Faculty

Ohad Talmor
Saxophone/Composition

Joel Ross
Vibraphone

David Bryant
Piano

Eric McPherson
Drums

John Hebert
Bass

Francesco Bigoni
Saxophone, Clarinet

Jen Shyu
Vocal

Francesco Ponticelli
Bass

Steve Cardenas
guitar
Cortona Jazz Workshop
October 22 – 25 2025
SJoin us in the heart of Tuscany for the 2025 edition of the Cortona Jazz Workshop, an immersive 4-day musical experience bringing together some of the most distinctive voices in today’s international jazz scene.
From October 21–25, students will benefit from daily small group instruction (averaging 5 hours per day), led by an outstanding and diverse faculty: Jen Shyu (voice), Joel Ross (vibraphone), David Bryant (piano), John Hébert (bass), Francesco Bigoni(saxophone/clarinet), Eric McPherson (drums), Steve Cardenas (guitar) and saxophonist-composer and Artistic Director Ohad Talmor.
All participants receive full access to the evening concert series, featuring performances by the faculty and invited guests as part of the Cortona Jazz Festival.
The workshop fee is €750, and includes 5 nights of hotel accommodation with breakfast, as well as transportation from Camucia-Cortona train station to the hotel on arrival.
Whether you’re a vocalist, instrumentalist, or composer, Cortona offers an exceptional setting for growth, exchange, and inspiration.
For more info and registration, please email us at:
workshop@cortonajazz.org
and include the following information:
First, Last name :
Address :
E-mail address :
Phone :
Date of birth :
Instrument :
School – level of study (pre-college, bachelor, etc.):
Remarks:
Cost is 750€
The cost for the workshop includes:
– 4 days of intensive courses with a minimum of 5 hours of instruction/day.
– Accommodation for 5 nights from October 21 to 25, (2 to 5 students per room).
– Breakfast (lunch and dinner packages also available).
– Free admission to all concerts/live performances and Jam Session
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