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:
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