An Improvisation Workshop with Dirk Quinn
Thursday, March 12
3:00 p.m. | PNC Rehearsal Hall (Room T404) | Free

Guest artist and jazz-funk guitarist Dirk Quinn presents an informative workshop on improvisation and how to incorporate spontaneity into your playing.

Dirk Quinn is the guitarist for the jazz-funk outfit that coincidentally bears his name. Based out of Philadelphia, his group travels extensively, boasting well over a decade of relentless performing. Alongside longtime members Rory Flynn (bass) and Cody Munzert (keys), as well as a dynamic lineup of talented drummers and percussionists, the band has diligently crafted a unique and sincere style that truly transcends genre — blending groove, improvisation, and soul into a sound that feels both refined and loose. Their infectious energy and musical chemistry consistently captivate diverse audiences, with fans ranging from the beard-stroking jazz heads to the jam-band wanderers. Their extended improvisations are rich with great melodic sensibilities and playful rhythmic experimentation — this is music to awaken and uplift the soul!