Month: June 2010

Visit www.HearandPlayJazz201.com for more… “Introducing My Good Friend, Mr. James Wrubel…” James Wrubel has been wowing crowds in the music world since the mere age of 5 years old! Being classically trained at one of the most widely-known musical institutions in the country has provided him with the superior knowledge and application needed to shine while performing with both the award-winning student orchestra under Los Angeles Philharmonic Concertmaster Alexander Treger as well as some of the top jazz musicians around the globe! I’m talking about players like the great Fred Haas, Terry Trotter, John Rangel, Stuart Elster, “Father” John D’Amico and the list goes on and on. His unique ability to play so many different styles of jazz is very rare and highly sought after. His diverse ability is best evidenced in light of his additional performing credentials in both Latin Jazz and Afro-Cuban music as well as many other jazz styles. Now, what really convinced us that we absolutely NEEDED to make James a member of the Hear and Play Family and teaching staff was that he’s already an active jazz instructor and currently teaches here in Los Angeles, one-on-one. He’s also the instructor in our best-selling Jazz 101 Introductory course, which has received rave reviews since its release. So if anyone knows how to break down each and every concept, step-by-step, he does. I’m convinced that after a whopping 5 hours with James in this comprehensive Jazz 201 course, you’ll be well …