"You are a true model for all young (and not so young) musicians, and have demonstrated, in the flesh, the meaning of comprehensive musicianship with your multifaceted excellence as composer, vocalist, instrumentalist and pedagogue. Thank you for a wonderfully inspiring week." Ricardo Iznaola,
The convocation, master classes, and private study were all presented at the highest levels of artistic integrity, with incisive and focused content- yet all of your work remained totally accessible to the diverse audiences that attended. You are to be commended for not only your mastery of Brazilian music, but the depth of commitment to your teaching. Tracy Pfau, Director
of Jazz Studies "Richard and Jovino's workshop at CCM was really marvelous. They were informative, enthusiastic, and extremely engaging with our students, who left with a great sense of excitement about Brazilian music. They are musicians and teachers of the highest order." Phil DeGreg, Asst.
Director of Jazz Studies "We at Humber College were knocked out with the clear and concise manner in which Richard Boukas was able to explain and demonstrate the complexities of Brazilian rhythms. His method of building layers of overlapping patterns was an eye-opener for our students." Denny Christianson, Director of Music Humber College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada "Richard Boukas is an established expert on Brazilian jazz, and his clinic exhibited a contagious exuberance and passion for the music and the culture." Chase Sanborn, Professor of Jazz University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada Thanks again for another informative and entertaining seminar on Brazilian and Afro-Cuban Fingerstyle Guitar, furthering our knowledge of this style and culture. Your playing and recorded illustrations were fascinating, and I look forward to scheduling more workshops in the future." Andrew Nitkin,
Director "The Improvisation Clinic you presented for our Jazz majors was outstanding. It was a pleasure to observe the ease, thoughtfulness and honesty with which you were able to communicate with the students." Dr. Martin Krivin,
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"Richard
Boukas offered our students
an incredibly inspiring day. His workshops were well-designed and gave
everyone a chance to experience Brazilian music first-hand through actual
performance. The evening's concert was a great success, enlightening
and infectious. It
was obvious to all that he is world-class performer."
We would love to have them return." Mike
Tracy, Director of Jazz Studies "Thank you for the excellent Brazilian Guitar Workshop you gave. It is not often that we have someone of your talent and kind nature offer our establishment with such a high quality seminar, and we anxiously await your next visit. I'm sure you will find the success that reflects the sincerity and quality you share with your students." Steven Liné,
former director "Your Ear-Training Session was an ear-opening experience and a challenge. You are a fine musician and musical thinker in every sense of the word, and your Jazz Education programs deserve a great deal of support." Stephen
Kelly, former Chair of Music "It is always good to have you at Ithaca College to provide a multicultural and fresh point of view regarding World Music and Jazz. Both students and faculty commented how timely and useful this information will be to their future endeavors." Steve
Brown, Director of Jazz Studies "The Scat Vocal Workshop presented at our June Jazz Festival was a delight. The careful preparation and breadth of presentation was remarkable, ranging from technical exercises and influential Jazz recordings to performance of your own inimitable music. Thank you for sharing your artistry with us." Lyn
Christie, Director
emeritus of Jazz Studies Click for more details and soundfiles from artist residencies in Denver and Casper, Wyoming
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