BOOKING
BOOK KEVIN HICKS QUINTET
Kevin Hicks quintet has been playing together in the Los Angeles area since 2015. Recorded and released their album in 2017 and are currently creating more waves. Hire them and choose between a saxophonist, trumpet player, guitarist, or vocalist to be the featured 5th member of the quintet.
BOOK KEVIN HICKS QUARTET
Kevin Hicks quintet has been playing together in the los angeles area since 2015. Recorded and released their album in 2017. This version of the group is Mr. Hicks and the other 3 members of the group with no featured 5th member.
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BOOK KEVIN HICKS SEXTET
Kevin Hicks Sextet has been playing together in the Los Angeles area since 2015. This version of the group has 6 members. Hire them and choose between a saxophonist, trumpet player, guitarist, or vocalist to be the featured 6th member.
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CLINICS
GUEST ARTIST JAZZ BAND CLINICS
​Getting the rhythm section to really swing
Getting the band to develop a solid swing feel is vital. Each member of the rhythm section has a unique role in the band and their placement of all of the rhythms in every subdivision of the beat must compliment the style.
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Developing solid time throughout the band
It's everybody's job to have solid time. This means everyone needs to focus practicing in time, not just the rhythm section.

Introduction to Jazz Improvisation
This session starts with learning simple riff based and vocabulary based blues licks.​ It also covers basic chord/scale relationships, pentatonics, and the blues scale. A more advanced Jazz Improvisation session is also available.
GUEST ARTIST TROMBONE CLINICS
Advanced jazz/Trombone Visualizer
This covers Mr. Hicks method of visualizing the trombone and the way the chords interact with the intricate shapes of the trombone harmonic series.
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Developing a good daily routine
It's vital as a brass player to develop good habits on the horn. in order to do so, you must have a consistent routine that covers fundamentals and embouchure technique.
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Doodle Tonguing for the trombone
Many trombonists can't figure out how to navigate the horn at high speeds. The Doodle technique allows trombonists to not only get around more quickly but with a better swinging jazz articulation than the traditional double tongue.
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Quotes about Kevin's Clinics:
"I had many students tell me it was the best clinic of the year. I agree wholeheartedly! We benefited so much and it would be awesome to have you back again."
-Matt Sawyer
Paschal HS
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"Kevin Hicks is 'Too Much'."
-Bruce Babad
Fullerton College Jazz Festival 2016
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Kevin's clinics were full of flawless examples."
-Mike Zelano
Concordia University 2016
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"Kevin Hicks is not only an amazing performer, he is also an excellent educator. He was a guest artist/clinician for Washburn University's 2016 Trombonopolis event. The students and fellow faculty were very impressed with his playing. I overheard a high school attendee saying that they were really excited to get back to their jazz band program and share what they learned during his clinic. Mr. Hicks was able to cater his discussions to ages ranging from 5th grade to college senior. "
-Karen Ballard
Washburn University
Trombonopolis 2016
"Kevin Hicks is a stellar musician and an exceptional educator. He has that rare ability to connect with developing musicians and inspire them to greater things. He doesn't intimidate, he educates."
Vance E. Larsen, Ph. D.
Chairman, Horne School of Music
Snow College
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