The Soundz Of Surprize" - 03/6/07
JAZZ: THE SOUNDZ OF SURPRIZE
by Peter Poses
THIS WEEK:
N.B: IF U R NOT RECEIVIN' THE "ROCKY MOUNTAIN JAZZ" & "SOUNDZ OF SURPRIZE" BEAT BY E-MAIL, PLEASE ACCESS FROM www.rockymountainjazz.com.
Wed., 3/7 - 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. 3/7 - Joseph Brenna Quartet; 3/14 - Jazz Vocalizzt'zz Nite hostezzed by Linda Lewellyn; 3/21 - The Art Lande Quartet w/ Pianist Art Lande - www.artlande.com featurin' The Motet's Tenor Saxophonist Dom Lalli; & 3/29 Multi-Reedist Nelson Rangell'zz Jazz Combo. HitTimes: 7:30PM (exc. Jazz Vocalizzt'zz nite: 7PM HitTime). TixLine: (303)/665-2757.
Thursday, March 8th - Saxophonist Andrew Vogt will join pianist Jerry Weiss in Denver at Vita Restaurant located at 1575 Boulder Street. Check out the tunes from 7 to 11 PM. Great menu and drinks. Ph # 303-477-4600. It is March of 2007 and Vogt Jazz Industries welcomes all saxophonic fans. Don't forget to check out www.drewsblues.com for the latest live performance updates! Andrew kicks it out with his new CD " Action Plan" .
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".
Fri., 3/9 - 5 - 7PM - Flo'o UnderGround - At DU's Lamont School Of Music - Williams Recital Salon. Under the direction of Maestro Lynn Baker & The Jazz Dep't. For more info: www.du.edu./lamont or (303)/871-6412 or (303)/871-7720 www.du.edu/newmancenter.
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. www.du.edu./lamont or (303)/871-6412 or (303)/871-7720 www.du.edu/newmancenter.
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 Colorado 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. Maestro Garzone will offer a FREE MASTER CLASS on The UNC.Greeley Campus. Call for details. Hot Ticket - Maestro Garzone will be appearin' the next nite: Fri. 3/9 @ Dazzle w/ Dana Landry(p), Erik Applegate(b), & Jim White(d). www.dazzlejazz.com.
Fri. Mar. 9 - The Motet and Vibraharpist Greg Harris' Future Jazz Project will land on Denver's BlueBird stage - www.nipp.com.
Sat., 3/10 - Hot Ticket - Piano sensation Eldar w/ Bassist Smith & Drummer Todd Strait perform at Dazzle. Two Showzz: 7 & 9PM - www.eldarjazz.com and www.dazzlejazz.com.
SUN., 3/11 - Is the every other Sunday for Bret Saunders' "Jazz" column in "The A&E Section" of "The Sunday Denver Post". Now, itzza on U! to keep track of the every other datezz!
Tues., Guitar Virtuoso Stanley Jordan performs at The Fox Theater - www.foxtheater.com.
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 - Hot Ticket - Master Jazz Vocalist Kurt Elling will hold forth @ 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.
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.
Accordin' to Maestro Wynton Marsalis: "TOP 10 Jazz Jointzz
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/10great/2007-02-15-jazz-clubs.
Congratzz to CO-based Vocalist Tina Phillips for her recognition, listin' in , and write-up in depth in world Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret Music and Entertainment III, published by the Federation of American Musicians, Singers and Performing Artists(FAMSPA) written by Maximillien de Lafayette. To be listed one has to be nominated and accepted, this inclusion is quite an honor.
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.
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.
Fri. March 16 - The Venerable & Incomparable Tony Bennett entrances the crowd at The Buell Theater - www.denvercenter.org.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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 - 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 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 - 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.
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.
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.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 ---
SONIC TONICZZ OF THE JAZZY WEEK THAT WAS --- That Was The Week That Was (TW3) --- The CSU Jazz Ensembles swung The Griffin Auditorium in Ft. Collins. They'll do in again. Jazz Combos featuring Special Guest Artist Don Aliquo: The Jazz Combos and Faculty/Graduate Jazz Combo will be 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. Check www.sota.colostate.edu & www.petersommerjazz.com and www.colorado.edu. for detailzz. ### Convergence w/ BrassMan Scott Wendholt & TenorMan Pete Gallio standin' in for the tourin' Greg Gisbert & John Gunther roused Dazzle'zz House last Fri. Scott went on to The Pec, Too to do more of the same the followin' nite. ### Still resonatin', AND IF U WERE THERE, U KNO! --- JAZZ FEST DENVER 2007 - www.jazzfestdenver.com - Two terrific days of eventzz once again featured a mix of great local and national performers. The first day featured The Lynn Baker 13-Piece Little Big Band [THE M.F. TRUMPETZZ: Brad Goode, Chris Lawson (chief M.F.), Greg Gisbert, & Al Hood w/ Ron Olds & Nelson Hines(tb); Mark Harris, Pete Lewis, Art Bouton, & Maestro Baker(reeds); & The RS starrin' Dave Hanson(keys), Ron Bland(b) & Mike Marlier(d)], performing "A Tribute To Maynard Ferguson". Indeed, the trumpetzz blared & The Band Swung! The Mambotet were followed by the Joe Bonner Quartet. The evening was be headlined by noted and irrepressible Vibraphonist Joe Locke performing with Co-Leader, BrassMan Thomas Marriott & featurin' Bassist Reuben Rogers (who was prominently featured in The Diane Reeves Quartet on last week'zz PBS broadcast of "Billy Strayhorn: Lush life ) & Drummer Terreon Gully. Saturday's program featured The CCJA Youth Band w/ Erienne Romaine, The Mike Longo Trio w/ Special 5-string Bassist Santi Debriano & Drummer Ray Mosca; The Pat Bianchi/Sean Jones Quartet showcased Multi-Reedist John Gunther & Drummer Ralph Peterson; Vocalist Kevin Mahogany and His Band; and Quoando. It was replete w/ BRIGHT MOMENTZZ! Please visit the JFD's nicely done web site at www.jazzfestdenver.com for more info and detailzz. AND, AND, AND 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. We're listenin' forward to The Third Annual JFD '08!
NY BIG BAND Conductor/Trombonist John Fedchock was omnipresent on the CO scene two weekzz ago, 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.
"SOS" --- Pianist's Matt Ray's 2007 CAP (Consolidated Artists Productions) Records Release "Lost In New York". ### Pianist Ray Kennedy's Trio "Plays The Music Of Arthur Schwartz" - www.arborjazz.com. ### Maestro John La Barbera's 2004 "Fantazm" www.jazzcompass.com. ### London, UK-based Multi-Reedist, Jeff Darrohn's "T-Bird '60" - www.jazzedmedia.com. ### Vocalist Randy Crawford & KeyBoardist Joe Sample's new 2007 "Feeling Good" Release on PRA. ### Marlene Ver Planck's Audiophile CD, "My Impetuous Heart".
FYI - The 2007 Mendes 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.
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.
by Peter Poses
THIS WEEK:
N.B: IF U R NOT RECEIVIN' THE "ROCKY MOUNTAIN JAZZ" & "SOUNDZ OF SURPRIZE" BEAT BY E-MAIL, PLEASE ACCESS FROM www.rockymountainjazz.com.
Wed., 3/7 - 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. 3/7 - Joseph Brenna Quartet; 3/14 - Jazz Vocalizzt'zz Nite hostezzed by Linda Lewellyn; 3/21 - The Art Lande Quartet w/ Pianist Art Lande - www.artlande.com featurin' The Motet's Tenor Saxophonist Dom Lalli; & 3/29 Multi-Reedist Nelson Rangell'zz Jazz Combo. HitTimes: 7:30PM (exc. Jazz Vocalizzt'zz nite: 7PM HitTime). TixLine: (303)/665-2757.
Thursday, March 8th - Saxophonist Andrew Vogt will join pianist Jerry Weiss in Denver at Vita Restaurant located at 1575 Boulder Street. Check out the tunes from 7 to 11 PM. Great menu and drinks. Ph # 303-477-4600. It is March of 2007 and Vogt Jazz Industries welcomes all saxophonic fans. Don't forget to check out www.drewsblues.com for the latest live performance updates! Andrew kicks it out with his new CD " Action Plan" .
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".
Fri., 3/9 - 5 - 7PM - Flo'o UnderGround - At DU's Lamont School Of Music - Williams Recital Salon. Under the direction of Maestro Lynn Baker & The Jazz Dep't. For more info: www.du.edu./lamont or (303)/871-6412 or (303)/871-7720 www.du.edu/newmancenter.
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. www.du.edu./lamont or (303)/871-6412 or (303)/871-7720 www.du.edu/newmancenter.
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 Colorado 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. Maestro Garzone will offer a FREE MASTER CLASS on The UNC.Greeley Campus. Call for details. Hot Ticket - Maestro Garzone will be appearin' the next nite: Fri. 3/9 @ Dazzle w/ Dana Landry(p), Erik Applegate(b), & Jim White(d). www.dazzlejazz.com.
Fri. Mar. 9 - The Motet and Vibraharpist Greg Harris' Future Jazz Project will land on Denver's BlueBird stage - www.nipp.com.
Sat., 3/10 - Hot Ticket - Piano sensation Eldar w/ Bassist Smith & Drummer Todd Strait perform at Dazzle. Two Showzz: 7 & 9PM - www.eldarjazz.com and www.dazzlejazz.com.
SUN., 3/11 - Is the every other Sunday for Bret Saunders' "Jazz" column in "The A&E Section" of "The Sunday Denver Post". Now, itzza on U! to keep track of the every other datezz!
Tues., Guitar Virtuoso Stanley Jordan performs at The Fox Theater - www.foxtheater.com.
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 - Hot Ticket - Master Jazz Vocalist Kurt Elling will hold forth @ 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.
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.
Accordin' to Maestro Wynton Marsalis: "TOP 10 Jazz Jointzz
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/10great/2007-02-15-jazz-clubs.
Congratzz to CO-based Vocalist Tina Phillips for her recognition, listin' in , and write-up in depth in world Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret Music and Entertainment III, published by the Federation of American Musicians, Singers and Performing Artists(FAMSPA) written by Maximillien de Lafayette. To be listed one has to be nominated and accepted, this inclusion is quite an honor.
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.
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.
Fri. March 16 - The Venerable & Incomparable Tony Bennett entrances the crowd at The Buell Theater - www.denvercenter.org.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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 - 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 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 - 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.
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.
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.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 ---
SONIC TONICZZ OF THE JAZZY WEEK THAT WAS --- That Was The Week That Was (TW3) --- The CSU Jazz Ensembles swung The Griffin Auditorium in Ft. Collins. They'll do in again. Jazz Combos featuring Special Guest Artist Don Aliquo: The Jazz Combos and Faculty/Graduate Jazz Combo will be 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. Check www.sota.colostate.edu & www.petersommerjazz.com and www.colorado.edu. for detailzz. ### Convergence w/ BrassMan Scott Wendholt & TenorMan Pete Gallio standin' in for the tourin' Greg Gisbert & John Gunther roused Dazzle'zz House last Fri. Scott went on to The Pec, Too to do more of the same the followin' nite. ### Still resonatin', AND IF U WERE THERE, U KNO! --- JAZZ FEST DENVER 2007 - www.jazzfestdenver.com - Two terrific days of eventzz once again featured a mix of great local and national performers. The first day featured The Lynn Baker 13-Piece Little Big Band [THE M.F. TRUMPETZZ: Brad Goode, Chris Lawson (chief M.F.), Greg Gisbert, & Al Hood w/ Ron Olds & Nelson Hines(tb); Mark Harris, Pete Lewis, Art Bouton, & Maestro Baker(reeds); & The RS starrin' Dave Hanson(keys), Ron Bland(b) & Mike Marlier(d)], performing "A Tribute To Maynard Ferguson". Indeed, the trumpetzz blared & The Band Swung! The Mambotet were followed by the Joe Bonner Quartet. The evening was be headlined by noted and irrepressible Vibraphonist Joe Locke performing with Co-Leader, BrassMan Thomas Marriott & featurin' Bassist Reuben Rogers (who was prominently featured in The Diane Reeves Quartet on last week'zz PBS broadcast of "Billy Strayhorn: Lush life ) & Drummer Terreon Gully. Saturday's program featured The CCJA Youth Band w/ Erienne Romaine, The Mike Longo Trio w/ Special 5-string Bassist Santi Debriano & Drummer Ray Mosca; The Pat Bianchi/Sean Jones Quartet showcased Multi-Reedist John Gunther & Drummer Ralph Peterson; Vocalist Kevin Mahogany and His Band; and Quoando. It was replete w/ BRIGHT MOMENTZZ! Please visit the JFD's nicely done web site at www.jazzfestdenver.com for more info and detailzz. AND, AND, AND 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. We're listenin' forward to The Third Annual JFD '08!
NY BIG BAND Conductor/Trombonist John Fedchock was omnipresent on the CO scene two weekzz ago, 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.
"SOS" --- Pianist's Matt Ray's 2007 CAP (Consolidated Artists Productions) Records Release "Lost In New York". ### Pianist Ray Kennedy's Trio "Plays The Music Of Arthur Schwartz" - www.arborjazz.com. ### Maestro John La Barbera's 2004 "Fantazm" www.jazzcompass.com. ### London, UK-based Multi-Reedist, Jeff Darrohn's "T-Bird '60" - www.jazzedmedia.com. ### Vocalist Randy Crawford & KeyBoardist Joe Sample's new 2007 "Feeling Good" Release on PRA. ### Marlene Ver Planck's Audiophile CD, "My Impetuous Heart".
FYI - The 2007 Mendes 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.
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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