Singers and Instrumentalists

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Singers and Instrumentalists: What Singers Need to Know to Work Well With Instrumentalists Successful performances don’t just depend on great singing—they depend on great collaboration. In this workshop, internationally respected educator, composer, and performer Jerry Tolson shares practical tools for singers to work effectively with instrumentalists. From communication on stage and in rehearsal, to understanding charts, grooves, and stylistic cues, Jerry will demystify the bandstand dynamic and help you build confidence as a leader and collaborator. Whether you’re preparing for your first gig with a rhythm section or looking to refine your skills as a professional, this workshop will equip you with knowledge that makes performing more fun, fluid, and rewarding—for you and the musicians you work with. About Jerry Tolson Jerry Tolson is professor emeritus of jazz studies and music education at the University of Louisville, where he directed ensembles and taught jazz pedagogy, history, and African American music. A prolific composer, arranger, and published author, he has written over 150 original works, led clinics and festivals internationally, and performed with artists ranging from Delfeayo Marsalis and Benny Golson to The Manhattan Transfer and The Four Tops. As a longtime faculty member of the Jamey Aebersold Summer Jazz Workshops and the University of Louisville Jazz Festival, Jerry is deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of jazz musicians and vocalists.