About the Jazz Workshops

Howard Rees apprenticed with Jazz Master Barry Harris from 1978 – 1984 in New York City. Upon returning to Toronto, he founded Howard Rees’ Jazz Workshops – Canada’s Oldest Independent Jazz School – now in its 28th year. Focusing on the wisdom of Barry Harris, the Jazz Workshops have attracted more than 2,500 students from across Canada and, as far a field as Argentina, Bahamas, Chile, France, Holland, Japan, Serbia, Switzerland, Trinidad, the UK and the USA. _______________ Ongoing Classes in Jazz Improvisation and Harmony are open by audition to instrumentalists & vocalists at all levels.

Instructional Books/DVDs

Featuring Barry Harris, these historic sessions are professionally filmed and capture for the 1st time, Dr. Harris' World Acclaimed Methodologies. Sets include DVDs with accompanying Workbooks by Howard Rees. ________Will be of interest to Instrumentalists and Vocalists from Intermediate Level to Professional.

We Are One Project

Founded in 2008 by Howard Rees, the WE ARE ONE JAZZ PROJECT is a registered Canadian Charitable Organization. Our community building mandate is to bring together young children ‘at risk’ of not reaching their full potential, and Master Jazz Musicians in an enriched learning and performance oriented environment. Research and our own experiences show that children introduced to music can derive such benefits as increased concentration, memory skills, personal enjoyment and a life-long appreciation for the arts. Through the guidance of our master musicians, participating students in our program are encouraged to explore their own creativity through first hand exposure to the beauty and power of Jazz Music. Our ongoing initiative, will deliver this innovative Jazz Music Program to a different ‘high priority’ area of the GTA each year.

Toronto Jazz Chorus

Howard Rees' Toronto Jazz Chorus is a unique performance ensemble. The TJC is 8 vocalists and a piano trio, dedicated to the performance of the beautiful compositions and arrangements of Dr. Barry Harris. __________check 'What's News' for a listing of upcoming concerts.

What's News

Summer Jazz Intensives for Vocalists & Instrumentalists... July 15–19 & Aug 13–17. Registration is limited--------------JAZZSCHOOLONLINE.com featuring over 200 video lessons on harmony and improvisation for all instruments - is now online!