Sacramento bassist leads fall jazz workshop in Nevada City

The Sierra Jazz Society announced the return of its fall jazz workshop series, inviting musicians of all levels to participate on November 1 at Miners Harmony Music in Nevada City, according to theunion.com.

Andrew Mell, a renowned bassist and Sacramento-based jazz educator, will lead the workshop focused on jazz language and improvisation. Mell is an Assistant Professor of Jazz and Music Industry Studies at the University of the Pacific and regularly performs in the greater Sacramento area.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own music-making equipment, while the workshop organizers will provide additional support. Past workshops have been praised for their instruction, coaching, and collaborative environment.

The Sierra Jazz Society continues to foster jazz education and community engagement in the region. More information is available on their website, sierrajazzsociety.com.