Class dates: Mondays, Feb 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9 (5 weeks)

Class time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Location: Online (via Zoom)

Each class will present a new 20th century musician including Keith Jarrett, Stevie Wonder, Duke Ellington, Branford Marsalis, and Louis Armstrong with a focus on jazz, although other musicians may be included. The classes will offer a historical overview, including a biography and human-interest angle, as well as the cultural backdrop of the times. Students will also be introduced to particular compositions and performances of each musician. There will be a focus on active listening - i.e., listening to music in order to identify specific traits, sections, and elements of music.

Instructor: Paul Buono is a pianist, educator, and attorney. He is a professor of music at Assumption University and directs the Assumption University Jazz Band. Paul has international touring experience as a keyboardist on the Maroon 5 “OverExposed” World Tour, as a sideman with “The Voice” Season 1 winner Javier Colon, and as a musical director for Princess Cruises. Paul teaches online through his private piano studio and performs regularly throughout New England as a pianist and musical director. Paul holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in jazz performance as well as a law degree.