Welcome

Now in our 26th year, Howard Rees' Jazz Workshop is Canada's Oldest Independent Jazz School. Focusing on the wisdoms of Jazz Master Barry Harris, we provide a context for people at different levels of jazz proficiency to study the musical elements necessary for playing jazz. For more details, please navigate to 'Classes'.

Workshop Q & A

Interested in joining a Jazz Workshops Class? Need more information? Click 'Read More' at the bottom of this area to reach "Common Jazz Workshop Questions & Answers..."

Upcoming Events

Jazz Workshop Classes resume the week of January 11th (new students welcome anytime)......Toronto Jazz Chorus' next rehearsal is January 13th........Howard Rees' 2nd Annual Outreach Project in Concert at Koerner Hall, January 28th......Jazzschoolonline.com, a virtual jazz school launches later this winter with over 225 video lessons on improvisation and jazz harmony.....See Calendar for listing of all events.....

Outreach Project 2010

Howard Rees in conjunction with DAREarts, the TDSB and the TCDSB, have established a 5 year Outreach Project designed to bring Jazz and Master Jazz Musicians to 'at risk' neighborhoods of the GTA. In our 2nd season (2009-'10) we will work with schools in Toronto's inner core. Dr. Barry Harris will lead several rehearsals, and be the Guest of Honor along with Special Guest Charles McPherson at the final concert on January 28th.

Toronto Jazz Chorus

The TJC is a unique ensemble composed of 8 vocalists and a piano trio. Our repetoire is drawn from beautiful 8 part arrangements of jazz standards and original tunes, all by Jazz Master Barry Harris. For more information on us, or to inquire about an engagement, contact Howard Rees.