NILSON MATTA, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

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NILSON MATTA, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR NILSON MATTA, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

WINTER 2013 – IN RIO DE JANEIRO!

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WINTER 2013 – IN RIO DE JANEIRO! WINTER 2013 - IN RIO DE JANEIRO!

SMJ – BAR HARBOR 2013 at COLLEGE OF THE ATLANTIC!

We're looking forward to our 5th summer at this magnificent venue!… [more]

SMJ – BAR HARBOR  2013 at  COLLEGE OF THE ATLANTIC! SMJ - BAR HARBOR  2013 at  COLLEGE OF THE ATLANTIC!

ACADIA NATIONAL PARK

Our Bar Harbor venue is just minutes away from Acadia National Park.  Students often take advantage… [more]

ACADIA NATIONAL PARK ACADIA NATIONAL PARK

SUNSET IN RIO DE JANEIRO…

OUR THIRD SMJ — BRAZIL was held in RIO DE JANEIRO for the first time in February 2013...… [more]

SUNSET IN RIO DE JANEIRO… SUNSET IN RIO DE JANEIRO...
  • SAMBA MEETS JAZZ WORKSHOPS 2013

    REGISTER NOW FOR SmJ – BAR HARBOR 2013
    SPRING DISCOUNT THROUGH JUNE 21 ($100) 

    July 21-27: Vocal & Instrumental Week

    HARRY ALLEN, CLAUDIA VILLELA, MATT KING, FERNANDO SACI

    July 28 – August 3: Instrumental Only

    CLAUDIO RODITI, ARTURO O’FARRILL, JOHN HART, STEVE WILSON, CAFE

    JOIN US FOR UNPARALLELED STUDY-VACATION EXPERIENCES!

    Immerse yourself in your music, be up close and personal with world-class musicians who have helped to sculpt Brazilian Jazz, Latin Jazz and the face of Jazz today, make new friends, and explore spectacular vacation destinations!

    Virtuoso bassist /Artistic Director Nilson Matta, who’s “played with everyone from Joåo Gilberto to Yo Yo Ma” (Downbeat), has put together a who’s who faculty of Brazilian, Jazz and Latin Jazz musicians.

    Our setting in Bar Harbor, at College of the Atlantic is nothing less than spectacular — overlooking Frenchman’s Bay and steps away from Acadia National Park.

    We’re pleased to announce that in 2014, we will once again offer an extraordinary travel package to Brazil, including discounted airfare and hotel accommodations.