Bassist

Join jazz piano faculty Kerry Politzer in a master class featuring three experts in Brazilian music: flautist Rebecca Kleinmann, percussionist Ami Molinelli, and bassist Tomoko Funaki. This event has been funded by the Regional Arts and Culture Council.

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West Coast Brazilian Jazz Collective Master Class

Portland State University

SJW founder Jim Nadel shares his entertaining and informative introduction to jazz with you and your family. Everyone can sing, clap, and dance along to this delightful and educational performance, presented in a kid-friendly environment, at a parent-friendly price.

Early Bird Jazz for Kids with Jim Nadel And The Zookeepers

Stanford University

What makes jazz different from other music? SJW Founder and Artistic Director Jim Nadel picks up his sax and leads a band of top-notch players to help illustrate his good humored and enlightening introduction into the elements of the art form. Jim doesn’t just talk about jazz — he takes you inside it, so you’ll have a deeper appreciation of the entire Stanford Jazz Festival lineup.

Bassist

Tomoko Funaki

Events

Past events

Oct 3, 2025

West Coast Brazilian Jazz Collective Master Class · Portland State University School of Music & Theater

Jul 2, 2022

Early Bird Jazz for Kids with Jim Nadel And The Zookeepers · Stanford Jazz Workshop

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