Fundamentals of Funk and Groove Workshop - With Gary and Greg Grainger - London

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On 30th December 2023 AB Workshops hosts a Fundamentals of Funk and Groove Workshop with the Grainger Brothers; Gary Grainger (Bass) and Greg Grainger (Drums).

 

We are delighted to be able to offer a workshop covering the fundamentals of ‘Funk and Groove’ from two of the industry’s leading artists as part of their 10-date UK December tour with Acoustic Alchemy and G*Funk.

 

The Grainger Brothers’ talent and prowess in the world of music and rhythm are unparalleled. Between the two of them, Gary Grainger on bass and Greg on drums have recorded or performed with the likes of Whitney Houston, Earth Wind & Fire, Lonnie Liston Smith, John Schofield, Maysa, Pure Soul, Mike Stern, Bill Evans, Robben Ford, Nancy Wilson, Dennis Chambers, George Duke, Eric Marienthal, Slim Man, Bill Evans and Nelson Rangell to name but a few, which in part explains why they are so damn good! Additionally, Gary created the seminal ‘Pick Hits Live’ and ‘In the Pocket’ video series with Dennis Chambers and together they created the iconic bass and drum grooves from the two albums, Blue Matter and Loud Jazz with John Schofield.

 

The following topics will be covered:

- The purpose of their workshop is to demonstrate the key elements of playing together as a rhythm section, with a key focus on the lock between the drummer and bassists. They will demonstrate their approach to different time signatures and various grooves will be demonstrated and explained.

- Greg and Gary will both explain and discuss the importance of their respective instruments and the role they play in music performance. They will explain in detail how they approach their music and look at the key role and significance of listening to and interacting with other musicians in a group setting.

- They will also talk about their individual instruments, give a brief history, and explain why they use the brands they currently use.

- Greg and Gary will then play various songs and have a question-and-answer session with audience members in what is guaranteed to be a lively and entertaining class with two of the US’s most respected performers.

 

More info and tickets here.... https://www.abworkshops.com/fundamentals-of-funk-and-groove-workshop-with-gary-greg-grainger/

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[jacq]

sadly, they cancelled the event