St. Petersburg College’s Music Industry Recording Arts program is excited to announce a partnership with EMIT to present free Jazz clinics with St. Pete Jazz Fest Artists. Check out the amazing options for local musicians!

Mario Pavone Clinic
Monday, Feb. 17, 2020
12:30 – 1:30 PM in HS 109 at St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus

Bassist/composer/bandleader Mario Pavone discusses his rich career in jazz as a bassist, bandleader and composer. Admission is free and the clinic is open to the public.

Adolfo Mendonca Brazilian Piano Clinic
Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020
2 – 3 PM in HS 117 at St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus

Sao Paulo jazz pianist Adolfo Mendonca gives an overview of Brazilian music in performance at St. Petersburg College. Admission is free and the clinic is open to the public.

Rafael Pereira Brazilian Percussion Workshop
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020
2:30 – 4 PM in HS 109 at St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus

Rafael’s performing resume includes the Grammys, SNL, David Letterman and Arsenio Hall with artists such as Janelle Monae, Prince, India Arie, Bruno Mars, B.O.B, Incognito and many more. Rafael demonstrates the various rhythms and instruments in Brazilian music and will work with participants in batucada, where everyone plays percussion instruments. Admission is free and the clinic is open to the public.

Jose Valentino Ruiz
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020
12:30 – 1:30 PM in HS 109 at St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus

University of Florida faculty member and Latin Grammy nominee Jose Valentino Ruiz gives a clinic on networking and branding in the music business. Admission is free and the clinic is open to the public.
Phone: 727-341-7984

For information about our upcoming events, please visit our web site: http://www.spcollege.edu/events