Master Classes - Jazzin' at Sitar

Jazzin' at Sitar-, a partnership with Sitar Arts Center, is a 16-week jazz improvisation and history course designed for middle school students taughted by Herman Burney. Jazz professionals such as Paul Carr and Nate Jolley serve as guest lecturers who conduct one-on-one master calsses.

 

The Washington, DC born Herman Burney is part of the "whose who" amoung jazz enthusiats. Burney, was first introduced to the jazz scene by legendary Bill Bright and he continues to spread his sound today with well known artists such as, Nnenna Freelon, Marcus Roberts, Freddy Cole, Wynton Marsalis, Sonny Fortune, Harry Pickens, and Eric Alexander, to name a few. As a jazz master, Herman dedicates his time to support the future of jazz and future jazz musicians. Herman enjoys mentoring young Sitar classrooms, and workshops. The DC Jazz Festival was pleased to present the legendary jazz bassist during this year's festival and we hope we dazzled you with his unique sound along with the Saints Student Ensemble.