A.R.T.E. Workshop/Clinic is an improvisational approach that explores the Rhythm of each individual; i.e. walk, talk, own sense of beat…, and combines their rhythm with the individual Sound of each; i.e. voice, instrument, syllable expressions…and how to Create within a tune during its execution.
The Music Workshop / Clinic consist of three natural components:
Natural Rhythm
Natural Sound
Natural Creativity
The workshop enhances the awareness of each individual, no-matter the age group, of their own effect upon communication, while simultaneously have them concentrate and move confidently within their own space and rhythm. Audience patrons are encouraged to bring their instruments.
The Music Workshop / Clinic consist of three natural components:
Natural Rhythm
Natural Sound
Natural Creativity
The workshop enhances the awareness of each individual, no-matter the age group, of their own effect upon communication, while simultaneously have them concentrate and move confidently within their own space and rhythm. Audience patrons are encouraged to bring their instruments.
Upcoming EngagementsJune 2023
Friday 9th ~ Dawn of The Dead 45th Anniversary Weekend Monroeville Mall, Pittsburgh PA Saturday 10th ~ Dawn of The Dead 45th Anniversary Weekend Monroeville Mall, Pittsburgh PA Sunday 11th ~ Dawn of The Dead 45th Anniversary Weekend Monroeville Mall, Pittsburgh PA Thursday 15th ~ Hamilton Fish Plaza 31 Eliza Street, Beacon NY Christopher Dean Sullivan and Mala Waldron Saturday 17th ~ BEATRIX FARRAND GARDENS at BELLEFIELD, 4097 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park NY 12538 TransArt Ensemble: Christopher Dean Sullivan, Chief Baba Neil Clarke, Patrick Poladian Thursday 22nd ~ Golda Solomon Po'Jazz Blue Door Gallery, 13 Riverdale Ave., Yonkers NY Sunday 25th ~ Lighthorse Restaurant, 199 Washington St., Jersey City, NJ Patrick Poladian and Christopher Dean Sullivan July 2023 Sunday 2nd ~ Chapman Steamer Arts in the Park, Downing Park, 123 Carpenter Ave., Newburgh NY 12550 Trio SuWaSa: Christopher Dean Sullivan, Mala Waldron, Bobby Sanabria Saturday 8th ~ Opus 40, 356 George Sickle Rd., Saugerties NY 12477 Transart Ensemble: Craig Harris, Mala Waldron, Chief Baba Neil Clarke, Christopher Dean Sullivan Friday July 21st through Sunday July 23rd UPSTATE ART WEEKEND Transart Ensemble: Craig Harris, Mala Waldron, Chief Baba Neil Clarke, Christopher Dean Sullivan Outside Transart Gallery 107 Henry Street, Kingston NY Saturday 29th ~ Gene Kelly - Billy Strayhorn Theater THE JAZZ WORKSHOP INC. 50th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT 5941 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 The Jazz Workshop Inc. celebrates 50 years of dedication to Jazz in Pittsburgh PA. Commemorating this Honor and the contributions to this American World Social Music genre, they are showcasing esteemed artists Mala Waldron, daughter of the legendary Mal Waldron and god-daughter of the iconic vocalist Billie Holiday, the acclaimed vibraphonist Jay Hoggard, the multi-Grammy nominee drummer composer Bobby Sanabria, and the critically acclaimed bassist Christopher Dean Sullivan from Pittsburgh. They will elevate the genre while paying tribute to The Jazz Workshop Inc. August 2023 Sunday 06 ~ Jazz & Poetry Choir Collective Untermyer Gardens Conservancy, 945 N. Broadway, Yonkers, NY Friday 25 ~ Cricket Club. 154 Eastern Pkwy, Irvington NJ 07111 Norman Mann & Rafiki Project ******************************************************************************************************* September 2022
Sunday 25th ~ Jersey City, New Jersey October 2022 Saturday 1st ~ Bethlehem, PA Sunday 2nd ~ Easton, PA Wednesday 5th ~ Kindston, NY Friday 21st ~ Purchase, NY November 2022 Thursday 10 ~ Long Island, NY Saturday 19 ~ West Orange, NJ ************************************************************************* 
January 2020
Saturday 4, The Farm with Bill Pernice, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Sunday 5, Light Horse Tavern, Patrick Poladian, Jersey City, NJ Friday 10, Harvey Kaiser, El Barrio /PS 109 215 E 99th St bet 2 /3rd Ave ( north side) NYC 4:00pm Tuesday 28, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM MUS - Bob Gluck and Christopher Dean Sullivan: Music of Pat Metheny - Open Rehearsal (Confirmed) PAC 223 (Recital Hall) 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM MUS Bob Gluck and Christopher Dean Sullivan: Music of Pat Metheny (Confirmed) PAC 223 (Recital Hall) February 2020 Thursday 6, Porters Pub, Easton PA with Patrick Poladian Sunday 16, Light Horse Tavern, Patrick Poladian, Jersey City, NJ Saturday 29, J&PCC meeting 2:00pm-Yonkers NY March 2020 Sunday 1, Light Horse Tavern, Patrick Poladian, Jersey City, NJ Wednesday 4, Con Alma 5884 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, James Johnson -7 until 9 Sunday 8, Emmanuel Episcopal Church - 957 W North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA - 4:00pm to 6 Wednesday 11, Con Alma 5884 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, James Johnson -7 until 9 (*) Following Engagements Below are Postponed Due to COVID 19 Pandemic March 2020 Friday 13, Two Rivers Brewing, 542 Northampton St, Easton, PA Patrick Poladian Trio featuring bassist Christopher Dean Sullivan –8:30pm until 11:00pm Sunday 15, Light Horse Tavern, 199 Washington St, Jersey City, NJ – 6:00pm until 10:00pm Patrick Poladian / Christopher Dean Sullivan Duo Tuesday 17, Pitt University Olli program, Pittsburgh, PA Friday 20, Pgh International Airport, 1000 Airport Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15231 - 11:30am until 1:30pm Tuesday 24, Pitt University Olli program, Pittsburgh, PA Friday 27, Deer Head Inn, 5 Main St, Delaware Water Gap, PA Christopher Dean Sullivan “NANGA” Project - 7:pm to 11:00pm Saturday 28, Blooming Hill Farm, Blooming Grove NY Bill Pernice / Christopher Dean Sullivan Duo, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Tuesday 31, Pitt University Olli program, Pittsburgh, PA April 2020 Saturday 4, Pittsburgh Carnegie Library 7101 Hamilton Ave., Pittsburgh ,PA - Jazz Workshop Inc. Tuesday 7, Pitt University Olli program, Pittsburgh, PA Saturday 11, Pittsburgh Carnegie Library 7101 Hamilton Ave., Pittsburgh ,PA - Jazz Workshop Inc. Sunday 12, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Three, Executive Blvd, Suffern, NY Easter Brunch - Christopher Dean Sullivan / Mala Waldron Duo - 11:00am – 3:00pm Tuesday 14, Pitt University Olli program, Pittsburgh, PA Saturday 18, Pittsburgh Carnegie Library 7101 Hamilton Ave., Pittsburgh ,PA Jazz Workshop Inc. Social Big Band Ensemble - 47 year Celebration. Saturday 25, Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton St, Easton, PA SAUTI MOJA YA DUNIA (One World One Sound) Multi Cultural music presentation. May 2020 Tuesday 5, Pittsburgh Carnegie Library 7101 Hamilton Ave., Pittsburgh ,PA J.W.I. Social Big Band Ensemble - 2:30pm until 4:00pm Sunday 10, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Three, Executive Blvd, Suffern, NY - Mother's Day Brunch Christopher Dean Sullivan / Mala Waldron Duo 11:00am – 3:00pm Saturday 16, Holland Tunnel Gallery, 46 Chambers St, Newburgh, NY Heleen Schuttevaer Trio with bassist Christopher Dean Sullivan June 2020 Saturday 6, Ferry Godmother Engagement, Karples Museum, Newburgh NY Christopher Dean Sullivan Quartet Friday 12, Living Dead Weekend, Monroeville PA Saturday 13, Living Dead Weekend, Monroeville PA Sunday 14, Living Dead Weekend, Monroeville PA Thursday 25, Jazz on Jay festival, Jay Street, Schenectady, NY. pianist Bob Gluck, bassist Christopher Dean Sullivan, drummer Tani Tabbal October 2020 Monday 12, Quinns 330 Main St, Beacon, NY, Bob Gluck, bassist Christopher Dean Sullivan, drummer Tani Tabbal - Music of Pat Metheny 7:00pm ***************************** *All other potential engagements in negotiations are also postponed. From Pittsburgh PA, living in New York.
Christopher Dean Sullivan Trio @ Herb Alpert’s Vibrato Jazz, Grill, Etc. Beverly Hills, CA, August 30th, 2018. “Though I've performed in California quit-a-few times, This will be my debut performance in California with my own Trio, kind of makes it special” Christopher Dean Sullivan Trio features the daughter of the iconic pianist Mal Waldron and god-daughter of Billie "Lady Day" Holiday, Pianist /Vocalist Mala Waldron, along with Joseph Goldberger on drums. 
This workshop will bring the participant to further understand the relevance and appreciation of music, especially the American World Music genre known as Jazz. It will show how musicians, whether they are professionals or novice, are able to perform by ear, as well as, improvise over a particular composition.
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“…these 'jazzicists' are a cohesive group, both in terms of their own interplay and the ease in which they incorporate soul, funk, rap and adventurous modern jazz into the mix.” ~ Jazziz Magazine