North and South Indian Percussion Solos and Rhythm Theory
Jerry Leake
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Jerry Leake, an artist who teaches percussion with an insatiable desire to span the world, presents a master class and clinic on North and South Indian percussion solos and rhythm theory.
He is the cofounder of the award-winning world music ensemble Natraj, and performs with Club d'Elf and the Agbekor Drum and Dance Society. His world rock/fusion octet Cubist has released three CDs and received national recognition. On tabla, Leake has accompanied Ali Akbar Khan, Steve Gorn, Sharafat Ali Khan, and Chitravina Ravikiran.
This clinic will address:
- North and South Indian percussion solos
- Merging rhythm theory and practice
- Compositional forms and improvisation
- Tihai cadences and ginti number compositions
- Alternate setups combing cultures, instruments, and technique