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Playing Jazz, Education and other opportunities

There is a wide variety of opportunities and outlets in the East Midlands if you want to play jazz. Click on the links below to explore further.

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Nottingham Jazz Workshops

A friendly group of amateur musicians, who come together on Wednesday evenings to learn, enjoy and appreciate jazz in a relaxed setting.
Brought to you by Jazz Steps
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Nottingham Jazz Jam

Regular monthly jam session at Peggy's Skylight organised by Andrew Wood.
Brought to you by Jazz Steps
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Greenhouse Jam: Open Jazz-fusion / Groove Jam

Regular monthly Groove jam session at Dubrek Studios, Bridge Street, Derby organised by Myles Noble. £5 OTD (£3 for Students)
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Derby Jazz PlayJazz

Led by Matt Ratcliffe PLAYJAZZ sessions are aimed at musicians who have some facility with their instruments and basic music reading skills.
Brought to you by Derby Jazz
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Jazz lessons for BAME young people

A collaborative project: Jazz and Blues Music lessons for BAME young people in Leicester aged 7-18 years
Brought to you by Leicester Jazz
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Jazz Masterclasses in Leicestershire schools

Workshops ("masterclasses") with national jazz artists/educators for school students. Organized in conjunction with Leicestershire Schools Music Service.
Brought to you by Leicester Jazz