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The Monthly Newsletter of JazzErie February 2008 Issue No. 156

14 Years Serving the Community ANAT COHEN AT MERCYHURST Friday, February 8, 8:00 PM Walker Recital Hall, Mercyhurst College 501 E. 38th St., Erie This month JazzErie celebrates its ------partnership with RockErie. Affiliated Tickets: with the Erie Times-News, RockErie $15 - Adults, sponsored the Erie Rocks Music Awards $12.50 - Seniors at the Convention Center in August, & Students, maintains an informational website $10 - Mercyhurst (www.erierocks.com) listing popular Students, music events, with a link to JazzErie’s $5 - Youth U-15. website, and publicizes upcoming *Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Mary D’Angelo Center box office, or at the door.* musical events in Times-News ads. It operates under the direction of Marketing “Idiomatically conversant with In a recent week at the Jazz Standard Manager of Innovation, Jeff Biletnikoff. modern and traditional jazz, classical club in New York City, Cohen presented JazzErie’s representative to RockErie music, Brazilian choro, Argentine tango, four of her bands: Cohen’s Brazilian is Romolo Chocolates owner and jazz and an expansive timeline of Afro-Cuban Jazz Quartet, the Anat Cohen Quartet, bassist Tony Stephanelli. styles, Anat has established herself as one Three Cohens Sextet (featured in a of the primary voices of her generation recently released CD, “Braid”) and The on both the and clarinet Anzie Orchestra. Cohen also plays with since arriving in New York in 1999.” the Diva Jazz Orchestra (heard here in a IN THIS ISSUE... (bio) concert at Edinboro Univ. two years ago), (by: A. Zurcher)....p.2 The Choro Ensemble and the Gully Low Critics Say: “She never plays to the Jazz Band. JazzErie Discussion Group...... p.3 gallery; even her high notes are not for show, but part of the musical message… Awards: Best Debut of Jazz Line...... p.4 There are not namy musicians on today’s 2005, “Place and Time,” awarded by All Jazz-E...... p.5 scene who communicate such a genuine About Jazz. Downbeat Readers Poll, joy in what they do. She loves to make 2004, “Best Clarinet,” fourth (behind Radio Host: Aubrey Dillon...... p 6 music…” Dan Morgenstern. Paquito D’Rivera, Ken Peplowski and Buddy DeFranco). Appeared on Marian Jazz on the Radio...... p.7 “…Her range of musical challenges McPartland’s radio show in January. recalls what Duke Ellington used to tell me about his refusal to limit music to any ‘category’.” Nat Hentoff. For More Information: www.jazzerie.com Hamilton during 1953, but was unable to Jazz Erie stay because he did not play clarinet. 2 UNSUNG Throughout the 1950’s and early JazzErie is a com- 1960’s Hank was a sideman with many munity of music lovers and musicians and, a member- HEROES of the most influential groups of the post ship organization dedicated bop era including; , Max to sharing with children, Roach, , J. J. Johnson, Art adults and one an-other Blakey and , Horace an awareness and love of Silver, , , music, particularly jazz. JazzErie brings , and to name toget-her people who want to listen to jazz, a few. He also release a number of very learn about it, play it and just live it. influential as a leader with including Check out our website at (1960: BLP 4031), Workout (1961: BLP www.jazzerie.com for complete 4060) and Dippin’ (1965: BLP 4209). information on current and Perhaps the two most influential tunes upcoming events. by: Dr. Allen Zurcher Hank wrote were This I Dig of You and The Break Through heard on “Soul 2007-2008 Board of Directors If you are a regular reader of this Station” and “Dippin’” respectively. The newsletter, it is safe for me to assume total number of recording sessions Hank President...... Dr. Carl Hultman figures like ‘Bird’, ‘Dizzy’, ‘Monk’ and Vice President...... Ed Goebel made as a sideman and leader number ‘Duke’ are musicians you are familiar Treasurer...... Liz Scarpelli close to 100. If space allows, you will with. That having been written, I’d find a selected discography of Hank’s Directors like to spend some time examining the recording output at the end of this article. Joe Curlett Brian Sheridan contributions of lesser known musicians In the 1960’s Hank’s playing was Robb Hoff Charles Lute who made significant contributions to Al Lubiejewski John Marzalek jazz. increasingly dismissed as ‘not relevant’ Scott Meier Ted Ely by many musicians who were moving Hank Mobley (1930 – 1986) was Sheldon Peterson Allen Zurcher in to the free jazz movement. In my Mary Watson Dick Thompson born in Eastman Georgia and raised in opinion, this is unfair and disingenuous, John Kytic Elizabeth New Jersey. Both his mother particularly of Miles Davis in light of the and his uncle, David Mobley, played fact that he used Hank as a sideman on no Past Presidents in addition to his grandmother fewer than six recording sessions in 1960. David F. Van Amburg 1994-1995 being a church organist. Hank started Listeners and historians alike have since (Founding President) piano lessons when he was 8, but took had the opportunity to re-examine Hank’s Atty. Al Lubiejewski 1995-1997 little interest in pursuing that instrument. contribution to jazz after he retired. Virginia M. Pelkowski 1997-1999 Like , Sonny Stitt, Jimmy As I sit here listening to Hank’s R. Patrick Rodgers 1999-2002 Heath and , Hank started recordings of This I Dig of You and The Steve Eidell 2002-2003 playing alto saxophone, “...but Charlie Break Through, I am first struck by how Tom McLaren 2003-2005 Parker was such a monster that we all gave it up and switched to tenor.” 1 He much he sounds like Charlie Parker, JazzErie Notes is published monthly took his first professional gig at the age of only slower. If you take a long playing by JazzErie which is a subsidiary organiza- 18 with Paul Gayten playing rhythm and record of early Hank Mobley (Many of tion of the Erie Art Museum, blues. While he was with Gayten Hank you remember those don’t you?), which a nonprofit organization. met trumpeter Clark Terry, drummer Sam is intended to be played at 33.3 rpm’s and JazzErie Notes Woodyard, and bassist Aaron Bell; all of speed it up to 45 rpm’s, it sounds a lot like Charlie Parker on alto saxophone. Editor - Dick Thompson whom toured extensively with the Duke published by Ellington On repeated listening I began to hear how PIP Printing West Orchestra Hank’s playing had evolved from Bird’s, 2825 West 26th St. • Erie, PA 16506 later in their particularly in the way Hank uses rhythm careers. to punctuate many of his phrases. Unlike Deadline is the 15th of each month. Bird, Hank’s playing never sounds Send articles to: Mobley spent two ‘angry’ or like he’s suffering (although he [email protected] weeks with Continued on pg. 3.... or Box 8833, Erie, PA 16505 the Ellington 1 J. Litweiler, “Hank Mobley: the Integrity of the Orchestra as Artist,” Downbeat Magazine, (1973), 14 a replacement 2 The ability for saxophonists to ‘double’ on flute or for Jimmy clarinet is a necessity in many prominent big bands. Page 2 JazzErie Notes did later in his life because of his health). Workout (1961, 84431); No Room for periodically contribute to the purchase of His improvisations have a very lyrical Squares (1963, 84149); Dippin’ (1965, a needed part to maintain our machines. and occasionally, somewhat disjunctive 84209); (1966, LT995); And thanks again to the gracious donors quality about them. (1970, 84367) As of equipment who have agreed to allow Hank was often criticized for his lack sideman: H. Silver: and the us to use their pieces on an extended of technique on saxophone and many Jazz Messengers (1954, 5058); Horace loan arrangement. Special thanks at critics thought his lack of technique often Silver and the Jazz Messengers (1954, this meeting to Jim Metzler for taking 506); A. Blakey: The Jazz Messengers got him into trouble in tunes played at notes and Denny Kitchen for his backup at the Café Bohemia (1955, 1507–8); very fast tempos. On one hand, I can hear portable stereo. how many of his phrases sound clipped At the Jazz Corner of the World, i–ii and unfinished. But, in his defense, as (1959, 4015–16); M. Davis: Someday my We document all the music that is Prince will Come (1961, Col. CS8456); listeners we are not privy to the inner played as a resource for participants and In Person: Friday and Saturday Nights at workings of any musicians’ thought readers. Following are the selections the Blackhawk (1961, Col. C2S820); L. processes and intentions during a given from the December meeting: solo, and should not presume to know Morgan: Cornbread (1965, 84222) what he/she is trying to present unless References: 1. Denny Kitchen – “O Holy Night,” we can ask them, or the information is Michael James/Barry Kernfeld: Studio 60, WBC 12-18-06. volunteered by the musician. Hanks ‘Mobley, Hank’, Grove Music Online lack of technical facility is relative (Accessed 15 January 2008), http://www. 2. Bob Gross – “Bag’s Groove,” Modern compared to Bird or Trane. That having grovemusic.com/shared/views/article. Jazz Quartet, The Complete Last Concert. been said, it may not have been his intent html?section=jazz to play like Bird or Trane in any case. 3. Ken Gamble – “Little Drummer Boy,” So, comparisons like those are often Eric B. Olsen: ‘Mobley, Hank’, Rick Margitza and Joey Calderazzo. superficial and miss the point entirely. The Homepage (Accessed 15 January 2008), www.hardbop.tripod. 4. Don Swift – “Stompin’ At The Hank retired from playing in the com/mobley2.html mid 1970’s due to respiratory problems, Savoy,” Blue Bossa Jazz, Simon Salz and which ultimately led to his death in 1986 Jazz Discography Project: ‘Hank Glen Basham. because of complications caused by Mobley’, Jazzdisco.org (Accessed 15 5. Jim Metzler – “Jazz Hoot,” Stan Getz pneumonia. One of the most poignant January 2008), www.jazzdisco.org/ statements regarding his health was mobley/cat and Bob Brookmeyer. made in an interview from The Wire in 6. Dennis Kitchen – “The 1985. “The doctor told me not to play JAZZERIE DISCUSSION GROUP Champ,” Frank Morgan. it, [saxophone] or I might blow one of December 20, 2007 my lungs out. It’s hard for me to think by Charles Ventrello For great recorded of what could be and what should have jazz, latest music news and been. I lived with Charlie Parker, Bud stimulating dialogue, join us Powell, and Thelonious Monk; I walked with them up and down the street. I did on Thursday, February 21, not know what it meant when I listened Erie Art Museum Annex, 20 to them cry-until it happened to me.” The East Fifth St. The meeting above quote says a great deal about an will begin at 7:00 PM in individual who, through no fault of his the second floor classroom own, is no longer able to do a thing he (note change in time), and loves most dearly in life, and about how at 8:00 we will adjourn to his suffering allowed him to achieve an I was unable to attend the December the Annex auditorium to hear the Rachael insight into the human condition that he meeting, but because of the political Z concert. might otherwise not have discovered. makeup of the organization it functions Dr. Allen Zurcher smoothly, being definitely democratic. Selected Discography: (recorded for Not many organizations can boast Blue Note unless otherwise indicated) no officers, no dues, no by-laws, no As leader: Mobley’s Message (1956, committees, loose format and wordless Prst. 7061); Hank Mobley Sextet (1957, cooperation. Sounds like jazz. We 1568); with L. Morgan: Peckin’ Time have some help: John Vanco of the Art (1958, 1574); Soul Station (1960, 4031), Museum provides space and stores our incl. This I dig of you; Roll Call (1960, sound equipment, and JazzErie will 84058); Workout (1961, 84080); Another

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COLONY PUB & GRILLE 8:00 PM, Art Museum Feb. 28 - Mar. 2, 2008 Trumpeter/ 838-2162 Annex, 20 E. 5th St. composer/educator Jon Faddis and the Live jazz every Thursday: Rachael Z Trio, with Chicago Jazz Ensemble perform at Bobbie Rae – drums MCG. Tickets: $37.50 Colony Club House Band featuring and Maeve Royce Mar. 27 – 30, 2008 Monty Alexander Gene Leone – bass. FREE ($10 Trio and musicologist Dr. Anthony donation suggested.) EAST ERIE TURNERS Brown explore “Many Cultures, One 452-2546 25TH ANNIVERSARY DISTRICT Voice” – jazz-inspired music across the JAZZ FESTIVAL world. Tickets: $42.50. Fri., Feb. 1 Gene Leone and Spa 8:30 – 11:30 PM Fountain Room Sunday, Feb. 16, call 273-1033 ext May 1 – 4, 2008 14403 for time. General McLane High Musical legend, Also Fri., Feb. 1 ‘80’s Night School auditorium, Edinboro. Four Pittsburgh-born 9:00 – 1:00 AM Ballroom big bands composed of best are high pianist Ahmad Fri., Feb. 8 Touch of Class school musicians, led by Lee Williams, Jamal, who 8:30 – 11:30 PM Fountain Room Michael Palermo, Charles Lute and Gary has influenced Fri., Feb. 15 TBA Zebranz. Nominal admission fee. musicians from Miles Davis to Keith Jarrett. Tickets Sat., Feb. 16 The Contels MERCYHURST $42.50. 8:00 PM – 12:00 Ballroom Sunday, March 16, 2:00 PM, Mary CLEVELAND Sat., Feb. 23 Carl Hultman & Friends D’Angelo Performing Arts Center. 8:30 – 11:30 PM Fountain Room Jazz Ensemble, conducted by Scott Tri-C Metropolitan campus Meier. Vocal Night: Big Band Classics Auditorium,2900 Community College Fri., Feb. 29 Leap Year Party featuring the Vocal Department. Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115 9:00 – 1:00 AM Ballroom BRADFORD, PA www.tricpresents.com AVALON HOTEL, BILLIE’S Sunday, Feb. 10 7:00 PM First United Friday, Feb.8 8:00 PM $30. Turtle 459-2220 x231 Methodist Church. Triumphant Swing Island Quartet with Stefon Harris, in a tribute to the legacy of Duke Ellington. Live music every Friday & Saturday Band. Critically acclaimed vibraphonist night, 9 PM – 1 AM Go to www.triumphantswingband.com for travel directions. Harris joins the genre-crossing, jazz- Page 4 JazzErie Notes song that made one JAZZ-E just know and believe they were loved and appreciated. Lou, as he was affectionately called, was a master at singing directly from the heart and made it seem possible that loving someone was the right thing to do. oriented string quartet (most recent CD: His ballads mostly spoke to happy, good “A Love Supreme: The Legacy of John times where love was fun and ‘groovy.” Coltrane.”) For tickets, call 800/766- by Joe Curlett 6084. Two other stomp-down singers MALE VOICES that stir the soul with their renditions Nighttown Restaurant, 12387 Cedar of love poems are Phil Perry and Will Rd., Cleveland Hts., OH 216/795-0550 Music always offers a certain Downing. Now, these guys are first class or www.nighttowncleveland.com comfort level. And when it strikes romance artists who show no shame in a romantic nerve, so soothing and Fri., Feb. 1 8 PM $20 cover. Jiggs their game when it comes to singing levitating, sung by a deep male voice, Whigham Nonet featuring Paul about expressing love for someone. makes it ever so much more appealing. Ferguson. Trombonist Whigham played Each one displays sincere appreciate Male balladeers are special, and have with Ray McKinley and Stan Kenton for their niche, as balladeers, and do it romanced many, and continue to hold bands, then moved to Germany, where he quite well. They sing with feeling and down the market on love stories for the is head of the Jazz Dept. at Cologne Univ. vibration and do not fail to resonate lonely heart. College of Music. He performs in the with their audience. The jazzy beats BBC Big Band, the Berlin Jazz Orchestra Most everyone likes to be courted are complimentary that only enhance and tours. Paul Ferguson is Director of and enticed by a stimulating musical their silky voices, whereas, music and Jazz Studies at CWRU in Cleveland. He love poem about romantic exploits. Men voice become virtually indistinguishable. is a recipient of the Gil Evans Fellowship seem to express them with such clarity These guys are strong, stylistic singers in Jazz Composition, plays in local and profound emotion that you actually that thoroughly entertain you and have orchestral & jazz groups. feel smitten while listening to them one feeling like love is not a game but intended as an ultimate player sport for Mon., Feb. 4 7 PM $10. cover. East belt-out the lyrics. Some likely suspects the emotional release. coast saxophonist Mike Lee Quartet come to mind that fit the description of featuring Paul Samuels on drums. balladeers who seduce Balladeers serve a vital purpose for the love cords in our Sunday, Feb. 10 7 PM $10. cover. music appreciators because issues of the hearts. Nat “King” heart are always cropping up and need Erin Kufel, vocals & Lee Bush, guitar: Cole takes precedence The Sweetest Sounds. to be song about to know they are real as the all-time favorite. and shared by everyone. For love poems Wednesday, Feb. 13 7 PM $20 His smooth and classy sung by sexy-voiced men places a stamp cover. Django-inspired guitarist John style and delivery is of approval on the heart in question. Jorgenson Quintet. unmatched and missed. He was able to create Saturday, Feb. 23 The Coryells at the JazzErie performances are supported in part a mood with his tempo that utterly Lakeland Jazz Festival. Larry Coryell, by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a defined romance so naturally and made Muralli Coryell, Tracey Coryell, Jeff state agency funded by the Commonwealth of it understood by all who had ever had a Pennsylvania and the National Endowment of Berlin and Paul Wertico. crush on someone. Nat was el primo at the Arts, a federal agency. Visit website for additional offerings. making being in love the proper space to JazzErie performances are also funded in part be in for existential fulfillment and total by The Erie Arts Endowment of the Arts Council Want your upcoming performance of Erie. or special events listed in Jazz satisfaction. Line? Contact me at 814/734-4344 Mr. Lou Rawls, on the other hand, or [email protected]. had a balladeer’s inclination that deepens Information must be received by the 15th the bonds of romanticism to the point of of the month preceding publication (Feb. making one feel lovingly inspired and 15th for the March issue). like being caught-up in a love maze. -Dick Thompson, ed. His rich, bass voice was a akin to the love game and added a dimension to the

Issue No. 156 Page 5 in Junior High School, played in the East Willy McCoy and Mary Alice Brown. Jazz Radio Host -- High School band, and got together with College, for Aubrey, was Edinboro friends to play the music they liked. In AUBREY DILLON State Teachers College (now Edinboro college (Edinboro), Aubrey played in the University), where he studied to be a band and orchestra. “It was then I started Social Studies and Geography teacher. to seek out people I wanted to hear. I “Then I went to work teaching school. heard Count Basie when he played sets After about six months I realized I between movies at a local theater. There couldn’t keep up the music – late hours, were little halls around town, usually not enough time. I taught high school R&B acts. I heard Ray Charles, BB for five years, was a counselor for three King, Bobby Blue Bland. They often “I like a little Second Gospel in my years, and then became Assistant Dean of had jazz acts beforehand. This was in the jazz,” says Aubrey Dillon, host of the Men at Edinboro. early ‘50’s.” weekly jazz radio show “Lush Life” “Edinboro had a satellite radio Dillon remembers hearing Basie (Saturday night, 11: PM - 1:00 AM, station through QLN and I got hooked up again at Rainbow Gardens at Waldemere. WQLN, 91.3 FM.) “I’m trying to deal with it. I did a show with Dave Odessa. “There was a local guy, saxophonist, who with jazz in the form of its cultural roots Then QLN released its satellites. But always begged visiting musicians to let – R&B, blues and gospel – to keep that about 10 years ago, Joe DiGeorgio, who I him play. He couldn’t read music very side of the music out there, and mix it in knew from my high school teaching days, well. Basie finally gave in, and kicked with other things. I like a bluesy, gospel suggested me to Tom McLaren (former off a fast tempo. The guy was still trying tinge.” JazzErie President and still active as Jazz to figure out the first notes and the band Dillon cites Arthur Prysock, Walk Chair), who was manager of the was already finishing up. But he never Esther Phillips, Johnny Lytle (vibes), QLN FM station that had started in the gave up. Later, James Moody came to Nancy Reed, Melvin Sparks and Hank meantime. I’ve been doing it ever since.” town with a band Mar (Hammond B-3) as musicians he with his brother on What does he do to fulfill his admires. “A lot of people who came baritone. The guy role as a radio jazz host? “You never to last month’s concert (Godfathers begged him, too, know who’s listening. You may never of Soul) had never heard of Reuben and Moody finally know. It’s the nature of the business. I Wilson or Bernard Purdie. A lot of these agreed. After a try to get out to local places, clubs. I musicians are better known in the African few bars, Moody used to go to the papermoon. I go to American community. For instance, and his brother Scotty’s, the Casino – I’ve heard great R&B musicians Clarence Wheeler and looked at each other music there. They’re starting to use the Enforcers, or Odell Brown and the like ‘What is this more local people. I go to Cootie’s jam Organizers.” guy playing?’ So they walked off the sessions in Meadville. I sometimes go As Lush Life listeners will attest, stage. Pretty soon the piano player, who to Pittsburgh, to CJ’s (29th & Penn). Aubrey loves the B-3. He made his couldn’t figure out what key the guy was They have jam sessions on Thursdays bones, earlier in his life, as a drummer, in, left. After awhile it was just the guy (Roger Humphries) and Sundays (Tony but “after I retired I got a keyboard and and the drummer, and finally he left, too. Campbell) from about 7 to 11 PM. I go I’ve been teaching myself how to play But the guy kept on playing at least two every year to the Syracuse Jazz Festival it. Actually, as I tell people, I’m learning or three more minutes. He had the heart in Syracuse, NY. It’s the largest free how to play a computer disguised of a lion.” festival in the NorthEast, and it’s been as a keyboard – mainly for my own going on for 25 years.” Aubrey remembers a good gig he enjoyment.” Aubrey’s organ duo idols had at the old Pope Hotel. It lasted Asked to reflect on changes in the are B-3 organist about six months. Terry Dimsky was music over the past 50+ years, Dillon and on trumpet, Ken Gamble on sax, Lou responds: “I miss some of the feeling tenor saxophonist Brock on piano and Aubrey was on I remember hearing in the early years. Red Holloway. drums. Then all through college Aubrey Maybe it’s not so creative for me as it Dillon’s played on weekends, sometimes as the was in the ‘40’s – ‘50’s – ‘60’s. Right interest in jazz ULC Club, often with very good local now, traditional jazz, people hear it but began early. “There musicians. He remembers Billy Rickert, they don’t realize what they’re hearing. was always music Will and Bill Goodwin, Venny Goodwin We need to grab some of the younger around. When I (Bill’s son) “who was a phenomenal people, give jazz treatment to tunes they was about five, my musician – guitar, alto sax and organ. recognize. Jazz is a treatment of music.” mother took me to see Fats Waller. That Bill Doggett (B-3) heard him in Erie, Interview by Dick Thompson was in Jackson, MS.” After moving to picked him up and took him on the road.” Erie, Aubrey started taking drum lessons Aubrey also remembers playing with

Page 6 JazzErie Notes WMCE-FM be needed to help with Jazz Walk in July. Jazz The finance committee is preparing grant (88.5 & 104.9) applications for the Shuster Program and On The Radio Mercyhurst College the Erie Community Foundation. The next meeting of the board will be at 7 PM WQLN FM (91.3) Tuesday on February 5 at the Plymouth. The Source for Jazz 10:10 – midnight Retro Cocktail Hour Monday thru Thursday 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Jazz Flight - Rob Hoff Wednesday 10:10 – 11:10 p.m. Friday Jazz Inspired 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 11:10 – midnight Bob ‘n Blues - Al Lubiejewski Listen Here! 10:00 p.m. - Midnight JAZZERIE THANKS THE Deep Blue - Jason Gibbs Thursday FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS FOR THEIR SUPPORT 10:10 – 11:10 p.m. Saturday Jazz at Lincoln Center Gannon University, 109 University 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. 11:10 – midnight Square. Saturday Swing Session Anything Goes MacDonald, Illig, Jones and -Bill Garts Britton, Attorneys, 100 State Street, 11:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Suite 700. Lush Life - Aubrey Dillion Sunday Glenwood Beer, 2177 W. Grandview 7:10 – 8:10 a.m. Boulevard. Sunday The Song Is You Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 8:10 a.m. Center, Mercyhurst College. Riverwalk - (Network) repeat Listen Here! or Erie Art Museum, 411 State Street. Glass Growers Gallery, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Jazz atLincoln Center “Jazz, Ballads & Blues” 10 E. 5th Street. 9:10 a.m. World of Music, with Al Lubiejewski repeat Anything Goes 9:00 p.m. - Midnight 1355 W. 26th Street. “Everything Jazz” Froess and Keyboards, 2558 with Bob Protzman W. 8th Street. JAZZERIE Romolo Chocolates, BOARD MEETING 1525 W. 8th Street. Classy 100 Lynch Music, Rte. 9 & Rte. 20, WXKC-FM (99.9) SUMMARY Fairview. January 8, 2008 Erie Book Store, 137 E. 13th Street. Sunday Raven Sound, 2617 Peach Street. Liz Scarpelli gave a favorable Edinboro University of 9:00p.m. - 11:00p.m. treasurer’s report. The board is Pennsylvania, Edinboro Jazz Tracks reviewing recommendations regarding Penn State Erie, The Behrend the operation of the performance College, Wesleyville wrie-am (1260) committee. John Kytic completed Lake Erie Fanfare, 113 W. 10th work on a new Excel system to Sunday Street. compile membership information. The Coors Beer 7:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. nominating committee is looking for Scott Enterprises/Ambassador Big Band Jump recommendations for officers and new Center, 8040 Peach Street board members. Please contact Ed East Erie Turners Club, Goebel with any names. The board is wERG-Fm (90.5) 829 Parade Street. reviewing requests to collaborate with Gannon University Mercyhurst College, 501 E 38th St. the Erie Summer Festival of the Arts on 8:00 - 11:00p.m. Second Hand Rose, 351 W 26th St. the festival jazz program, and collaborate Dan Jones, “Mr. J” Frank Corapi with the Dave Stevens Band for the RockErie Christmas performance. Volunteers will

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