackling action-painting behind Gary Burton, Steve Swallow, Steve Kuhn, Sheila Jordan, Jaco Pastorius and Pat Metheny, Moses perfected a loose, deceptively frenetic soundscape that somehow split the difference between the symmetrical elisons of a Max Roach and the controlled spasticities of Roy Haynes. In Moses’ hands, firm, pulsating grooves would suddenly dissolve as if subjected to a psychic acid bath, dissolving into streamers of cymbal explosions and bombarded tom-toms, yet remaining as lithe and centered as a galloping antelope. Bob Moses’ drumming always threatened to self-destruct, yet this looseness was deceptive—order masquerading as chaos." -Modern Drummer
Imagine jamming with Charles Mingus as a teenager, having Ed Shaughnessy as a godfather and living in a building with Max Roach. Not only did Ra Kalam Bob Moses play with a who’s who of jazz royalty but he also authored the famous drum book, Drum Wisdom.Ra Kalam never looks backwards. He continually creates, music, visual art and mentors those who are lucky enough to understand what he offers. He truly has a unique voice in music and perspective to life. In this Masterclass Ra Kalam will shed light on to many concepts which can be explored throughout one's life as a musician and as a human. You will be able to ask questions, listen to Ra Kalam talk, play and demonstrate. There will be opportunities for those interested to play for Ra Kalam as a way for him to see where you are so he can see what can help you improve.
Ra Kalam will teach concepts that you can explore for the rest of your life. For musicians of all levels, beginner to professional players.
Concepts that may be covered are: Internal hearing, Groove canon, resolution Points (The 8/8 concept, The eight points, Combining points), Movable two, Playing off of the 8/8 flow, The non-independent method, Ying/Yang triplets, Organic Drumming. Movement and dancing and Singing.
About Ra Kalam Bob Moses: Moses played with Roland Kirk in 1964–65 while he was still a teenager. In 1966 he and Larry Coryell formed The Free Spirits, a jazz fusion ensemble, and from 1967 to 1969 he played in Gary Burton's quartet. Moses also recorded with Burton in the 1970s, in addition to work with Dave Liebman/Open Sky, Pat Metheny, Mike Gibbs, Hal Galper, Gil Goldstein, Steve Swallow, Steve Kuhn/Sheila Jordan (from 1979 to 1982), George Gruntz, and Emily Remler (from 1983 to 1984). In the early 1970s he was a member of Compost with Harold Vick, Jumma Santos, Jack Gregg and Jack DeJohnette. His first release was in 1968's Love Animal. His second release as a leader was 1973's Bittersuite in the Ozone. His records for Gramavision in the 1980s were critically acclaimed. He is also the author of the drum method book Drum Wisdom. Moses performs alongside John Lockwood, Don Pate, and John Medeski with guitarist Tisziji Muñoz. He taught at the prestigious New England Conservatory for many years as well as performing and conducting masterclasses around the world.
$20 Early Bird Tickets through March 21st
$25 after March 21st