3rd Annual 2026 Zonora Jazz Workshop

An energizing immersion in small group Jazz improvisation. Armen & Scott foster a lively dialogue, an informative exchange of ideas and a mutually supportive atmosphere for focused study.

ZJW offers daily lectures, one-on-one tutoring, hands-on group instruction and jam sessions.

Topics are geared toward answering individual questions. Composition, improvisation, ensemble performance, repertoire, aural-rhythmic-harmonic training, theory-arranging, practice regimen, the business of music, the artistic life and career development are some of the areas that may be included.

We invite participants above the age of 18. Enrollment is limited to 10 to allow for greater personal attention. Our intention is to assist each participant to become the musician they aspire to be.

Schedule

Monday-Thursday, August 17-20, 1-4pm - workshop sessions in cooperation with the Tucson Jazz Institute.
Location: Utterback Middle School
3233 South Pinal Vista
Tucson, AZ 85713
Send info requests here.

Friday and Saturday, August 21 & 22 - club curriculum in cooperation with the Century Room.
Free admission for ZJW participants!
Century Room
311 East Congress Street
Tucson, AZ 85701

Sunday, August 23
Final faculty/participant concert, 4:30pm
Century Room
311 East Congress Street
Tucson, AZ 85701
Free to public, reservations recommended