MAY IS CD RELEASE CELEBRATION MONTH @ DAZZLE with 6 CD'ZZ BEING
RELEASED! (1) --- FRI., 5/9 --- The Two Tenorzz of Peter Sommer & Rich
Perry release Tom Burns' Capri Record'zz, CROSSROADS"; (2) Pianist
HENRY BUTLER celebratezz BASIN STREET RECORDS 10TH Anniversary --- as
that label arises from the waters of The Katrina Katastrophe, with his
BSR'zz hit, "PiaNOLA"; (3) FRI., 5/16 --- Guitarist Dave Corbus'
Jazzed Media'zz "SOUND DOWN"; (4) SUN., 5/18 --- THE GLENN TAYLOR
ORCHESTRA'ZZ EPONYMOUSLY-TITLED & SELF-PRODUCED CD; (5) THURZZ., 5/22
--- Multi-Reedist Dexter Payne CD comezz out; AND (6) --- THURZZ.,
5/29 --- Altoist & Flutist Aakash Mittal'zz Quartet releases
self-produced, POSSIBLE BEGINNINGS. FMI: www.dazzlejazz.com.

QUELLE DOMMAGE: The IAJE --- The International Association For Jazz
Education --- has filed for Chapter 7 (Bankruptcy) & CANCELLED its
2009 Seattle Conference. Stay tuned for detailzz. Check Ben Ratliff's
"NYT" article --- www.nytimes.com --- for more story.

Officially Unofficial & Unofficially Official, Professor Pat Bianchi
leaves CU Boulder to gather fame & fortune on the road as a
performin'/recordin'/tourin' artist (w/ Joey De, among otherzz).
Maestro Jeff Jenkins will assume his position. CONGRATZZ ALL 'ROUND.
The Colorado Jazz Scene is proud.

Through 05/11 ---- The Shadow Theatre'zz March 20 Openin' of "Dinah
Was", a Play by Oliver Goldstick & starrin' Mzz. Rene Marie to be
performed @ The Shadow Theatre New Home, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. It
is The Anchor Venue for The East Colfax Arts District. Also on P. 4 is
a synopsis ("The story" & "Why this play's the thing") of the
production FMI: www.shadowtheatre.com or 720.857.8000. In the same "DP
A&E Section (P. 9F)" is Bret Saunders' "Special to 'The DP'" listin'
of "The up-coming season's jazz offerings..." --- www.denverpost.com.
Also check out: Bill Gallo's extensive article on Rene Marie in the
Sat., 01/12/08 "Rocky Mountain News" ---www.rockymountainnews.com or
www.renemarie.com. N.B: CHECK TO SEE IF THIS PLAY WAS GIVEN AN
EXTENDED RUN BEYOUND 05/11!

TUEZZ. In May --- CHECK THE SCHED --- The Metro State Jazz Combos ---
Directed by Bassist Ron Bland, BrassMan Ron Miles, & Guitarist Dave
Devine @ The King Academic & Performing Arts Center Recital Hall on
The Auraria Campus. HitTuime: 7:30PM. FREE & open to the public.
Performancezz are held each month until May. FMI: 303.556-8666 or
www.mscd.edu

TUEZZ., Jazz @ The Wynkoop - 1730 WYNKOOP, ACROSS FROM UNION STATION ,
DENVER . HitTime: 8:OOPM-12:OOAM. FMI: 303-293-2887 or
WWW.TRIOSENOTECA.COM. FMMI: Schedule:
http://www.triosenoteca.com/music_schedule.shtml .

TUEZZ., @ Dazzle --- Pianist/Vocalist Rekha Ohal --- Dazzle, 930
Lincoln St., Denver. For information email: info@dazzlejazz.com or
303.839.5100 or www.dazzlejazz.com - HitTime: 5:30PM. :: A soulful
happy hour with drink specials, great food, and wonderful music! :: No
Cover!

The TUEZZ JAM Session - Hosted by Dan Schwindt :: Dazzle's weekly jazz
jam session @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Come play with
the heaviest jazz players in town! :: no cover.www.dazzlejazz.com or
303.839.5100. HitTime: 9 :00PM. Please call 303.839.5100 and make a
reservation! --- www.dazzlejazz.com & Check out Dazzle on
Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz.

WEDZZ, --- The Ralph Sharon Trio Hitzz @ 7PM @ Dazzle Restaurant and
Lounge 930, Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203. Also: 4/23. Then @ 9PM ---
It's The Weekly Wednesday Night "Rhythm and Roots" series. This week
"Blue Avenue" is proud to present Expedition. HitTime: 9PM. FMI:
Jonathan Jennings - Dazzle Music Assistant 303.839.5100 --- "R&R" is a
weekly feature. Also: 05/07 (Blue Canyon Boys); 05/14; 0521; & 05/28
(Hot Club Nouveau) .

WEDZZ - SATZZ --- FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY - Every Wed. to Sat. - Mark
Sloniker and Friends --- at Jay's Bistro, Old Town, Ft. Collins, Jays
Bistro in Fort Collins with Mark Sloniker on piano and guestzz. The
gig is from 7:30 to 10:45 (or 11:30PM). Jay's Bistro 970-482-1876, 135
W Oak St, Fort Collins, CO 80524. www.jaysbistro.net or
www.marksloniker.com for his full sched & "Newsletter". FREE.

WEDZZ. --- Jazz at Manno's, 1441 E Horsetooth, Ft. Collins. HitTime:
6-9 PM. For more info: www.mannosgrille.com. or 970.223-2478.

WEDZZ --- The Hugh: Jazz Combo @ The Crown Pub, 134 S. College Ave.,
FTC.970.484.5929. HitTime: 7 - 11PM. FREE ---
www.thehughjazzcombo.com.

WEDNESDAYZZ --- Pianist Mark Sabatella playin' solo at Chi Bistro
(Gaylord & Mississippi). HitTime: 6:30-9:30 solo Marc Sabatella -
marc@outsideshore.com or www.outsideshore.com

Every WED. - Itzza Jazz (or jazz-crossover) Nite @ Nissi's Live Music
& Bistro, 2675 N. Park Dr., (SE corner of 95TH & Arapaho), Lafayette.
www.nissis.com or (303)/665-8115. TixLine: (303)/665-2757.

WEDZZ., At the Meade Street Station with Laura Newman's Group. The gig
starts a little after 9 pm. Meade Street has great food and drinks and
a casual atmosphere. It's located at 3625 West 32nd Avenue in Denver's
Highland Neighborhood (close to the corner of 32nd and Lowell) ---
303-433-2138

WEDZZ., Jazz in The Trentino Room at Maggiano's, 740 12 S. Clinton
St., Englewood 80112. (303)858-1405 - www.maggianos.com in The Tech
Ctr. HitTime: 6 - 9PM.

CATZZ --- if U wanna insure & optimizze that yer GIGZZ get listed in
THE UP-COMIN' WEEK of this weekly "Column", PLEAZZE send
www.rockymountainjazz.com /me yer listin'zz by THE PRECEDIN' SUNDAY
NITE. Thanx in advance. The RMJB/SOS Editorial Staff. Wednesdayzz,
Jazz Partners at Gumbo's Restaurant @ 1530 16th Street (on the 16th
Street Mall), in Denver. HitTime: 5 - 8PM. Check for up-dated
schedule.

Jazz @ The D Note, 7519 Grandview Arvada, CO. --- Check their sched
for Jazz eventzz. www.dnote.us.

May @ The Pec - Real & The Pec Too --- El Chapultepec'zz APRI
Schedulezz R out --- www.Myspace.com/pecjazz.

WEDZZ: Jam Sessions @ The Pec Too, 3930 W. 38TH Ave., NW Denver ---
303.480.9406 --- HitTime: 8:30PM - 11:30PM ---
www.Myspace.com/pecjazz.

WEDZZ., Jazz @ 1730 WYNKOOP, ACROSS FROM UNION STATION, DENVER ---
HitTime: 8:OOPM-12:OOAM --- FMI: WWW.TRIOSENOTECA.COM or 303-293-2887
--- Schedule: ttp://www.triosenoteca.com/music_schedule.shtml.

WEDZZ. -- Jazz @ Nissi's, 2675 North Park Drive Lafayette, CO 80026
--- 303.665.2757. HitTime: 9:30PM --- FMI: http://www.nissis.com/

THURZZ., SONGSTER ED BATTLE bringzz his Performance to Dazzle, 930
Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203. HitTime: 10:30PM. NO ---
www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. Then THURZZ., --- THE LATE HIT
--- 10:30PM --- @ Dazzle introducezz WAKE UP CALL for their REGULAR
WEELKY THURZZ NITE GIG. WAKE UP CALL is Eric Gunnison(keyzz), Mark
Simon(el. b), Mike Marlier(d), & Bob Rebholtz(reeds) @ Dazzle, 930
Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203. HitTime: 10:30PM. NO ---
www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100.

FRIDAYZZ --- FIRST FRIDAYZZ @ DAZZLE --- Friday Lunch Club w/ The Jeff
Jenkins' Piano Trio @ Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge, 930 Lincoln St.
Denver, CO 80203 --- For more www.dazzlejazz.com or ---- Reservations
: 303-839-5100. HitTime: 11: 30AM.

FRIDAZZE --- Flo'zz UnderGround --- Student Combo'zz under the
direction of The Jazz Faculty/Combo-In-Residence. --- DU's Lamont
School Of Music, 2344 E. Iliff Ave. (Iliff & Univ Avezz), DCO --- FMI:
www.du.edu/newmancenter or 303.871.7720 or 303.871-6412 (Lamont
Concert Line). FREE. Thru the end of May. Check the schedule for
detailzz.

FRI., MAY 9TH --- HOT HIT, HOT TIX --- THE CD RELEASE CELEBRATION OF
CAPRI RECORDZZ, "CROSSROADS" STARRIN' TWIN TENORZZ --- PETER SOMMER &
RICH PERRY & CO-STARRIN' ERIC GUNNISON(p), KEN WALKER(b), & TODD
REID(d) @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St.,Denver, CO 80203 -
www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. HitTime: 7:00 & 9:00 PM. Please
call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! Reservations HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED! --- www.dazzlejazz.com & Check out Dazzle on
Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz. FMI:
www.petersommerjazz.com or www.caprirecords.com.

NED RADINSKY'ZZ
PHOTOGRAPHY is featured in the CD package.

FRI., May 9TH --- Molly Greacen and the Sweet Life Brazilian Jazz Band
featurin' Paul Cotugno, piano, Carmen Olguin cello, Andrew Bunin bass
@ Bookcliff Vineyards Winetasting Room --- 15 and Pearl, Boulder.
HitTime:7:30PM. Monthly thru June 2008 --- Also: June 13. FMI: Molly
Greacen @ molly@mollygreacen.com .

FRI., May 9 --- Colorado Swing hosted by Jumpin' JiveCats @ Club
Tico in City Park Center, 1599 City Park Drive, Fort Collins. City
Park Center is located in City Park just north of Mulberry Ave and
east of Taft Hill Rd. The Jumpin' JiveCats invite you to Big Band
Swing Night. Only $6 per person and all ages are welcome. Lessons at
7:30 pm and dancing 8-10:30 pm. HitTime: 7:30PM . --- The Colorado
Swing is a 10 piece dance band performing an exciting variety of Big
Band Era swing and popular arrangements featuring the music of Duke
Ellington, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Harry James, Frank
Sinatra, Les Brown, Brian Setzer and many others. --- FMI:
www.jivecats.com or Kip Scholl @ scholl@primecom.com.SAT., 5/10 ---
BASIN STREET RECORDIN' ARTIST, PIANIST HENRY BUTLER continuezz
Dazzle'zz "TOP 10" Anniversary year. Mr. Butler is celebratin' the
release of his recent CD, "PiaNOLA" @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St.,Denver,
CO 80203 - www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. HitTime: 7:00 & 9:00
PM. Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! Reservations
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! --- www.dazzlejazz.com & Check out Dazzle on
Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz.

SAT., May 10 --- Cocktail Revolution @ The Appaloosa Grill, 535 16th
St., Suite 105, Denver, CO 80202 --- HitTime: 10:00PM --- FMI:
http://www.appaloosagrill.com/ or Jon Hegel @ jhegel@mac.com --- 21 &
Up --- Free.

SAT., 5/10 --- David Harewood Quartet featurin' David Harewood -
piano, Andrew Vogt - sax www.drewsblues.com), Michael @ alto, 1320
15th Street, Denver, CO 80202 --- HitTime: 9:00PM --- FMI:
http://www.altodenver.com or David Harewood@dwharewood@comcast.net.
and Sat., May 31st.

SAT., May 10 --- FortJazz Big Band hosted by American Vernacular
Dance @ Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe, Boulder, CO 80303. HitTime:
7:00 PM. The Avalon Ballroom in Boulder is one of the premier dance
venues in Colorado with a professional cushioned dance floor, a stage
for the band, great sound and comfortable surroundings. The FortJazz
Big Band directed by Mark Manges performs an exciting variety of
authentic Big Band Era swing and popular arrangements. Our full-size
Big Band creates that exciting sound that you rarely hear anymore. We
perform arrangements that feature the music of Duke Ellington, Count
Basie, Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Harry James, Stan Kenton, Frank
Sinatra, Les Brown, Buddy Rich, Brian Setzer and many others. FMI:
www.avalonevents.org or Kip Scholl @ scholl@primecom.com

SUN, May 11th -- Brunch served 9:30 AM till 1:30 PM --- 11AM ::
Brunch will feature Vocalist Julie Monley, with Frederic Des Moulins
on Piano, Dee Minor on Bass, and Antwon Owens on drumzz.
FMI:www.juliemonley.com

SUN., May 11th --- THE CIJO (Chie Imaizumi Jazz Orchestra --- LAST
PERFORMANCE FOR A WHILE (Maestro Imaizumi goes back to Japan to get
her US immigration status in order so she may return to conduct for
yearzz to come!) starring Gabriel Mervine, John Gunther, Chuck
Schneider, Tom Ball, Clare Church, Mike Abbott Jeff Jenkins, Mark
Simon, and Paul Romaine @ Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge, 930 Lincoln St.
Denver, CO 80203 --- For more www.dazzlejazz.com or 303-839-5100 or
www.thousand pictures.org. ONE SHOW --- HitTime: 7 PM. Cover : $12.00
---- Reservations : 303 - 839 - 5100.

Sundayzz --- The Dave Corbus Guitar Trio @ The Washington Park Grill,
1096 S. Gaylord St., DCO --- HitTime: 6PM. FMI: www.washparkgrille.com
or 303.777.0707. N.B: Dave Corbus just released his new CD, "Sound
Down" on Graham Carter'zz Littleton Imprint, Jazzed Media ---
www.jazzedmedia.com.

Sundayzz --- Jazz@Jack's --- Starting at 7:30 PM . JazzAtJacks.com ---
Denver Pavilions, 1500 16th St #320, Denver, CO 80202 ---
303-433-1000. Also check: www.jazzatjazz.com. Nelson Rangell's
Straight Ahead Combo'zz starrin' Eric Gunnison(p); Bijoux Barbosa(b);
& Mike Marlier(d). JazzAtJacks.com --- Denver Pavilions, 1500 16th St
#320, Denver, CO 80202 --- 303-433-1000. Also check:
www.jazzatjazz.com. --- For more info: www.dotsero.org or
www.myspace.com/dotserojazz.

Sundayzz - Jazz @ Johnny's Cigar Bar, 1801 13St, Boulder, CO (Boulder
One Plaza/Ice Rink) - 7-10PM (no cover) --- www.johnnyscigarbar.com.
Check sched first. --- For Art Lande'zz Sched: www.wheresart.com or
www.artlande.com. THURZZ., 5/8 --- Denver MainStay Vocalist Ed Battle
@ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St.,Denver, CO 80203 - www.dazzlejazz.com or
http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz or 303.839.5100. HitTime: 7:00PM.
Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation!

MON., 5/12 --- The MJO --- The Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra @ Dazzle,
930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203. HitTime: 10:30PM. NO ---
www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100.

MONDAYZZ --- The 21-pc Denver Jazz Orchestra BIG BAND! @ The Pec Too,
3930 W. 38TH Ave., NW Denver --- 303.480.9406 --- HitTime: 8PM - 11PM
---

FRI., 5/16 GUITARIST DAVE CORBUS celebratezz the CD release of his
JAZZED MEDIA recordin', "SOUND DOWN" @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St.,Denver,
CO 80203 - www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. HitTime: 7:00 & 9:00
PM. Performing with him will be Lindsey Horner on Bass and Paul
Romaine on Drums :: $12 or $25 for admission and a copy of the new CD!
www.davecor bus.com. Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation!
Reservations HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! --- www.dazzlejazz.com & check out
Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz.

FRI., May 16 --- Peneplain Jazz Duo with Jerry Weiss (piano) and Mike
Willis (bass) @ Bookcliff Wine Tasting Room, 1468 Pearl St., Boulder
--- Jazz, Wine and Chocolate --- HitTime: 7:30pm - 9:30PM --- FMI:
303-449-9463 or http://www.bookcliffvineyards.com/ or
http://peneplainmusic.com or http://peneplainjazz.blogspot.com.

SAT., 5/17 --- THE FIVE POINTS JAZZ FESTIVAL w/ Guitarist Dale
Bruning, BrassMan Hugh Ragin, The Future Jazz Project, & The Hot
Tomatoes Swing Band. FMI: www.KUVO.org.

SAT., May 17th --- 7 and 9 pm :: The Songstress Summit featuring
Marguerite Juenemann, Linda Maich, Julie Monley :: Three amazing jazz
vocalists in one night! Performing with them will be Frederic Des
Moulins on piano, Rich Lamb on bass, and Kevin Smith on drums :: $12

SAT., 5/17 - SUN., 5/18 --- THE ESTES PARK JAZZ FESTIVAL --- FREE &
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. FMI: www.estespark.com.

SUN., 5/18 --- PEDAL STELL GUITARIST GLENN TAYLOR celebratezz the CD
release of his eponymously titled & self-produced disc @ Dazzle, 930
Lincoln St.,Denver, CO 80203 - www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100.
HitTime: 7:00 & 9:00 PM. Please call 303.839.5100 and make a
reservation! Reservations HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! --- www.dazzlejazz.com
& Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz.

TUEZZ., May 20TH VocalistYvonne Underhill @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St.,
Denver. For information email: info@dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100 or
www.dazzlejazz.com - HitTime: 7:00PM. ::

THURZZ --- Multi-Reddist DEXTER PAYNE celebratezz his CD release @
Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St.,Denver, CO 80203 - www.dazzlejazz.com or
303.839.5100. HitTime: 7:00 & 9:00 PM. Please call 303.839.5100 and
make a reservation! Reservations HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! ---
www.dazzlejazz.com & Check out Dazzle on
Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz.

FRI., May 23 --- HOT HIT, HOT TIX --- The Nestor Torres Group with
Joe Anderies and Friends --- Nestor Torres - flute, Joe Anderies -
alto flute, sop. sax, Eric Gunnison - piano, Robin Ruscio - bass, Todd
Reid - drum set @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO ---
HitTimezz: wo shows: 7 pm and 9 pm. PM Reservations highly
recommended. Nestor is an international touring and recording artist
and Latin Grammy winner. FMI: www.dazzlejazz.com or Joe Anderies @
jander@bod.net.

FRI., May 23RD --- Jerry Weiss Trio with Jerry Weiss (piano), and
guests on sax or trumpet and bass @ Vita, 1575 Boulder St, Ste A,
Denver, CO. HitTime:7p-11PM --- FMI: 303 477 4600 or
http://www.vitadenver.com/home.html or http://peneplainmusic.com or
http://peneplainjazz.blogspot.com/.

SAT., 05/24 --- Legendary Jazz Vocalist Mark Murphy makes his Dazzle
premier@ Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge, 930 Lincoln St. Denver, CO 80203
--- For more www.dazzlejazz.com or ---- Reservations : 303-839-5100.
HitTime: 11: 30AM.

Sun., 5/25 --- The ninth + lincoln orchestra @ Dazzle Restaurant &
Lounge, 930 Lincoln St. Denver, CO 80203 --- For more
www.dazzlejazz.com or 303-839-5100 or
HitTime:7 PM. Cover. ---- Reservations : 303 - 839 - 5100. A Burst
of Fine New Releases by Bret Saunder Denver Post 4/6/2008 ---
www.denverpost.com ---Ninth + Lincoln Orchestra "The self-titled first
disc from Ninth and Lincoln (Dazzle Records) has a vast, ambitious
sound that must conjure up the open spaces composer/leader Tyler
Gilmore grew up with in rural Wyoming. You can practically hear the
currents blasting through the Wind River Canyon near his hometown of
Riverton, and the expansive, rockish arrangements really bring
something new to big-band charts. It doesn't hurt that Gilmore has
recruited local leaders to explore the music, including vibraphonist
Greg Harris, trumpeter Brad Goode and saxophonist Peter Sommer. It's
nice to hear such rejuvenating orchestral arrangements on a local
level, and here's hoping Ninth and Lincoln sells, oh, 10,000 of
these." To see this happenin' Orchestra stay tuned to: April 27th, 7pm
:: The Ninth+Lincoln Orchestra :: Denver's only Modern-Jazz Big Band,
Featuring the scene's best players! The ensemble will be premiering
new music by Tyler Gilmore and will be performing outstanding new
music by Darcy James Argue, and others. The band is led by Tyler
Gilmore :: $10 & $7 for CMW Members and Students --- Call Dazzle @
303.839.5100 for reservations --- Featured performers include Peter
Sommer, Brad Goode, Paul Romaine, Wil Swindler, Greg Harris, Dave
Devine, Tom Ball, and more! --- Youtube clip of the band --- Pick up
Ninth + Lincoln's new CD! --- The Ninth + Lincoln Orchestra is a
musical project aiming to marry Denver's finest jazz players with new
streams in the world of big band composition; to combine the shapes
and textures of the new generation's aesthetic with the standard jazz
ensemble. Its repertoire bridges the gap between jazz tradition and
modern musical forms. The band features the finest performers in
Colorado's music scene including members of Future Jazz Project,
Convergence, The Ken Walker Sextet, The Czars, Hamster Theatre, and
Jazz Faculty from all of the fine college music programs in the
region. --- Ninth+Lincoln was formed in 2005 by Tyler Gilmore, the
leader/conductor/and main composer for the ensemble. Inspired by his
experiences at the Henry Mancini Institute he began forming the group
in the Fall of 2005. Since then the band has steadily refined their
sound and music library, focusing more on original music and tending
toward a sound as influenced by electronic music and modern classical
as standard jazz big band repertoire --- Contact Information: email:
info@9thandlincoln.com or

http://www.9thandlincoln.com --- Join our
mailing list! THEN @ 9PM :: The D.O.S. Trio :: Drums, Organ, and Sax
burning it up every Sunday at Dazzle. 303.839.5100 - 930 Lincoln St.
Denver, CO 80203. Featuring Tenorist Dominic Lalli, HB3 Organist Pat
Bianchi, and Drummer Jim White and on any given nite special guestzz,
This will be high energy music from Colorado's best!
www.dazzlejazz.com. NO COVER! www.patbianchi.com. For more information
please visit www.patbianchi.com or www.myspace.com/patbianchi.

THURZZ., ALTOIST & FLUTIST AAKASH MITTAL & THE BAND IN THE MITTAL
celebrate the CD release of self-produced, "POSSIBLE BEGINNINGS" @
Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St.,Denver, CO 80203 - www.dazzlejazz.com or
303.839.5100. HitTime: 7:00 & 9:00 PM. Please call 303.839.5100 and
make a reservation! Reservations HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! ---
www.dazzlejazz.com & Check out Dazzle on
Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz.

FRI., 5/30 --- The KEN WALKER SEXTET starrin' Dave Corbus(g), Al
Hood(brazz), Peter Sommer(reeds), Jeff Jenkins(p), Ken Walker &
Bandleader Bassist Ken Walker, & Paul Romaine(d) @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln
St.,Denver, CO 80203 - www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. HitTime:
7:00 & 9:00PM. Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation!
All Week: Wed., 4/23 & Thurzz., 4/24 - Sat., 4/26 ---The UNC/Greeley
Jazz Festival --- University of Northern Colorado, University Center,
Panorama Lounge 7:00 PM.

SAT., 5/31 --- Songstress LIZZ WRIGHT @ THE WALNUT ROOM . FMI:
www.walnutroom.com.

TUEZZ., 6/3/2008 --- An evening with Return To Forever STARRIN' Corea,
Clarke, Di Meola & White --- Chick Corea ~ keyboardist; Stanley Clarke
~ bassist; Al Di Meola ~ guitarist; Lenny White ~ drummer Legendary
jazz/rock fusion group Return To Forever is reuniting for the first
time in 25 years for a summer tour of North America and Europe.
Beginning this June, the classic lineup of keyboardist Chick Corea,
bassist Stanley Clarke, guitarist Al Di Meola and drummer Lenny White
are scheduled to play between 30 and 40 concerts across North America.
After a month's worth of theater and small amphitheaters gigs in such
major U.S. cities as Los Angeles, Denver, San Francisco, Chicago and
New York, Return To Forever will travel to Europe in July. In support
of the upcoming tour, Return To Forever will release an anthology of
remixed and remastered songs from such classic albums as "Hymn of the
Seventh Galaxy," "Where Have I Known You Before," "No Mystery" and
"Romantic Warrior." Wait a minute: Corea, Di Meola, Clarke and White?
That's the classic lineup of Return to Forever, one of the groups that
defined the jazz-rock fusion of the '70s. They haven't played together
in 25 years, swore they'd never have a reunion. Right. But never say
never. (Look at the Eagles). Return to Forever is, well, returning.
And last month, the rehearsals were already underway for the RTF
reunion tour that undoubtedly will be the big jazz news of the summer.
During rehearsals, the loose and swinging mood triggered a palpable
sense of joy in the room -- the eye contact and spontaneous smiles
exchanged by the players were visible indications of the music's rich
improvisational symbiosis.It's the real deal: Return to Forever, back
again -- bringing a 21st century perspective to the visceral blend of
rock energy with the improvisation and compositional structures of
jazz that made the quartet a phenomenon of the '70s, competing with
musicians such as Yes, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Weather Report and the
Mahavishnu Orchestra for the favor of both jazz and prog-rock
audiences. --- With only 1,870 seats, the Paramount Theatre is
Denver's best intimate concert venue! * General Theatre Information
The Paramount Theatre is a non-smoking facility, accessible to all
ages * Children 2 years and older must have a ticket * No cameras or
recording devices are allowed into the theatre * No food or beverage
of any kind may be brought into the theatre * The bar is open for most
events, serving alcohol, soft beverages and snacks --- How to purchase
tickets: In Person: At the Paramount Theatre Box Office after 4PM on
event days OR At the Dick's Sporting Goods Park Box Office, 10AM –
5PM, Mon-Fri, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City, CO 80022 --- The
directions are: DSG Park is located nine miles northeast of downtown
Denver in Commerce City, Colorado. The complex is just north of the
Northfield Stapleton development, and is a little more than a mile
north of the intersection of I-70 and Quebec Street. --- At the
TicketHorse Kiosks throughout the Denver-area Dick's Sporting Goods
store locations (convenience fees apply) --- By Phone: Via TicketHorse
charge-by-phone: 866.461.6556 (convenience fees apply) ---
Online:www.TicketHorse.com (convenience fees apply) --- Paramount
Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place, Denver, CO 80202 – 4301 --- Main Phone
Number: 303-623-0106 --- For Box Office, hit option 4 --- Guest
Services: 303-615-6838 or feedback@paramountdenver.com --- Lost and
Found: 720-931-1581 --- Special Events and Booking: 303-405-6195
Paramount Rental Rates .

Thurzz., June 5th - Sun. June 8th --- THE TELLURIDE JAZZ FESTIVAL
(N.B: ITZZA MOVED FROM 2ND WK IN AUG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!).
Celebrate Pianist McCoy Tyner'zz name will grace The Main Stage. Also
starrin' Reedistzz Dave Liebman & Joe Lovano. For more info:
www.telluridejazz.org or 1.970.728.7009.

Fri., 6/6 --- Pianist/Maestro Marvin Hamlisch performs The Cole Porter
Songbook w/ The Colorado Symphony Orchestra @ Boettcher Concert
Hall.HitTime: 7:30PM. --- www.post-newscommunity.com/passport.

SAT, June 7th --- 7 & 9pm :: Vocalist James Van Buren and The Group
:: One of Denver's favorite jazz vocalists! Featuring Andy Weyl-piano,
Bill kopper-guitar, Chris Lee-drums, Ken Walker-bass, and James Van
Buren- vocals :: $15

MON, June 16th --- 7 & 9pm :: Big Red & The Zydeco Playmakers :: A
new voice is now making his mark on Zydeco and people are taking
notice. Josef 'Big Red' Arline has, in a short time, made his claim to
being part of the next wave of Zydeco Ambassadors. With his critically
acclaimed debut release Secret Ingredients, Big Red has shown the
Zydeco world that he is a force to be reckoned with, and that he won't
stop until he has reached the top :: $12 ---

www.bigredzy deco.net.

THURZZ & FRI., June 19th & 20th --- 7 & 9pm :: The Mulgrew Miller Trio
:: One of the top jazz pianists in the world comes to Denver with his
working trio :: $30.

FRI, June 21, 2008 (CHECK DAY & DATE!) --- 19:00:00 Artist / Group
Name - TBD --- Longmont Jazz Association 2nd Annual Pig Roast, 14490
WCR 1, Longmont --- LJA hosts its 2nd Annual Pig Roast. This event is
a fundraiser to support the annual Longmont Jazz Association Festival.
This year's festival will be July 19 and 20 in Roosevelt Park,
Longmont. --- FMI: www.longmontjazz.org or Lori @
heidegeist@yahoo.com. The 10th Annual Longmont Jazz Festival, a
two-day free event in Roosevelt Park, Longmont, on July 19th and 20th,
2008. More information at www.longmontjazz.org ---Bill Fairchild @
bfair80503@yahoo.com.

LISTENIN' MILES AHEAD --- Mark Your Calendars!! LOOKIN' MILES AHEAD:

Saturday, July 19 - Sunday July, 20, 2008 --- Groupzz/Artistzz TBA,
The Longmont Jazz Association's 10th Annual Longmont Jazz Festival @
Roosevelt Park, 7th and Longs Peak, Longmont. HitTime: NOON --- LJA
hosts its 10th Annual Longmont Jazz Festival under the Pavilion in
Roosevelt Park. Performances begin at noon on Saturday and Sunday.
Bring a lawnchair and enjoy the music of area jazz performers. This is
a free event. FMI: www.longmontjazz.org or Lori @ eidegeist@yahoo.com.
The 10th Annual Longmont Jazz Festival, a two-day free event in
Roosevelt Park, Longmont, on July 19th and 20th, 2008. More
information at www.longmontjazz.org --- Bill Fairchild @
bfair80503@yahoo.com.
Tuezz., June 24TH -- The Count Basie (Ghost) Band Directed by Maestro
Bill Hughes & starrin' Songstress Patti Austin @ The Aspen Music
Festival --- www.aspenmusicfestival.com --- 970.925.9042. HitTime:
TBA.

Thurzz., July 17th & Fri., 18th --- Tenorist Keith Oxman Presents NEA
Jazz Master Trombonist Curtis Fuller @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St. ,
Denver, CO 80203 - www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100.
SUN., July 20 --- Cocktail Revolution featurin' Chad Aman (Keys), Jon
Hegel (Sax), Chris Harris (Bass), Zach Pietlock(Drums) at The City
Park Jazz Series. City Park is located just east of downtown on 17th
Ave. and York St. in Denver HitTime: 6:00PM --- FMI:
http://cityparkjazz.org/ Free - All ges --- Visit cityparkjazz.org for
all the latest details. FMI: Jon Hegel @ jhegel@mac.com
Fri., Sat., Sun., & Mon., Aug., 29-31 & Sept 1 --- The 14TH Annual
Vail Jazz Festival --- www.vailjazz.org. Stay tuned fer detailzz!

Fri., Sat., & Sun., Sept., 26-27-28 --- The 30TH ANNUAL SUMMIT JAZZ
WEEKEND --- 2008 --- starrin' THE SUMMIT ALL-STARZZ who R: John
Cocuzzi(p,vbs); Anat Cohen(reeds); Jerry Krahn(g,bjo; Paul Keller(b);
& Joe Ascione(d) + The Hot Antic Jazz Band(Nimes, FR - exclusive US
appearance);The Jim Cullum Jazz Band(San Antonio, TX); The New Black
Eagle Jazz Band(Boston, MA); The Alan Frederickson Jazz
Ensemble(Denver, CO); & The Arapahoe HS Dry Creek Dixie
Dawgs(Littleton, CO) @ The Four Points Sheraton Denver SE, 6363 E.
Hampton Ave., Denver, CO --- 303.758.7000. For more info:866.883-2288
(Toll Free); 303.670.8471 or www.summitjazz.org or summitjazz1@cs.com
or The Summit Jazz Foundation, PO Box 1150, Evergreen, CO 80437.
Earlybird pricezz thru 06/30/08!
SAT ., November 8th, 200 8 --- MJO (The Metropoltan Jazz Orchestra)
Presents Andy MartinAndy Martin is the first call trombone player for
studio work in LA as well as lead trombone and featured soloist with
Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band. Jazz Lovers!! Trombone Players! Brass
players! Big Band Lovers! Music Educators! Mark Your Calendar!!! MJO
will be bringing Trombonist Extraordinnaire ANDY MARTIN to Denver for
a clinic and concert Andy will hold an afternoon clinic and then an
evening concert with MJO. Times, location and details still being
worked out but please note the date and stay tuned for more details.
We will have a page dedicated to the event (details, ticket info,
etc.) on our website so check there often. Website:
www.metropolitanjazzorchestra.org (See Guest Artist Program page).
Andy's website: www.drewbone.com --- Music Educators: Bring a group of
10+ students and receive YOUR ticket free! Much more t o follow! ---
MJO / 303-521-8206 / Info@metropolitanJazzOrchestra.org

CYBERSPACE JAZZ-MAIL - A courtesy 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. N.B: IF U R NOT RECEIVIN' THE "ROCKY MOUNTAIN
JAZZ BEAT" & "SOUNDZ OF SURPRIZE" BY E-MAIL, PLEASE ACCESS FROM
www.rockymountainjazz.com. Word on he street is that the weekly
e-mailin' service is B'in' revived. To sign up, follow the directionzz
posted in www.rockymountainjazz.com.

"SOS" --- A new feature: Check out djSOS'zz weekly KRFC PlayList"
posted in "The RMJB"! N.B.I: --- JAZZ
MUSICIANZZ/ARTISTZZ/VOCALISTZZ/TEACHERZZ/GIGISTZZ Please, don't forget
to list your Gigzz by goin' to: "The RMJB" ---
www.rockymountainjazz.com --- has been up-graded. --- Go 2 the "www",
click on "Calendar", scroll down about a page worth (right below the
"Monthly Calendar") & you'll find in RED CAPITALS: "ARTISTS CLICK HERE
TO ADD YOUR EVENTS", click & a template will present. Fill it out. ---
U've listed yer own event! In addition, right under the above noted
"ARTISTS...EVENTS", also in RED CAPITAL FONT is, "SUBSCRIBE TO 'THE
ROCKY MOUNTAIN JAZZ BEAT WEEKLY NEWSLETTER'". By doin' that, another
listin' can be accomplished. Please continue to send 2 me, as I list
in my "RMJB/SOS" blog for a 3RD listin' --- sendin' yer Gig Listin' to
me @ pposes@rockymountainjazz.com or pposes@gmail.com or forwardin' by
www.rockymountainjazz.com. Thanx. Thus there R THREE wayzz to list.
N.B II: To B considered 4 postin' in "The RMJB/SOS Blog" please
include the followin' info, conformin' to the form used below ---

e.g: - PUT ALL TOGETHER IT WOULD LOOK LIKE THIS:

1) Day - e.g. Friday ;
2) Date - e.g. Sept., 20, 2007;
3) Artist / Group Name /Artistzz/Instrumentation - e.g --- The Ken Walker
Sextet W/ Dave Corbus(g), Al Hood(brass), Peter Sommer(ts), Jeff Jenkins(p),
Ken Walker(b) & Paul Romaine(d);
4,5 & 6) Name Of Venue & complete Address: e.g. Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge,
930 Lincoln St. (Lincoln & Ninth Sts);
7) City - e.g. - Denver;
8) State - e.g. Colorado (optional);
9) HitTime (zz) - 7PM & 9PM;
10) Venue Web Site/Tele/e-mail - e.g. -
www.dazzlejazz.com/303.839.5100/dazzlejazz.com/reservationsatdazzlejazz.com;

Extra info as warranted.
Wed., CREATIVE MUSIC WORKS CELEBRATED THE LAUNCH OF THE CMW LABEL ---
ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST starrin' The Bottesini Project; Roger
Green & Friends; Bela Karoli; & Elephant Revival @ THE ORIENTAL
THEATER, 4335 W. 44TH Ave., DCO. FMI: www.creativemusicworks.org or
www.orientaltheater.com. Last Fri.,The Ken Walker Sextet starrin' The
Front Line Of Dave Corbus(g), Al Hood(brass), & Peter Sommer(reeds)
AND The Rhythm Section Of Jeff Jenkins(p), Band Leader, Ken Walker(b),
& Paul Romaine(d)held forth to an enthusiatic crowd at Dazzle
Restaurant & Lounge, 930 Lincoln St. Denver, CO 80203 --- For info
www.dazzlejazz.com or 303-839-5100.

The Last Pix: Forwarded from:
Carolyn McClair Public Relations Press Release

Contact: Carolyn McClair
(212) 721-3341

Mona Clayton Hinton 1919-2008

Edmonia - Mona - Clayton Hinton, the widow of noted jazz musician and
documentarian Milt Hinton (1910-2000), died on May 3, 2008, at North Shore
Hospital after a long illness. She was living at the Hinton family residence on
Milt Hinton Place in the Queens section of New York City.

The Hintons first met at Milt's grandmother's funeral in 1939 and were
inseparable for the next 61 years. Mona traveled extensively with Milt
throughout his career. She was the only spouse on the road with the Cab
Calloway Orchestra in the 1940s, where, according to Milt, she was extremely
helpful in finding rooms and meals for band members especially when the band
worked in small towns during the Jim Crow era. During the '50s and '60s when
Milt was working day and night in the New York studios, Mona kept the books and
made often complicated transportation arrangements. And during the last two
decades of his life, Milt and Mona got to travel to jazz festivals and clinics
around the world - first class.

In 1958, at her husband's request, Mona took the celebrated home movie footage
(the only movie in existence) of the Esquire Magazine photo shoot on a Harlem
brownstone stoop that was memorialized in Jean Bach's film, A Great Day in
Harlem.

Mrs. Hinton was born in Centralia, IL, in 1919. She was the sixth of eight
children; and at the time of her birth, her family, like many others who were
part of the Great Migration, was moving from Mississippi to Ohio. After
completing high school in Sandusky, OH, she moved to Chicago and attended Poro
College, a cosmetology school run by early African American entrepreneur, Madam
Annie Malone. Although Mrs. Hinton graduated, she realized her true talents
were in bookkeeping, not hair dressing, and she remained in Chicago as an
assistant to Madam Malone.

Mrs. Hinton returned to school in the 70s earning bachelor and masters degrees
at Queens College of the City University of New York. She taught at several
Queens elementary schools, but gave up full-time work to accompany her husband
in his travels

The Hintons were active in many community organizations including the St.
Albans Congregational Church and both received numerous awards and honors.

Mrs. Hinton is survived by her daughter, Charlotte Hinton-Morgan; a
granddaughter Inez Mona Morgan; a great grandson Kamyron William Morgan, all of
Atlanta; her sister Mary Louise Bellamy of Sandusky, numerous nieces and
nephews, and countless friends around the world.

The funeral service for Mrs. Hinton will be held Friday, May 9, at 10 am at the
St. Albans Congregational Church, 172-17 Linden Boulevard in Jamaica, Queens
(http://www.stalbanscc.org). The viewing is from 9 - 10 am.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to The Jazz Foundation of America
or the American Cancer Society.

UTNG, (Until the Next Gig), dig, Peter Poses, Associate Editor,
"RockyMountain Jazz" and djSOS, Host of "OverNight Jazz: The 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 canbe reached @ pposes@rockymountainjazz.com or
pposes@gmail.com.