Toronto June / July 2013 Publisher’s View As you can see by the advertisement in this issue, the superb Jazz at Massey Hall series continues. The original event took place in 1953 at Massey Hall and was acclaimed as “The Greatest Jazz Concert Ever”. Not surprising when you looked at the line up, Charlie Parker 1920 -1955, Max Roach 1924- 2007, Charles Mingus, 1922-1979, 1917 - 1993, and 1924- 1966. Unfortunately none of these jazz giants are alive to-day, in fact, Charlie Parker died just 2 years after this concert, at the very young age of 35. I was still in England at this time, but even there the jazz aficionados were talking about it. “Can you imagine it, all those great bebop players on the stage, playing together!”, they were exclaiming. Well maybe they hadn’t heard of Massey Hall until then, but that occasion sure put it on the map. Bearing in mind Massey Hall was completed in 1894 and their debut concert was on June 14th of that same year. Since those early days the theatre has played host to royalty, prime ministers, and the tops in the entertainment world. In 1975 it was designated a Heritage Property by the Toronto City Council under The Ontario Heritage Act. On June 15th 1981 it was recognized as National Historic Site of Canada. In its unique ambience Massey Hall continues to offer a splendid selection of entertainment. As the jazz scene in Toronto has sadly dwindled to a shadow of days gone by, we are lucky to have fine theatres to bridge the gap. Like many who look back to the 60s 70s 80s and even 90s, we realize back then how we were spoilt. Top-notch jazz clubs have closed, excellent jazz magazines have folded , pardon the pun. Regarding publications, I know better than many how hard it is to survive, support barely exists. After over eighteen years of publishing a non-profit magazine with cost price advertising, you wonder why you go on. What really gets up your nose, is, when some ignoramus asks you for free publicity, promotions. listings etc in a free publication that survives on advertising. I must sound like a stuck needle on this subject. Many ,many years ago in England, for a short time I was a door to door salesman. After awhile you got used to having the door slammed in your face. Now I have experienced the same feeling again, after soliciting for cheap advertising. All in the name of jazz, and even some of that has lost direction. Anyhow catch good jazz where you can find it, and if you have to figure out what they are doing, keep looking.

The best of health.

Dave Milbourne.

Front Page Photo by Barry Thomson PLEASE SEE our NEW UP-DATED WEB SITE www.torontojazz.ca Published by Dave Milbourne Designed by TNP GROUP - THINK ‘N’ PIXELS 45 Dunfield Ave., Suite 2201 Toronto ON M4S 2H4 Advertising Rates Phone 416·487·0095 Pre-paid Email: [email protected] (add 20% more for non pre-paid) www.torontojazz.ca August 26. 1928 - July 18. 2013 Full Page ...... $200. Illustrations by Grant C. Lounsbury 1/2 Page ...... $105. Phone (416) 932-9838 (all illustrations 1995) 1/4 Page ...... $75. Photo-ready ads can be on disk. Edited by Rick Nixon If on disk, please contact Ransford at 416-467-8456 Printed by e-impressions - 416-467-8456 Ads for Nov./Dec./Jan. issue must be ready by Oct. 16th. www.eimp.ca All artwork and comments may be emailed to; [email protected] ISSUE #118 18th YEAR August/September/October 2013 HUGH’S ROOM VISION 18 FESTIVAL, ROULETTE, BROOKLYN, N.Y.C Photos by Barry Thomson Photos by Barry Thomson

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ROBERTO OCCHIPINTI DAVID WARRICK ALEX DEAN DAVE BURRELL ANDREW CYRILLE MARK HELIAS Peter Appleyard Vibraphonist, pianist, drummer, composer, arranger, & band leader. August 26. 1928 – July 18. 2013 Photos by Barry Thomson

PETER ON VIBRAPHONE PETER WITH BASSIST, DAVE FIELD & HANK JONES, PIANO.1988 It’s bad enough doing an obituary, but when it’s someone you have known for many years, respect, and have something in common with, then it becomes much harder. I’m not going to get into the whole list of Peter’s achievements, most of the jazz world know about them. I will however mention some of the most outstanding ones. Officer of the Order of Canada 1992, Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Award 2012, performed with , the Orchestra and at the Uris Theatre in New York City 1976. .Performed on numerous occasions at , and of course his long stint with . As I said it would be easy to write a book on this outstanding performer’s career. When I mentioned having something in common with Peter, I will now elaborate. Peter was raised as a child in England during the war, same as me, later he went on to serve (after the war) in the Royal Air Force for 2 years , I spent 2 years in the British Army, we often joked about those days. He arrived in Canada in 1951, I arrived in 1964. For awhile he worked for the Robert Simpson Company , I also worked for the Robert Simpson Company. We both had mutual friends in the jazz world in England. In fact the last time we chatted both noticed how few were left, when visiting there. I can’t remember when I first met Peter it was at least 40 years ago. For some time he had a regular gig at Stop 33 in the Sutton Place Hotel, he seem to alternate on different weeks with clarinetist Henry Cuesta’s group. Some things do stand out over the many times I went to see Peter perform, one night in particular. This was at Lytes Room in the Royal York Hotel, a really nice jazz room, back in the good old jazz days. The guest star for that evening was vibraphonist Terry Gibbs. I had gone there with another ex Brit. and vibes player , Martin Franklin. Who else was in the audience, Peter Appleyard!. Anyhow ,Terry spots Peter and Martin, who he knew well, and invites them up on the stand. What matured was one big vibes jam session, three vibraphone players on one set of vibes!. I will never forget the smiles on all their faces, and the applause from the audience on hand. Peter was a classy, charismatic individual, never an attitude problem with him, unlike some who make the big time. Photographer, Barry Thomson said he was a delight to photograph, always obliging. I know that he really enjoyed driving up in his lovely old Roll Royce to his farm in Rockton, Ontario. From what I hear he was spending much more time there, right up until his sad demise. Another enormous loss to the Canadian jazz world, 63 years in Canada, plus 3 years in Bermuda and early years in England. Although he originally came from the UK, Peter Appleyard was a proud Canadian, he will be sadly missed but not forgotten. FROM LEFT, JIMMY MCGRIFF, PETER, BERNIE SENENSKY AND HANK JONES 1985 BARRY’S CHOICE Photos by Barry Thomson

JIMMY BOSCH JULLY BLACK PETER MURPHY @ LULA LOUNGE @ HORSESHOE TAVERN @ LEE’S PALACE

JONATHON RICHMAN ROSANNE CASH COLIN STETSON @ GREAT HALL @ LUMINATO @ GREAT HALL

BENJAMIN GIBBARD MADELEINE PEYROUX TOM ARTHURS @ AIR CANADA CENTRE @ ENWAVE THEATRE HARBOURFRONT @ MUSIC GALLERY Bernie Senensky Bernard Melvyn Senensky Photo by Barry Thomson Bernie was one of the first pianist’s I had the pleasure of hearing when I first came to Canada in the late 60s. Without a doubt he is one of the finest Canadian players I have seen since being here. Very creative and all business when he’s at the keyboard, in fact I have always noticed that he is at his best when he has strong competition on the stand with him. It’s almost like they are an inspiration, some of the many legendary artists have looked on in admiration when Bernie takes his solo. Not surprising Bernie’s early studies began when he was just nine years old. That was back in Winnipeg with Clara Pearlman and then in the jazz vein with pianist, composer and arranger, Bob Eriendson. Since arriving in Toronto in 1968 he has performed in every major jazz club and festival in this city. To mention just a few of the legendary artists he has played with, which include, , Peter Appleyard, George Coleman, Buddy DeFranco, Dizzy Gillespie, , , Red Rodney, Zoot Sims, Joe Williams, Phil Woods, and the list goes on. Bernie also toured Europe with the bands of Buddy De Franco, Herbie Mann, and Terry Gibbs. Not to forget numerous recordings he can be heard on, both as leader and sideman. In the last couple of years he has taken on the B3 organ, and now looks quite at home with. Although one shouldn’t be surprised as Bernie has always played a variety of keyboards. This talented performer is also a competent, composer, arranger, and leader of ####### ####### ##### various size######### groups.## ## Catch #### him when #you can. ! ######### ## ##### # ####### #### # # ################ ## ## ########### ### ## #### ## # ########### ## ## ## # ##### ####### ### ## # !"#$%&'#(%)*&+,'#"-%.#/01#"-&223"45#######'*&+,%)($%&'!"# ##3"452"-&2/01#"-%. ####### ############ =31#$%&#,>,'#-%",#@-,"#A-3:,#1%(&),0+"B#*3(+&',"B# ### #,"%-',>,&%$13= # # # #B",'&+(3*B"+0,)&(%1:,3-A",-@ # !"#!"#$%#&'()*#(+#&,-.#+/#(+0#1%,.#01%%23#$$%%###(*)('& -.,&+ ####0(+/-. 32%%10.,%1+ # ! ############# ####)&"3(B#>31,%#,+(C5# # ,%1#>3(B3")& ,+(C5## (C5# ! !"#$%&'#(%)*&+,'#6-%/+,1#.3+4#"+&7#$%%08+###'*&+,%)($%&'!"# 1%08+#$%&#"+&7#3+4#.1#6-%/+, !"#!"#$%866#'%-/5%'#+?%4#@/'#7/A3#$$%% ##+?'%5-/%'686 4#%+? @@// ##3A/7' ######### ## ! ##### ./0+5#+5#./0 # D',#$%&#-%%:302#?%'#1%)/30#/01#.,6#4%"E025### ##%?20:3%%-&%$,D' ## #520E"%46,.10/03/)%1'% # !"#!"#$%#'%4/5%#,66#,))/7()*#1'/*',403#$$%%####66,%54/%' 340,'*/'1*)(7/)), # # ####### ####! #! $$%$%#/B%'#,4,C()*#',+%0#/)#,#?(*?#%)2#0%'5%'3#%##//BBB%% C(4,,' # #####3'%5'%02)%?*(?,)/0+%,'*)C( # # 9%%08+#-3:,#+4,#./$#$%&'#0,.#;301%."#<########,4+:,3-+80%1&%9 ################ ##<".%103;.,0'&%$$/., ## ;6%,0%#-/)+,-+#A0#,)7D4%#@/'#@A'+?%'#()@/'4,D/)E#######0A-+#+,)-/%0,%6; 4%D7), @@//' @@AA ('%+?' ))@@@// E)/D4,' (%)*&+,'#-%%:"5###5:"%%-',+&*)%( ## !"#!"#$%866#4,.%#(+#6//.#6(.%#$()2/90#:;<#=(0+,<#/'#$$%% ##/6+#(%.4,686 ##09/2)($%.(6.// ####:;;<<###########==((0+,,<<##'/ # ## ####!"#$%&'(%)*+,-./01+234./%)3//51+6('&%#$"! ((%))***++,,-- 6+1//53)/%.432+1/0. $()2/90#>3# # ## # F4%0,G#AHIJK#LML#LHNI%F4 HIJK,G#A0% #LML#LHNI( =%#$%/>,#/0$#:301#%?#(%)*&+,'#%'#30+,'0,+### ##:3$0/,>/4&%$%= ## ##+,0',+03'%',+&*)%(?%10:3 # ########### ## ## ##;,6G#...CO&"+(%',6&"30,""C(%)# #,6G#; ...CO& 0"3&',6"+(%...CO& ""C(%), # ',-/+,1#*'%6-,)"5#5#,)"-6'%#*,1+/',- 5# ##### # !"#!"#$%#0/65%#+?%4#@/'#7/A3#$$%%##4#%+?%56/0 @@// ##3A/7' # ####### ### ## # # ########## # # # ########### # # # # # ## # # ###### # ###### # ####### ### ## ! ####### ### ## ! ########## ## ## ########### # ## ## # # ! ########### # #####! ########### # # ##### #

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SUBSCRIBE NOW FOR THE BEST SEATS AT THE BEST PRICES CALL 416-872-4255 MASSEYHALL.COM Neil Swainson Neil James Sinclair Swainson Photos by Dave Milbourne For quite awhile Neil has been recognized as one of Canada’s finest bassist, I would not disagree with that opinion. Originally for Victoria, B.C. where he was born on November 15th 1955, his first studies were with Robert Meyer in his home town. Although one should mention that Neil was mainly self-taught, not to his detriment, as we well know. His first major gig was with the Paul Horn Quintet, who he spent two years with before moving to Toronto in 1978. Neil’s expertise on his instrument soon gained recognition and he was “off to the races” as they say. Playing at all the big name clubs of that era such as, George’s, Basin Street, Bourbon Street, and East 85th . Performing with Canadian legends such as, Moe Koffman, Jerry Fuller, , Gary Williamson, Trudy Desmond, and later moving on to play with noted American artists, Joanne Brackeen, Doc Cheatham, George Coleman, Al Cohn, Johnny Griffin, Jay McShann, Bob Mover, Sam Noto, Pat LaBarbera, and, Red Rodney. Neil also completed international tours with American trumpeter, Woody Shaw and renowned British pianist, George Shearing. He can be heard on numerous recordings and is constantly sought after as a sideman. To be quite frank I have lost count of the different venues I have seen Neil perform in, from international jazz festivals, concerts and clubs. Also has appeared across Canada, in the U.S.A., Japan, Europe, and Australia. If you get the chance, not a bassist to miss.

BRASS & ASSOCIATES LLP CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS BUSINESS ADVISORS 4646 Dufferin Street, Suite 6. Toronto, Ontario, M3H 5S4 [email protected] Fred J. Brass B.A. B.Comm.,C.A. Tel:(416) 489-5711 Cell:(416)-417-4582 Terry Clarke Terence Michael Clarke Photos by Dave Milbourne. In my early years in Canada I never knew if Terry was an American drummer who often played in Canada, or a Canadian artist who mainly performed in the U.S.A. Anyhow he was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, back on August 20. 1944. So I guess it was the sound of the waves pounding on the beach that gave him the inspiration to take up the drums. More likely listening to some of the renowned American drummers of that era, such as , Max Roach 1924-2007, Buddy Rich, 1917-1987, Louis Bellson, 1924-2009 or maybe , top-notch British ones like, Ronnie Verrell, 1926-2002, Eric Delaney, 1924-2011, or Phil Seamen, 1926 -1972. Anyhow, Terry got his first drum kit at age 12. and found he had a built in natural rhythm, certainly an affinity towards drums.. His early studies began in the 60s with noted percussionist, Jim Blackley, first gigs with Chris Gage and David Robbin. Then with a young bassist, Don W.Thompson. both Don and Terry went on to receive international acclamation in the jazz world, as most aficionados know. In 1965 Terry moved to San Francisco and joined celebrated saxophonist , John Handy whom he toured and recorded with for two and a half years. One exceptional recording was Live at the Monterey Jazz Festival (1965) which featured , Don W.Thompson, bass, Michael White, violin, Jerry Hahn, guitar, John Handy, mostly on alto sax, and Terry Clarke, drums, what a tasty quintet. Since those early days in Terry’s memorable career, he has toured Europe, Japan, U.S.A. and Canada. Performed with, Oscar Peterson, Freddie Hubbard, Jay McShann, Jim Hall, Buddy Tate, Emily Remier, Ed Bickert, Jim Hall, Helen Merrill, Roger Kellaway, Mark Murphy, Rob McConnell’s Boss Brass & Tentet, and that is only a few of the outstanding artists he has worked with. Plus other numerous big band gigs to add to his repertoire, he can also be heard on hundreds of recordings. Terry was named “Drummer of the Year” by the Canadian National Jazz Awards and has been awarded the prestigious Order of Canada. As a jazz educator he is currently an adjunct professor at the University of Toronto. Truly a world class drummer who deserves all the recognition he has received.

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ROBERTO OCCHIPINTI DAVID WARRICK ALEX DEAN DAVE BURRELL ANDREW CYRILLE MARK HELIAS Toronto Jazz June / July 2013 Publisher’s View As you can see by the advertisement in this issue, the superb Jazz at Massey Hall series continues. The original event took place in 1953 at Massey Hall and was acclaimed as “The Greatest Jazz Concert Ever”. Not surprising when you looked at the line up, Charlie Parker 1920 -1955, Max Roach 1924- 2007, Charles Mingus, 1922-1979, Dizzy Gillespie 1917 - 1993, and Bud Powell 1924- 1966. Unfortunately none of these jazz giants are alive to-day, in fact, Charlie Parker died just 2 years after this concert, at the very young age of 35. I was still in England at this time, but even there the jazz aficionados were talking about it. “Can you imagine it, all those great bebop players on the stage, playing together!”, they were exclaiming. Well maybe they hadn’t heard of Massey Hall until then, but that occasion sure put it on the map. Bearing in mind Massey Hall was completed in 1894 and their debut concert was on June 14th of that same year. Since those early days the theatre has played host to royalty, prime ministers, and the tops in the entertainment world. In 1975 it was designated a Heritage Property by the Toronto City Council under The Ontario Heritage Act. On June 15th 1981 it was recognized as National Historic Site of Canada. In its unique ambience Massey Hall continues to offer a splendid selection of entertainment. As the jazz scene in Toronto has sadly dwindled to a shadow of days gone by, we are lucky to have fine theatres to bridge the gap. Like many who look back to the 60s 70s 80s and even 90s, we realize back then how we were spoilt. Top-notch jazz clubs have closed, excellent jazz magazines have folded , pardon the pun. Regarding publications, I know better than many how hard it is to survive, support barely exists. After over eighteen years of publishing a non-profit magazine with cost price advertising, you wonder why you go on. What really gets up your nose, is, when some ignoramus asks you for free publicity, promotions. listings etc in a free publication that survives on advertising. I must sound like a stuck needle on this subject. Many ,many years ago in England, for a short time I was a door to door salesman. After awhile you got used to having the door slammed in your face. Now I have experienced the same feeling again, after soliciting for cheap advertising. All in the name of jazz, and even some of that has lost direction. Anyhow catch good jazz where you can find it, and if you have to figure out what they are doing, keep looking.

The best of health.

Dave Milbourne.

Front Page Photo by Barry Thomson PLEASE SEE our NEW UP-DATED WEB SITE www.torontojazz.ca Published by Dave Milbourne Designed by TNP GROUP - THINK ‘N’ PIXELS 45 Dunfield Ave., Suite 2201 Toronto ON M4S 2H4 Advertising Rates Phone 416·487·0095 Pre-paid Email: [email protected] Peter Appleyard (add 20% more for non pre-paid) www.torontojazz.ca August 26. 1928 - July 18. 2013 Full Page ...... $200. Illustrations by Grant C. Lounsbury 1/2 Page ...... $105. Phone (416) 932-9838 (all illustrations 1995) 1/4 Page ...... $75. Photo-ready ads can be on disk. Edited by Rick Nixon If on disk, please contact Ransford at 416-467-8456 Printed by e-impressions - 416-467-8456 Ads for Nov./Dec./Jan. issue must be ready by Oct. 16th. www.eimp.ca All artwork and comments may be emailed to; [email protected] ISSUE #118 18th YEAR August/September/October 2013