PROGRAM

Program content will consist of daily workshops, jams, and innovative ensemble formats utilizing nontraditional combinations, mutual learning and improvised original creation based on melding elements of styles represented by members of the group, with private coaching upon request. The program is based on cultural and musical exchange between American and European jazz, global rhythms, hip-hop and other styles emerging from it. American and European teachers and masters will work together with musicians from both continents centering on the art and practice of improvisation and composition as musical exchange transcending language, connecting people across conventions. 14 masters and mentors give masterclasses including individual (private) classes and lead group workshops, ensemble and band rehearsals, while producers will participate as well to these new creative works. And of course late evening jam sessions will also take place every day at Babel Camp, at the beautiful lake Balaton, in Hungary. We are inviting and will select from the applications 64 trained or experienced musicians, students, emerging artists, and established musicians as well to participate.

Program structure:

The first half of the day, between 9:30 and 13:30 participants will work in different workshop groups and some individual coaching or private masterclasses will be included. Teachers will guide the participating musicians to form project bands.

The afternoon session is about new creation and ensemble rehearsals, where a mixture of American and European participants will work with their project bands with the mentorship of the masters.
These bands will perform during the last 2 days of the residency program.

The evening time is for open jam session until midnight.