Rocky Mountain Jazz:

THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL SEASON GUIDE

Compiled by djSOS aka Peter Poses

SAT., MAY 17TH --- 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. --- DENVER OFFICE OF CULTURAL
AFFAIRS PRESENTS 5TH ANNUAL 5 POINTS JAZZ MAY 17 --- It's sure to be
"cool, crazy and hot!" --- (DENVER) The Denver Office of Cultural
Affairs will present its fifth annual 5 Points Jazz on Saturday, May
17, 2008. Performances and activities begin at 11:00 a.m. at numerous
venues along Welton Street in historic Five Points. Event
headquarters for 5 Points Jazz is the Blair Caldwell African American
Research Library, 2401 Welton. All performances and activities are
free. --- 5 Points Jazz celebrates the music, culture and history of
Denver's historic Five Points neighborhood, with performances
highlighting many of Denver's finest jazz musicians.

"Cool, Crazy and Hot" Performances: At KUVO Studio, 2900 Welton St., Denver

11:00 AM On-air performance by Hugh Ragin Ensemble (come join
the studio audience)

KUVO Outdoor Stage, 29th and Welton St., Denver

11:00 AM Denver Municipal Jazz Band

1:00 PM Hot Tomatoes Swing Band

2:45 PM Tribute presentations for the 2008 5 Points Jazz honorees

3:00 PM Buckner Funken Jazz Band

5:00 PM Sammy Mayfield Blues Review

At The Blair Caldwell African American Research Library, 2401 Welton
St., Denver

1:00 PM Dale Bruning Quintet

4:00 PM Queen City Jazz Band

At The Crossroads Theater, 2550 Washington (corner of 26th & Welton)

1:00 PM Future Jazz Project

3:00 PM Hugh Ragin Ensemble

At Blackberries Ice Cream & Coffee Lounge, 710 E. 26th (corner of 26th
& Welton)

12:00 PM Dr. Tone & The Notes

2:00 PM Wendy Fopeano Group

"Cool, Crazy and Hot" Activities: 5 Points Jazz Tributes

5 Points Jazz tributes honor those individuals who have made
significant and lasting contributions to jazz in the Five Points
neighborhood and beyond. Join us at 2:45 PM at the KUVO Outdoor Stage
(29th & Welton) to celebrate the following individuals:

Dr. Sam Gill

For more than 40 years, double bass player Dr. Sam Gill has greatly
contributed to Denver's music scene as a teacher, performer and
ambassador. In 1960, Dr. Gill joined the Denver Symphony Orchestra
after completing his education, which included bachelor and master
degrees from both Juilliard and the Manhattan School of Music. He
received his Doctorate in Musical Arts from the University of
Colorado, Boulder in 1989. Dr. Gill's accomplishments include the
Symphony Society Award for Highest Achievement in Music, mention in
Notes and Tones by Arthur Taylor and listings in Who's Who in Music
and Who's Who among Black Americans. Dr. Gill has performed with jazz
greats such as Max Roach, Thelonious Monk, J.J. Johnson and many
others. He enjoys swimming and chess and is a Master Mason and a
Shriner.

George Morrison, Sr.

George Morrison, Sr. was born in Fayette, Missouri in September 1891.
He passed in November 1974. Morrison's musical career began when he
was a youngster in his hometown of Fayette. He attended Boulder
Public Schools and studied under the late Professor Howard Reynolds of
CU. Morrison eventually moved to Denver and continued his work with
the late David Abromwitz of Denver. In 1920, he toured the U.S.,
Europe, Mexico and Canada with the Morrison Orchestra. In 1935,
Morrison, Webster Rucker and a dozen others were granted a charter by
the National Federation of Musicians. It was the only professional
Negro union in Denver with a national affiliation. Morrison was
always active in church and civic endeavors. He has to his credit
many compositions and arrangements including spirituals, jazz and
classics, and many awards. Morrison lived at 2558 Gilpin St. with his
wife of 63 years and daughter and three sons. He was an outstanding
citizen of Denver, the Five Points neighborhood and music.

Freddy Rodriquez, Sr.

Freddy Rodriguez's family moved to Denver in 1936. While attending
West High School, he discovered jazz and began playing the tenor sax.
After graduating in 1948, Rodriguez enlisted in the U.S. Army and was
sent to Seattle where he played in the Second Division Army Band and
local jazz clubs. He later returned to Denver and began playing
around the thriving local jazz scene, particularly the Rainbow Lounge.
In the late 1950s, Rodriguez moved to L.A. where he was a member of
the prestigious Gerald Wilson Big Band for 10 years. He also played
in many Latin bands in L.A., including the acclaimed Jazz Corps. In
the late 70s, Rodriguez returned to Denver where he plays regularly at
El Chapultepec in LoDo. He is a member of the Denver Municipal Jazz
Band and still plays Saturday nights with his son Freddy Rodriguez,
Jr.'s band at Lechuga's in the Highland neighborhood.

Local artist Li Hardison was commissioned to create cast-bronze awards
for the honorees. A native of Harlem, figurative sculptor Li Hardison
has created a body of work that includes both public and private
commissions. Li expresses the complexity and passion of the human
spirit through her art. – NEW THIS YEAR!

Blair Caldwell African American Research Library Activities, 2401
Welton St., Denver ---

The History and Composition of Jazz

11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM

Curious about the history and composition of jazz? Intimidated by the
sound? Have no fear! Join us for three lectures on the history of
jazz. Dr. Fred Hess, musician and professor of Jazz Studies at
Metropolitan State College of Denver will teach you the basics before
you venture to hear the sounds of 5 Points Jazz.

Nonprofit Fair – NEW THIS YEAR!

Visit local nonprofit booths and get information on services provided
in the Five Points neighborhood.

Children's Activities – NEW THIS YEAR!

At The Black American West Museum, 3091 California St., Denver

At The Stiles African American Heritage Center, 2607 Glenarm (1 block
up 26th from Crossroads Theater) Join us at both locations for fun,
fantastic and free activities for kids! --- Free Day at the Black
American West Museum, 3091 California --- 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM ---
Black Arts Festival – NEW THIS YEAR! Visit arts and crafts booths at
various locations to see incredible arts and crafts from local African
American artists. --- Shuttle Service: For your convenience, a free
shuttle service is provided to all venues. Shuttle service begins at
12:00 PM and makes a loop between all performance venues. Estimated
time between stops at each location is 20 minutes. Please wait for
the shuttle at the shuttle signs outside each location! --- Food and
Drink: Visit the following vendors and pick up a $6.00 5 Points Jazz
boxed lunch (including beverage)! --- Blackberries Ice Cream & Coffee
Lounge, 710 E. 26th (corner of 26th & Welton); Brother Jeff's Cultural
Café, 2836 Welton ; Coleman's Restaurant: A Taste of Detroit – NEW
THIS YEAR! --- 2622 Welton; M&D's Café – NEW THIS YEAR! --- 2000 E.
28th Ave.; Welton Street Café, 2736 Welton --- 5 Points Jazz is easily
accessible by RTD light rail D-line, with a stop at 25th & Welton.
The 5 Points Jazz Committee encourages use of public transportation to
get to the event. Parking is also available in several lots along
Welton.
"Cool, crazy and hot" was the radio tagline used by legendary Five
Points disc jockey Leroy Smith. His program "Rockin' with Leroy
Smith" aired nightly on KIMN radio, beginning in 1948. ---- For
complete 5 Points Jazz information, visit
www.denvergov.org/5PointsJazz & Pauline Herrera, Communications &
Marketing Director, DOCA, pauline.herrera@denvergov.org, 720-865-4309
--- The mission of the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs is to advance
the arts and culture in the City and County of Denver.

SAT., 5/17 - SUN., 5/18 --- THE ESTES PARK JAZZ FESTIVAL --- FREE &
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. FMI: Here's a little more info on the Estes Park
Jazz Festival:
Get ready to get up to Estes Park for an amazing time at the 2008 Jazz
Festival! It's gonna be great! The Festival takes place on Saturday
and Sunday, May 17th & 18th. Come on up for two days of Fantastic
Jazz performances at beautiful Performance Park: 417 W. Elkhorn Ave.,
just West of downtown Estes Park. Performances start at NOON each
day, and go to 5pm. There is no entrance fee, and parking is free too.
Come early and spend the day. Bring a picnic, or order great food
from Poppy's Pizza &Grill at the festival site.Estes Park's Jazz
Festival is held in conjunction with Art Walk: a self-guided tour of
over 20 galleries, studios, and art exhibits throughout Estes Park.
Maps are available at the Jazz Festival and at any participating
gallery. This year our Headliner will be: Legendary Soul-Jazz pianist
and vocalist, Les McCann. He will be performing with world-class
saxophonist Javon Jackson, and his New York band. McCann has performed
and recorded with the greatest names in Jazz, including Ray Charles,
Count Basie, Lou Rawls, Stanley Turrentine, Roberta Flack, Mahalia
Jackson, and Nancy Wilson. His album, Swiss Movement, is one of the
top selling Jazz albums of all time; his chart-busting single, "Real
Compared To What" went platinum. Saxophonist Javon Jackson, is a
veteran of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, Freddie Hubbard group,
and the Wynton Kelly Band, among others, and is one of the leading
jazz saxophonists and recording artists of our time.
2008 JAZZ FESTIVAL SCHEDULE --- Here's the complete line up for this
year's Jazz Festival:

SATURDAY MAY 17th

Noon Estes Park Big Band - Classic Big Band Sounds

1:05 Brad Goode with the Ken Walker Trio - World Class Trumpeter from Chicago

2:25 U.S. Air Force Falconaires Jazz Big Band - top flight Big Band
and Jazz Vocals

4:00 George Whitesell & His All Stars - featuring Jill Watkins -
Swinging Jump Blues

SUNDAY, MAY 18th

Noon Max Wagner with the Ken Walker Trio -Modern Mainstream Jazz and Vocals

1:20 The O-Tones - New Orleans Brass Band

2:40 The Javon Jackson Band -with special guest JAZZ LEGEND: LES
McCANN

World Famous Icon of Music backed by one of New York's Hippest Bands!

4:00 Dexter Payne Quintet - featuring Derek Banach - Brazilian Jazz

More Information about Saturday's Bands :

THE ESTES PARK JAZZ BIG BAND
The Estes Park Jazz Big Band will continue its long-standing tradition
by opening this year's Jazz Fest. The hometown heroes – The Estes
Park Jazz Big Band is lead by Chuck Varilek. The group features an
array of veteran Jazz artists playing swinging Big Band sounds from
Goodman to Gillespie!

BRAD GOODE
SteepleChase recording artist Brad Goode was born in Chicago in 1963
and classically trained on violin from age 4. Brad switched to guitar
and cornet at age 11. He has been featured with the bands of Eddie
Harris, Ira Sullivan, Von Freeman, Curtis Fuller, Jack DeJohnette, and
Red Rodney. He led his own combo from 1986 until 1998, appearing at
major festivals and night clubs around the world, including a twelve
year weekly stint at the famous Green Mill jazz club in Chicago. He
is currently Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies at the University of
Colorado. He makes frequent appearances as a soloist and clinician at
colleges and high schools throughout the country. He has recorded for
the Delmark, Sunlight, and SteepleChase labels. Brad will perform
with the Ken Walker Trio.

THE US AIR FORCE FALCONAIRES
The US Air Force Falconaires have brought the great sounds of Big Band
Jazz to national audiences for more than 50 years. This group of 18
full-time jazz musicians specializes in the best of past, present, and
future by performing traditional and contemporary big band jazz. To
this mix, "Falcs" members add their own compositions and fresh
orchestrations. The Air Force Academy Bands' Falconaires play a major
role in cultivating our national heritage through its only indigenous
musical genre, Jazz.

GEORGE WHITESELL AND HIS ALL STARS
George Whitesell & His All Stars featuring Jill Watkins are keeping
alive the tradition of the classic Jump, Swing, R&B and Blues bands of
the golden era from the late 40's through mid 60's when "show bands"
with a female singer were the rage.

More Information about Sunday's Bands :

MAX WAGNER

"He's been honing his axe with fire and wit. Catch him while he's at
it!" -WESTWORD

"Max Wagner proved to be a powerful and innovative soloist."
-DENVER POST
Capri Records recording artist Max Wagner has developed an individual
sound and approach to Modern Jazz. This dynamic tenor saxophonist and
vocalist delivers a remarkably varied and engaging musical excursion,
capable of delighting the aficionado as well as the less traveled
listener. Max has worked with many of the greats; including Jazz
stars: Dakota Staton, Bud Shank, Angela Hagenbach, Lew Tabackin, Red
Holloway, Pete Christlieb, Fred Wesley, Greg Abate, Eric Gunnison,
Billy Wallace, Paul Wharburton, Frank Tiberi, Lou Donaldson, Greg
Gisbert, Mark Elf, Dick Johnson, Brad Leali, Don Braden, Nick
Brignola, Eric Lewis, and Marcus Printup. In this perfomance, Max
will be joined by long-time collaborator, Ken Walker, and his trio.

THE O-TONE BRASS BAND
Original funk, Latin, and Soul, mixed with a serious helping of New
Orleans groove is what you get with this eight-piece group. The
O-Tones have marched in parades, and played at festivals and Mardi
Gras celebrations, taking the grooves out into the crowds, out to the
people. They have also played many concert venues and bars, opening
for the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, among others.

LES McCANN
Born in 1935 in Lexington, Kentucky, Les McCann is a self-taught
musician. He shares the same exuberance and bursting vocalizations as
his first major influence, pianist Erroll Garner. McCann has
performed and recorded with the greatest names in jazz, including Ray
Charles, Count Basie, Lou Rawls, Stanley Turrentine, Roberta Flack,
Mahalia Jackson, and Nancy Wilson. His album SWISS MOVEMENT, is one of
the top selling Jazz albums of all time; his chart-busting single
"Real Compared To What" went platinum. Les has appeared in every
major Music Festival and Jazz Venue around the world. His high-
spirited, Gospel-tinged performances and musical innovations have
positioned Les McCann as one of the major Icons of American Music.

JAVON JACKSON
Javon Jackson was born in Carthage, Missouri and raised in Denver,
Colorado. Jackson began working professionally in local Denver jazz
clubs at age 16, playing with former Max Roach Quintet pianist Billy
Wallace. After sitting in one night, Javon's style on tenor earned him
an invitation to join Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. Javon spent
several years touring with Art Blakey, then with Freddie Hubbard, then
with his own groups. He has performed with host of jazz greats,
including: Elvin Jones, Terence Blanchard, Kenny Garrett, Wallace
Roney, Benny Green, Christian McBride, Tim Hagans, Greg Osby, Kevin
Hays, Winton Kelly and Bill Stewart.

THE DEXTER PAYNE QUINTET featuring Derek Banach

Dexter Payne offers a unique blend of genuine American, and exotic
Latin and Brazilian sound on clarinet and alto sax, crafted by years
of study and travel. He was recognized nationally this year in the
69th Annual Downbeat Readers Poll as a top clarinetist: #8 in the
company of players like Don Byron, Paquito de Rivera, and Alvin
Batiste. With many years of professional experience including
appearances on the NBC Today Show, Dexter effortlessly provides
informative and entertaining musicalexperiences. Dexter will be
featuring trumpeter Derek Banach, a Colorado native who has been
playing for more than thirty years. Derek has performed in a variety
of groups in Italy, Uganda, Africa, Peru, and throughout the
Caribbean. He also composes and performs Afro-Cuban jazz, acid-jazz
and world music. The Estes Park Jazz Festival is directed by Max
Wagner, and is free to the public courtesy of the Town of Estes Park
and our Sponsors: Poppy's Pizza & Grill, the Silver Moon Inn, and
KUVO Jazz Radio 89.3 FM Parking is free as well --- For more
information call the Estes Park Visitors Center (970) 577-9900.

SUN 5/25 --- The Boulder Creek Festival will be in full
swing Memorial Day Weekend. , mid afternoon, Eric
Gunnison, Bill Kopper, Bijoux Barbosa, Raoul Rossiter and I will be
performing our once-a-year Brazilian program. I love this band in
this venue, especially. The musical voltage needs an out-door arena.
I'll be sending a reminder with specifics next week. In fact, the
whole weekend is filled with an amazingly varied line-up of events
and it might be a good idea to google the Boulder Creek Festival web
site and/or Bolder-Boulder, since the events are connected. It's
really a fun weekend and remember to bring an umbrella. Talk to you
next week!
FMI: marguerite juenemann @ jaszpurr@mindspring.com

THURZZ., JUNE 5TH - SUN., JUNE 8TH --- THE TELLURIDE JAZZ FESTIVAL ---
FMI: www.telluridejazz.org.

SUN., 6 July --- Eohippus featurin' Bill Kerr guitar, George
Brangoccio bass, Jim Robichon keyboard, Bruce Crisman drums itTime:
11:00:00 AM --- At THE CHERRY CREEK ARTS FESTIVAL Janis Main Stage ---
Cherry Creek Dr. North on 2nd & 3rd Aves. between Clayton St. &
Steele St. Denver, CO --- FMI: Connie Brangoccio @
sugarmagnolia922@msn.com

THURZZ., 7/10 - SAT., 7/12 --- This summer Jazz will play a prominent
part in downtown's music lineup. A collaboration of the Downtown
Business Association, Arts Alive and Beet Street, this jazz weekend
includes three stages of free continuous jazz jams from local and
regional musicians, films about jazz, jazz art, educational sessions
for students, a renowned jazz historian, and a world renowned
headliner performance. Beet Street presents a special ticketed
headline performance by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with
Wynton Marsalis sponsored by Bohemian Foundation. This unique
approach to a jazz festival has produced lots of collaboration,
brainstorming and ultimately a quality experience for the community.
Please let me know if you have any questions, need more information,
photos, contacts or interviews. Thanks! Peggy ~ Fort Collins
Downtown Business Association 970-419-4386
peggy@downtownfortcollins.com.

A Ft Collins Jazz Experience: Arts & Culture Partnership: Jazz to
Downtown Ft Collins

FRI., July 18TH - SUN., July 20TH --- THE LONGMONT JAZZ FESTIVAL

FRI., JULY 18TH from 2:00-4:00 PM the 10th Annual Longmont Jazz
Festival kicks off with a free lecture/concert on Latin jazz with
Frank Ayala and his exciting group Mistura Fina. This event takes
place at the Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Avenue.

SAT, July 19th, from noon until 8:00 the 10th Annual Longmont Jazz
Festival continues in the Pavilion at Roosevelt Park (between Longs
Peak and 8th Avenues). Featured groups will be the Tina Phillips
Quartet, the Wil Swindler Elevenet, the Boulder Big Band, the Longmont
All Stars, and another group TBA. This is a free outdoor event.
Refreshments will be available and listeners are urged to bring their
lawn chairs

SUN, July 20th, from noon until 6:20, the 10th Annual Longmont Jazz
Festival continues in the Pavilion at Roosevelt Park. Featured
performers will be the Max Wagner Quartet, the Queen City Jazz Band,
the Bob Montgomery – Al Hermann Quintet, and the Brazilian Sweet Life
Band with Molly Greacen. This is a free outdoor event. Refreshments
will be available and listeners are urged to bring their lawn chairs.
FMI: Bill Fairchild, Secretary, Longmont Jazz Association ---
wicfair@comcast.net

FRI., JULY 25TH - SUN., JULY 27TH --- The Evergreen Jazz Festival has
attracted renewing sponsors for its seventh annual festival July 25 -
27, reflecting the popularity and growth of this premier traditional
jazz event in Colorado. --- Music begins in the picturesque town of
Evergreen 30 minutes southwest of Denver on Friday at noon and
continues throughout the weekend until Sunday at 6 p.m. The schedule
is available at the festival web site www.EvergreenJazz.org. ---
Tickets can be purchased through the web site or by calling
303.697.5467, with substantial discounts for purchases before June 30.
--- The Evergreen Jazz Festival is a 501 (c)(3) organization and is
operated by volunteers in and around the Evergreen, Colo. community.
Funding is provided by ticket sales, sponsorships, individual
contributions and fundraising events. FMI: Bob Griendling @
703.978.4686 --- bob@griendling.com --- The festival web site is
www.EvergreenJazz.org

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!
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.

Dazzle Records and The Ninth+Lincoln Orchestra is proud to announce
that their debut recording is featured in the CD reviews section of
the new June issue of DownBeat Magazine. DownBeat is the world's most
read jazz publication, and we are very happy and honored to have
graced the pages. This release is the first by Ninth+Lincoln and is
the inaugural offering of Dazzle Records, therefore making this notice
in such a reputable national publication all the more exciting! ---
Join us for a live performance on May 25th, and help us celebrate this
local orchestra and new record label bringing some national attention
to the Denver jazz scene! --- "...a well-programmed and frequently
stimulating set that unfolds its layers of sound in striking fashion."
- DownBeat

David Remnick - editor of The New Yorker -- on Jazz
Historian/Discographer/Broadcaster/Writer Phil Schaap --- Click here:
http://www.newyorker.com/services/referral?messageKey=c3ed16d515eb97fb8187f445772a7045
ALSO: 100 Essential Jazz Albums - From newyorker.comClick here:
http://www.newyorker.com/services/referral?messageKey=c490db10f8cf63e8f1e3518960bf8795

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" --- "***" from "The Denver Post" ---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!

THURZZ., Cory Van Haveren 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., 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 --- Join in A Jazzy Protest Voicin' contempt &
consternation @ Jazz Broadcaster Lenny Mazel'zz dismissal by KCME
COLORADO SPRINGS organized by Musician Alessandro Salimbeni to be
held outside The KCME Studio @ 1921 N. Weber St., Colo Spgs --- 10AM.
For more info, read Bill Forman'zz "BreakBeat Column in "The Colorado
Springs Independent ( (5/8 - 14, 2008, P. 21)) article "In A Silenced
Way"" --- bill@csindy.com --- www.csindy.com. Apparently KCME's GM
Jeanna Waring does not consider "Jazz" "America's Classical Music".

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 ---
Theyve been rehearsing many more 3-part arrangements for this program
along with a few duo and solo things. Our blend is warm and in
really good tune so cool things happen when that's in place. Show
starts at 7pm with a second at 9pm. Dazzle is located at 9th and
Lincoln in Denver. Reservations are recommended. 303-839-5100.

"Cool, Crazy and Hot" Performances: At KUVO Studio, 2900 Welton St., Denver

11:00 AM On-air performance by Hugh Ragin Ensemble (come join
the studio audience)

KUVO Outdoor Stage, 29th and Welton St., Denver

11:00 AM Denver Municipal Jazz Band

1:00 PM Hot Tomatoes Swing Band

2:45 PM Tribute presentations for the 2008 5 Points Jazz honorees

3:00 PM Buckner Funken Jazz Band

5:00 PM Sammy Mayfield Blues Review

At The Blair Caldwell African American Research Library, 2401 Welton
St., Denver

1:00 PM Dale Bruning Quintet

4:00 PM Queen City Jazz Band

At The Crossroads Theater, 2550 Washington (corner of 26th & Welton)

1:00 PM Future Jazz Project

3:00 PM Hugh Ragin Ensemble

At Blackberries Ice Cream & Coffee Lounge, 710 E. 26th (corner of 26th
& Welton)

12:00 PM Dr. Tone & The Notes

2:00 PM Wendy Fopeano Group

"Cool, Crazy and Hot" Activities: 5 Points Jazz Tributes

Dr. Sam Gill

George Morrison, Sr.

Freddy Rodriquez, Sr.

Blair Caldwell African American Research Library Activities, 2401
Welton St., Denver ---

The History and Composition of Jazz

11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM

Nonprofit Fair – NEW THIS YEAR!

Visit local nonprofit booths and get information on services provided
in the Five Points neighborhood.

Children's Activities – NEW THIS YEAR!

At The Black American West Museum, 3091 California St., Denver

At The Stiles African American Heritage Center, 2607 Glenarm (1 block
up 26th from Crossroads Theater)
Join us at both locations for fun, fantastic and free activities for
kids! --- Free Day at the Black American West Museum, 3091 California
--- 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Black Arts Festival – NEW THIS YEAR!
Visit arts and crafts booths at various locations to see incredible
arts and crafts from local African American artists. --- Shuttle
Service:
For your convenience, a free shuttle service is provided to all
venues. Shuttle service begins at 12:00 PM and makes a loop between
all performance venues. Estimated time between stops at each location
is 20 minutes. Please wait for the shuttle at the shuttle signs
outside each location! --- Food and Drink: Visit the following
vendors and pick up a $6.00 5 Points Jazz boxed lunch (including
beverage)! --- Blackberries Ice Cream & Coffee Lounge, 710 E. 26th
(corner of 26th & Welton); Brother Jeff's Cultural Café, 2836 Welton ;
Coleman's Restaurant: A Taste of Detroit – NEW THIS YEAR! --- 2622
Welton; M&D's Café – NEW THIS YEAR! --- 2000 E. 28th Ave.; Welton
Street Café, 2736 Welton --- 5 Points Jazz is easily accessible by RTD
light rail D-line, with a stop at 25th & Welton. The 5 Points Jazz
Committee encourages use of public transportation to get to the event.
Parking is also available in several lots along Welton.

"Cool, crazy and hot" was the radio tagline used by legendary Five
Points disc jockey Leroy Smith. His program "Rockin' with Leroy
Smith" aired nightly on KIMN radio, beginning in 1948.

For complete 5 Points Jazz information, visit
www.denvergov.org/5PointsJazz & Pauline Herrera, Communications &
Marketing Director, DOCA, pauline.herrera@denvergov.org, 720-865-4309
--- The mission of the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs is to advance
the arts and culture in the City and County of Denver.

SATURDAY MAY 17th

Noon Estes Park Big Band - Classic Big Band Sounds

1:05 Brad Goode with the Ken Walker Trio - World Class Trumpeter from Chicago

2:25 U.S. Air Force Falconaires Jazz Big Band - top flight Big Band
and Jazz Vocals

4:00 George Whitesell & His All Stars - featuring Jill Watkins -
Swinging Jump Blues

SUNDAY, MAY 18th

Noon Max Wagner with the Ken Walker Trio -Modern Mainstream Jazz and Vocals

1:20 The O-Tones - New Orleans Brass Band

2:40 The Javon Jackson Band -with special guest JAZZ LEGEND: LES
McCANN

World Famous Icon of Music backed by one of New York's Hippest Bands!

4:00 Dexter Payne Quintet - featuring Derek Banach - Brazilian Jazz

More Information about Saturday's Bands :

More Information about Sunday's Bands :

MAX WAGNER

"He's been honing his axe with fire and wit. Catch him while he's at
it!" -WESTWORD

THE DEXTER PAYNE QUINTET featuring Derek Banach

SAT. May 17 --- Songstress Teresa Carroll & Pianist Doug Roche @ the
Burnsley Hotel, 1000 Grant St. this from 7:30-10:30. PM.
303-830-1000. FMI: TeresaCarrolljaz@aol.com or
thjazzden@yahoogroups.com

SUNZZ, --- Brunch @ Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge, 930 Lincoln St.
Denver, CO 80203 --- For more www.dazzlejazz.com or ---- Reservations
: 303-839-5100. 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 mayB Antwon Owens on drumzz.
FMI:www.juliemonley.com

SUNZZ., 05/18 --- THE ETHOS WEST CHAMBER ORCHESTRA'zz ANNUAL SPRING
CONCERT, premierin' Maesstro Ron Holleman'zz "Shambhala Suite" &
"Other Great Music (Vivaldi, Mangione, Bridge)" @ The Emily Rizley
Griffin Hall, CSU's University Center For The Arts (The Old Ft.
Collins HS), 1400 Remington St., Ft Collins --- www.ethoswest.org or
970.221.6730. HitTIme: 2PM.

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!

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.

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

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. ::

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.

From Bob Montgomery: Hi everyone, just an update on Clark, he was in
Kansas City to perform with the Kansas City Youth Orchestra on May 16
and was taken to the University of Kansas Medical Cardiac Center with
severe chest pain. He had 97% blockage to his heart and stints were
put into place successfully (and fortunately in time). He is resting
well and doing therapy and is responding amazingly well for a man 87
years old (but then Clark has always been a fighter - both
figuratively and literally). He will probably go home in about a week.
Gwen is with him and holding up well. If you would like to send good
wishes to Clark you can email him at : clarkandgwen@clarkterry.com.

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: 05/21; & 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., 5/21 --- HitTIme: 9-12PM --- Laura Newman's band at Mead
Street Station; Also: Wednesday, May 21st I'll be at Meade Street
Station with Laura Newman's Band from 9-12PM. 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 or meadststation.com.

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 MAY
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., May 22nd--- 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.

It's a night of original
Brazilian music. His special guest is organic percussionist and
composer Thiago de Mello. He also has Jeff Jenkins-piano, Bijoux
Barbosa-bass, Raoul Rossiter on drums and I'll be singing 3 or 4
tunes. This is Thiago's first trip to Denver and we're all excited to
hear this great musician. dazzlejazz.com or 303-839-5100

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/.

FRI, May 23rd Burnsley Hotel 10th and Grant Street. I'm doing a duo
with a very good pianist, Keith Waters, in the lounge from 7:30-10:30.
It's my first gig there. burnsley.com or 303-830-1000

SAT, May 24, Songstress georgann low gigs @ PARALLEL 17 (Corner of
17th and Franklin --- nouvelle Vietnamese and very delicious) --- Hit
Time: 10PM --- FMI: bcentered@msn.com or www.georgannlow.com. Also:
Friday, June 6, 9 PM --- earlier because the terrace will be open !
Also : www.p17.com.

SAT, May 24th 8-11pm. Bliss Cafe in Old Town Arvada with Marc
Sabatella on keyboard. theblisscafe.com or 303-423-7770

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, May 25th, 7pm @ Dazzle :: The Ninth+Lincoln Orchestra ::
Ninth+Lincoln is Denver's composer-oriented modern-jazz orchestra,
featuring the scene's best players! The ensemble will be spotlighting
the music of Composer/Leader Tyler Gilmore, Wil Swindler, and much
more. Featured performers include Dave Devine, Paul Romaine, Brad
Goode, and more :: $10 & $7 for CMW Members and Students --- Youtube
clip of the band --- Info:
Pick up Ninth + Lincoln's new CD! --- "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." - Denver Post
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
--- web: http://www.9thandlincoln.com Join our mailing list! ---
Dazzle Records and The Ninth+Lincoln Orchestra is proud to announce
that their debut recording is featured in the CD reviews section of
the new June issue of DownBeat Magazine. DownBeat is the world's most
read jazz publication, and we are very happy and honored to have
graced the pages. This release is the first by Ninth+Lincoln and is
the inaugural offering of Dazzle Records, therefore making this notice
in such a reputable national publication all the more exciting! ---
Join us for a live performance on May 25th, and help us celebrate this
local orchestra and new record label bringing some national attention
to the Denver jazz scene! --- "...a well-programmed and frequently
stimulating set that unfolds its layers of sound in striking fashion."
- DownBeat 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., 5/29 --- 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.

SAT., May 31st from 8:30-11:30pm at Jays Bistro; 135 W. Oak in Fort
Collins with Mark Sloniker and a bassist .jaysbistro.net or
970-482-1876.

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 @
Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge, 930 Lincoln St. Denver, CO 80203 --- For
more www.dazzlejazz.com or ---- Reservations : 303-839-5100.
:: 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

SAT., June 7TH --- Windjammers Jazz Orchestra @ Buck Recreation
Center, 2004 W. Powers Avenue in Littleton 80120 --- The Windjammers
Jazz Orchestra (WJO) presents an evening of live Big Band and Ballroom
Dancing, featuring vocalists Charles King and Wendy Vernon-Dzaman. Hit
Time: 6:30 PM. Tickets are $10 per person ($8 District Rate) and
available in advance at 303-730-4612 303-730-4612 or Gloria Shanstrom
@ shanstrom@comcast.net.

MON., 6/09 --- The MJO --- The Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra w/ The HS
ALL-STAR Band @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203. HitTime:
10:30PM. NO ---
www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100.

FRI., June 13TH --- 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 --- FMI: Molly
Greacen @ molly@mollygreacen.com .

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.

SUN., 6 July --- Eohippus featurin' Bill Kerr guitar, George
Brangoccio bass, Jim Robichon keyboard, Bruce Crisman drums itTime:
11:00:00 AM --- At The Cherry Creek Arts Festival-Janis Main Stage ---
Cherry Creek Dr. North on 2nd & 3rd Aves. between Clayton St. &
Steele St. Denver, CO --- FMI: Connie Brangoccio @
sugarmagnolia922@msn.com

WED., 9 July --- The Lynn Baker Quartet featurin' Lynn Baker -
saxophones, Reggie Berg - piano, Kells Nollenberger - bass, Paul
Mullikin - drums @ Nissi's, 2675 North Park Drive, Lafayette, CO
80026 --- HitTime: 7:30 PM --- FMI: www.nissis.com --- Original,
mainstream, contemporary jazz. Tickets $8 and $10 available online
from the venue. --- Lynn Baker @ mbaker@du.edu --- Malcolm Lynn
Baker, Director of the Jazz Studies and Commercial Music Program,
Lamont School of Music, University of Denver
Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver,
CO 80208 ---
Check out my music Myspace page at http://www.myspace.com/lynnbakerjazzhome

- and - The Lamont Jazz Orchestra Myspace page at
http://www.myspace.com/lamontjazzorchestra.

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

A Ft Collins Jazz Experience: Arts & Culture Partnership: Jazz to
Downtown Ft Collins

FORT COLLINS, CO --- Is Fort Collins ready to get jazzed? This is the
question that will be answered this July by residents and visitors to
Fort Collins. A brand new event, A Fort Collins Jazz Experience, will
bring the highest quality jazz music and a great jazz experience to
the region from July 10, 11 & 12. A collaboration of the Downtown
Business Association, Arts Alive and Beet Street, this jazz weekend
includes three stages of free continuous jazz jams from local and
regional musicians, films about jazz, jazz art, educational sessions
for students, a renowned jazz historian, as well as a special ticketed
performance by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton
Marsalis. --- Beet Street, a cultural arts organization and economic
initiative for Downtown Fort Collins, presents this year's jazz
headliner, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis,
at 8:00pm on Saturday, July 12 at the Fort Collins Lincoln Center.
This exciting concert is sponsored by Bohemian Foundation, the
Official Music Sponsor for Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with
Wynton Marsalis. Headliner tickets go on sale to subscribers of Beet
Street's ReBeet e-newsletter beginning Monday, May 5, and to the
general public on May 21. (www.beetstreet.org/jazz) --- The Jazz at
Lincoln Center Orchestra, composed of 15 of today's finest jazz
soloists and ensemble players, has been the Jazz at Lincoln Center
resident orchestra of New York's renowned Lincoln Center since 1992.
Under Music Director Wynton Marsalis, the Jazz at Lincoln Center
Orchestra spends over a third of the year on tour. The big band
performs a vast repertoire, from rare historic compositions to
commissioned works, including compositions and arrangements by Duke
Ellington, Count Basie, Fletcher Henderson, Thelonious Monk, Mary Lou
Williams, Billy Strayhorn, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Goodman, Charles
Mingus, Sy Oliver, Oliver Nelson and many others. A native of New
Orleans, Wynton Marsalis is both Music Director and a musician
(trumpet) in the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. He began his
classical training on trumpet at age 12 and entered the Juilliard
School at age 17. Since that time, Mr. Marsalis has recorded more
than 30 jazz and classical recordings, which have won him nine
Grammy(R) Awards. In 1997, Mr. Marsalis became the first jazz artist
to be awarded the prestigious Pulitzer Prize in music, for his
composition, oratorio Blood on the Fields. --- A Fort Collins Jazz
Experience will begin on Thursday, July 10 with a New Belgium Brewing
Co. "Bike-In Movie" about jazz and featuring a live jazz quartet
(Titles to be announced at a later date). On Friday, July 11 Beet
Street will present an eye-opening lecture "Jazz in the 21st Century"
by Dr. Scott DeVeaux, an Associate Professor of Musicology and
Director of Graduate Studies at University of Virginia (UVA). DeVeaux
is recognized as one of the foremost authorities on Jazz,
African-American and American Music. All day Saturday, July 12 people
can enjoy a community celebration of jazz will feature free live music
in multiple locations throughout Downtown Fort Collins including Old
Town Square. That evening people will be able to attend the ticketed
performance by Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis.
Multiple downtown venues/ businesses will be tying in throughout the
weekend and helping to create a diverse jazz environment for jazz
fans. --- Peggy Lyle, programming and event director for Fort Collins
Downtown Business Association, provided a guiding hand in creating A
Fort Collins Jazz Experience. "We are committed to providing the big
picture that Jazz has and continues to paint in America. Music is the
cornerstone, but jazz has touched our society is so many extensive
ways. We want to bring that whole experience to our community and
give them as many ways as possible to celebrate jazz," she said about
the new program. --- Detailed entertainment schedules and performer
information will be available by May 31, 2008. Info:
www.DowntownFortCollins.com or 970-484-6500 ---
peggy@downtownfortcollins.comJULY 13 - 18 --- 47th ANNUAL ROCKY
MOUNTAIN SUMMER MUSIC CAMP AT Colorado State University Fort Collins,
CO – Rocky Mountain Summer Music Camp at CSU is a six day intensive
music performance camp running July 13 – 18, 2008. Camp is open to
students entering 7th grade through new high school graduates. For
more information or to register please visit www.CSUMusicCamp.com or
call Karen Oxley at 970-491-5973.
The 47th annual Rocky Mountain Summer Music Camp at CSU provides
excellent learning and performance opportunities with world-class
instruction in band, orchestra, vocal studies, jazz, marching,
percussion, harp and music theatre. Students have the choice of
on-campus or off-campus housing. Under the direction of Chad
Nicholson, Colorado State University Assistant Director of Bands, the
goal of the Rocky Mountain Summer Music Camp at CSU is to provide a
paramount training ground for enthusiastic music students, furnishing
them with the tools they need to learn, create, collaborate, perform
and excel.
Students should imagine themselves at the foot of the majestic Rocky
Mountains, spirit soaring while performing in ensembles, receiving
individualized instruction, and taking numerous elective classes – all
designed to enhance their artistic training and improve their music
skills. Imagine having the rare opportunity to be showcased with
famous conductors and clinicians, internationally acclaimed band
directors, and celebrity performers while experiencing innovative
teaching approaches that enhance your instrumental, vocal and
orchestral experience. PROFESSOR PETER SOMMER WILL BE CONDUCTIN' THE
JAZZ STUDIEZZ. --- Register for Rocky Mountain Summer Music Camp at
CSU – visit www.CSUMusicCamp.com today or contact Karen Oxley at
970.491.5973 for more information. ### The School of the Arts at
Colorado State University provides an enriched venue in which the
study and practice of Art, Dance, Music and Theatre are nurtured and
sustained by building the skills and knowledge needed by future
generations of arts professionals to become contributors to the
essential vitality of our culture and society. For more information,
visit www.CSUSchooloftheArts.com. --- FMI: Jennifer Clary, Colorado
State University, Department of Music, Marketing and Publicity
Coordinator, Jennifer.Clary@colostate.edu, 970.491.3603 ---
http://www.CSUSchooloftheArts.com.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.

Thursday, May 15, 2008

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