Jazz: The Soundz of Surprize 02.26.07
JAZZ: THE SOUNDZ OF SURPRIZE
by Peter Poses
THIS WEEK:
A courtsey service for Jazz-Bellezz & Beaux extended by Dan Osborn aka Ozzy - To receive daily e-mailin'zz of Jazz Gig'zz, as well as to post yer own - Go to: www.zjazz.net or jazzden@yahoogroups.com.
Jazz89 is currently in the mi(d)st of their Winter Membership Drive. Show yer support, and while yer at it, check out the offerin'zz of "Live! in The Performance" throughout the week. www.kuvo.org for more info.
THIS TUES., 2/27 - State of the Art- Jazz Ensembles Play Modern Music for Big Band Jazz Ensembles I and II celebrate contemporary music for big band with music written by modern composers including Jim McNeely, Maria Schneider, and Tyler Gilmore. These composers stretch the idiom of big band writing and performing to create a dynamic and exciting program. Jazz Ensemble I is directed by Professor of Jazz and Saxophone Peter Sommer and Jazz Ensemble II is directed by Shilo Stroman, graduate student and local professional percussionist. Vocalist Suzanne Morrison will be a featured guest artist.
February 27 - 7:30 p.m. - Griffin Concert Hall, University Center for the Arts -
FYI - The CSU Jazz performances for the Spring Semester. CSU's SOTA Dep't - www.sota.colostate.edu - is in the process of updating the Music, Theatre and Dance web site ( They've have not been adding new content to the old sites), and have a new web site for the entire CSU School of the Arts with a full event calendar, links to locations and parking information, and ticket purchase info. You can check it out as well as sign up for our new e-newsletter at www.sota.colostate.edu.
Jazz Combos featuring Special Guest Artist Don Aliquo: The Jazz Combos and Faculty/Graduate Jazz Combo are joined by special guest saxophonist Don Aliquo for an evening of stimulating small group jazz. Aliquo, Director of Jazz Studies at Middle Tennessee State University, has had extensive experience as an educator and performer, including concerts and recordings with some of the nation's leading jazz artists including Rufus Reid, Gary Burton, Clay Jenkins and Marvin Stamm. March 30 - 7:30 p.m. - Griffin Concert Hall, University Center for the Arts -
Jazz Ensembles featuring Special Guest Artist Drummer John Riley:
The Jazz Ensembles welcome John Riley, a talented drummer who has freelanced with world class musicians including Stan Getz, Milt Jackson, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, John Scofield, Bob Mintzer, Gary Peacock, Mike Stern, the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, and many others. Riley is on the faculty of Manhattan School of Music, and SUNY Purchase, and is an Artist in Residence at Amsterdam Conservatory, Holland. April 10 - 7:30 p.m. - Griffin Concert Hall, University Center for the Arts
For more info, please check out:
www.sota.colostate.edu!
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The Ralph Sharon Trio w/ Dean Ross(b) & Ron Moewes(d) beginzz an on-goin' engagement @ Dazzle - www.dazzlejazz.com - every Wed. Night startin' 2/28. HitTime: 7PM. A slice of Maestro Sharon's oeuvre has been re-issued by Avid Entertainment on a 2-CD set, "The Essential Collection - Ralph Sharon Trio, 'The Magic Of Porter & Kern'" - www.avidgroup.co.uk.
Itzza tough job, & someone'zz gotta DO IT! Restaurateur Greg Goldfogel openin' up the brand-new Jazz venue on the block: ALTO, at 1320 15TH St., DCO. The new club opened w/ The Jeff Jenkins Quartet last wkNd. Reedist Nelson Rangell will serve as MD, & startin' the wkNd of 2/23-24 will be heard most every Fri. & Sat. This week will feature Eric Gunnison(p), Robin Ruscio(b), & Mike Marlier(d). Jeff Jenkins will hold forth on Thurzz. Vocalist Elizabeth Rose can be caught on Mondaze. We wish Proprietor Goldfogel a 24K endeavor, & applaud his commitment to The CO & Denver Jazz Community. THERE'ZZ ALWAYZZ ROOM FOR ONE MORE GOOD ONE! --- www.altodenver.com or (303)/893-alto (2586).
Now thru May @ DU Lamont School Of Music --- Jazz Studies Program --- Flo's UnderGround in Hamilton Hall every Fri., 5 -7PM. Check "The RMJ Calendar" ---- www.rockymountainjazz.com for detailzz. www.du.edu./lamont
Fri. Mar. 2 from 7:30-10pm: Jazz Pianist/Vocalist Bonnie Lowdermilk @ Michaelangelos, 1 Broadway, Denver, 80302. Care to jam anyone? www.bonnielowdermilk.com
Fri., 3/2 - ITZZA CONVERGENCE AT DAZZLE w/ VERY SPECIAL GUESTZZ, BRASSMAN SCOTT WENDHOLT & REEDMAN PETER GALLIO JOININ' THE FRONT LINE OF MARK PATTERSON(tb), GREG GISBERT(t, fglhrn), JOHN GUNTHER(reeds) & THE RS STARRIN' ERIC GUNNISON(p), MARK SIMON(b), & PAUL ROMAINE(d). HitTime: 7 & 9PM. Make sure that U converge, too. www.dazzlejazz.com or (303)/839-5100. 9TH & Lincoln, DCO.
Sunday, March 4
Dazzle presents and Creative Music Works welcomes
Featuring Paul Riola, tenor and soprano saxophones & effects; Mark Harris, alto saxophones & effects; Roger Green, guitar; Glenn Taylor, pedal steel guitar; Doug Anderson, bass;
and CacheFlowe, laptop.
Where: Dazzle restaurant & Lounge
Time: 7 p.m.
Tuesday, March 13
Dazzle and Creative Music Works present
Featuring
and Gerald Cleaver, drums.
Where: Dazzle restaurant & Lounge
Set #1: 7 p.m. Set #2: 9 p.m.
Accordin' to Maestro Wynton Marsalis: "TOP 10 Jazz Jointzz
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/10great/2007-02-15-jazz-clubs
Congratzz to Sogstress Teresa Ross for being chosen by Dr. Herb Wong (jazz historian, educator, writer and authority on the subject) to be among his 12th Annual Blue Chip Jazz CD Awards in the vocal jazz category. Please look for his article to be published in the March issue of the IAJE (The International Association For Jazz Education) Journal.
ALL ALONG THE FRONT RANGE & N. CO. --- The last of The UNC/Greeley's Sunset Jazz Concert Series will feature The Superlative NY Tenorist George Garzone on 3/8 , who will join the currently-reignin' , 2-time Nationally-celebrated Colgate Jazz Orchestra on @ The Panorama Lounge Of The University(corner of 11 Ave., & 20th St., Greeley). HitTime: 7PM. For more info: www.uncjazz.com or (979)/351-2577.
March 16th - Friday - 7 & 9 pm. Tickets - $12
The Timeless Music of Jimmy Van Heusen
He wrote such songs as
Call Me Irresponsible, The Second Time Around,
Darn That Dream, Come Fly with Me, I Thought about You
and so many more. His lyricists included Sammy Cahn and Johnny
Mercer, and others. Find out more about Van Heusen and
his music through anecdotal stories from Jude.
Enjoy listening to the wonderful new arrangements of Dale's
as these extraordinary musicians join us:
Chuck Schneider - tenor & soprano sax; clarinet & bass clarinet
Bob Gillis - trumpet/flugelhorn
Mark Simon - bass
Paul Romaine - drums
Make your reservations by calling Dazzle at 303-839-5100
or email them at reservations@dazzlejazz.com.
Saturday, March 17 - The Pat Metheny-Brad Mehldau Quartet w/ Larry Grenedier(b) & Jeff Ballard(d) @ the 1870-seat The Paramount Theater, 1621 Glenarm St., Denver. www.tickco.com/venue or (303)/623-0106 - www.paramountdenver.com.
Saturday, March 24
Creative Music Works presents
Featuring Michael Vlatkovich, trombone & percussion; David Mott, baritone saxophone; Jonathan Golove, electric cello; and Chris Garcia, drums, glockenspiel, & other percussion.
Where: Mandala Center
2516
Time: 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 25
Smokebrush presents and Creative Music Works welcomes
Featuring Michael Vlatkovich, trombone & percussion; David Mott, baritone saxophone; Jonathan Golove, electric cello; and Chris Garcia, drums, glockenspiel, & other percussion.
218 W Colorado Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Doors: 7:30
Fri., 3/30 & Sat., 3/31 The Summit Jazz Foundation Presents "A SWinging Jazz Concert starrin' Harry Allen(ts), Randy Reinhart(crnt), Dan Barrett(tb), Joe Cohn(g) & Stellar RS featurin' Derek Smith(p), Paul Keller(b), & Joe Ascione(d). For the lowdown: www.summitjazz.org or (303)/670-8471.
The Metro State College Of Denver will host itzza 7TH Annual Jazz Celebration, Thurzz., 4/12 - Sat., 4/14 at The King Center Auditorium. Featured Artists will be Drummer Matt Wilson's Arts And Crafts Band starrin' KeyBoardist Gary Versace, BrassMan Terell Stafford, & Bassist/Clarinetist Dennis Irwin; Songstress Rene Marie, & The Hot Tomatoes Dance Orchestra. For more detailzz go to: www.mscd.edu/~music/celebrations/Jazz.
Wednesday, April 18
Creative Music Works presents
Contemporary music for marimba and high-definition, three-dimensional, computer-generated sound projection.
Where: TBD
Time: TBD
Tickets: TBD
Mark Your Calendars - Wedsday , April 25 - Chanteuse Georgann Low and Pianist Andrew Cox will perform at Lannie's Clocktower Cabaret on April 25 where they will be fundraising (and joined on stage!!) by the Denver Gay Men's Chorus. It'll be a gas. And if U happen to B in Paris on 21 Juillet '07 (that's July 21 '07) U can catch La Chanteuse & Pianist Andrew Cox at La Cafe Universale on La Rue St. Jacques in Le Quartier Latin.
Bon Voyage.
Sunday, May 6
Dazzle presents and Creative Music Works welcomes
Featuring Paul Riola, tenor and soprano saxophones & effects; Ron Miles, cornet; Greg Harris, vibes; Glenn Taylor, pedal steel guitar; Johannes Weidenmueller, bass; and CacheFlowe, laptop.
Where: Dazzle restaurant & Lounge
Time: 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 9
Dazzle and Creative Music Works present
Featuring Wayne Horvitz, piano; Ron Miles, trumpet; Peggy Lee, cello;
and Sara Schoenbeck, bassoon.
Where: Dazzle restaurant & Lounge
Set #1: 7 p.m. Set #2: 9 p.m.
COMING MAY 12TH
Dale Bruning and Gene Bertoncini
in a guitar duo at Dazzle!!
For all of you guitar players out there, Dale and Gene
will be leading a 3-hour Jazz Masters Guitar Class
at Guitars, Etc. in Longmont. More details to follow later.
CO BINIFICENCE: Vocalist Cindy Williams' new self-produced Release, "Blues are Relative" featuring Jeff Jenkins(p), Ken Walker(b), & Todd Reid(d) is now available. Hip liner notes are provided by Bob Dorough. #### Master Pianist Accompanist Ralph Sharon, Songstress Joni Janak, & CenterPiece(Ed Stephen[g], Dean Ross[b], & Ron Moewes[d] w/ Very Special Guestzz Rich Chiaraluce[reeds], & Joe Hall[tb] released a Tribute to The Music Of Irving Berlin, "Always", just last week on The JMJ Productions (Jim Janak) Imprint. Go to www.jonijanak.comwww.mackaverecords.com.
for more info. ### CO Jazz Product Altoist & Flutist Tia Fuller has released her inaugural Mack Ave. Records CD, "Healing Space". Leading a Quartet of Young Turkettezz, w/ a number of Special Guest Artistzz (Tenorist Ron Blake, BrassMan Sean Blake), Mzz. Fuller offerzz a stellar effort ---
The Saturaday nite until 2AM Jam @ The Burnsley hosted by The Jeff Jenkins-Mark Diamond-Paul Romaine Trio, & which was marvelously MC'd by Maestro Diamond, presented a jam-stoppin' Kevin Mahogany rendition of "When I Fall In Love" w/ Brad Goode(t), Pat Bianchi(p) --- yes, yes, yes, Mr. Bianchi was heard on HB3 & Piano in one nite! --- Fred Fuller(b), & Ashton Fuller(d); a trumpet duet (aka friendly cuttin' contest) w/ Brad & Sean Jones. Pianist Henry Butler was joined by Bassist Santi Debriano --- whose 5-String Basswork at The JFD was phenomenal --- & Drummer Peter Gregory. Dizzy Gillespie's MD/Pianist, & Oscar Peterson protege, Mike Longo, sat in. Mr. JVB (James Van Buren) started swingin' The Jam w/ "Jeannine" among other tunes, & before the nite was over, The SRO crowd heard from Henry Butler, Damani Phillips, Max Wagner, Wendy Fopeano; Chad Hicks, Tyler Neal, & Ken Walker. Did the folkzz groan when the house lights went on.
NY BIG BAND Conductor/Trombonist John Fedchock was omnipresent on the CO scene for a week, givin' Master Classes; sittin' in, doin' radio interviewzz, playin' @ both Peczz among other stintzz. He'll be back after his new CD is released in March. Stay tuned in.
Correcto: The phenomenal offering of "Sinister Ben" by 2-time (current!!) nationally acclaimed UNC/Greeley Jazz Lab 1 Band conducted by Maestro Dana Landry, was a Chuck Dotas composition, while it was The Lamont Jazz Orchestra that played the Tom Erickson tune.
Maestro Tyler Gilmore's 9Th & Lincoln JO presented many of his own compositions last Sunday. The Orchestra returnzz to Dazzle on 3/24. For more info: www.9thandlincoln.com or http//:www.myspace.com/9thandlincolnorchestra.
The Old MAIN EVENT starrin' Saxophonist Peter Sommer (www.petersommerjazz.com)
& Pianist Art Lande ( www.artlande.com) was a happenin' @ Old Main on The CU - Boulder Campus presented by The Coalition For Creative Music. For more info about that wonderful organization, contact: Andrew Rosenburg at rosenbua@gmail.com or Aaron at aaron.divesta@colorado.edu.
Saint Patrick’s Day Dinner & Dance
Featuring
Skylarks Combo
with Larry Meeks on Piano
Enjoy dinner and an evening of dancing as the Skylarks take the stage.
St. Patricks' Day
Dinner & Dance
Sat, March 17
Traditional Corn Beef & Cabbage dinner beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Dinner & Dance.
Dinner Reservation requested by Wed, March 14; call 303 730-4605.
Skylarks Jazz Combo and Ballroom Dancing
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton
Tickets (Dance only) .
Free dance lesson at 7:00 p.m.
More information at 303-730-4609 or www.littletonmusic.
Events, Dances and Dance: Participator
NEXT MONTH --- THE HOT TICKET --- The Ralph Alessi Trumpet Quintet (Tues., 3/13 at Dazzle) featurin' Ravi Coltrane (reeds), Andy Milne(p), Ben Street9b), & Gerald Cleaver(d) --- among other gigzz, like The Paul Riola Bottesini Project starrin' Reedists Riola & Mark Harris, Pedal Steel Guitarist Glenn Taylor, Bassist Doug Anderson, & CacheFlowe on laptop --- For ALL the Gigzz, check out: www.creativemusicworks.orgor www.dazzlejazz.com.
The John Scofield Trio @ CU Boulder, Fri. 4/6. Check www.cuboulder.edu for details & when the master class will be given.
Stay tuned: Thurzz., 4/19 Vibraharpist Stefon Harris bringzz in his Band. For more info: www.mountvernoncc.com.
KRFC FT COLLINS - "HomeGrown Community Radio" - 88.9FM is havin' it's SPRING MEMBERSHIP DRIVE - Fri., 4/20 - Sat., 4/28. To participate & volunteer call: (970)/221-5075 and ask for Office Mgr. Brian Hughes, or got to www.krfcfm.org.
The UNC/GREELEY JAZZ FESTIVAL --- 4/19 - 21 will Headline The Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, The Geoffrey Keezer Trio, and SongSter Kevin Mahogany, PLUS The Fri. & Sat. AFTER HOURZZ JAM. Chartin': Maestro Bob Mintzer will teach a Master Class, Of Note: Trumper Clay Jenkins will interview Legendary Jazz Trumpeter Snooky Young. Check: www.uncjazz.com for up-to-the-minute detailzz & info.
"SOS" --- Frank Morgan's 2004 High Note Records Release "City Lights - Live! At The Jazz Standard" w/ George Cables(p), Curtis Lundy(b), & Billy Hart(d) --- www.jazzdepot.com ### "Cancaos Do Amor: Music Of Reed Kotler" --- BrassMan Bobby Shew leads the way --- www.Toriirecords.com. ### Baritonist Jennifer Hall's Sea Breeze West Coast Tribute to Gerry Mulligan Release "Jennifer Hall Meets..." www.seabreezerecords.com ### Texas-based Pianist Pamela York Quartet Self-Produced Quartet Recordin', "The Way Of Time" featurin' Lynn Seaton(b) , Sebastien Whitaker(d), & Mike Wheeler(g) - www.pamelayork.com. ### Vocalist Patti Austin w/ The WDR BIG Band swingin' "Avant Gershwin" on Rendezvous - www.rendezvousmusic.com. On the occasion of Maestro Benny Carter's Centenary, Trombonist Ira Nepus & Guiarist Steve Moore pay tribute w/ their Jazzed Media Release, "Another Time, Another Place" - www.jazzedmedia.com.
It MAY as well be Spring: NY-based Pianist Lenore Raphael will gig w/ Bassist KenWalker & Drummer Todd Reid at Dazzle on Thursday, May 24th 7 & 9PM. She'll be releasin' & celebratin' her newest CD recordin' "By Invitation: Live! at St.. Michael's Theater - NYC" - www.swinginfox.com.
FYI - The 2007 Mendes Brass Institute - 7/23 to 7/28 - For ALL THE DETAILZZ,
Listenin' Miles Ahead: Mark Your Calendars!!
Acclaimed trumpeter Wayne Bergeron will be coming to Denver to perform (and clinic) with the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra on Nov. 10th, 2007. Maestro Bergeron recently released a Concord CD of note: "Plays Well With Others". www.concordrecords.com.
At the end of the day when the house litezz dim: Maestra Peggy Gilbert, 102, dies, leaving a legacy of All Women (aka All-Girl) Jazz Bands. Her story will be available as an up-coming documentary made by musicologist & filmmake, Dr. Jeannie Poole. It will be titled, "Peggy Gilbert And Her All-Girl Band". There is also a CD avaiable on Cambria, "Peggy Gilbert And Her Dixie Belles", an All Woman Band that Maestra Gilbert formed when she was 69 years old (1974) and that performed until 1998. Check Margalit Fox's obit in "The NYT" (Sun., 2/25/07) - www.nytimes.com for more of this moving, fascinating, & illuminating Jazz history. P.S. Ms. Gilbert was reported to have stated to "The LA Times" (2006), "The first time I picked up a sax, I said, 'This is it! I love[d] the feel of it free and loose".
UTNG, (Until the Next Gig), dig, Peter Poses, Associate Editor, "Rocky Mountain Jazz" and Host of "OverNight Jazz: mn Soundz Of Surprize" from "'Round MidNight" every Thurs. to 6AM Fri., on KRFC FT COLLINS --- HomeGrown Community Radio @ 88.9FM, & streamin' on www.krfcfm.org. Peter can be reached @ pposes@rockymountainjazz.com.
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