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1996 was a time of great Maoy of you have called and will be the next in sequence changes in the localJazz asked about the absence of to Volume VII, no. 5. scene. In Troy, at the Music the newsletter in the month of November and December. Both Miki and I would like to Hall, there was a great expan- Our apologies. thank all of the members and sion in the offerings of Jazz. On the other hand, Leesa's, the friends of A Place for Jazz which had Some of you already know for the warmth and support become a favorite hangout for musicians about the death of our son at you showed us. Hundreds and the end of August. Frankly showed up at the funeral, fans alike, closed its doors. we were so tomby grief, we sent cards and money to help were just ulable to muster our son's child. Others called The Iron Horse, in Northamp- the energy for the work that on the phone, faxed us, tory Mass greatly expanded needed to be done. stopped by, sent flowers and its offerings and clubs like brought food. Maple 9, Justin's, the Inn at We took the time to try and Saratoga. Crooked Lake figure out what was impor- A very special thanks to House and the Londonderry tant and what was not. Doris and Rufus who shel- lnn continue d to offer Jazz (almost) During the months of Sep- tered us on the night of every week. New tember, October and Novem- Marcus's death in New Clubs appeared on the scene, ber, the most important thing Jersey. Your compassion at a including 1 Caroline in was healing. time of our complete emo- Saratoga and the The Ground tional overload will always Up Cafe in Schenectady. We also made some deci- be remembered. Most impor- continueil on page 2 sions. One of those decisions tantly it helped us get to the next !rrra-_:_rrrri - was to continue our efforts to day. I _ TNSTDE make A Place for Jazz in 200 Words&M&M.....p.2 - Northeastern New York. For those of you who are ; Another was to wait until the waiting for your refunds for Calendar...... p.4-5 new year to start the News- the last two concerts, ny I lazz I letter again. As a result this additional apologies. We are I Reviews...... p.0- I editionVolume VIII, no. 1 just getting to those details. I Volunteer Options n. 7 I lrrrrrrrirrl In a Strange Town? Oisincl lazz Classics Need Some lazz? By Glyn Evans Try These Numbers L *y recent professional More than just a guide in full color, Atlanta...... *404-241-3598 librarian life specialized in the it researches the output of 9 major Baltimore...... 301, -9 45 -225 6 introduction of computers into labels and prints good photographs Chicago...... 312-427 -3300 libraries. It was usefulfun; but I of major players; including a one- Miami...... 305-382-3938 do remember an exasperated page biographical and not uncriti- New Orlean s. .50 4455 -6847 computer engineer in the early cal review of each player. Many NYC...... 718-465-7500 60's who just plain could not players are represented by a single Northeastem NY 37 4-6912 understand why librarians and selection; e.g. Nat Adderly with Pittsburgh ...... 412-343-9555 such demanded upper and "Work Song" and Gene Ammons LA & S. Calif....310-597-5483 lower case print chains and with "Blue Gene" and others. San Franci sc o.415 -7 69 -4878

non-English diacritics ! Wash., D.C.....202-698-7 522 Each selected record has a brief and Now retired,I face, as do many not uncritical note and lists tunes, of us, the CD in a challenge to players and recording time and my 3000+ JazzLPs. An place. excellent recently published book'Orig inal Jazz Classics : It is an attractive and useful Year of (continued) Collector's Guide* is a great reference book; sheer fun to browse lazz Lee Shaw and Sonny and Perley help. It describes itself and find forgotten treasures and and Leo Russo as "An easy guide to 200 of the pleasures cut wonderful new CDs and Mother Goose most popular Classic Jazz JazzBNrd expanded its reach- Tenth St., Berkeley CA 94710 ffig outTo cEildren-ancl p-Idned new recordings. Empire Jazz Orchestra continues to grow in talent and ambition. Nfi&Nfis I (Members and Musicians) I In New York, Bradley's, one of Volunteers: Manythanks who made suggestions and I the last great intimate spots in to all the volunteers that reviewed all the submissions I Jazz closedbecause of financial helped this year. Especially for this years series. It's a ! problems. But at least 5 new the Hyland horde, Cliff difficult task but all the input I clubs were opened in Manhat- Petersen, Linda Dorsey, Sue really helps make our Fall series I tan and many more in Brook- Lewis, Gail Mattsson, Tim what it is! lyn. Lincoln Center greatly Coakley, Teresa Broadwell, expanded ltsJazz offerings to Dave Mertitt, Glynn Evans, Additional thanks to all of you include film, Iecfures and the Collins, Vince Kittle at who stepped forward with children's concerts. With all Livingston High School, hugs, condolences and financial sorts of nearby choices inJazz Cathleen Barrett, Dorothy help during our time of grief. Festivals (Litchfield, Montreal, McDonald, Katherine We love you all. Amherst, Burlington, Boston, Dayton, Cliff Peterson, Bill Syracuse) It's clear thatJazz in McCann, Randy Treece, Al Musicians: We'llbereleasing I the area is an art with a steady Haugen. Thanks also to I our fall line-up soon. Ken I and growing audience. I Dave Wilkinson, Sean Peplowski has promised to t Dreaney, Karen Rembert, refurn and we're working on I a I Now if we just had the time to Bob Ringlee, Elinor Linberg few surprises we'll I which let I listen to all this great music! I and some I probably forgot youknowaboutsoon. I L --rrrr--rr-r-rrrrrr-rrr--J 2 My Solo To Special Order Any Book In Print and great This past Fall season was both giving explanations Ca11 di{ficult and joyous for about how the music was put your 346-2719 editor. I^/hat with the death of together. our son Marcus and the two THE OPEN DOOR cancellations (the first in our Thanks to Vince Kittle's (he's L28lay St. nine year history) it was real Stefon's Uncle) specialbrand of Downtown Schenectady tough to get through the Fall. promotion the seats for the concert were absolutely filled. It Books Gifts But on the other hand it was was a terrific crowd, completely Greeting Cards also a hulyioyous exposition responsive to these young men Children's Music about all that is wonderfuI who gave all of the reassurance and Toys about Jazz. We opened with that the future of Jazz was in old friend Peter Leitch and his good hands. fabulous running buddy, John I Hicks. Their workshops were It also gave me an insight that I magnificent and the perfor- helped me deal with the I I mance sent all the guitar trag,edy that we were struggling I SMITH BARNEY I and piano with. Among my son's many I A Member of TraaelersGroup I -plavers players to the books. talents was his music. He hhd a I I fine voice and I recall many I Dennis Wentraub I They were followed by Terell hours of accompanying him at I Financial Consultant I the Stafford, a young man who piano. In a way I felt that I I 518-427-5537 I poured was carrying a whole lot of music out on my fatherly I 800-541 -0601 I of his hom. He had a terrific re sp onsibilities by presenting ! sense of the history these talented young men (all I of Jazz and I SMITH BARNEY INC. his compadres Ste'phen Scott about my son's age) to an I I 80 State Street, Suite 801 I (piano), Dion Persons and Ed appreciative audience like Albany, NY 12207-2s43 I I Howard tuned ltallupl yourselves. FAX 51 8463-1 s54

But one of the most moving Thanks to everyone for your exp_erie_nces for me was hosting patience with this oldJazz Stefon Harris, Kwame Bell, LuIs devotee. The refunds are Dr. David T. Civale Perdomo, Myron trickling back as fast Walden and as our Chiropractic Hans Glawishnig. First of all, antiquated methods and my the publicity was tremendous distracted mind can handleit. I (thank you Cathleen and hope you'll all give APFJ Family Care Constance). We appeared for a another chance to show you Sports Injuries tuIl hour on WAMC with how well canpresent th6 music Work and Auto Injuries Rachel Phillips, the newspapers in an intimate space like no gave us terrific coverage and other in the Capital District. we had two televisionitations For Appointment at the workshop at Philip As the Duke was fond of savine Call377-2202 Livingston Magnet Scho'ol. to his audiences, "We love you" At a1l of these activities, Stefon madly." Tiranks again for ill 201GIen Avenue, handled himself like a veteran the support, the hugs and the Scotia yith the media; telling tales of words of assurance. his childhood experieices with 1 Block South of music, thanking his teachers Mohawk Ave.)

3 v The information below was Calendar received fromthe clubs by mail Fountain Restaurant 283 New and phone. (Some clubs don't Iron Horse 20 Center St., Scotland Ave., Albany. 482-9898 book far enough in advance for us Northampton, MA. 413-584-0610 Skip Parsons every 2nd Weekend. to print their listings). Check by for tickets 1-800-THE TICK. Seats telephone before going because 150. Call before going. Prices vary. there may be last minute changes Shows begin at 7pm. Metro 17 Maple Ave., Saratoga Check the newspapers as well. A Springs. 584-9581 two level club. ]anuary Clubs may have a cover, music Carl Haslazz upstairs with Landa 22 - Eddie Palmieri charge or a minimum purchase and Hughes as the mainstays Jill on 31 - Kenny Rankin (food or drink). Reservations are Friday and Saturday night as the advisable. house band and "other" music February downstairs. 3 - Branford Marsalis Mc 30L Lark St., |ustin Neill's 11 -Charmaine Neville Mardi Gras Albany. 436-7008 Music starts at Party 10:30 pm(3 sets.) Very small(seats 40- 9 Maple Ave. , 9 Maple Ave., L6Dirty Dozen 50). Excellent food. Reservations a Saratoga Springs 583-CLUB Friday 18 - Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas must. Cover -$S/minimum -$7.50 and Music from 5-10pm; Sat from 9p- - L9 - Poncho Sanchez minimum. Brunch ]azz on Sundays lam. Cover $2 on Sat. 22 - Sonny Fortune at 11 am, . Music begins at 11:30. (b = january 28 - Marcus Roberts Trio, 7pm Sunday brunch no cover or minimum) 3 - Tony Constanzo and Friends ]anuary 4 - Interplay Londonderry Cafe Stuyvesant - 3-a Nick BrignolaQuartet___ 5b - Nina Sheldon Duo 11 - Paul Supple & Friends featuring night. Minimum & cover. Music 10-11 CD3 featuring Chuck D'Aloia Nick Troutwein (occasionally lazz) on Saturday night. 12b - Chuck D'Aloia L7 - Clarinet Marmalade w/Skip (attend 2 music performances and get 77 HalMiller Band Erica Lindsay Parsons w/ a $10 certificate for the Cafe) 18 - Hal Miller Bandw/Hugh Brodie 18 - Mark Benoit Quartet -Peg on Sax 24 Delaney Trio 25 - Take Five January 19b Linda Brown Duo 31 - Pete Sweeney Trio 4 - Lee Shaw with Rick Syracuse 24-25- Blues Wing (piano and bass) 26b 1L - Teresa Broadwell Trio (Jazz - Enca Lindsay with Francesca February Vocals) Tanksley 1- Mike Wicks Quartet 18 - Sonny & Perley (Brazilianlazz) 31-1st ofr Feb - Greg Abate Band 7 -Tony Constanzo and Friends 25 - Jody Shane Trio (lazz Vocals) 8 - Mike DeMarco's Real Aim February L4 - Broderick Trio Cole Crooked Lake House 2b -PegDelaney 15 -Jazz Cartel Rtes 43 & 55 in Averill Park 7-8 Nick Brignola Quartet 21 - Compactlazz Quartet 5741894. Cover 9b - ChuckD'Aloia 22 - Captatn Blood and the Crew $10 Dance with the Thomas Big Band 14-15 Hal Miller Band w/ Erica 28 - Mark Morris Quartet )oey from 8-LL:30pm on Friday nights. Call Lindsay before hand because there may be 15b- Erica Lindsay with Francesca The Inn at Saratoga Brunch, changes. Tanksley 231 Broadw ay , Saratoga Springs 21-22Plus24 Jazz Brunch,10a.m. to 2p.m. Bordets Books & Music 59 Wolf 23b - Linda Brown Duo February Rd., Albany 482-5800. Call for 28 to March 1- CD3 w/ChuckD'Aloia Reggie's Red Hot Footwarmers information about lazz events. everySunday moming lazz Calendar Isnello's 1584 state st. 345-gozg RADIO J AZZ Schenectady. Resta urant downstairs (reservations necessary), Bar and IVVCR 88.3FM Cutting edge Music upstairs. Thursday Nights Afro-Am Pop ]azz TO ORDER w/occasional Jazz/ Cakk for Schedule TICKETS: Latin flavor. (5r 8) 346-6204 ttYourstt 145 Barrett, Schenectady, WMHT 89.LFM Sat. 6-8pm Sat NY.370-9865. Performances on 1st BAILE OF THE BIG Night Swing with Ray Lamere; and 3rd Wednesdays, 8-10pm no BANDS . ROUND 2 cover. Friday, Safu rday performances SUNDAY WAMC 90.3FM Great mix. Jazz 9pm - 1am, cover. Call for informa- FEBRUARY 7 PM or lazz related music every evening tion. 16 from 11-12 midnight including:Tim Big Bond Alumni Coakley, Billy Taylor andJazz revisited. -Jazz After Proctor's Theatre 432 State St., heslro JimWilke eoturing Beryl Dovis ond Hours (1 AM to early AM Fri and lob Grobeou Sat), Marion McPartland (11am to th Rex Fronk Allen, De Vol, 12noon on Wed., 8-9pm on Sun.) ry Bobbitt ond lrv Kluger reqting the biggest hits of arrdJazzset (9pm to 10pm, Sun). Capital Swing Dance Series 1st ,nn Miller, Jimmy Dorsey, Live Jazz shoqT fi1s1 Weds, of every Lutheran Church, 181 Western Ave., Kyser ond Gene Krupo month. Albany. tnto:463-L522 Tickets: $20.50 - $ZS.SO Troy Savings Bank Music Hall underwrrtten - WSPN 9L.1.FM Gail Mattsson's State St.& Second Ave.; B. Office 273-0038 "BJ;]YLJJ, show, Wed. 12 to 3pm. Andre February 1 pat Pilarczyk 3-5pm on Fridays - Michael Brecker w / ffi:' incomporoble Metheny, Calderazzo & Delohnette jozz vocolist-pionist 22 - Danilo Perez; Dejohnette and DIANA KRALL WCDB 90.9FM Bill McCann is Oneness feoturing Russell Molone back on Safurday momings from March 8 -|ames Carter Nicholas Qt.; oppeoring of Proctor's 8am to 12 noon. And there's on ?ayton Quintet Jazz Soturdoy, April 8 pm Tues from 8am-11am. Sunday April 25 - Chick Corea and Gary I9 8- Burton 11pm.

WRPI 9L.5FM Kevin Roberts Thurs.pm, 7 to 1.0 with his wonder- Mill Road Acres Mill Road. ful and varied theme shos. Barbara Latham.783-7244 Kaiser 10am to noon on Tues with a 19 -Jazz Voices January wonderfully eclectic mixture of Jazz and.... Academy of The Holy Names 1065 New Scotland Rd., AJbany WEQX 102.7 Jazz Tracks 7 -9am January 18 - Dave Mckenna, solo In Women's Hands: Sundays. Mainstream concert. The Beat of the WHRL 103.1FM Light-Jazz. D av e lazz at Woodstock rne rt Drum Koz Show on Sunday(10-12pm) is |ames Arts Center 34 Tinker St., 4thAnnual Festival an interesting mix. Woodstock. Phone 914-679-5154 for,, Layne Redmond, Ubaka Hill, labas & more, in reservations. Concerts,workshops, marketplace & jamming 11 - WXLE L04.5 Mid- January Cyrus Chestrut Trio women, men, children invited ]azz'Round night. Sunday Straight AheadJazz (s18) February 8 - ]on Faddis Quartet Call 46s-'ts97 from 10pm to midnightwith Lee for details and brochure Messina. Organized by tlu Women's Building of Albany lazz Calend,at Isnello's 1584 State st.346ao7} RADIO J AZZ Schenectady. Restaurant downstairs (reservations necessary), Bar and WVCR 88.3FM Cutting edge Music upstairs. Thursday Nights Pop ]azz TO ORDER Afro-Am w/occasional Jazz/ Cakk for Schedule TICKETS: Latin flavor. (5 r 8) 346-6204 ttYourstt WMHT 89.LFM Sat. 6-8pm Sat 145 Barrett, Schenectady, Ray Lamere; NY. 370-9865. Performances on 1st BATTLE OF THE BIG Night Swing with and 3rd Wednesdays, 8-10pm no BANDS . ROUND 2 cover. Friday, Safu rday performances SUNDAY WAMC 90.3FM Great mix. Jazz - 9pm 1am, cover. Call for informa- FEBRUARY PM or Jazz related music every evening tion. 16 7 from 11-12 midnight including: Tim Big Bond Alumni Coakley, Billy Taylor andJazz revisited. -Jazz After Proctor's Theatre 432 State St., heslrq ]imWilke eoturing Beryl Dovis ond Hours (1 AM to early AM Fri and iob Grobeou Sat), Marion McPartland (11am to Rex Allen, Frqnk De Vol, 12noon on Wed., 8-9pm on Sun.) Bobbitt ond lrv Kluger ry (9pm reoting the biggest hits of andJazzset to 10pm, Sun). Capital Swing Dance Series 1st enn Miller, Jimmy Dorsey, Live Jazz shoy,, fi1s1 Weds, of every Lutheran Church, 181 Westem Ave., oy Kyser ond Gene Krupo month. Albany. nlo:463-1,622 Tickets: $20.50 - $ZS.SO underwrltten by: WSPN 91.1.FM Gail Mattsson's Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Ri.NU,lT State St.& Second Ave.; B. Office 273-0038 show, Wed. 12 to 3pm. Andre Pilarczyk 3-5pm on Fridays February 1 - Michael Brecker w / Pat incomporoble Metheny, Calderazzo & Delohnette jozz vocolist-pionist 22 - Danilo Perez; Dejohnette and DIANA KRALL WCDB 90.9FM Bill McCann is Oneness feoturing, Russell Molone back on Safurday mornings from March 8 -James Carter Qt.; Nicholas oppeoring Proctor's of 8am to 12 noon. And there's Jazz on ?ayton Quintet Soturdoy, April I9 8 pm Tues from 8am-11am. Sunday 8- April 25 - Chick Corea and Gary Burton 11pm.

WRPI 9L.5FM Kevin Roberts Thurs.pm, 7 to 10 with his wonder- Mill Road Acres ful and varied theme shos. Barbara Latham.783-7244 Kaiser 10am to noon on Tues with a 19 -Jazz Voices January wonderfully eclectic mixture of Jazz and.... Academy of The Holy Names 1065 New Scotland Rd., Albany WEQX 102.7 Jazz Tracks 7 -9 am January 18 - Dave Mckenna, solo In Women's Hands: Sundays. Mainstream concert. The Beat of the WHRL L03.1FM Light-J azz. D av e atWoodstock The Drum lazz Koz Show on Sunday(10-12pm) is Arts Center 34 Tinker ]ames St., 4thAnnual Festival an interesting mix. Woodstock. Phone 914-679-5154 for layne Redmond, Ubaka Hill, labas & more, in reservations. Concerts,workshops, marketplace & jamming WXLE L04.5 Mid- January 11 - Cyrus Chestnut Trio women, men, children invi Jazz'Round night. Sunday Straight AheadJazz '. (518) February 8 - ]on Faddis Quartet Call 46s-1s97 from 10pm to midnightwith Lee for details and brochure Messina. Organizedby tlu Women's Building of Albany I Z Reoiews

Qar Opinion Reviews life-support to an otherwise tially amounted to cameos not mediocre by Randy Treece film. lasting much longer than seeing Robert Altman's Kansas City his wrong! The music courd not save ffi:jffi]TJffi,fflf,,jk,p the movie nor did the story "A sucker is born every minute." camera. The musical"sampling salvage the meager presentation of opined P.T. Barnum and nothing was brief, little more thantacl_ the music' ground could be more true of those who music or scene segue went to see Kansas Clfy hoping to and Quickry, let me dispatch with see a real movie. the ;il:'#fff.til i:j,';::?:?es Jazz movie. I will not bore you wiih Carter and Mcfride which we the story line. It's not worthy of The movie critics gave us notice heard while the credits rolled over comment. You have seen the story that the movie was suspect at best their face. This last insult to this ten times over. Celebrities but they and many of thelazz cadre of fine musicians contributes abound._Harry Belafonte plays volumes pundits raved about the music as to our disappoint with Seldom Seen, a morose, "stunning", "magnificent," "a yet this movie. verbose gangland villain. He has a glorious experience to behold."* magnificent appearancp and For those of you, like me, who presence but could doiiLttetoadd- -paid .- Surely, this Robert Altman movie tosee thisnrovie, my cofldo.=*r wit to this cinematic mush. His has a stellar lineup of jazz's best ien..r. And for those who intend mgnologues were pedantic and brightest: drummer Victor TalI to wait to rent the video, try the pluff, silly sophistry, moronic ',Lion Lewis; bassists Ron Ca$er and King,' instead. musing (you pick your allitera- Christian McBride; pianists Geri tion). The discussion of race and * ,,goin, Allen and Cyrus Chestnut; tenor CalztinWillians to Kansas race relations predominated the City,,,lazziz, Sept.,igg;; reaiew saxophonists Joshua Redman in discourse and I have to admit that (who, comparatively speaking Aliany Times Ljnion, September 25, one or two of the comments were received a sizeable music role), rcg;. amusing. The other movie pro- Craig Handy, David Murray and james Carter; alto David "Fathead" i1',.",X'::d:.il'fi:Jl'ffJfif**, EJito., Dea,,",J",s. Do Newman; clarinetist Don Byron; Murphy delivered their dialogues you agfree witL RanJy guitarist Mark \,Vhifield; trombon- at about the level of third graders aLout ist Papo Vasquez; vocalist Kevin tkis attempt to *rL" acting in their first school play. ,,r"u|,, Mahogony and trumpeter Nicho- u ^:' Jrzz ,..o.,'4"? A pluc" Actually, I have witnessed better ; las Payton. We were told by the artisticproductionsdilil;- {"' J'zz*o'lJli[" to tnow "pundits" that the music was pike Elementary School. The your opinion. Pl"ase write worth seeing and hearing, the writing was so pitiful that it left movie script notwithstanding. ,s te]l ,s the Lest Jazz me continually mumbling, "How "rrJ rt. ,. They claimed that the musicians movle: (tlctron much longer?'i or non- and the re-creation of the historic {ictiort) you've ever seen. Kansas City 1930's music era could As for the saving grace of the If"il pJlisk tk" ,esJts survive separately from the sappy in music, what music? The quantity movie script and would provide the next issue. D"uJlirr" Io, of music during the movie essen- your vote i, f"ir"* ro*fr.

ll'---r* APF] and this newsletter are part of the Adult Programs of the First Some people are Unitarian Society of Schenectady, confused with grants from Schenectady ]ustin's by our rulne. They think that County lmprovement Program, the "Whisperdome" at the First Schenectady Foundation and Unitarian Society is named "A membership contributions. Pro- Place for Jazz". Nope. APFJ is grarns include concerts, public anywhere liveJazz is heard in workshop s, school-based clinics Fine Food the area. A Place forJazzis and general support of Jazz and its also a JazzSociety. And by musicians. We are affiliated with becoming a member you'll the Intemational Association of Fine Art help build audiences, support JazzEducators. We welcome clubs, performance spaces, announcements and comments. Fine concert halls and most of all Deadlines are the 10th of e,very lazz the musicians. If we could get odd month. just 100 new members we Editor: B. Conn could do more workshops, azz Calendat: Rosalie and Herb 301 St., Lark Albany start a film series, have more Emmons; Technical Advisor: Miki 436-7008 concerts, put more int}":le onn, Writers: Glyn Evans, Randy Jazz schobls. 'bout reecer Gerald Porter, Bob Watts and How it? There's tch Conn. a membership form right inside on page ten that needs Place for lazz, 1024 Glenwood vd., Schenectady, NY 12308 your rulme on it!.

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