Rocky Mountain Jazz:

RMJB/SOS ~~~~~ Week Of 11/30 - 12/07/08 ~~~~~
YEZZ WE CAN!

THE 12/01/08 "ROCKY MOUNTAIN JAZZ BEAT'ZZ WEEKLY 'SOUNDZ OF SURPRIZE'
COLUMN" by Peter Poses, Associate Editor, "Rocky Mountain 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. KRFC FT
COLLINS is located @ 619 S. College., #4, Ft Collins, CO 80524 ~~~~
970.221.5075 ~~~~ Peter can be reached @ pposes@rockymountainjazz.com
or pposes@gmail.com or 303.851.7265.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TONITE, TONITE ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

MON., DEC., 1ST ~~~ The Ultraphonic Jazz Orchestra Jazz@Jack's ~~ At
The Denver Pavilions, 1500 16th St #320, Denver, CO 80202 -~~~ 303-433-1000.
Also check: www.jazzatjazz.com. Also: Nelson Rangell's
Straight Ahead Combo'zz starrin' Eric Gunnison(p); Bijoux Barbosa(b);
& Mike Marlier(d). For more info: www.dotsero.org or
www.myspace.com/dotserojazz.

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ JAZZ IN DECEMBER
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Peneplain Jazz has been been nominated for Denver Channel 7's
A-List in the category "best entertainment". ~~~~~ If you'd like to
vote for us, we'd sure appreciated it ! Just click the logo below and
then click the "vote" button. Thanks as always for your support and
hope to see you soon at one of
our public performances (schedule available here :
http://peneplainjazz.blogspot.com/) ~~~~~ Jerry Weiss @ 303-818-4560
(cell) or Jerry Weiss @ jerrylweiss@comcast.net or
info@peneplainmusic.com or http://peneplainmusic.com/

~~~~~ DECEMBER'ZZ JAZZ SPECIALZZ ~~~~~

MON., DEC., 1ST ~~~ The Ultraphonic Jazz Orchestra Jazz@Jack's ~~ At
The Denver Pavilions,
1500 16th St #320, Denver, CO 80202 -~~~ 303-433-1000.
Also check: www.jazzatjazz.com. Also: Nelson Rangell's
Straight Ahead Combo'zz starrin' Eric Gunnison(p); Bijoux Barbosa(b);
& Mike Marlier(d). For more info: www.dotsero.org or
www.myspace.com/dotserojazz.

TUEZZ., DEC., 2, 2008 ~~~~~ Lelah Simon's Third Week of April
starrin' Lelah Simon - bass/compositions, Carmen Sandim - piano, Danny
Meyer - tenor sax, Antwon Owens - drums, Jim Disner - guitar @ Dazzle,
930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 ~~~~~ FMI: www.dazzlejazz.com ~~~~~
Hit Time: 7:00 PM ~~~~~ Ms. Simon is a recent graduate of The New
School for Jazz & Contemporary Music. She has just returned from 5
years in New York, and this evening will showcase her original
compositions and arrangements. FMMI: Lelah Simon @
rootsandfifths@Yahoo.com.

WED., DEC., 3RD ~~~ LAST PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR & 'TIL NEXTFALL 2009
~~~~THE CU BOULDER FACULTY @ THE BROOMFIELD AUDITORIUM! "THE AUDI" is
located @ 3 Community Park Rd., Broomfield. FMI:
www.broomfieldauditorium.com or 303.469.3302 X
7999. ~~~~~~ THE MUSIC OF WEATHER REPORT. ALL
STARRIN' John Gunther(reeds); Brad
Goode(brass); Dave Corbus (g); Jeff Jenkins(p); Mark Simon(b); & Paul
Romaine(d). BE THERE OR BE SQUARE. HIT TIME: 7PM ~~~~~~~AND
FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FMI: John Lake @ 3290 Euclid Ave. Boulder, CO 80303 ~~~ (303)
974-5079 Home or (419) 305-8678 Mobile or lakejw@hotmail.com.

THURZZ., DEC., 4TH ~~~~ THE PETE OLSTAD/BOB MONTGOMERY BIG BAND @
Dazzle, 930 St., DCO ~~~~ HitTime: 7PM ~~~~ For information
email: dazzlejazz.com ---
or 303.839.5100 or www.dazzlejazz.com - to make a reservation!
~~~~ & Check out Dazzle on http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz.

FRI., DEC., 5TH ~~~~~~ CONVERGENCE starrin' Mark Patterson(tb),
Gabe Mervine sittin' in for Greg Gisbert(brass), John Gunther(reeds),
Eric Gunnison(p),
Mark Simon(b), & Paul Romaine(d) @ Dazzle, 930 St., DCO ~~~~~~
HitTime: 7PM ~~~~~ For information email: dazzlejazz.com ~~~~~~
or 303.839.5100 or www.dazzlejazz.com - to make a reservation! ---
& Check out Dazzle on http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz.
~~~~~~ FMMI: www.jazzconvergence.com.

FRI., thru SUN ~~~ December 5 -7 ~~~ Creative Music Works ~~~ Mystery Cabal
And The Playground Are Proud to Present The International Society For
Improvised Music
Symposium 2008 ~~~ At The Newman Center @ Denver University ~~~
Where: The Newman Center for The Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.,
Denver, CO 80208
Registration: Visit ISIM ~~~ www.isim.com for details.

SAT., December, 6TH ~~~ The Dale Bruning & Eric Gunnison Duo @ The
Cellar in Guitars, etc., 460 A Main Street, Longmont, CO 80501 ~~~
HitTime: 6:00 PM ~~~ The American Songbook, plus orignals by guitarist
Dale Bruning and pianist Eric Gunnison in a duo setting will be heard
in The Cellar in Todd Skaw's Guitars, etc store. FMI:
www.guitarsetc.net or Call 303-776-8388 for reservations. Tickets are
$15. FMMI: Jude Hibler @ fo@jazzlinkenterprises.com

SAT., DEC., 6TH ~~~ Grammy Award Winning Trumpeter BRIAN LYNCH @
Dazzle, 930 St., DCO --- HitTime: 7PM ~~~~~ For information
email: dazzlejazz.com --- or 303.839.5100 or www.dazzlejazz.com - to make
a reservation! --- & Check out Dazzle on http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz.

SUN., DEC., 7TH ~ Pianist Jack Reilly ~ Solo Piano @ Dazzle, 930
St., DCO --- HitTime: 7PM ~~~~~
For information: email: dazzlejazz.com --- or 303.839.5100 or
www.dazzlejazz.com - to make
a reservation! --- & Check out Dazzle on http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz.

SUN., DEC., 7TH ~~~ Creative Music Works And The Arvada Center
Is Proud to Present THE Bottesini Featuring LA New Music Legend's
Vinny Golia and Michael Vlatkovich @ The Arvada Center., 6901 Wadsworth Blvd
Arvada, CO 80003 ~~~ Show: 7:00 PM
Tickets: $10 General $8 CMW Members (At Box Office Day Of Show) ~~~
Featurin': Paul Riola: Tenor and Soprano Saxophones
Vinny Golia: Woodwinds
Michael Vlatkovich: Trombone
James Hoskins: Cello
Glenn Taylor: Pedal Steel
Doug Anderson: Bass
Antwon Owens: Drums
AND STARRIN': Vinny Golia
Vinny Golia is a composer who fuses the rich heritage of Jazz,
contemporary classical and world music into his own unique
compositions. As a bandleader, Golia has presented his music to
concert audiences in Europe, Canada, Mexico, Japan and the United
States in ensembles varying dramatically in size and instrumentation.
Mr. Golia has won numerous awards as a composer, including grants from
the National Endowment of the Arts, The Lila Wallace Commissioning
Program, The California Arts Council, Meet the Composer, Clausen
Foundation of the Arts, Funds for U.S. Artists and the American
Composers Forum. In 1982 he created the on-going 37 piece Vinny Golia
Large Ensemble to perform his compositions for chamber group and jazz
orchestra. ~~~~ A multi-woodwind performer, Vinny's recordings have
been consistently picked by critics and readers of music journals for
their yearly "ten best" lists. In 1990 he was the winner of the Jazz
Times TDWR award for Bass Saxophone. In 1998 he ranked 1st in the
Cadence Magazine Writers & Readers Poll and has continually placed in
the Downbeat Critic's Poll for Baritone Saxophone. In 1999 Vinny won
the LA Weekly's Award for "Best Jazz Musician". Jazziz Magazine has
also named him as one of the 100 people who have influenced the course
of Jazz in our Century. ~~~~
Golia has also contributed original compositions and scores to Ballet
and Modern Dance works, video, theatrical productions, and film. As an
educator Vinny has lectured on music & painting composition,
improvisation, Jazz History, The History of Music in Film, CD & record
manufacturing and self-production throughout the United States, Europe
and Canada. He currently teaches at California Institute of the Arts.
In 1998 Golia was appointed Regent's Lecturer at the University of
California at San Diego. ~~~~ Vinny has been a featured performer with
Anthony Braxton, Henry Grimes, John Carter, Bobby Bradford, Joelle
Leandre, Leo Smith, Horace Tapscott, John Zorn, Tim Berne, Bertram
Turetzky, George Lewis, Barre Phillips, The Rova Saxophone Quartet,
Patti Smith, Harry "the Hipster" Gibson, Eugene Chadburne, Kevin
Ayers, Peter Kowald, John Bergamo, George Gruntz Concert Jazz Band,
Misha Mengelberg, Han Bennick, Lydia Lunch, Harry Sparrney and the Los
Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra amongst many others. Also: Trombonist
Michael Vlatkovich ~~~~
Michael Vlatkovich, trombonist, composer, and arranger, is one of the
leading talents among Los Angeles improvisational players. Located on
the West Coast since 1973, he is an emotionally charged performer,
comfortable in a variety of jazz and world music styles. Vlatkovich
has performed extensively in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
His improvisionally free music expresses raw power and beauty in a
minimally structured format. ~~~~ In addition to leading his own
diverse imaginative ensembles, Vlatkovich has performed with a wide
array of singers and instrumentalists including Peggy Lee, Brian
Setzer, Bryan Adams, Bobby Bradford, Gerry Hemingway, Rob Blakeslee,
Rich Halley, among many others. The trombonist has also performed on
sound tracks for a variety of television and film projects including
The Mask, Jingle All The Way, and the critically acclaimed John
Cassavette's film the Tempest. ~~~~ In 1981, the composer formed
Thankyou Records in order to document the truly unique forward
thinking musical concepts and ideas of both himself and his music
collaborators. (These recordings have received critical acclaim in
music publications and periodicals throughout the United States and
Europe. Many of them have been selected for the lists of ten best jazz
recordings. ~~~~ Most recently the trombonist has been performing with
his own ensembles, and co-leading Transvalue with poet Charles Britt.
Vlatkovich is also a regular member with the Vinny Golia Large
Ensemble and Rob Blakeslee Quartet. ~~~~ Bottesini ~~~~ The guiding
principle of this ensemble is to create a collective of Denver and
International musicians dedicated to free improvisation. Every
Bottesini performance will be an entirely unique musical experience
which will draw upon a multitude of musical genres and landscapes. In
each coming performance various instrumentation and personnel changes
will become the norm. You can expect to see some of the most talented
and proficient musicians from around the world in all future Bottesini
performances. ~~~~ Each performance of Bottesini will focus strongly
on a programmatic approach to free improvisation. The intent of this
approach is to create musical landscapes with inherent form and
structure; thus, lending the impression of composed rehearsed music.
~~~~ Past Performances and recording sessions have included some of
the finest improvisers from around the country including: ~~~~ Paul
Riola: Saxophones/Leader Nels Cline: Guitar (Nels Cline Singers,
Wilco) Ron Miles: Cornet (Bill Frisell) Janet Feder: Guitar (Fred
Frith) Tony Jefferson: Drums (Lonnie Smith, Lou Donaldson) Mark
Harris: Saxophones (Hamster Theater, Fred Hess) Doug Anderson: Bass
(County Road X, Art Lande, Erik Deutsch) Glenn Taylor: Pedal Steel
(Ginger Baker, County Road X) Eric Moon: Keyboards (Bjork) Greg
Harris: Vibes (Future Jazz Project) Keenan Wayne: Bass (Sutro) Richard
Von Foerster: Cello (Colorado Ballet Orchestra) Dave Devine: Guitar
(Ron Miles, The Czars) Roger Green: Guitar (Ron Miles, The Czars)
Justin Gitlin (CacheFlowe): Laptop Art Lande: Piano and Drums (Jan
Garberek, Joe Henderson, Woody Shaw) Scott Amendola: Drums (Nels Cline
Singers, Primus) Jeff Parker: Guitar (Tortoise, Isotope 217) DJ Olive:
Turntables (Sonic Youth, MMW, John Zorn) Colin Bricker: Laptop and
Guitar (Cowhause, Glenn Taylor Orchestra, Birdy) Farrell Lowe: Guitar
Ernie Crews: Drums Carrie Beeder: Violin (Bela Karoli) Chris Lee:
Drums (Joe Henderson, Gary Peacock) Becca Mhalek: Saxophone (Aenka,
Nightshark, Nels Cline, Banyan).

MON., DEC., 8TH ~~~ THE METROPOLITAN JAZZ ORCHECTRA @ Dazzle, 930
St., DCO --- HitTime: 7PM ~~~~~ For information
email: dazzlejazz.com --- or 303.839.5100 or www.dazzlejazz.com - to
make a reservation! --- & Check out Dazzle on
http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz or
www.metropolitanjazzorchestra.com. Also: 01/12/09. Also: 01/15/09 ~~
THE BUDDY RICH BIG BAND SALUTE @ EAST HIGH SCHOOL!

WED., DEC. 10TH ~~~~~ THE LYNN SKINNER BAND @ Dazzle, 930 St., DCO
~~~ HitTime: 7-9 PM. The Band will be performin'
"Songs of Warmth and Wonder" that will feature music from around the
world that may help soften that winter chill... ~~~~~ For information
email: dazzlejazz.com --- or 303.839.5100 or www.dazzlejazz.com - to
make a reservation! --- & Check out Dazzle on
http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~~~ FMMI: Lynn Skinner, Vocalist
and coach @ 303.239.6021 or www.lynnskinner.com or lynn skinner @
vocalynn@earthlink.net.

FRI., DEC., 12TH & SAT., DEC., 13TH ~~~ HOT, HOTTER, & HOTTEST TIXXX
~~~ THE JEFF HAMILTON TRIO @
Dazzle, 930 St., DCO --- HitTime: 7PM ~~~ For information
email: dazzlejazz.com --- or 303.839.5100 or www.dazzlejazz.com - to make
a reservation! --- & Check out Dazzle on http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz.

SAT., DEC., 13TH ~~~ HOT, HOTTER, & HOTTEST TIXXX
~~~ THE JEFF HAMILTON TRIO @
Dazzle, 930 St., DCO --- HitTime: 7PM ~~~ For information
email: dazzlejazz.com --- or 303.839.5100 or www.dazzlejazz.com - to make
a reservation! --- & Check out Dazzle on http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz.

SUN., DEC. 14TH ~~~~~~~~~~ THE CHIE IMAIZUMI little BIG BAND @
Dazzle, 930 St., DCO --- HitTime: 7PM ~~~~~ For information
email: dazzlejazz.com --- or 303.839.5100 or www.dazzlejazz.com - to make
a reservation! --- & Check out Dazzle on http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz.
ONE SET ONLY ~~~~~~~~~~ Cover : $12.00 ( All Ages ) Address : 930
Lincoln St, Denver CO 80203
Website : http://dazzlejazz.com/mReservations : 303 - 839 - 5100
(Our last 2 shows were sold out so make reservations NOW!!!)
Chie Imaizumi Jazz Orchestra Greg Gisbert, Gabriel Mervine, John
Gunther, Ricky Sweum, Scott Crump, Clare Church
Mike Abbott, Jeff Jenkins, Mark Simon, and Matt Houston!
We'll play the newly commissioned piece by the USAF Academy Band's "
Falconaires "
called " Sharing the Freedom" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32Symqx8h9M
We'll have Mr. Ricky Sweum on Woodwinds from Falconaires
who is the originally featured soloist on this piece!
World Renowned Trumpeter Greg Gisbert is coming back for this show from Miami!
John Gunther will be there too! You have lots of reasons why you
shouldn't miss this show.
Please come out. We know you'll leave happy : ) Warm wishes to all of you,
Chie Imaizumi Composer/Arranger/Conductor/Copyist/Educator
www.thousandpictures.org www.myspace.com/thousandpictures.

MON., DEC., 15TH ~~~~ The Lynn Baker Quartet @ Dazzle, 930 St., DCO
--- HitTime: 7PM ~~~~~ For information
email: dazzlejazz.com --- or 303.839.5100 or www.dazzlejazz.com - to
make a reservation! --- & Check out Dazzle on
http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz.

FRI., DEC., 26TH & SAT., DEC., 27TH ~~~~ HOT TIX ~~~~ THE RON MILES GROUP @
Dazzle, 930 St., DCO --- HitTime: 7PM ~~~~~ For information
email: dazzlejazz.com --- or 303.839.5100 or www.dazzlejazz.com - to make
a reservation! --- & Check out Dazzle on http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz.

SAT., DEC., 27TH ~~~~ HOT TIX ~~~~ THE RON MILES GROUP @
Dazzle, 930 St., DCO --- HitTime: 7PM ~~~~~ For information
email: dazzlejazz.com --- or 303.839.5100 or www.dazzlejazz.com - to make
a reservation! --- & Check out Dazzle on http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz.

SUN., DEC. 28TH ~~~~~~~~~~ THE NINTH + LINCOLN ORCHESTRA under The
Baton of Maestro Tyler Gilmore @
Dazzle, 930 St., DCO --- HitTime: 7PM ~~~~~ For information
email: dazzlejazz.com --- or 303.839.5100 or www.dazzlejazz.com - to make
a reservation! --- & Check out Dazzle on
http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz. Cover. ---- TBA
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! ---
--- "...a well-programmed and frequently stimulating set that unfolds its
layers of sound in striking fashion." - DownBeat. 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!CHECK OUT: Maestro Chie Imaizumi'zz Featured Performance
With The USAF
Falconaires @ this year'zz 2008 MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL:
http://www.youtube.com/watch

"The Narcotics Farm: The Rise And Fall Of America's First Prison For
Drug Addicts" by Nancy D. Campbell, J.P. Olsen, & Luke Walden. 2008.
N.Y: Abrams ~~~~ Chapter 10: The Greatest [Jazz] Band You Never Heard"
~~~~ (P. 148 -161).

FOR LISTIN'ZZ OF LIVE! PERFOMANCE JAZZ ALONG THE FRONT RNGE & N. CO.
~~~~ DON'T FORGET NORMAN PROVIZER'ZZ "JAZZ NOTES" COLUMN IN "THE
SPOTLIGHT" SECTION OF EVERY FRIDAZE'S "ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS".

AND BRET SAUNDER'ZZ COLUMN IN "THE A & E" SECTION OF EVERY OTHER
(count from 11/30/08 forward) SUNDAZE "DENVER POST".

AND Dan Osborn aka OZZY @ www.zjazz.net. ALSO: Artistzz can list
their GIGZZ w/ Ozzy!

AND THE NEDITOR'ZZ: www.rockymountainjzz.com ~~~ ESPECIALLY FOR HIS
JAZZ PHOTOGRAPHY ~~~ WORLD CLASS ~~~ AND LOOK TO THE FUTURE FOR "THE
FACE OF JAZZ" by MZZ. CICILY JANUS (text) & MR. NED RADINSKY (visual
design & photography) ~~~ FMI: www.newfaceofjazz.spreadshirt.com or
for a PREZZ KIT: newfaceofjazz@gmail.com or 719.761.1955.

Extra cut: The weekly "Playlist" of djSOS, aka Peter Poses, 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. KRFC FT
COLLINS is located @ 619 S. College., #4, Ft Collins, CO 80524 ~~~~
970.221.5075 ~~~~ Peter can be reached @ pposes@rockymountainjazz.com
or pposes@gmail.com or 303.851.7265.

HERE YE, HEAR YE!!!!!

Brassman Brad Goode has released his HOT-OFF-THE-PRESS CD, "Polytonal
Dance Party" (Origin, 2008) ~~~~~ Co-starrin' Bill Kopper (g, sitar);
Jeff Jenkins (keys); Ken Walker(b); & Anthony Lee(d).

HOT-OFF-THE-PRESS: Bassist Rich Lamb'zz new CD: "music along the way"
featurin' Rich Lamb(b), Chuch Lamb(p), Ron Miles(cnt), & Chris Lee(d)
~~~~ Contact info: Rich Lamb, 13143 Upper Ridge Rd., Conifer, CO 80433
or 303-746 8534 or alongtheway@earthlink.net or
www.alongthewayhome.com.

BRASSMAN AL HOOD Plays The Writing Of DAVE HANSON, "Just A Little
Taste". FMI: Contact Dave Hanson @ Kakeda Music ~~~ 303.791.5684 or
dhanson@du.edu or Al Hood @ 303.587.7590 or ahood@du.edu or
www.alhoodtrumpet.com.

CHECK OUT: "THREE WISHES: An Intimate Look At Jazz Greats" ~~~
Compiled & Photographed by Baroness Pannonica de Koenigswarter.
Forward by Gary Giddins. Introduction by Nadine de Koenigswarter
(Granddaughter). 2008 N.Y: Harry N. Abrams. Originally published by
Buchet Chastel, France. 2006. $19.95. ppg 316.

HERE YE, HEAR YE!!!!!

THE 2009 NEA JAZZ MASTERZZ BOOKLET (24 pages) IS AVAILABLE FOR free!!!!!!!
Go to: http://www.arts.gov/pub/pubMusic.php P.S.THE COMPLETE NEA JAZZ
MASTERZZ BOOKLET (110 pages + CD) is also
AVAILABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
See the previous RMJB/SOS (10/27/08) for additional story.

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To check up on Jazz Eventzz @ CU Boulder, please contact John Lake @
John Lake Performing Jazz Combos @ lakejw@hotmail.com.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS WEEK IN DECEMBER ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS WEEK IN JAZZ: 12/01 - 12/07
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WED., DEC., 3RD ~~~ LAST PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR & 'TIL NEXTFALL 2009
~~~~THE CU BOULDER FACULTY @ THE BROOMFIELD AUDITORIUM! "THE AUDI" is
located @ 3 Community Park Rd., Broomfield. FMI:
www.broomfieldauditorium.com or 303.469.3302 X
7999. ~~~~~~ THE MUSIC OF WEATHER REPORT. ALL
STARRIN' John Gunther(reeds); Brad
Goode(brass); Dave Corbus (g); Jeff JUenkins(p); Mrk Simon(b); & Paul
Romaine(d). BE THERE OR BE SQUARE. HIT TIME: 7PM ~~~~~~~AND
FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FMI: John Lake @ 3290 Euclid Ave. Boulder, CO 80303 ~~~ (303)
974-5079 Home or (419) 305-8678 Mobile or lakejw@hotmail.com.

THURZZ., DEC., 4TH ~~~~ THE PETE OLSTAD/BOB MONTGOMERY BIG BAND @
Dazzle, 930 St., DCO ~~~~ HitTime: 7PM ~~~~ For information
email: dazzlejazz.com ---
or 303.839.5100 or www.dazzlejazz.com - to make
a reservation! ~~~~ & Check out Dazzle on http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz.

~~~~~~~~~ THIS WEEKEND'ZZ SPECIAL'ZZ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

SAT., DEC., 6TH The Georgann Low Vocal Trio featurin' Pianist Andrew
Cox & Trumpeter Terry Hannum will be at Parallel 17 ~~~ 17th
and Franklin ~~~ which is, as some of you well know, a fabulous place
to eat or just enjoy to enjoy fine wine or a cocktail -
great desserts(!) ~~~ HitTIme: 9 PM to around 11 PM ~~~ We really
love playing this room because of the age-diverse crowd and warm
welcome. FMI: www.georgannlow.com. Listen/look forward to their
TUEZZ., 12/23 Dazzlin' Gig!

SAT., DEC 6, 2008 ~~ Bonnie Lowdermilk Duo featurin' Bonnie Lowdermilk
- vocals, piano, Ken Walker - bass @ India's Pearl, 1475 S. Pearl,
Denver, CO, 80210 ~~ Hit Time: 9:00PM ~~ Bonnie Lowdermilk @
blowdermilk@yahoo.com.

SUN., DEC. 7TH ~~~~~~~~~~ The Solo Pianismzz of Jack Reilly @
Dazzle, 930 St., DCO --- HitTime: 7PM ~~~~~ For information
email: dazzlejazz.com --- or 303.839.5100 or www.dazzlejazz.com - to make
a reservation! --- & Check out Dazzle on http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz

SUNZZ IN DECEMBER --- Urban Brunch will feature Vocalist Julie Monley,
with Frederic Des Moulins on Piano, Dee Minor on Bass, and mayB
Antwon Owens on drumzz.@ 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
FMI: www.juliemonley.com --- ::

~~~~~

For Pianist Jerry Weiss' Gigzz: http://peneplainjazz.blogspot.com/

~~~~~

TUEZZ IN DEC --- The Tuezz JAM Sessionzz @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St.,
DCO --- ARTISTZZ TBA --- HitTime: For information email:
info@dazzlejazz.com --- or 303.839.5100 or www.dazzlejazz.com -
HitTime: 4:30PM. :: The TUEZZ JAM Session - Dazzle's weekly jazz jam
session @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 :: 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.

TUEZZ, IN DEC Jazz at Mead St. Station, 3625 West 32nd Avenue in
Denver's Highland Neighborhood (close to the corner of 32nd and
Lowell) --- HitTime: 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.

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 .

~~~~~~~~

Mark Diamond @ 303-443-2922 or www.markdiamondmusic.com or for Mark'zz
Sched: http://tinyurl.com/3yrhy5.

~~~~~~~~

WEDZZ. @ Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge, 930 Lincoln St. Denver, CO 80203
~~~ For info www.dazzlejazz.com or 303-839-5100. ~~~ Dazzle is
located between 9th and 10th Avenue on
Lincoln Street in Denver, Colorado ~~~ www.dazzlejazz.com. :: WEDZZ., IN
Nov. --- Guitarist Justin Donovan Hitzz @ 4:30PM --- Happy Hour @ Dazzle ~~~
At 7PM ~~~ The Vocalist Series ~~~ Then @ 9PM "Speakeasy: Spoken Word W/ Jazz".

WEDZZ --- Gypsy Swing Revue @ The Snug, 1201 E. Colfax Ave., DCO ---
www.irishsnug.com --- HitTime : 7:30PM. FMI:
Elliot Reed @ 303.979.6737 or 303.745.7944 (mobile) or elliotreed
@comcast.net or www.gypsyswingrevue.com

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

WEDZZ., --- Laura Newman's band at Mead Street Station ----
HitTime: 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.

WEDZZ, Jazz Partners at Gumbo's Restaurant @ 1530 16th Street (on the 16th
Street Mall), in Denver. HitTime: 5 - 8PM. Check for up-dated schedule.

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., Trio 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.

Every WEDZZ. - Itzza Jazz (or jazz-crossover) Nite @ Nissi's Live Music
& Bistro, 2675 N. Park Dr., (SE corner of 95TH & Arapaho),
Lafayette, CO 80026 ~~ www.nissis.com or (303)/665-8115. TixLine:
(303)/665-2757.
HitTime: 9:30PM --- FMI: http://www.nissis.com.

WEDZZ. @ Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge, 930 Lincoln St. Denver, CO 80203
~~ For info ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303-839-5100. HitTimezz: 7 & 9PM
::WEDZZ., IN
Sept. --- Guitarist Justin Donovan Hitzz @ 5PM ~~ Happy Hour @ Dazzle
Restaurant and Lounge 930, Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203.
Also: "Speakeasy: Spoken Word W/ Jazz" @ 9PM.

WEDNESDAZZ in DEC ~~~~~ The Bob Montgomery - Al Hermann Quartet
featurin' The Quartet is Bill Kopper - guitar, Ken Walker - bass, Al
Hermann - trombone and Bob Montgomery - trumpet at Alto Jazz Club,
1320 15th Street (between Market and Larimer), DCO ~~~~ HitTime: 6 pm to 8 pm.
For reservations contact: 303-893-2586 / greg@altodenver. com /
www.altodenver. com or FMI: Bob Montgomery bobmjazz@earthlink. net or
FMMI: or dan@zjazz.net or jazzden@yahoogroups.com.

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.

~~~~~

FYI: The Ft. Collins Musician's Association: www.focoma.org.

~~~~

FRIDAYZZ. IN DEC.~~ Lunch Jazz @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203
~~ No cover.www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. --- HitTime: 11am - 2pm.
Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! 12/5 & 12/12 ~~
featurin' Pianist Reggie Berg Duo;
12/19 ~~ Pianist Bobby Green & ; & 12/26 ~~ Pianist Frederic
Desmoulins & Basssist D. Minor.
--- Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz.

FRIDAYS IN DEC., Jazz @ Dazzle Restaurant and - Show quoted text -
Lounge. Dazzle Jazz Club, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, Colorado 80203.
FMI: 303-839.5100 --- Dazzle is located between 9th and 10th Avenue on
Lincoln Street in Denver, Colorado --- www.dazzlejazz.com.
THE LATE SHOW ---- 10:30pm :: The Friday Stimulus :: $5 ---

FRI, Piano Jazz @ The Burnsley Hotel 10th and Grant Street ---
Piano/Vocal Jazz in the lounge from 7:30-10:30 --- FMI:
www.burnsley.com or 303-830-1000.

FRI., JAZZ @ Bliss Cafe, 7501 Grandview, in Old Town Arvada, CO 80002-2511
~ or 303-423-7770. HitTime: 8-11pm. FMI: www.theblisscafe.com or
www.blisscafe.us. ~~~~~~ NO COVER.

FRI., JAZZ @ India's Pearl Restaurant, South Pearl St. and Florida
next to the Sushi Den. HitTime: 9-12pm. CALL 1ST & CONFIRM.

SAT., ~~~ Vocal/Piano Jazz @ The Burnsley Hotel, 1000 Grant Street, Denver, CO
In the lounge from 7:30-10:30 --- FMI: www.burnsley.com
or 303-830-1000. Call ahead & check schedule.

SAT, JAZZ @ Bliss Cafe, 7501 Grandview, in Old Town Arvada, CO 80002-2511
~ or 303-423-7770. HitTime: 8-11pm. FMI: www.theblisscafe.com or
www.blisscafe.us. ~~~~~~ NO COVER.

SAT., JAZZ @ Johnny's, 1801 13th Street, Boulder 80302, 303-449-0884
~~ HitTime: 9PM - 'Round Midnight ~~ FMI: 303-449-0884 or FMMI: If
you haven't been yet, it's smoke free in the bar, you can buy cigars
and smoke them in the sealed off back room or outside. Very nice
listening venue with baby grand & REALLY, no smoke.

SAT., Pianist Mark Sloniker at Jays Bistro; 135 W. Oak in Fort
Collins HitTime:. 8:30-11:30pm --- www.jaysbistro.net or 970-482-1876.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~NEXT WEEK IN DECEMBER ~~~~ 12/07 - 12/14
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

WED., DEC. 10TH ~~~~~ THE LYNN SKINNER BAND @ Dazzle, 930 St.,DCO
~~~ HitTime: 7-9 PM. The Band will be performin'
"Songs of Warmth and Wonder" that will feature music from around the
world that may help soften that winter chill... ~~~~~ For information
email: dazzlejazz.com --- or 303.839.5100 or www.dazzlejazz.com - to
make a reservation! --- & Check out Dazzle on
http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~~~ FMMI: Lynn Skinner, Vocalist
and coach @ 303.239.6021 or www.lynnskinner.com or lynn skinner @
vocalynn@earthlink.net.

FRI., DEC., 12TH & SAT., DEC., 13TH ~~~ THE JEFF HAMILTON TRIO @
Dazzle, 930 St., DCO --- HitTime: 7PM ~~~~~ For information
email: dazzlejazz.com --- or 303.839.5100 or www.dazzlejazz.com - to make
a reservation! --- & Check out Dazzle on http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz.

FRI., DEC., 12TH ~~ Peneplain Jazz Duo with Jerry Weiss (piano) and
Mike Willis (bass) ~~ Jazz, Wine and Chocolate
Bookcliff Wine Tasting Room (1468 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-449-9463) ~~
FMI: http://www.bookcliffvineyards.com/ ~~
HitTime: 7:30pm - 9:30pm. ~~ FMMI: Jerry Weiss @
info@peneplainmusic.com or http://peneplainmusic.com.

SAT., DEC 13 ~~~~ Bonnie Lowdermilk Quartet featurin' Bonnie
Lowdermilk - vocals, piano, John Gunther - tenor, soprano saxes, Ken
Walker - bass, Todd Reid - drums @ Chapultepec Too, 3930 W. 38th Ave.,
Denver, CO ~~~~ Hit Time: 9:00PM ~~~~ Bonnie Lowdermilk @
blowdermilk@yahoo.com.

SAT., DEC., 13TH ~~~ THE JEFF HAMILTON TRIO @
Dazzle, 930 St., DCO --- HitTime: 7PM ~~~~~ For information
email: dazzlejazz.com --- or 303.839.5100 or www.dazzlejazz.com - to make
a reservation! --- & Check out Dazzle on http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz.

SUN., December 14TH @ Dazzle Restaurant and Lounge 7pm ~ ONE SET ONLY
Cover : $12.00 ( All Ages ) Address : 930 Lincoln St, Denver CO 80203
Website : http://dazzlejazz.com/mReservations : 303 - 839 - 5100
(Our last 2 shows were sold out so make reservations NOW!!!)
Chie Imaizumi Jazz Orchestra Greg Gisbert, Gabriel Mervine, John
Gunther, Ricky Sweum, Scott Crump, Clare Church
Mike Abbott, Jeff Jenkins, Mark Simon, and Matt Houston!
We'll play the newly commissioned piece by the USAF Academy Band's "
Falconaires "
called " Sharing the Freedom" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32Symqx8h9M
We'll have Mr. Ricky Sweum on Woodwinds from Falconaires
who is the originally featured soloist on this piece!
World Renowned Trumpeter Greg Gisbert is coming back for this show from Miami!
John Gunther will be there too! You have lots of reasons why you
shouldn't miss this show.
Please come out. We know you'll leave happy : ) Warm wishes to all of you,
Chie Imaizumi Composer/Arranger/Conductor/Copyist/Educator
www.thousandpictures.org www.myspace.com/thousandpictures.
~~~~~~

SUNDAYZZ., Virtuosic Jazz pianist Joe Bonner at the Mercury Café ---
2199 California Street, Denver --- Mercury Café presents Jazz Pianist
Joe Bonner --- One of the celebrated sons of the worldwide jazz
community and the namesake of The Bonner Party, Joseph Bonner can be
heard every Sunday evening at 8 p.m. at the Mercury Café. Bonner has
enjoyed musical tenures with several of the greatest jazz artists of
all time, including Freddie Hubbard, Woody Shaw, Max Roach, Roy
Haynes, Billy Harper and Pharaoh Sanders. He has released over a dozen
albums as a leader as well as appearing on dozens more as a featured
soloist and composer. Joseph was formally educated at Virginia State
College, but his more significant learning transpired hanging out with
Miles Davis and meeting John Coltrane. Influenced by Art Tatum,
McCoy Tyner and Thelonius Monk, maestro Bonner's improvisations
employ his deep roots
in modern jazz, gospel, blues, R&B and Latin forms. The Mercury Cafe presents
World class jazz pianist Joe Bonner. Mercury Cafe, 2199 California
Street, Denver --- Every Sunday. HitTime: 8 p.m. FMI: 303-294-9258.
--- This event is Free --- www.mercurycafe.com or FMI: Gloria
Shanstrom @ shanstrom@comcast.net..

SUN., - 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.

SUNDAYS @ The B-Side Lounge, 2017 13th St., Boulder, CO 80302.
HitTime: 8:30-11:30PM ~ FMI: www.thebsidelounge.com or 303.473.9463.

SUN., --- 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 released his new CD, "Sound
Down" on Graham Carter'zz Littleton Imprint, Jazzed Media ---
www.jazzedmedia.com.

SUN., - 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.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ UP-COMMIN' JAZZ IN DECEMBER
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

MON., DEC., 15TH ~~~~ The Lynn Baker Quartet @ Dazzle, 930 St.,
DCO --- HitTime: 7PM ~~~~~ For information
email: dazzlejazz.com --- or 303.839.5100 or www.dazzlejazz.com - to
make a reservation! --- & Check out Dazzle on
http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz.

THURZZ., DEC. 18TH ~~~ The Max Wagner Trio with Max Wagner (sax and
vocals), and guest artists on piano and bass @ Alto Restaurant (320
15th St, Denver 80202 303-893-ALTO (2586). FMI: 7pm -10pm. FMI:
www.maxwagnerjazz.com or FMMI: Jerry Weiss @ info@peneplainmusic.com
or http://peneplainmusic.com.

TUEZZ., DEC., 23RD ~~~~ THE GEORGANN LOW VOCAL COMBO featurin' Pianist
Andrew Cox @ 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. FMI: www.georgannlow.com.

SUN, Dec. 28TH --- The Ninth+Lincoln Orchestra ~~~ 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. 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! ---
--- "...a well-programmed and frequently stimulating set that unfolds its
layers of sound in striking fashion." - DownBeat. 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! NEXT PERFORMANCE: SUN., JAN., 25TH.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ NEW YEAR'ZZ EVE SPECIALZZ
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

WED., DEC., 31ST ~~~~ Drummer Jeremy Jones & The Teaching W/ VSOP
Tenorist Serafin Sanchez @ Dazzle, 930 St., DCO --- HitTime: TBA
~~~ RESERVATIONZZ A MUST!
~~~ The Early Show W/ Guitarist Jason Donovan @ 4:30PM ~~~~~ For
information email: dazzlejazz.com --- or 303.839.5100 or
www.dazzlejazz.com - to make a reservation! --- & Check out Dazzle
on http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz.

~~~~~

FYI: --- Chris Kay --- Rocky Mountain Music Network
---www.rockymountainmusicnetwork.com --- Event Production & Talent
--- - Colorado Radio & Press Promotion --- Office: (720) 381-6455 AND
Mile High Music Store, LLC --- www.milehighmusicstore.com AND Chris
Kay, Columnist - "View From Behind the Mic" ---
www.coloradomusicbuzz.com AND Producer/Host - "The Colorado Sound"
---- www.myspace.com/thecoloradosound.

~~~~~

Jazz is here to stay and our work and other like minded people keep
our culture enriched REGARDLESS of who is minding the store!!

~~~~~

N.B: TO ALL JAZZ ARTISTZZ WHO WANT TO LIST THEIR GIGZZ: GO TO ---
www.rockymountainjazz.com --- CLICK ON "CALENDAR" (on the left of the
linkzz banner bar) ---- scroll down about 3/4 of a "page" --- CLICK ON
THE RED FONT DIRECTIONS FOR ARTISTS LISTING THEIR ON GIGZZ --- BRING
UP THE TEMPLATE, COMPLETE, & SUBMIT. That will get U both a "Monthly
Calendar" listin' & a weekly listing in the end-of-the-week e-mailin'.
GO FOR IT!

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N.B II CHECK OUT "RMJB'zz NEW FEATURE --- Neditor'zz
www.rockymountainjazz.com "RMJ MAP" for a comprehensive mappin' of
JAZZ VENUEZZ in N. CO & along The Front Range! Sign up for the weekly
"RMJB" e-mailin' featurin' "HOT HITZZ" of the Jazz Week to come, as
well as B'in' hipped to other Jazz eventzz.

N.B III --- FOR ADDITIONAL LIVE! JAZZ PERFORMANCE INFO --- GO TO:
www.rockymountainjazz.com & CLICK ON "CALENDAR"!
THE COLORADO JAZZ FESTIVAL SEASON CONTINUEZZ..

*****

Hear Ye, Here Ye: THE GIFT OF JAZZ "www" IS LAUNCHED! --- CHECK OUT:
www.giftofjazz.org AND IT IS THE GIFT THAT KEEPZZ ON GIVIN'!

*****

YA WANNA CUT THE RUG! ----THE RHYTHM COMPANY'S ---
www.RhythmCompany.com or www.JiveCats.com or 970.498.0798.

*****

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

~~~~~

FREE --- 5 PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED ALBUMS BY VIRTUOSIC BRASSMAN BRAD
GOODE (PROFESSOR OF JAZZ STUDIES @ CU BOULDER) --- GO TO:
http:www.bradgoode.com/sounds. NJOY & send yer appreciations to Brad.

CHECK OUT ~~~~~

FOR CO MUSIC INFO: Chris K. Music, Music Production, Booking, and
Promotion Services 720-381-6455 --- Managing Partner ---
www.MileHighMusicStore.com --- Producer / Host The Colorado Sound ---
KRFC FT COLLINS --- 88.9FM --- www.krfcfm.org ~ --- Maturdays - 5PM
Columnist - View From Behind the Mic, Colorado Music Buzz ---
Promotion / Entertainment Director, Out'a Bounds Saloon, Loveland, CO
--- Entertainment/Talent Committee, CHUN People's Fair, Bohemian
Nights @ New West Fest, Dacono Centennial CelebrationDe --- FMI:
chriskmusic@comcast.net or the store is www.mileghighmusicstore.com
or my radio show page is www.myspace.com/thecoloradosound.

Whether you listen to KUVO or are a musician that has copyrighted
music out there being played on-air this subject is probably of
interest. A recent AP article discusses some legislation that may go
into effect that will relate to music played on Internet radio
stations. ~~~~~ An exerpt from the article says: "The two sides have
been negotiating new royalty rates following the federal Copyright
Royalty Board's ruling in March 2007 that dramatically increased the
rates that Internet radio stations must pay artists and record labels.
Internet radio stations say the new rates — which most but not all are
paying — would effectively put them out of business." ~~~~~
http://ap.google. com/article/ ALeqM5gC2S_ RJm1bTc4_ s7PePo-shcDCCAD9
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~~~~~~ LISTENIN' MILEZZ AHEAD ~~~~~~

2009

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TUEZZ.., JAN., 6TH ~~~~~ HOT, HOT, HOT TIXXXXX ~~~~~ THE FRED HESS BIG BAND @
Dazzle, 930 St., DCO --- HitTime: 7PM ~~~~~ For information
email: dazzlejazz.com --- or 303.839.5100 or www.dazzlejazz.com - to make
a reservation! --- & Check out Dazzle on
http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz. OF FURTHER NOTE, Virtuosic Drummer
MATT WILSON will be part of this LIVE! Performance, as well as the
recordin' that will be done the day before & the day after @ Rich
O'Dell'zz & Colin Bricker'zz NFA Studios. STAY TUNED & LISTEN FORWARD!

FRIDAYZZ thru JAN. 11TH to semester'zz end ~~~~ Flo's Underground @
DU'zz The Lamont Sch. Of -
Music in The Newman Center, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., DCO 80208 ~~~~
HitTime: 5PM ~~~~ FREE ~~~~ Williams Recital Hall (Level 2, Street
Level). FMI: www.du.edu/lamont or 303.871.6412 or 303.871.7720. CHECK
NEW SEMESTER SCHED.

THURZZ., JAN. 15TH ~~~ Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra Performs The Music
Of Budy Rich. FMI: Info@metropolitanjazzorchestra.org or MJO /
303-521-8206.

FRI., 01/16/09 ---- 01/16 --- Buddy Baker w/ The UNC Jazz Faculty;
Presented by THE PEAK
VIEW JAZZ SOCIETY @ The Greeley Country Club, 4500 W. 10TH (Hwy 34
Business. Route) THE PEAK VIEW JAZZ SOCIETY'ZZ 2008 - 2009 SCHEDULE ~~~~~~~~
UP-COMIN' FRIDAY CONCERTZZ INCLUDE ~~~~ AND listenin' forward to
~~~~ 02/20 --- The Ken Walker Sextet; 03/20 ---- The
After Midnight Jazz Band. HitTime: 6:30PM ---- Buffet Dinner --- $20
~~~~~ HitTime: ---- Music --- 8:00PM ---- $15, non-member; $10 ----
member. ~~~~~ $5 ---- student ~~~~
FMI & Resevationzz: Larry Eaton @ 970.353.2267 ~~~~
Season Membership: $20 --- Checks to: Peak View
Jazz Foundation.

SAT., JAN. 17TH ~~~HOT, HOT, HOT, HOT, HOT, HOT, HOT, & HOT TIXXXXXXX
~~~~ Blue Note Records 70th Anniversary Tour STARRIN' Peter
Bernstein(g), Bill Charlap(p), Steve Wilson, & Ravi Coltrane(reeds),
Lewis Nash(d), Nicholas Payton(brass), Peter Washington(b) @ The
Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, CO ~~~~~ FMI: 303-786-7030 or
http://www.bouldertheater.com ~~~~~ HIT TIME: 8:00pm ~~~~ Price:
$30/$37.50

FEB., 12TH - MAR., 14TH ~~~~ "SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE: The Songs Of Leiber
& Stoller" ~~~~ The Shadow Theater Company Presents ---- FMI:
www.shadowtheatre.com or 866.388.4849.

SAT, FEB., 14, 2009 ~~~ The Newman Center Presents: Either/Orchestra
with Ethiopian Guests @ The Newman Center for the Performing Arts,
2344 East Iliff Ave, (Corner of University & Iliff), DCO ~~~ HitTime:
7:30 p.m. The Either/Orchestra is a 10-piece jazz ensemble – two
trumpets, trombone, three saxophones, piano, acoustic bass, drums and
congas – based in Cambridge, MA. Founded in 1985, by
saxophonist/composer Russ Gershon, the E/O combines the agility and
freedom of a jazz combo, raw power and subtle coloring of a jazz
orchestra and deep grooves of Afro-Latin music.
They have performed in clubs, concert halls and festivals in 34 states
plus Canada, Italy, Portugal, Holland, Finland, Russia, Ethiopia and
Uganda. Neither a tribute band nor a neo-classical museum piece, the
group is constantly finding new inspirations. Among their explorations
has been the rich world of Ethiopian music, which finds a natural home
in an American jazz band. Their leader has described it as "exotic and
inexplicably familiar, warm and inviting but spicy and spiky… spinning
tales of love and heartache." American jazz was heavily influenced by
African roots, and Ethiopian big band music completes a circle through
the influence of American jazz. EXTRA ~~~ Join us at 6:30 Behind The
Curtain for a FREE lecture about tonight's performance. Tickets are
not required for the pre-performance talks and no RSVP is necessary.
~~~ Ticket Prices: Orchestra and Parterre - $52.00; Mezzanine -
$38.00; Balcony - $28.00 ~~~ Purchase tickets in person at the Newman
Center Box Office, open 10am - 4pm, Mon - Fri (2344 East Iliff Ave, SW
corner of University & Iliff), and at the Ritchie Center Box Office,
open 10am - 6pm, Mon - Fri (2240 E. Buchtel Blvd). ~~~ Tickets are
also available through Ticketmaster by phone at 303-357-ARTS (2787) or
by ordering online at ticketmaster.com, and at all Ticketmaster
outlets. ~~~ For more information, or to request accommodations for a
disability, call 303-871-7720, Option 2. --- At their ALL SCHOOL
CONVOCATION ~~~~ HitTIme: 2:30PM. BE THERE OR BE SQUARE! ~~~~~ FMI:
wwe.either-orchestra.com or Maestro Russ Gershon
@ russ@accuraterecords.com or 617.776.7093(o) or 617.899.9685(cell).
Comin' in March (03/01 ~ Master Class & 03/02 ~ Concert): Songster
Kevin Mahogany. FMI: www.du.edu/lamont.

SUN., FEB., 22ND ~~~ The Wil Swindler Elevenet
starrin' Reedistzz: Wil Swindler, Peter
Sommer, Art Bouton, & April Johannesen; The Brassistzz: Gabe Mervine,
Dawn Kramer, Jason Johnston, Charlie Ortega, Tom Ball; & The
Rhythmistzz: Dana Landry(p), Erik Applegate(b), & Matt Amundson(d) @
Dazzle Restaurant and Lounge, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 ~~~
Hit Time: 7:00PM ~~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100 ~~~
Reservations are strongly recommended for this special show featuring
modern arrangements of music from the legendary British rock super
group, the Beatles. ~~~ Composer/arranger Wil Swindler provides his
unique perspective of this music in the context of modern jazz. "My
goal with these arrangements is to share this music that I love with
my audience, but in a way that presents these well-known subjects
through my own musical prism as a jazz player." Swindler continues, "I
try to make each arrangement a new work of art, totally unique from
the original, but still true to the essence of its source." ~~~ This
show, a special event on the Denver jazz scene, is not to be missed!
FMI: wilswindler.com and jazz11.com. FMMI: Wil Swindler @
wjswindler@hotmail.com or www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz.
ALSO: Every Other Month ~~ LAST SUNDAY ~~ Next Show: APR. 26TH.

SAT., MAR., 7TH ~~~~ The 4TH Annual Gala Benefit For The Rocky
MOUNTAIN CENTER FOR MUSICAL ARTS featurin' CRESCENDO @ The
Renaisdsance Suites Hotel, Broomfield. FMI: contact Ms. Louise
Christopher or Pris Walker @ 303.665.0599 X106 or X108.

FRI. - SUN., MARCH 20TH - MARCH 22ND ~~~ THE JAZZ FEST DENVER @
DAZZLE PRESENTED BY
IMPRESARIO'ZZ STERLING KAMISKY & DIANE CARMEN ~~~
www.jazzfestdenver.com. Stay tuned fer line-up & detailzz. Promoted in
part by KRFC FT COLLINS ~~~ 88.9FM & www.krfcfm.org.

THURZZ;, APR., 23, 2009 ~~~ THE UNC/Greeley Jazz Festival: Dee Dee
Bridgewater with UNC Jazz Lab Band I, Sixth Wave, Northern Colorado
Voices @ Union Colony Civic Center, Monfort Hall, 701 10th Avenue,
Greeley, CO 80631 ~~~ Hit Time: 7:30 PM. FMI: www.ucstars.com ~~~ The
39th Annual UNC/Greeley Jazz Festival, April 23-25, 2009, will
continue a tradition of bringing some of the most prominent and highly
respected names in jazz to Northern Colorado for three evening Main
Stage Concerts. The festival is the largest event of its kind in the
nation, the longest-running jazz festival in Colorado, and a cultural
cornerstone in Northern Colorado. ~~~ Concerts begin at 7:30pm April
23-25 at the Union Colony Civic Center, located at 701 10th Avenue in
Greeley, Colorado. Tickets are $22-35 and are available beginning on
December 1 by calling 800-315-2787 or 970-356-5000, or online at
www.ucstars.com. A limited number of student discount tickets
($15-$22) are available. ~~~ The UNC/Greeley Jazz Festival is a
university/community partnership offering outstanding jazz artists and
educational activities in pursuit of the mission and vision of the
University, as well as the festival's partners and sponsors. The
festival is made possible by the UNC Jazz Studies Program, the UNC
College of Performing and Visual Arts, the City of Greeley, the
Colorado Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Colorado
General Assembly, and the National Endowment for the Arts, which
believes that, "a great nation deserves great art." For a complete
list of sponsors, visit www.uncjazzfest.com. ~~~ Each day, student
groups from throughout the U.S. perform for enthusiastic audiences and
nationally recognized artist/clinicians. In all, nearly three hundred
groups will perform in five venues throughout downtown Greeley. The
2008 festival welcomed middle school, high school, college, and
semi-professional groups from fifteen states and Thailand. In
addition, the clinicians and main stage artists will present
educational workshops on a variety of topics. All daytime activities
are free and open to the public. For more information, workshop
schedules, or to register to participate, visit www.uncjazzfest.com or
call 970-351-2394. ~~~ The Thursday, April 23 Main Stage Concert
features Dee Dee Bridgewater with UNC Jazz Lab Band I, vocal a
cappella group Sixth Wave, and UNC's Northern Colorado Voices. ~~~
Short Bios ~~~ Few entertainers have ever commanded such depth of
artistry in every medium as Dee Dee Bridgewater. Fewer still have been
rewarded with Broadway's coveted Tony award (best featured actress in
a musical – The Wiz) and two Grammy awards (1998's best vocal jazz
performance and best arrangement accompanying a vocal). Dee Dee made
her phenomenal New York debut in 1970 as the lead vocalist for the
band led by Thad Jones and Mel Lewis and later recorded and performed
with such giants as Sonny Rollins, Dizzy Gillespie, Dexter Gordon, Max
Roach, and Roland Kirk. Dee Dee Bridgewater will perform with the
DownBeat Award Wining UNC Jazz Lab Band I under the direction of Dana
Landry.
www.deedeebridgewater.com ~~~ Direct from Los Angeles comes Sixth
Wave, a six-voice, a capella jazz group comprised of members Elin
Carlson, Cindy Bourquin, Jennifer Barnes, Greg Whipple, Greg Jasperse,
and Eric Bradley. This acclaimed group is the 2001 winner of the
National Harmony
Sweepstakes and has performed concerts with many of the luminaries of
the a capella world, including The Bobs, Rockapella, The Swingle
Singers, m-pact, Perfect Gentleman, and Inner Voices. ~~~
www.6thwave.com ~~~ Northern Colorado Voices is the flagship ensemble
of UNC's award-winning Vocal Jazz Program and is following in the
footsteps of DownBeat Award Winning groups Sus 4 and the Axidentals.
In addition, they were recently finalists in the Harmony Sweepstakes
Competition. www.uncjazz.com ~~~ Concerts begin at 7:30pm April 23-25
at the Union
Colony Civic Center, located at 701 10th Avenue in Greeley, Colorado.
Tickets are $22-35 and are available beginning on December 1 by
calling 800-315-2787 or 970-356-5000, or online at www.ucstars.com. A
limited number of student discount tickets ($15-$22) are available.
The UNC/Greeley Jazz Festival is a university/community partnership
offering outstanding jazz artists and educational activities in
pursuit of the mission and vision of the University, as well as the
festival's partners and sponsors. The festival is made possible by the
UNC Jazz Studies Program, the UNC College of Performing and Visual
Arts, the City of Greeley, the Colorado Council on the Arts, a state
agency funded by the Colorado General Assembly, and the National
Endowment for the Arts, which believes that, "a great nation deserves
great art." For a complete list of sponsors, visit
www.uncjazzfest.com. ~~~ Each day, student groups from throughout the
U.S. perform for enthusiastic audiences and nationally recognized
artist/clinicians. In all, nearly three hundred groups will perform in
five venues throughout downtown Greeley. The 2008 festival welcomed
middle school, high school, college, and semi-professional groups from
fifteen states and Thailand. In addition, the clinicians and main
stage artists will present educational workshops on a variety of
topics. All daytime activities are free and open to the public. For
more information, workshop schedules, or to register to participate,
visit www.uncjazzfest.com or call 970-351-2394. ~~~ The Thursday,
April 23 Main Stage Concert features Dee Dee Bridgewater with UNC Jazz
Lab Band I, vocal a cappella group Sixth Wave, and UNC's Northern
Colorado Voices. ~~~ Short Bios ~~~ Few entertainers have ever
commanded such depth of artistry in every medium as Dee Dee
Bridgewater. Fewer still have been rewarded with Broadway's coveted
Tony award (best featured actress in a musical – The Wiz) and two
Grammy awards (1998's best vocal jazz performance and best arrangement
accompanying a vocal). Dee Dee made her phenomenal New York debut in
1970 as the lead vocalist for the band led by Thad Jones and Mel Lewis
and later recorded and performed with such giants as Sonny Rollins,
Dizzy Gillespie, Dexter Gordon, Max Roach, and Roland Kirk. Dee Dee
Bridgewater will perform with the DownBeat Award Wining UNC Jazz Lab
Band I under the direction of Dana Landry. ~~~~
www.deedeebridgewater.com ~~~ Direct from Los Angeles comes Sixth
Wave, a six-voice, a capella jazz group comprised of members Elin
Carlson, Cindy Bourquin, Jennifer Barnes, Greg Whipple, Greg Jasperse,
and Eric Bradley. This acclaimed group is the 2001 winner of the
National Harmony Sweepstakes and has performed concerts with many of
the luminaries of the a capella world, including The Bobs, Rockapella,
The Swingle Singers, m-pact, Perfect Gentleman, and Inner Voices. ~~~
www.6thwave.com ~~~ Northern Colorado Voices is the flagship ensemble
of UNC's award-winning Vocal Jazz Program and is following in the
footsteps of DownBeat Award Winning groups Sus 4 and the Axidentals.
In addition, they were recently finalists in the Harmony Sweepstakes
Competition. ~~~ www.uncjazz.com. FMMI: Kevin Whalen @ kevin.whalen@unco.edu.

FRI., APR., 24, 2009 ~~~ The UNC/Greeley Jazz Festival: The Mingus
Big Band plus Maynard Ferguson Tribute featuring Wayne Bergeron with
UNC Jazz Lab Band I @ Union Colony Civic Center, 701 10th Avenue,
Greeley, CO 80631 FMI: www.ucstars.com ~~~ Hit Time: 7:30 PM ~~~ The 39th Annual
UNC/Greeley Jazz Festival, April 23-25, 2009, will continue a
tradition of bringing some of the most prominent and highly respected
names in jazz to Northern Colorado for three evening Main Stage
Concerts. The festival is the largest event of its kind in the nation,
the longest-running jazz festival in Colorado, and a cultural
cornerstone in Northern Colorado.~~~ Concerts begin at 7:30pm April
23-25 at the Union Colony Civic Center, located at 701 10th Avenue in
Greeley, Colorado. Tickets are $22-35 and are available beginning on
December 1 by calling 800-315-2787 or 970-356-5000, or online at
www.ucstars.com. A limited number of student discount tickets
($15-$22) are available. ~~~ The Mingus Big Band celebrates the music
of composer and bassist, Charles Mingus. Under the artistic direction
of Sue Mingus, this 14-piece band features some of the finest jazz
musicians in New York and has toured extensively in the United States
and abroad. The band has eight recordings to its credit, six of which
have been nominated for Grammys. Jon Pareles of The New York Times
raves that the group has "revived Charles Mingus' repertory and the
brawling, muscular, hard-swinging, bluesy way he wanted it played."
www.mingusmingusmingus.com ~~~ Described by jazz legend Maynard
Ferguson as "the most musical lead trumpet player I've ever had on my
band", Wayne Bergeron is widely recognized as one today's finest lead,
jazz, and commercial trumpet players. Bergeron toured internationally
with the celebrated Maynard Ferguson Band and can be heard on such
recordings as "Body & Soul", "Big Bop Nouveau", and "Brass Attitude".
Bergeron has also succeeded in his own right, having earned a Grammy
nomination for his debut solo CD "You Call this A Living?" and having
recorded and performed with a wide variety of artists such as Ray
Charles, Diana Krall, Josh Groban, Earth Wind & Fire, Chicago, Quincy
Jones, and Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band. Wayne Bergeron will appear
with the DownBeat award winning UNC Jazz Lab Band I under the
direction of Dana Landry in a tribute to the recently passed
trumpeter, Maynard Ferguson.
www.waynebergeron.com FMMI: www.uncjazzfest.com for more information
& Kevin Whalen @ kevin.whalen@unco.edu.

SAT., APR., 25, 2009 ~~~ UNC/Greeley Jazz Festival: Chris Potter's
Underground plus the Jazz Festival All-Star Big Band with Gene Aitken,
@ The Union Colony Civic Center, Monfort Hall, 701 10th Avenue,
Greeley, CO 80631 ~~~ FMI: www.ucstars.com ~~~ Hit Time 7:30 PM ~~~
The 39th Annual UNC/Greeley Jazz Festival, April 23-25, 2009, will
continue a tradition of bringing some of the most prominent and highly
respected names in jazz to Northern Colorado for three evening Main
Stage Concerts. The festival is the largest event of its kind in the
nation, the longest-running jazz festival in Colorado, and a cultural
cornerstone in Northern Colorado. ~~~ Concerts begin at 7:30pm April
23-25 at the Union Colony Civic Center, located at 701 10th Avenue in
Greeley, Colorado. Tickets are $22-35 and are available beginning on
December 1 by calling 800-315-2787 or 970-356-5000, or online at
www.ucstars.com. A limited number of student discount tickets
($15-$22) are available. ~~~ Grammy nominated saxophonist Chris
Potter is often cited by critics, musicians, and a steadily increasing
number of fans as the finest jazz saxophonist of his generation. As
one of the most sought after saxophonists today, Potter has performed
with such artists as Paul Motian, Ray Brown, Jim Hall, James Moody,
Marian McPartland, Dave Holland, and Steely Dan. Chris Potter will be
appearing with his cutting-edge contemporary jazz group, Underground,
which recently released two albums, "Follow the Red Line" and
"Underground", and which will feature Adam Rogers, Craig Taborn, and
Nate Smith. ~~~ www.chrispottermusic.com ~~~ The Jazz Festival
All-Star Big Band is the festival's professional big band in
residence. Comprised of some of the festival's nationally respected
artist/clinicians, their repertoire includes music by its members and
will also feature the world premieres of five newly commissioned
pieces. The Jazz Festival All-Star Big Band will be conducted by Gene
Aitken, UNC professor emeritus and former Director of Jazz Studies.
~~~ www.uncjazz.com www.geneaitken.com ~~~ Please visit
www.uncjazzfest.com for more information. FMMI: Kevin Whalen @
kevin.whalen@unco.edu.

~~~~~

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
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JAZZ BEAT" & "SOUNDZ OF SURPRIZE" BY E-MAIL, PLEASE ACCESS FROM
www.rockymountainjazz.com. Word on he street is that the weekly
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posted in www.rockymountainjazz.com.
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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. -
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Extra info as warranted.

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
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