Jazz: The Soundz of Surprize 03.12.07
JAZZ: THE SOUNDZ OF SURPRIZE
by Peter Poses
THIS WEEK:
Monday, March 12TH marks the birth anniversary of Jack Kerouac (b. 03/12/22). The "On The Road" Scroll is still being displayed (The 2ND 60-"page"-half) at The Main Branch Of The Denver Public Library on the 5TH Floor in The Western Collection Library. "So in America..." - www.denver.lib.co.us - 10 W 14TH Ave. Pkwy, DCO 80204 - (720)/865-1111.
Monday, March 12TH markzz the death anniversary of Charlie Parker (d. 03/12/55). Bird Lives!
N.B: IF U R NOT RECEIVIN' THE "ROCKY MOUNTAIN JAZZ" & "SOUNDZ OF SURPRIZE" BEAT BY E-MAIL, PLEASE ACCESS FROM www.rockymountainjazz.com. Word on the street is that the weekly e-mailin' service has been revived. To sign up follow the directionzz posted in www.rockymountainjazz.com.
Tues., 3/13 - Guitar Virtuoso Stanley Jordan performs at The Fox Theater, 1135 13TH St., Boulder - www.foxtheater.com.
or (303)/443-3399. He'll be at The Soiled Dove UnderGround, Fri., 3/16 (See 3/16 below).
THE HOT TICKET --- Tuesday, March 13, Dazzle and Creative Music Works present The Ralph Alessi Quintet featurin' Ravi Coltrane, saxophone; Andy Milne, piano; Ben Street, bass; and Gerald Cleaver, drums. Where: Dazzle restaurant & Lounge, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Set #1: 7 p.m. Set #2: 9 p.m. www.dazzlejazz.com.
Wed., 3/14 - Another Front Burner HOT TICKET - Master Jazz Vocalist Kurt Elling will hold forth at The Soiled Dove UnderGround @ Lowry, 7401 E. 1ST Ave.,(just east of Quebec Ave.) DCO. For more info: (303)/366-0007 or www.soileddove.com. HitTime: 8PM. Check out Bret Saunders' Sun., 3/11, "Denver Post" article on Elling - His column appearzz every other Sunday in "The A&E Section" of "The Sunday Denver Post" - bret_saunders@hotmail.com. Now, itzza on U! to keep track of the every other datezz! Mr. Elling's soon to be released new Concord CD - www.concordrecords.com - "Night Moves" has an April "street date". It is possible that it will be on sale during the tour.
Wed. 3/14 - Songstress Marguerite Juenemann leadzz a Trio w/ Bassist Mike FitzMaurice and keyboardist at The Jet Hotel (formerly The Luna Hotel), 1622 Wazee, LoDo, DCO - (303)/572-3300 or (866)/724-5862 or info@thejethotelk.com or www.thejethotel.com. Call for HitTime.
Wed., 3/14 - The Ralph Sharon Trio w/ Dean Ross(b) & Ron Moewes(d) beginzz an on-goin' engagement @ Dazzle - www.dazzlejazz.com - every Wed. 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.
Every Wed. - Itzza Jazz Nite @ Nissi's Live Music & Bistro, 2675 N. Park Dr., (SE corner of 95TH & Arapahoe), Lafayette. www.nissis.com or (303)/665-8115. - Wed., 3/14 - Jazz Vocalizzt'zz Nite hostezzed by Linda Lewellyn; Wed., 3/21 - The Art Lande Quartet w/ Pianist Art Lande - www.artlande.com featurin' The Motet's Tenor Saxophonist Dom Lalli, ReedMan Jon Stewart, & Virtuosic Bassist Johannes Weidenmueller; & Wed., 3/28 Multi-Reedist Nelson Rangell'zz Jazz Combo. HitTimes: 7:30PM (exc. Jazz Vocalizzt'zz nite: 7PM HitTime). TixLine: (303)/665-2757.
Jazz On Fiber - Check out extraordinary Fiber Artist Lauren Camp at www.laurencamp.com.
DON'T FORGET TO READ NORMAN PROVIZER'ZZ WEEKLY FRIDAY "JAZZ NOTES" COLUMN IN "THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION" OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS" - Normanprovizer@aol.com.
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.
FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY --- Wed. to Sat. - Mark Sloniker and Friends at Jay's Bistro, Ft. Collins, 800 - 1045 PM - www.jaysbistro.net.
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 Jeff Jenkins Piano Combo holdzz forth on Thurzz w/ Bassist Mark Simon. Reedist Nelson Rangell will serve as MD, and will be heard most every Fri. & Sat. 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 or www.du.edu./lamont or (303)/871-6412 or (303)/871-7720 or www.du.edu/newmancenter.
To check Jazz Happin'zz at DU'zz Lamont School Of Music - under The Directio Of Maestro Lynn Baker And The Jazz Dep't., go to:
www.du.edu./lamont or (303)/871-6412 or (303)/871-7720 www.du.edu/newmancenter.
For the jazzy traveller: A heads up on the regional Jazz performances can be accessed by goin' to "Jazz After Hours" Jazz Broadcaster, Jim Wilke's www.jazzafterhours.com and clickin' on "The Regional Jazz Calendar". U can also pick up his weekly Fri. & Sat. broadcastzz (11PM - 5AM) by tunin' into KUNC at 91.5FM or streamin' from the web-site.
Thurzz., 3/15 - Maestro Fred Hess makezz a RARE HomeTown appearance w/ Cornetist Ron Miles featured in The Antwon Owens Band. At Dazzle. HitTimezz: 7 & 9PM. Reservationzz highly recommended. Last time round, this writer was left out in the cold - first come, first served. U've been warned. www.dazzlejazz.com or (303)/839-5100. For other Spring 2007 Jazz offerings from The Dep't. Of Music At Metro State College Of Denver, such as Thurzz., Mar. 15TH Instrumental And Vocal Jazz Emsemblery, directed by Maestros Walter Barr, Joe Herbert, & Ron Miles (imagine havin' that last name & bein' a Brass Man!) at The King Center Concert Hall on The Auraria Campus, go to: www.musicatmetro.org or (303)/556-3180 or (303)/556-2296 (The King Center Box Office). Free Parking in The Tivoli Lot w/ tix, voucher, or program upon exitin'. The King Center is located at 855 Lawrence St., Auraria Campus, Denver. HitTime: 7:30PM.
March 16th - Friday - 7 & 9 pm. Guitarist Dale Bruning & Narrator Jude Hilber install another of their "TimeLess Jazz Series" - 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 at www.dazzlejazz.com or www.jazzlinkenterprises.com.
or (303)/766-1764 or info@jazzlinkenterprises.com.
Fri. March 16 - The Venerable & Incomparable Tony Bennett entrances the crowd at The Buell Theater - www.denvercenter.org.
3/16 - Itzza Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Jazzy World w/ "Your Father's Mustache Band" @ The Mad Russian Events Center, off Hwy 257, Milliken, CO. For more info: (970)/587-1022 (Reservations) or The Peak View Jazz Impresariozz: Bill Shade, (970)/353-4594; Larry Eaton, (970)/353-2267; or Norm Noe, (970)/330-6663. Opening Act hitzz at 6:30PM w/ The HeadLinerzz at 8PM. A Special "Green Dancin' Carpet" will be provided for the evenin'.
Fri., 3/16 - Guitar Virtuoso Stanley Jordan performs at The Soiled Dove UnderGround @ Lowry, 7401 E. 1ST Ave.,(just east of Quebec Ave.) DCO. For more info: (303)/366-0007 or www.soileddove.com. HitTime: 8PM.
Friday, March 16 - Chanteuse Georgann Low will be singing with Frederic des Moulins on keyboards and Terry Hannum on trumpet at MICHELANGELO'S, Broadway at Ellsworth (west side) 7:30-10pm - www.georgannlow.com.
On Sunday, March 18th, the West Side Books Entertainment :
Jazz provided by Bassist Kent MacLagan, Cornetist Ron Miles and Drummer Jill Fredericksen, in an intimate, non-club environment for exceptional music at 6:30 p.m.Subject: BOOK SALE on March 17th and JAZZ on March 18th - We are ready for some Spring Cleaning!! CLEARANCE!!! Come to our Spring Sidewalk Sale:
-- Fiction & Children's Books -- 75% off our price or $2 a book, whichever is less. It's part of the St Patrick's Day Shop Crawl on Saturday March 17th from
10 to 4. Specials and entertainment up & down the block. Interested in John Gardner, the author of Grendel, Sunlight Dialogues, October Light, Mickelsson's Ghosts and others? A lovely collection (even some signed and first editions) has come to: West Side Books and we think a discussion/study group might be in order to celebrate. A catalog will follow. Let us know if you are interested.
Sometime soon a postcard mailing with further special offers will go
out...would you like to receive such a mailing? Send us your postal information and we will make certain you receive a postcard!!
”Be well, do good work and keep in touch.”- Garrison Keillor (from the
Writer’s Almanac online). Lois and the bookstore crew at:
West Side Books, 3434 W. 32nd Ave., Denver, CO 80211
303 480-0220 or westsidebooks@qwest.net or www.westsidebooks.com.
Lois J Harvey and James T Harvey, Proprietors.
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.
Sat., March 17 - Saint Patrick’s Day Dinner & Dance Featuring Skylarks Combo with Larry Meeks on Piano www.littletonmusic.org. Enjoy dinner and an evening of dancing as the Skylarks take the stage. St. Patricks' Day Dinner & Dance 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.org lindaal@ssprd.org or 303 730-4609.
Up Jumped Spring - Wed., 3/21 - DVD Party - "Music Is My life Politics My Mistress The Story of Oscar Brown, Jr." - donnie l. betts' "Music Is My Life Politics My Mistress”: The Story of Oscar Brown Jr." award winning film on writer/musician/social activist/poet Oscar Brown Jr. Winner of 10 film festival awards and airing on PBS.Come Celebrate The Story Of Another Kind Of Oscar!!! The DVD Release Party for the award winning film on poet, playwright, social activist, singer, and composer Oscar Brown Jr. With special guests; Mark Simon on Bass, Justin Adams on Piano plus a few surprises - March 21, 2007 5:30-7:30pm LANNIE'S CLOCKTOWER CABARET 16TH STREET MALL AT ARAPAHOE. Hosted By: Director/Producer donnie l. betts, Lannie Garrett, & jazz89 KUVO MORE INFO: 303-293-0075/ 720-748-1388 - www.musicismylife.com. Info - CASH BAR AND LITE FOOD 5:30-6:00pm. The Evening will feature never before seen clips from the film/ DVD. For DVD Purchase we accept: Cash, Check and Major Credit Cards. **Band will continue to play after screening and will be joined by vocalist Wende Harston 8-10PM**.Thurzz., 3/22 - ITZZA FAMILY AFFAIR - Colin "All Drummers" Stranahan leadzz his Band featurin' his Popzz, Altoist Jim Stranahan at Dazzle.www.dazzlejazz.com.
Sat., 3/24 - Songstress Teresa Ross will lead her Combo @ Dazzle. HitTime: 7 & 9PM. - www.dazzlejazz.com - Congratzz to Teresa 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.
Saturday, March 24 - Creative Music Works - www.creativemusicworks.org - presents Michael Vlatkovich Quartet - Featuring Michael Vlatkovich, trombone & percussion; David Mott, baritone saxophone; Jonathan Golove, electric cello; and Chris Garcia, drums, glockenspiel, & other percussion.
Where: Mandala Center, 2516 Broadway St Boulder, CO 80304 Time: 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 25 Smokebrush presents and Creative Music Works - www.creativemusicworks.org - welcomes Michael Vlatkovich Quartet Featuring Michael Vlatkovich, trombone & percussion; David Mott, baritone saxophone; Jonathan Golove, electric cello; and Chris Garcia, drums, glockenspiel, & other percussion. Where: Smokebrush Foundation for the Arts218 W Colorado Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Doors: 7:30
Maestro Tyler Gilmore's 9Th & Lincoln JO presented many of his own compositions last Sunday. The Orchestra returnzz to Dazzle on Sun., 3/25. For more info: www.9thandlincoln.com or http//:www.myspace.com/9thandlincolnorchestra or www.dazzlejazz.com.
Jazz Combos featuring Special Guest Artist TenorMan 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. The Peter Sommer Quartet - www.petersommerjazz.com- w/ Don Aliquo will be giggin' @ Dazzle on Thurzz., 3/29 at 7 and 9PM, 930 Lincoln St., Denver - www.dazzlejazz.com - (303)/839-5100. 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 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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Fri., Mar., 30 - The Terra Firma Band aka The Ken Walker Sextet starrin' The RS of Jeff Jenkins(p), Ken Walker(b), Paul Romaine(d), and The Front Line of Dave Corbus(g), Al Hood(brass), & Peter Sommer(reeds) at Dazzle.www.dazzlejazz.com or www.petersommerjazz.com.
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.
Sat., 3/31 - The Irrepressible SongBird Erienne Romaine releasezz her latest Synergy CD, "Live @ Gates Hall: The Victory Concert" - www.erienneromaine.com. www.dazzlejazz.com.
Thurzz., 4/5 - NY-based Pianist Peggy Stern makes a rare CO appearance. She'll be joined by CO-treasure Art Lande. Mzz. Stern'zz at Dazzle. HitTime: 7 & 9PM. www.dazzlejazz.com. or (303)/839-5100. 9TH & Lincoln, DCO.
Fri., 4/6- ITZZA CONVERGENCE AT DAZZLE w/ 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. For more Convergence lowdown: www.jazzconvergence.com or 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.
Thurzz., 4/12 - Reedist John Gunther presentzz his NY-based Band SPOOKY ACTION at Dazzle. HitTime: 7 & 9PM. www.dazzlejazz.com. or (303)/839-5100. 9TH & Lincoln, DCO.
Fri. 4/13 - MelBay Recording Artist Guitarist Corey Christiansen returnzz to Dazzle for two showzz only - HitTime: 7 & 9PM. www.dazzlejazz.com. or (303)/839-5100. 9TH & Lincoln, DCO.
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. Also: www.musicatmetro.org or (303)/556-3180 or (303)/556-2296 (The King Center Box Office).
Wednesday, April 18 - Creative Music Works presents - Nathaniel Bartlett
Contemporary music for marimba and high-definition, three-dimensional, computer-generated sound projection. Where: TBD. Time: TBD. Tickets: TBD - www.creativemusicworks.org.
Stay tuned: Thurzz., 4/19 Vibraharpist Stefon Harris bringzz in his Band. For more info: www.mountvernoncc.com.
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.
Mark Your Calendars - Wedsday , April 25 - Chanteuse Georgann Low' Quartet featurin' and Pianist Andrew Cox and BrassMan Terry Hannum + RS will be The Openin' Act performin' at Lannie's Clocktower Cabaret on April 25 where they will be fundraising (and joined on stage!!) by the Denver Gay Men's Chorus, CoroVoce plus individual singers performing from Sondheim to Gershwin 7:30-10pm. This is a fundraiser for the 25th Anniversary of this marvelous group! tickets $25 / reservations at www.lannies.com. LANNIES CLOCKTOWER CABARET on the 16th St. Mall (at Lawrence). 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 - www.georgannlow.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.
Fri., Apr. 27TH - THIS WILL BE A TREAT - BrassMan Al Hood Presentzz "The Music Of Cannonball Adderley" w/ Very Special Guest Multi-Reedist (and in this case Altoist) Rich Chiaraluce w/ Jeff Jenkins(p), Ken Walker(b), & Paul Romaine(d).Dazzle - HitTime: 7 & 9PM. www.dazzlejazz.com. or (303)/839-5100. 9TH & Lincoln, DCO.
Fri., Apr. 27TH, Songstress Natalie Cole @ The Buell Theater, The Denver Center For The Performing Arts, 13TH & Curtis, Denver. Tix info: (303)/357-2787 (ARTS) or www.ticketmaster.com. and www.denvercenter.org.
Sunday, May 6 - Dazzle presents and Creative Music Works welcomes Paul Riola's Bottesini Project 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 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203. Time: 7 p.m.
Friday, May 11 - The debut of The Trio Nuages w/ Chanteuse Georgann Low, and starrin' Pianist Andrew Cox, BrassmanTerry Hannum and Bassist Kirk Anderson in the fabulous Jungle Room! at The MERCURY CAFÉ, 2199 California Street Denver, CO 80205. (303) 294-9281 - www.mercurycafe.com. Located at 22nd and California. HitTime: 7:30-9:30PM - www.georgannlow.com.
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. Jude Hibler - Owner, Jazz Link Enterprises, 3721 Columbia Dr., Longmont, CO 80503 303-776-1764 - http://www.jazzlinkenterprises.com - info@jazzlinkenterprises.com www.dazzlejazz.com
It MAY as well be Spring: NY-based Pianist Lenore Raphael will gig w/ Bassist Ken Walker & 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. www.dazzlejazz.com
Saturday, June 9 - Dazzle and Creative Music Works present Wayne Horvitz's Gravitas - featuring Wayne Horvitz, piano; Ron Miles, trumpet; Peggy Lee, cello; and Sara Schoenbeck, bassoon. Where: Dazzle restaurant & Lounge
930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203. Set #1: 7 p.m. Set #2: 9 p.m. www.dazzlejazz.com
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.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 -www.mackaverecords.com. ### Trombonist Nelson Hinds' marvelous CD effort, "Streamin'" w/ Eric Gunnisonr(p), Ron Bland(b), & Paul Romaine(d) w/ Special Guestzz Peter Sommer, Bob Rebholtz, & John Gunther (reeds), Brad Goode(brass), Todd Reid(d) - www.nelsonhinds.com.
That Was The Week That Was (TW3) - SONIC TONICZZ OF THE JAZZY WEEK THAT WAS - The Superlative Boston/NY Tenorist George Garzone covered The Front Range bases last week, playin' & teachin' at UNC/Greeley, DU, & CU. Maestro Garzone guested w/ The Currently-reignin', 2-time Nationally-celebrated Colorado Jazz Orchestra at The Panorama Lounge Of The University(corner of 11 Ave., & 20th St., Greeley). He also held forth last Fri. at Dazzle w/ Dana Landry(p), Erik Applegate(b), & Jim White(d). Bright Momentzz. Garzone & White had a special sonic conversation goin' on. As Jim reported to me the next nite at his Pec, Too Gig, he received a call from George (now back in Boston), thankin' Jim for playin' his ass off. ALL TRUE. I was mezzmerizzed. We can only ask for a return engagement. ### Noteworthy - Piano Phenom, Eldar, w/ Earl Travis(b) & Todd Strait(d) sold out two dotin' houses at Dazzle last Sat. Wait til he growzz up! ### BrassMan Bobby Shew was joined by ReedMan John Gunther, HB3'er Pat Bianchi, & Drummer Jim White for a fine & mellow (w/ a few high C'zz thrown in) Sat. evenin' at The Pec, Too (havin' played The Pec the nite before w/ The Marc Sabatella Quartet). Check out his new Torii Release, "Cancao Du Amor: The Music Of Reed Kotler" - www.toriirecords.com.
"SOS" --- Hal Galper/Jeff Johnson/John Bishop's Origin Release, "Furious Rubato" - www.originrecords.com. ### Clarinetist Allen Vache's Tribute to Maestro Benny Goodman "With Benny In Mind" - www.arborjazz.com. ### The Stryker/Slagel Band's "Latest OutLook" on ZoHo www.zohorecords.com. ### The Jack Cortner New York BIG Band'zz, hot-off-the-press CD, "Fast Track" w/ Drummer John Riley who will be The Artist-In-Residence @ CSU, 4/10. www.jazzedmedia.com. ### Bassist Reuben Rogers' new 2007 "The Things I Am" Release on Renwick - www.reubenrogers.com. ### The Bob Florence Limited Edition's latest Jazz Orchestra Offering - "Eternal Licks And Grooves" w/ a superlative rendition of "I'm Old Fashioned" on MAMA Records - www.mamajazz.org. ### NY-based Vocalist Teri Roiger's "Still Life" on www.makirecords.com w/ an out-of-the-ordinary version of Billy Strayhorn's, "Maybe".
FYI - The 2007 Mendez Brass Institute - 7/23 to 7/28 - For ALL THE DETAILZZ, www.hornsociety.org or www.MendezBrassInstitute.com. At The University of Denver Lamont School of Music, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver, CO 80208. Host: Alan J. Hood – 303-587-7590 – ahood@du.edu.
Listenin' Miles Ahead: Mark Your Calendars!! Acclaimed trumpeter Wayne Bergeron will be coming to Denver to perform (and clinic) with the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra - www.metropolitanjazzorchestra.com - on Nov. 10th, 2007. Maestro Bergeron recently released a Concord CD of note: "Plays Well With Others". www.concordrecords.com.
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.
by Peter Poses
THIS WEEK:
Monday, March 12TH marks the birth anniversary of Jack Kerouac (b. 03/12/22). The "On The Road" Scroll is still being displayed (The 2ND 60-"page"-half) at The Main Branch Of The Denver Public Library on the 5TH Floor in The Western Collection Library. "So in America..." - www.denver.lib.co.us - 10 W 14TH Ave. Pkwy, DCO 80204 - (720)/865-1111.
Monday, March 12TH markzz the death anniversary of Charlie Parker (d. 03/12/55). Bird Lives!
N.B: IF U R NOT RECEIVIN' THE "ROCKY MOUNTAIN JAZZ" & "SOUNDZ OF SURPRIZE" BEAT BY E-MAIL, PLEASE ACCESS FROM www.rockymountainjazz.com. Word on the street is that the weekly e-mailin' service has been revived. To sign up follow the directionzz posted in www.rockymountainjazz.com.
Tues., 3/13 - Guitar Virtuoso Stanley Jordan performs at The Fox Theater, 1135 13TH St., Boulder - www.foxtheater.com.
or (303)/443-3399. He'll be at The Soiled Dove UnderGround, Fri., 3/16 (See 3/16 below).
THE HOT TICKET --- Tuesday, March 13, Dazzle and Creative Music Works present The Ralph Alessi Quintet featurin' Ravi Coltrane, saxophone; Andy Milne, piano; Ben Street, bass; and Gerald Cleaver, drums. Where: Dazzle restaurant & Lounge, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Set #1: 7 p.m. Set #2: 9 p.m. www.dazzlejazz.com.
Wed., 3/14 - Another Front Burner HOT TICKET - Master Jazz Vocalist Kurt Elling will hold forth at The Soiled Dove UnderGround @ Lowry, 7401 E. 1ST Ave.,(just east of Quebec Ave.) DCO. For more info: (303)/366-0007 or www.soileddove.com. HitTime: 8PM. Check out Bret Saunders' Sun., 3/11, "Denver Post" article on Elling - His column appearzz every other Sunday in "The A&E Section" of "The Sunday Denver Post" - bret_saunders@hotmail.com. Now, itzza on U! to keep track of the every other datezz! Mr. Elling's soon to be released new Concord CD - www.concordrecords.com - "Night Moves" has an April "street date". It is possible that it will be on sale during the tour.
Wed. 3/14 - Songstress Marguerite Juenemann leadzz a Trio w/ Bassist Mike FitzMaurice and keyboardist at The Jet Hotel (formerly The Luna Hotel), 1622 Wazee, LoDo, DCO - (303)/572-3300 or (866)/724-5862 or info@thejethotelk.com or www.thejethotel.com. Call for HitTime.
Wed., 3/14 - The Ralph Sharon Trio w/ Dean Ross(b) & Ron Moewes(d) beginzz an on-goin' engagement @ Dazzle - www.dazzlejazz.com - every Wed. 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.
Every Wed. - Itzza Jazz Nite @ Nissi's Live Music & Bistro, 2675 N. Park Dr., (SE corner of 95TH & Arapahoe), Lafayette. www.nissis.com or (303)/665-8115. - Wed., 3/14 - Jazz Vocalizzt'zz Nite hostezzed by Linda Lewellyn; Wed., 3/21 - The Art Lande Quartet w/ Pianist Art Lande - www.artlande.com featurin' The Motet's Tenor Saxophonist Dom Lalli, ReedMan Jon Stewart, & Virtuosic Bassist Johannes Weidenmueller; & Wed., 3/28 Multi-Reedist Nelson Rangell'zz Jazz Combo. HitTimes: 7:30PM (exc. Jazz Vocalizzt'zz nite: 7PM HitTime). TixLine: (303)/665-2757.
DON'T FORGET TO READ NORMAN PROVIZER'ZZ WEEKLY FRIDAY "JAZZ NOTES" COLUMN IN "THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION" OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS" - Normanprovizer@aol.com.
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.
FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY --- Wed. to Sat. - Mark Sloniker and Friends at Jay's Bistro, Ft. Collins, 800 - 1045 PM - www.jaysbistro.net.
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 Jeff Jenkins Piano Combo holdzz forth on Thurzz w/ Bassist Mark Simon. Reedist Nelson Rangell will serve as MD, and will be heard most every Fri. & Sat. 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 or www.du.edu./lamont or (303)/871-6412 or (303)/871-7720 or www.du.edu/newmancenter.
To check Jazz Happin'zz at DU'zz Lamont School Of Music - under The Directio Of Maestro Lynn Baker And The Jazz Dep't., go to:
www.du.edu./lamont or (303)/871-6412 or (303)/871-7720 www.du.edu/newmancenter.
For the jazzy traveller: A heads up on the regional Jazz performances can be accessed by goin' to "Jazz After Hours" Jazz Broadcaster, Jim Wilke's www.jazzafterhours.com and clickin' on "The Regional Jazz Calendar". U can also pick up his weekly Fri. & Sat. broadcastzz (11PM - 5AM) by tunin' into KUNC at 91.5FM or streamin' from the web-site.
Thurzz., 3/15 - Maestro Fred Hess makezz a RARE HomeTown appearance w/ Cornetist Ron Miles featured in The Antwon Owens Band. At Dazzle. HitTimezz: 7 & 9PM. Reservationzz highly recommended. Last time round, this writer was left out in the cold - first come, first served. U've been warned. www.dazzlejazz.com or (303)/839-5100. For other Spring 2007 Jazz offerings from The Dep't. Of Music At Metro State College Of Denver, such as Thurzz., Mar. 15TH Instrumental And Vocal Jazz Emsemblery, directed by Maestros Walter Barr, Joe Herbert, & Ron Miles (imagine havin' that last name & bein' a Brass Man!) at The King Center Concert Hall on The Auraria Campus, go to: www.musicatmetro.org or (303)/556-3180 or (303)/556-2296 (The King Center Box Office). Free Parking in The Tivoli Lot w/ tix, voucher, or program upon exitin'. The King Center is located at 855 Lawrence St., Auraria Campus, Denver. HitTime: 7:30PM.
March 16th - Friday - 7 & 9 pm. Guitarist Dale Bruning & Narrator Jude Hilber install another of their "TimeLess Jazz Series" - 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 at www.dazzlejazz.com or www.jazzlinkenterprises.com.
or (303)/766-1764 or info@jazzlinkenterprises.com.
Fri. March 16 - The Venerable & Incomparable Tony Bennett entrances the crowd at The Buell Theater - www.denvercenter.org.
3/16 - Itzza Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Jazzy World w/ "Your Father's Mustache Band" @ The Mad Russian Events Center, off Hwy 257, Milliken, CO. For more info: (970)/587-1022 (Reservations) or The Peak View Jazz Impresariozz: Bill Shade, (970)/353-4594; Larry Eaton, (970)/353-2267; or Norm Noe, (970)/330-6663. Opening Act hitzz at 6:30PM w/ The HeadLinerzz at 8PM. A Special "Green Dancin' Carpet" will be provided for the evenin'.
Fri., 3/16 - Guitar Virtuoso Stanley Jordan performs at The Soiled Dove UnderGround @ Lowry, 7401 E. 1ST Ave.,(just east of Quebec Ave.) DCO. For more info: (303)/366-0007 or www.soileddove.com. HitTime: 8PM.
Friday, March 16 - Chanteuse Georgann Low will be singing with Frederic des Moulins on keyboards and Terry Hannum on trumpet at MICHELANGELO'S, Broadway at Ellsworth (west side) 7:30-10pm - www.georgannlow.com.
Jazz provided by Bassist Kent MacLagan, Cornetist Ron Miles and Drummer Jill Fredericksen, in an intimate, non-club environment for exceptional music at 6:30 p.m.Subject: BOOK SALE on March 17th and JAZZ on March 18th - We are ready for some Spring Cleaning!! CLEARANCE!!! Come to our Spring Sidewalk Sale:
-- Fiction & Children's Books -- 75% off our price or $2 a book, whichever is less. It's part of the St Patrick's Day Shop Crawl on Saturday March 17th from
10 to 4. Specials and entertainment up & down the block. Interested in John Gardner, the author of Grendel, Sunlight Dialogues, October Light, Mickelsson's Ghosts and others? A lovely collection (even some signed and first editions) has come to: West Side Books and we think a discussion/study group might be in order to celebrate. A catalog will follow. Let us know if you are interested.
Sometime soon a postcard mailing with further special offers will go
out...would you like to receive such a mailing? Send us your postal information and we will make certain you receive a postcard!!
”Be well, do good work and keep in touch.”- Garrison Keillor (from the
Writer’s Almanac online). Lois and the bookstore crew at:
West Side Books, 3434 W. 32nd Ave., Denver, CO 80211
303 480-0220 or westsidebooks@qwest.net or www.westsidebooks.com.
Lois J Harvey and James T Harvey, Proprietors.
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.
Sat., March 17 - Saint Patrick’s Day Dinner & Dance Featuring Skylarks Combo with Larry Meeks on Piano www.littletonmusic.org. Enjoy dinner and an evening of dancing as the Skylarks take the stage. St. Patricks' Day Dinner & Dance 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.org lindaal@ssprd.org or 303 730-4609.
Up Jumped Spring - Wed., 3/21 - DVD Party - "Music Is My life Politics My Mistress The Story of Oscar Brown, Jr." - donnie l. betts' "Music Is My Life Politics My Mistress”: The Story of Oscar Brown Jr." award winning film on writer/musician/social activist/poet Oscar Brown Jr. Winner of 10 film festival awards and airing on PBS.Come Celebrate The Story Of Another Kind Of Oscar!!! The DVD Release Party for the award winning film on poet, playwright, social activist, singer, and composer Oscar Brown Jr. With special guests; Mark Simon on Bass, Justin Adams on Piano plus a few surprises - March 21, 2007 5:30-7:30pm LANNIE'S CLOCKTOWER CABARET 16TH STREET MALL AT ARAPAHOE. Hosted By: Director/Producer donnie l. betts, Lannie Garrett, & jazz89 KUVO MORE INFO: 303-293-0075/ 720-748-1388 - www.musicismylife.com. Info - CASH BAR AND LITE FOOD 5:30-6:00pm. The Evening will feature never before seen clips from the film/ DVD. For DVD Purchase we accept: Cash, Check and Major Credit Cards. **Band will continue to play after screening and will be joined by vocalist Wende Harston 8-10PM**.
Sat., 3/24 - Songstress Teresa Ross will lead her Combo @ Dazzle. HitTime: 7 & 9PM. - www.dazzlejazz.com - Congratzz to Teresa 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.
Saturday, March 24 - Creative Music Works - www.creativemusicworks.org - presents Michael Vlatkovich Quartet - Featuring Michael Vlatkovich, trombone & percussion; David Mott, baritone saxophone; Jonathan Golove, electric cello; and Chris Garcia, drums, glockenspiel, & other percussion.
Where: Mandala Center, 2516 Broadway St Boulder, CO 80304 Time: 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 25 Smokebrush presents and Creative Music Works - www.creativemusicworks.org - welcomes Michael Vlatkovich Quartet Featuring Michael Vlatkovich, trombone & percussion; David Mott, baritone saxophone; Jonathan Golove, electric cello; and Chris Garcia, drums, glockenspiel, & other percussion. Where: Smokebrush Foundation for the Arts218 W Colorado Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Doors: 7:30
Maestro Tyler Gilmore's 9Th & Lincoln JO presented many of his own compositions last Sunday. The Orchestra returnzz to Dazzle on Sun., 3/25. For more info: www.9thandlincoln.com or http//:www.myspace.com/9thandlincolnorchestra or www.dazzlejazz.com.
Jazz Combos featuring Special Guest Artist TenorMan 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. The Peter Sommer Quartet - www.petersommerjazz.com- w/ Don Aliquo will be giggin' @ Dazzle on Thurzz., 3/29 at 7 and 9PM, 930 Lincoln St., Denver - www.dazzlejazz.com - (303)/839-5100. 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 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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Fri., Mar., 30 - The Terra Firma Band aka The Ken Walker Sextet starrin' The RS of Jeff Jenkins(p), Ken Walker(b), Paul Romaine(d), and The Front Line of Dave Corbus(g), Al Hood(brass), & Peter Sommer(reeds) at Dazzle.www.dazzlejazz.com or www.petersommerjazz.com.
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.
Sat., 3/31 - The Irrepressible SongBird Erienne Romaine releasezz her latest Synergy CD, "Live @ Gates Hall: The Victory Concert" - www.erienneromaine.com. www.dazzlejazz.com.
Thurzz., 4/5 - NY-based Pianist Peggy Stern makes a rare CO appearance. She'll be joined by CO-treasure Art Lande. Mzz. Stern'zz at Dazzle. HitTime: 7 & 9PM. www.dazzlejazz.com. or (303)/839-5100. 9TH & Lincoln, DCO.
Fri., 4/6- ITZZA CONVERGENCE AT DAZZLE w/ 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. For more Convergence lowdown: www.jazzconvergence.com or 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.
Thurzz., 4/12 - Reedist John Gunther presentzz his NY-based Band SPOOKY ACTION at Dazzle. HitTime: 7 & 9PM. www.dazzlejazz.com. or (303)/839-5100. 9TH & Lincoln, DCO.
Fri. 4/13 - MelBay Recording Artist Guitarist Corey Christiansen returnzz to Dazzle for two showzz only - HitTime: 7 & 9PM. www.dazzlejazz.com. or (303)/839-5100. 9TH & Lincoln, DCO.
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. Also: www.musicatmetro.org or (303)/556-3180 or (303)/556-2296 (The King Center Box Office).
Wednesday, April 18 - Creative Music Works presents - Nathaniel Bartlett
Contemporary music for marimba and high-definition, three-dimensional, computer-generated sound projection. Where: TBD. Time: TBD. Tickets: TBD - www.creativemusicworks.org.
Stay tuned: Thurzz., 4/19 Vibraharpist Stefon Harris bringzz in his Band. For more info: www.mountvernoncc.com.
Friday, April 20 Chanteuse Georgann Low will be singing with MICHELANGELO'S with Andrew Cox(p) and Terry Hannum(brass). HitTime:
7:30-10pm. - www.georgannlow.com. Friday, May 11 MARK YOUR CALENDAR *
MERCURY CAFÉ our debut in the fabulous Jungle Room!
located at 22nd and California
with Trio Nuages, Andrew Cox, Terry Hannum and Kirk Anderson on bass
7:30-9:30
$6 Cover
We look forward to playing our music for you! And check my Website www.georgann low for updates and cd information. LOVE
Two Nitezz Only Thurzz., 4/20 & Fri., 4/21 - Sensational Drummer/Percussionist Ari Hoenig bringzz his "Punk Bop Trio" to Dazzle - HitTime: 7 & 9PM. www.dazzlejazz.com. or (303)/839-5100. 9TH & Lincoln, DCO.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.
Mark Your Calendars - Wedsday , April 25 - Chanteuse Georgann Low' Quartet featurin' and Pianist Andrew Cox and BrassMan Terry Hannum + RS will be The Openin' Act performin' at Lannie's Clocktower Cabaret on April 25 where they will be fundraising (and joined on stage!!) by the Denver Gay Men's Chorus, CoroVoce plus individual singers performing from Sondheim to Gershwin 7:30-10pm. This is a fundraiser for the 25th Anniversary of this marvelous group! tickets $25 / reservations at www.lannies.com. LANNIES CLOCKTOWER CABARET on the 16th St. Mall (at Lawrence). 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 - www.georgannlow.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.
Fri., Apr. 27TH - THIS WILL BE A TREAT - BrassMan Al Hood Presentzz "The Music Of Cannonball Adderley" w/ Very Special Guest Multi-Reedist (and in this case Altoist) Rich Chiaraluce w/ Jeff Jenkins(p), Ken Walker(b), & Paul Romaine(d).Dazzle - HitTime: 7 & 9PM. www.dazzlejazz.com. or (303)/839-5100. 9TH & Lincoln, DCO.
Fri., Apr. 27TH, Songstress Natalie Cole @ The Buell Theater, The Denver Center For The Performing Arts, 13TH & Curtis, Denver. Tix info: (303)/357-2787 (ARTS) or www.ticketmaster.com. and www.denvercenter.org.
Sunday, May 6 - Dazzle presents and Creative Music Works welcomes Paul Riola's Bottesini Project 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 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203. Time: 7 p.m.
It MAY as well be Spring: NY-based Pianist Lenore Raphael will gig w/ Bassist Ken Walker & 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. www.dazzlejazz.com
Saturday, June 9 - Dazzle and Creative Music Works present Wayne Horvitz's Gravitas - featuring Wayne Horvitz, piano; Ron Miles, trumpet; Peggy Lee, cello; and Sara Schoenbeck, bassoon. Where: Dazzle restaurant & Lounge
930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203. Set #1: 7 p.m. Set #2: 9 p.m. www.dazzlejazz.com
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.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 -www.mackaverecords.com. ### Trombonist Nelson Hinds' marvelous CD effort, "Streamin'" w/ Eric Gunnisonr(p), Ron Bland(b), & Paul Romaine(d) w/ Special Guestzz Peter Sommer, Bob Rebholtz, & John Gunther (reeds), Brad Goode(brass), Todd Reid(d) - www.nelsonhinds.com.
That Was The Week That Was (TW3) - SONIC TONICZZ OF THE JAZZY WEEK THAT WAS - The Superlative Boston/NY Tenorist George Garzone covered The Front Range bases last week, playin' & teachin' at UNC/Greeley, DU, & CU. Maestro Garzone guested w/ The Currently-reignin', 2-time Nationally-celebrated Colorado Jazz Orchestra at The Panorama Lounge Of The University(corner of 11 Ave., & 20th St., Greeley). He also held forth last Fri. at Dazzle w/ Dana Landry(p), Erik Applegate(b), & Jim White(d). Bright Momentzz. Garzone & White had a special sonic conversation goin' on. As Jim reported to me the next nite at his Pec, Too Gig, he received a call from George (now back in Boston), thankin' Jim for playin' his ass off. ALL TRUE. I was mezzmerizzed. We can only ask for a return engagement. ### Noteworthy - Piano Phenom, Eldar, w/ Earl Travis(b) & Todd Strait(d) sold out two dotin' houses at Dazzle last Sat. Wait til he growzz up! ### BrassMan Bobby Shew was joined by ReedMan John Gunther, HB3'er Pat Bianchi, & Drummer Jim White for a fine & mellow (w/ a few high C'zz thrown in) Sat. evenin' at The Pec, Too (havin' played The Pec the nite before w/ The Marc Sabatella Quartet). Check out his new Torii Release, "Cancao Du Amor: The Music Of Reed Kotler" - www.toriirecords.com.
"SOS" --- Hal Galper/Jeff Johnson/John Bishop's Origin Release, "Furious Rubato" - www.originrecords.com. ### Clarinetist Allen Vache's Tribute to Maestro Benny Goodman "With Benny In Mind" - www.arborjazz.com. ### The Stryker/Slagel Band's "Latest OutLook" on ZoHo www.zohorecords.com. ### The Jack Cortner New York BIG Band'zz, hot-off-the-press CD, "Fast Track" w/ Drummer John Riley who will be The Artist-In-Residence @ CSU, 4/10. www.jazzedmedia.com. ### Bassist Reuben Rogers' new 2007 "The Things I Am" Release on Renwick - www.reubenrogers.com. ### The Bob Florence Limited Edition's latest Jazz Orchestra Offering - "Eternal Licks And Grooves" w/ a superlative rendition of "I'm Old Fashioned" on MAMA Records - www.mamajazz.org. ### NY-based Vocalist Teri Roiger's "Still Life" on www.makirecords.com w/ an out-of-the-ordinary version of Billy Strayhorn's, "Maybe".
FYI - The 2007 Mendez Brass Institute - 7/23 to 7/28 - For ALL THE DETAILZZ, www.hornsociety.org or www.MendezBrassInstitute.com. At The University of Denver Lamont School of Music, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver, CO 80208. Host: Alan J. Hood – 303-587-7590 – ahood@du.edu.
Listenin' Miles Ahead: Mark Your Calendars!! Acclaimed trumpeter Wayne Bergeron will be coming to Denver to perform (and clinic) with the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra - www.metropolitanjazzorchestra.com - on Nov. 10th, 2007. Maestro Bergeron recently released a Concord CD of note: "Plays Well With Others". www.concordrecords.com.
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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