LISBON JAZZ SUMMER SCHOOL | NEWS
Dear musicians,
Between 2008 and 2016, we had the privilege of organizing 6 editions of the Lisbon Jazz Summer School in co-production with Centro Cultural de Belém (CCB). In 2017, CCB's Artistic Direction decided to redefine its programming strategy, thus ending the logistical and financial support that had been granted to the LJSS since its first edition.
Despite the unexpected news, the feeling that prevails must not be one of disappointment but rather of gratitude for having been possible to organize six editions of the LJSS, under very privileged conditions, that would not be feasible without the support of Centro Cultural de Belém. On the other hand, this decision coincided with our willingness to address other professional challenges.
Having all this in consideration, we decided to hibernate the Lisbon Jazz Summer School. The intention is not to end the project but to hibernate it, with the possibility of later re-awakening, perhaps in another region, in another format, in another context.
We decided to keep the LJSS website online because it contains a record of all the activities that have been developed over the 6 editions of this project. Here you may find a detailed description of the activities of each course, the names of all the participants and of all the teachers that have been part of each LJSS edition, and also a thorough photographic record of all those unforgettable weeks (available only in the Portuguese version of the website).
The first edition of the LJSS was in 2008. We are very proud of the work that has been developed over the years and we feel that this project has left footprints in the lives of many musicians, of various ages, instruments and regions. We also feel a great deal of gratitude towards all the participants, teachers, volunteers, all the people who were part of the LJSS production team and also the entire CCB team, who always welcomed us with great professionalism and warmth. Many thanks to all those who have in some way been "touched" by LJSS. Thank you for the opportunity to share and to work with you in this beautiful context.
Hugs to everyone!
Hope our paths cross again in a near future!
Alexandra and João
Artistic Directors | Lisbon Jazz Summer School
Between 2008 and 2016, we had the privilege of organizing 6 editions of the Lisbon Jazz Summer School in co-production with Centro Cultural de Belém (CCB). In 2017, CCB's Artistic Direction decided to redefine its programming strategy, thus ending the logistical and financial support that had been granted to the LJSS since its first edition.
Despite the unexpected news, the feeling that prevails must not be one of disappointment but rather of gratitude for having been possible to organize six editions of the LJSS, under very privileged conditions, that would not be feasible without the support of Centro Cultural de Belém. On the other hand, this decision coincided with our willingness to address other professional challenges.
Having all this in consideration, we decided to hibernate the Lisbon Jazz Summer School. The intention is not to end the project but to hibernate it, with the possibility of later re-awakening, perhaps in another region, in another format, in another context.
We decided to keep the LJSS website online because it contains a record of all the activities that have been developed over the 6 editions of this project. Here you may find a detailed description of the activities of each course, the names of all the participants and of all the teachers that have been part of each LJSS edition, and also a thorough photographic record of all those unforgettable weeks (available only in the Portuguese version of the website).
The first edition of the LJSS was in 2008. We are very proud of the work that has been developed over the years and we feel that this project has left footprints in the lives of many musicians, of various ages, instruments and regions. We also feel a great deal of gratitude towards all the participants, teachers, volunteers, all the people who were part of the LJSS production team and also the entire CCB team, who always welcomed us with great professionalism and warmth. Many thanks to all those who have in some way been "touched" by LJSS. Thank you for the opportunity to share and to work with you in this beautiful context.
Hugs to everyone!
Hope our paths cross again in a near future!
Alexandra and João
Artistic Directors | Lisbon Jazz Summer School
ARTISTIC DIRECTORS
CO-PRODUCED BY CENTRO CULTURAL DE BELÉM & ORELHA VIVA
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