The Undersecretariat of Culture of the Municipality of Concordia opens registration for the Free Jazz Workshop, a training proposal aimed at musicians, instrumentalists, and singers interested in approaching the genre from its foundations.
The workshop will be led by the renowned teacher and guitarist Alfonso Bekes, and will take place over four weekly two-hour sessions on Thursdays. Through a theoretical-practical dynamic, participants will explore conscious listening, accompaniment, phrasing, and improvisation, with the goal of creating a space for study and musical growth.
The Undersecretary of Culture, Prof. Carlos Gatto, highlighted the importance of this initiative within the public cultural policies promoted by the mayor Francisco Azcué: "From the municipal administration, we are committed to bringing quality and accessible cultural proposals to the community. This workshop is a unique opportunity for musicians in Concordia to train and develop their creativity under the guidance of a jazz reference like Alfonso Bekes. We continue to bet on an inclusive culture, with training and meeting spaces that strengthen our artistic identity,” stated Gatto.
“Jazz has an enormous richness that has influenced many other types of music, including Argentine music. The idea of this workshop is for participants to understand and experience the language of the genre, from its rhythmic and harmonic structure to improvisation,” highlighted Alfonso Bekes.
ABOUT THE TEACHER
Alfonso Bekes (Concordia, 1984) is a musician and teacher with more than 23 years of experience. He is a professor at the National University of the Litoral and the Autonomous University of Entre Ríos, in addition to having taught workshops and courses in various cities across the country. His career has led him to perform on stages in Argentina and abroad, participating in jazz, rock, folklore, tango, and chamber music projects. Winner of several national and international awards, he was a member of the “Juan de Dios Filiberto” National Orchestra of Argentine Music and has participated in the recording of numerous albums.
REGISTRATIONS
The workshop is free and has limited spots. Those interested can register and obtain more information at the offices of the Undersecretariat of Culture, located at Urquiza 638, Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The workshop will be led by the renowned teacher and guitarist Alfonso Bekes, and will take place over four weekly two-hour sessions on Thursdays. Through a theoretical-practical dynamic, participants will explore conscious listening, accompaniment, phrasing, and improvisation, with the goal of creating a space for study and musical growth.
The Undersecretary of Culture, Prof. Carlos Gatto, highlighted the importance of this initiative within the public cultural policies promoted by the mayor Francisco Azcué: "From the municipal administration, we are committed to bringing quality and accessible cultural proposals to the community. This workshop is a unique opportunity for musicians in Concordia to train and develop their creativity under the guidance of a jazz reference like Alfonso Bekes. We continue to bet on an inclusive culture, with training and meeting spaces that strengthen our artistic identity,” stated Gatto.
“Jazz has an enormous richness that has influenced many other types of music, including Argentine music. The idea of this workshop is for participants to understand and experience the language of the genre, from its rhythmic and harmonic structure to improvisation,” highlighted Alfonso Bekes.
ABOUT THE TEACHER
Alfonso Bekes (Concordia, 1984) is a musician and teacher with more than 23 years of experience. He is a professor at the National University of the Litoral and the Autonomous University of Entre Ríos, in addition to having taught workshops and courses in various cities across the country. His career has led him to perform on stages in Argentina and abroad, participating in jazz, rock, folklore, tango, and chamber music projects. Winner of several national and international awards, he was a member of the “Juan de Dios Filiberto” National Orchestra of Argentine Music and has participated in the recording of numerous albums.
REGISTRATIONS
The workshop is free and has limited spots. Those interested can register and obtain more information at the offices of the Undersecretariat of Culture, located at Urquiza 638, Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.