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Holiday Party January/February 2017 An All-Volunteer Organization Since 1986 Vol. 31 No.4 616-490-9506 www.wmichjazz.org [email protected] 2016 WMJS Rob Hartman, the lone male in the facebook.com/ WestMIJazzSociety band, on bass. Holiday Party Newer to the scene There’s no better way to ring in the was a promising and WE HAVE MONEY TO holiday season then a fresh blanket talented Aquinas GIVE AWAY! of snow, spending time with good jazz student, Part of WMJS’s mission statement is friends by the fire, and giving to a Audrey Valentine, to provide music scholarships fantastic cause at the annual West on various brass for deserving students in pursuit Michigan Jazz Society Holiday Party. and woodwind of jazz education. This year was no exception with the instruments, sharing We are pleased to announce that entertainment of a groundbreaking her improvisational the committee is ready to receive ensemble primarily comprised of talents. requests for 2017! women, “The Silver Belles.” PLEASE help us get the word out, Mary Rademacher- we encourage our members to share Reed and Kathy this scholarship opportunity with Lamar fronted the college age music majors! Form available at: www.wmichjazz.org, or band. Mary, Grand contact any board member. Rapids’ sweetheart, delivered her usual sparkling In this issue and spot-on style 1-2 Holiday Party Re-cap of performance of 3-4 Jazz Gumbo Series holiday favorites 5 Jazz Gumbo Re-cap Nov. such as “Santa Claus is coming to 6 Jazz Gumbo Re-cap Oct. Town” and “Santa 6 Membership Information The group featured the amazingly Baby.” 8-9 Jan. Music Schedules talented Robin Connell on keyboards and vocals, the sweet-voiced and 10-11 Feb. Music Schedules continued on page 2 swingin’ Cheri Hagen on drums and Photos by Bruce Robey Kathy,Kathy, whosewhose adorableadorable andand funfun demeanordemeanor isis matchedmatched onlyonly byby her her deep deep and and soulfulsoulful vocalvocal delivery,delivery, waswas featuredfeatured onon variousvarious jazz-infusedjazz-infused poppop tunes tunes and and holiday holiday favorites.favorites. HighlightsHighlights includedincluded “Change“Change thethe World”World” andand herher acapellaacapella rendition rendition of of “Do “Do Monday Night Jazz Gumbo 2017 is ready to launch! YouYou HearHear WhatWhat II Hear.”Hear.” CheriCheri sangsang anan originaloriginal funnyfunny tune,tune, “Santa“Santa Needs Needs a a Hearing Hearing The fall series of concerts were well attended professional entertainer and voice over artist, “Tony Aid “. Aid”. and received great reviews from members and is serious about his craft, yet he conveys a jovial SpecialSpecial thanksthanks toto allall whowho attended,attended, bidbid andand wonwon inin thethe silentsilent auction, auction, and and of of course course non-members alike. Notable side lines to the sense of relaxation.” Live vocal performance is his thethe committeecommittee ofof wonderfulwonderful peoplepeople whowho plannedplanned thethe event.event. WeWe wish wish you you all all a a concerts include a BIG thank you to Barb Keller passion, and he delivers it in his own classy style. for sponsoring both the October and November wonderfulwonderful holidayholiday seasonseason andand aa HappyHappy NewNew Year.Year. - -Amy Amy Williams Williams Photos by Bruce Robey Gumbos! Our friends at Beacon Hill have all chipped Mark Weymouth can currently be seen playing Photos by Bruce Robey in to sponsor January’s concert. The October 50/50 around the state with many combos and bands raffle was won by Jan Basham who generously including Bridge Street, Serita’s Black Rose, Rick donated it all back to our scholarship fund. Hicks, Mark Kahny, Tony Reynolds, Edye Evans Thanks Jan! Hyde, Kathy Lamar, the JMM Trio, Entyce, Tetrad, Lucas Wilson, and Oregon Dreamchild. Bucky Love will be the sponsor for April’s Gumbo, but we are still in need of sponsors for Feb and Greg Miller regularly plays with the Grand Rapids March. How about getting a group of your friends and Kalamazoo Symphonies. He also works in together to sponsor a concert and grab the best professional theater companies where he has had Photo by Pat Bell Photo by Pat Bell seats in the house! the privilege to support artists like Matt Giraud and Dee Dee Bridgewater. Program director Jerry Scott has booked great Jazz In The Sanctuary At Fountain Street Church entertainment for 2017! Concerts will be held the 3rd **Please review your November Jazz Notes for Monday of each month, January through April, at more on these men. You won’t want to miss hearing Sunday, February 12, 2017 3:00 p.m. the Guest House, 634 Stocking Avenue NW, Grand this fabulous trio’s performance. Rapids MI. Doors open at 5:50 PM for those with Jeremy Siskind for theatrical shows. Connell’s career is equally accessibility issues, for all others at 6:00. Concert February 20th the River Rogues Jazz Band divided between performing and teaching, she is time: 6:30-8:30. Cost is $10.00 for members: $15.00 will be warming up at the Guest House. The jazz pianist the recipient of several music grants, awards and for non-members. A limited number of students with band “pursues the energy and soul of traditional fellowships, and has performed all over the USA. ID will be offered a special entrance for $5.00 which jazz, which began in New Orleans, traveled up does not include food. the Mississippi, spread throughout the U.S. and Fountain Street Church is liberal in defining faith then around the world.” Because of the skill and and non-denominational in expressing it. Fountain Laura and the Guest House crew will be serving up experience of each of its members, the River Street works in partnership with other houses of our favorite, Gumbo! The other option for January Rogues is a Dixieland jazz band with an edge. They worship and charitable organizations to serve the will be White Chili, and February the second can be found performing in various venues around David Rosin poor, stand up for the oppressed, and create a world choice will be Broccoli Cheese Soup, and will be the GR area including a regular gig at Harmony jazz bassist of “liberty and justice for all.” Its majestic sanctuary accompanied by salad and a roll. Dinner seconds Hall. Check their schedule out on Facebook or on has a history of hosting brilliant music and notable may also be purchased for $3 and there may be a their website www.theriverrogues.com Critically acclaimed jazz pianist, Jeremy Siskind, musicians from Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald and dessert table and coffee. Second helpings, as well has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Dave Brubeck, to Frank Zappa. The final Jazz in as dessert and coffee will be an additional charge Dave Wells (trombone) is a retired band director Center, and at venues around the world. Currently the Sanctuary concert this season will be held May that is not included in your entry fee. for Northview Schools. Dave is currently the music he is the Chair of the Keyboard Area at Western 7, 2017, and features vibraphonist, Jim Cooper, director for the Rogues as well as the leader of Michigan University. He is well known and recipient of the Artprize 2015 award for jazz. Kicking off the 2017 series on January 16th will The River City Jazz Ensemble, The Northview respected in the worlds of piano and jazz pedagogy, be the Tony Reynolds Trio. ** The last time Tony Community Band, The Dave Wells Strolling German with multiple publications and awards. Siskind’s The church is located at 24 Fountain Street NE in performed for us was in 2015 at the B.O.B. Tony’s Oompa Band, and The Ein Prosit German Band. 2015 CD, Housewarming, features Grammy- Grand Rapids, Michigan. Tickets are $10 for adults, voice has been heard on TV and radio all around in Besides being a freelance trombone performer, he winning vocalists Kurt Elling and Peter Eldridge. $5 for students, and will be available at the door or Las Vegas as the voice of UNLV-tickets.com. As a is a published composer and arranger. Fair to say, http://www.jeremysiskind.com/ in advance at: Dave keeps very busy spreading the joy of jazz. “A remarkable young pianist…a rising star on the https://jazzinthesanctuary.eventbrite.com jazz scene” – Marian McPartland Jim Everhart (piano) has played his piano in local and regional venues for over 45 years. In his early Joining him in performance are bassist, David Rosin, produced by days Jim played organ and keyboard for several the music and pianist-vocalist, Robin Connell, the host of the committee of rock and roll bands, including the Ramrods. concert series [produced by the music committee]. His interest expanded to traditional dance bands, Among other performances, Rosin is bassist for Hosted by: then jazz and novelty offshoots like sing-a-long symphony orchestras and at the Wharton Center Robin Connell Continued on page 4 Photos by Bruce Robey Photo by Paul J. Hart 22 JazzJazz NotesNotes Jan/Feb 2017 3 Monday Night Jazz Gumbo 2017 is ready to launch! The fall series of concerts were well attended professional entertainer and voice over artist, “Tony and received great reviews from members and is serious about his craft, yet he conveys a jovial non-members alike. Notable side lines to the sense of relaxation.” Live vocal performance is his concerts include a BIG thank you to Barb Keller passion, and he delivers it in his own classy style. for sponsoring both the October and November Gumbos! Our friends at Beacon Hill have all chipped Mark Weymouth can currently be seen playing in to sponsor January’s concert. The October 50/50 around the state with many combos and bands raffle was won by Jan Basham who generously including Bridge Street, Serita’s Black Rose, Rick donated it all back to our scholarship fund.
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