March-April 2012 Vol. 27 No. 2 West Michigan azz

www.wmichjazz.org An All-Volunteer Organization Society Gumbo Showcase Monday, Mar. 19 p Live Music 6:30–8:30 p No seating before 6 pm My Favorite Things March’s featured quartet will be lead by WMJS lifetime member, Chris most in-demand pianists by vo- Bickley on saxophones and flute, Mark Kahny playing keyboard, Tom calists and combos alike. Equally Lockwood on bass, and our 2004 Musician of the year, Tim Froncek as comfortable in jazz, cabaret, and the power behind this awesome group on drums. Jazz music, being the fa- solo settings, he has come to the vorite of all of our musical genres, this Gumbo will feature many of the forefront as a multi-faceted key- group’s favorite artists, favorite , boardist and vocalist. Mark can be and favorite selections in an evening titled seen performing in any number of “My Favorite Things.” The band will open piano bars, music festivals and juke the evening with their version of John Col- joints all over West Michigan. trane’s classic recording of this song. Tim Froncek is one of the re- Chris Bickley, a graduate of CMU and gion’s most sought-after performers Photo by Dennos Museum the Interlochen Arts Academy, has served and educators, and is always an as director of jazz at both Northwestern audience favorite. Tim directs and performs with the Muskegon based Michigan College and Central Michigan Truth in Jazz Orchestra and the Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra. He directs University. He has performed with many the jazz program at Blue Lake renowned artists such as Woody Herman, Summer Festival as well as Mel Torme, Louis Belson, and Jon Faddis. hosting clinics and lectures on Currently, Chris resides in Traverse City jazz. Tim has taught in most where he is both the founder and director every major university in the of the Bay Area Big Band. Chris also founded the Bay Area Music state of Michigan. And not Foundation which provides scholarships, instruments and educational only does he play locally but opportunities for gifted and underprivileged children… “Changing performs internationally with Children’s Lives Through Music.” the Western Jazz Quartet. A couple of Chris’ s favorite selections that he will include in the Tom Lockwood studied performance are Chick Corea’s Spain and the Shaker Song by Spiro Gyra. at Berkeley School of Mu- If you’ve never had the pleasure of hearing Chris play these tunes, make sic, then gained his master’s this a “must see” on your bucket list of performances this season. Other degree in both Woodwind composers also included in this wonderful program are Pat Metheny and Performance and Composition from Western Michigan University. He Clifford Brown. Tunes such as Joy is director of the Kellogg Community College jazz band and is adjunct Spring, Corcovado and Night and professor at Hope, Aquinas and Grand Valley Universities. Because of Day will be sprinkled with the his versatility, skill and ability to perform exceptionally well on alto groups special touch. and tenor sax, as well as bass, Tom is a popular performer with many Keyboardist Mark Kahny local groups. The jazz group he co-leads with Steve Talaga and Rob is originally from Cincinna- Smith, Mind’s Eye, has performed at the Montreux International, ti, Ohio. Mark studied both Clas- Ford/Detroit, Flint/King Cobra and Lansing (MI) jazz festivals, and sical and Jazz piano performance has produced four recordings. at the University of Cincinnati With this grouping of fine musicians, the March 19th Gumbo prom- College-Conservatory of Music. ises to be both a memorable and fun event. Come listen to their favorite He is one of West Michigan’s musical selections, which may well become your favorites too. Dance — dine — and listen to great jazz at the Kopper Top Guest House 634 Stocking NW (one door south of Fourth Street) — Open Seating Price for the Gumbo is $5.00 for students, $10 for members and $15 for guests. New members can get in free when they join the night of the Gumbo (only for new members, not renewals). Gumbo refills are $4. Remembering Jack Hoppus 1928-2012

The Jungian analyst James Hillman, who also passed away this past year at age 83, wrote of the “acorn,” that thing from childhood that would ultimately define our calling in life. For Jack Hoppus, “what a great, great guy,” who passed away January 9th, there is little doubt that his acorn was a transistor radio. At night he would listen to jazz , and his father, a country music fan, would yell at him to turn it off. Jack got his first crack at being on the air in high school when a local Muskegon radio man was famously told by Jack’s drama teacher, “Hire him, he never shuts up.” Jack quickly became a West Michigan celebrity, not only touching people’s lives through his radio persona (people would later reminisce to Jack about dancing to his program Jack with his friends Claude Travis and Bill McFadden on WMUS underneath the clock tower in Muskegon), The Three Musketeers but also emceeing shows by all the biggest musical names the WMJS gave to aspiring jazz students through its scholar- of the day at the Fruitport Pavilion. ship programs. Nothing gave him greater pleasure than seeing Jack attended Michigan State where he studied communi- returning scholarship recipients playing at the Zoo or other cations. He enlisted and completed jazz venues around town. Parties at Jack’s a tour of duty in the Air Force. house (the intersection of the WMJS Serving in Germany, Jack further and the NCBC) always had live music, honed his talents on Armed Forces something that people will remember Radio. Back in the States Jack for years to come. Jack was particularly headed for sunny LA and was in the proud of his piano. It was a Conover thick of the thriving west coast jazz and Count Basie played it at the Grand scene. Frequenting LA’s most fa- Haven Coast Guard Festival in 19’72, mous jazz clubs like the Crescendo, and he carved his name in it. and hosting spaghetti dinners for One of Jack’s famous sayings, “Isn’t it aspiring actor friends like James nice we could all get together?” pretty Dean and Natalie Woods; Jack was much says it all. As most of you know in his element. Tom Hagen even set it to the tune of Eventually Jack bounced back to Jumpin’ at Sid’s, a theme song of sorts. West Michigan and was on the air in Muskegon (WKBZ) Jack’s effusive, very vocal support for jazz music in West and then Grand Rapids (WLAV, WMAX) where he had to Michigan will be missed. He was one of a kind. accommodate the prevailing commercial musical trends of Chris Martin the day, playing music which he didn’t particularly care for. Jack told of one night when he was on the air having to run down to the curb, pick up the first single by a group called the Beatles, falling into the fountain at the Waters Building in the process, and flipping the record playing both sides all night long. Jack also found another outlet to share his love of music, opening Jack’s Shack, a record store on the Monroe Mall. His love of Grand Rapids, jazz and the musicians who create it led to his involve- ment and dedication to the West Michigan Jazz Society. His love of his Heritage Hill home and his neighbors led him to help create the North Col- lege Block Club. Serving these two organizations would become Jack’s passion in his later years. In particular Jack took great pride in the support that 2 • March-April 2012 • JAZZ NOTES In a world of plastic and artificial people, Jack was real. If he told you he loved you, he meant it. He showed unrivaled support of jazz music and the musicians who played it. Jack should be inducted into “The West Michigan Jazz Hall of Fame” along with long time friend and cohort Betty Forrest. Kurt Ehinger

If life is a role we play, Jack Hoppus played it like a saxo- phone jazz riff, weaving in, out and through the lives of all he touched; sharing his love, life, music, humor and home, leaving an imprint, making our lives richer for knowing him. Uncle Jack. What a great, great guy. Thousands were drawn to Jack’s enthusiastic zest for life and music – jazz, mainly. His love of jazz was only surpassed by his love of people. Jack had a way of welcoming everyone – anywhere! And to him, there was no protocol for saying hello to any age, race or gender. When you walked into a bar his favorite groups to entertain. Jack was a fixture Monday or event – he was the Welcomer. The Promoter. The Emcee. nights at the Republic with the John Shea Trio. He really The Hoochie-Cootchie Man. Thumbs up! “Who loves ya?” was a great dancer – you just had to surrender to his rhythm if you were his partner. The best: when Jack would do his “interpretive dance” while I sang All That Jazz. Whatta show! He loved being the center of attention. Personally, Jack Hoppus was my best friend. My buddy. I think he made everyone feel that way – as if they had a special bond with him. How lucky for us! He grew to love those I loved. Ed and I were thrilled when Jack walked me down the aisle at our wedding in August of 2010. My dad, Tom, passed away about the same time I met Jack and, like my dad, he was a man I looked up to with deep love and respect. With immense affection. “I love you” was always his good-bye. Laura Martin, care-giver, the North College Block Club and countless friends supported Jack during his final weeks. Hospice said they had never seen such support and love for a person who wasn’t a family member. But Jack Jack was proudly one of the founding members and served was family. He was extraordinary. His loyalty was fierce. He as president of the WMJS. Meetings were held at his gorgeous had gone through brain surgery, cancer, hearing loss, health Heritage Hill home where he aspired to improve awareness and financial issues, deaths of family and friends, but stayed and enlighten the GR community of our American heri- positive through it all. tage: Jazz. Jack was always the mediator, the conductor, Thank you for the music, Jack the instigator. A Do-er! The favorite part – the afterglow Allison Hoppus, and for the great- of any meeting, party or get-together around the kitchen est gift one could ever receive… island, where Jack would tell his tales: of his friendships the feeling that we all belonged. with jazz musician Chet Baker; singer Barbara Cook and And now, Jack is the center of fellow actors Kim Novack & James Dean; his love for attention (oh, he’s loving this!) David Crooks’ family; his parents; about the legendary in Jazz Heaven. I can see all the and hilarious jazz cruise he and Betty “endured.” Cats, greeting our friend. With Jazz at the Zoo began in 2001. Jack was in the front row open arms and that crooked smile, every week. You couldn’t miss him jumping up or turning he replies: “Hi! It’s me, Jack! Isn’t in his chair to face everyone with some sort of exclama- it nice we could all get together tion “OH!” «Co-ol!» He made us smile. He made us pay like this?!” attention and listen. It was about the music. Mary Rademacher Reed At Jack’s parties, the Tom Hagen Quartet with Rick remembering Jack Hoppus Reuther and Fred Knapp Trio with David Proulx were

JAZZ NOTES • March-April 2012 • 3 Jazzy News!!! Upcoming Events! WEMU (Eastern Michigan University’s radio station) conducted a contest in several categories for their audience to select their fa- Calling Musicians and Jazz Music Fans! vorite musicians of 2012. Our own Edye Evans Hyde was chosen Join GRFM on March 15th for “A Winter for “Best Regional CD.” Her newest release, the Magic in His Eyes CD, won her this spot.(www.edyeevanshyde.com) Congratula- Jazz Night” tions Edye! The Grand Rapids Federation of Musicians and the Grand Rapids and… A Fun Opportunity! Community College Music Department are putting together a The Ada Farmers’ Market is looking for buskers to perform acoustic Ray Gill All-Star Jazz Orchestra to perform at the music and add to the Market “experience” this summer. The market GRCC Winter Jazz Night at St. Cecilia Music Center on March is held Tuesday afternoons June 19-September 25. They are looking 15 at 7:30 PM. Featured will be the student Jazz Orchestra, the to book single performers or small groups for one hour time slots at Jazz Combo and the “Shades of Blue” vocal jazz group, as well as 1, 2 and 3 pm. They are willing to put seed money in your tip jar the Ray Gill All-Star Jazz Orchestra. or instrument case as you perform The All-Star group is open to all professional jazz for their family customers. You musicians who can read big band charts, but they are may sell any CDs or merchandise especially interested in having as many musicians as you have to boost your profits. If possible who played with Ray, join the group. They will interested, contact Bob Kullgren play some charts from Ray’s big band book and from at 616.897.4550 or email ada- the GRJO book; Bob Nixon will direct. This group will [email protected] for also back up “Shades of Blue” on one number. more information. Proceeds from the concert will go toward the cre- ation of a Ray Gill Instrumental Jazz Scholarship at Exciting Beginning GRCC. For more info, go to http://www.livemusicgr. We will begin our “Jazz at the org/raygilltribute.cfm. Zoo” summer concert series one Musicians, join in! Jazz people, please come support week earlier this year. On June this worthwhile endeavor. With your help this will be 4th we will showcase the East a unique, fun, exciting, and even historic event! Kentwood High School Jazz Save the Date! April 16th Bands, comprised of two bands as well as a jazz combo. This last Gumbo of this season will feature Mary Recently, the bands performed Rademacher Reed with Tom Hagen on keyboard, at the CMU Jazz Festival. Jazz Cherie Lynn playing drum set, Mike Lutley on sax and Band I, conducted by Jim Ross, flute, with Elgin Vines playing upright bass. was named Outstanding Band in Get ready to shimmy, shake and Charleston through Class AA and senior tenor sax the early era of jazz and the Great Gatsby, where music Corinthia Croom was hot, speakeasys were rampant and the password received 2nd place was “flat foot floozy!” Outstanding Solo- Mary and Tom chose songs representative of the at- ist. Jazz Band II, titude of the era, and a show to reflect the frenzy! The conducted by James Great Duke Ellington and his band were kickin’ with Sawyer, earned the Running Wild and I’ll Never Say Never Again; the Varsity Class C 3rd place Drag and Charleston were all the rage! Al Jolson ruled Outstanding Band with Rock-a-bye Your Baby, along with Cole Porter, the award and junior Gershwins (The Man I Love) and Fats Waller tunes. guitarist Cornelius Mary recorded a new CD to go with this theme and it Brown II earned 1st will be available at the Gumbo. place Outstanding Soloist award. Mother’s Day Cruise Upcoming performances for the jazz The Grand Lady Riverboat is hosting a Mother’s bands include the WMU, the MSBOA Day Jazz Brunch. Tom and Cherie Hagen will provide State, the District 10, and the Thornapple the music aboard the Grand Lady on Sunday, May Arts Council Jazz Festivals! On May 13th from 11 am to 1 pm. The Grand Lady has a 19th the bands will present their annual new launch site location at Steamboat Landing near Jazz Dinner Dance which will feature as the Riverview Airport. The address is 775 Taylor St. guest artist the Grand Rapids Jazz Or- in Jenison. Please make your reservations by calling chestra. Mark your calendars to come out 616.457.4837, and check out the Grand Lady’s website to the John Ball Park Band shell to hear at www.grandlady.com. these 51 well rehearsed young jazz artists! 4 • March-April 2012 • JAZZ NOTES February Jazz Gumbo

February’s edition of the Jazz Gumbo at to Chris for setting up an authentic Marc Stewart’s Guest House saw the return Dixie stomp. Second set highlights of popular favorite Nick Ayoub and his included a pair of Kurt Elling rendi- “Family.” Supported by acoustic tions of Nature Boy and My Foolish Patrick Handlin, drummer Chris Bookie, Heart and another New Orleans and multi-reed man Mike Lutley, these folks made a big noise romp on The Bare Necessities which featured the only bass solo of with a tribute to the music of the silver screen! Opening the night the night… too bad. Pat was amazing on acoustic bass. The evening with a sensitive and thrilling unaccompanied vocal rendition of concluded with Somewhere Over the Rainbow, which gave Mike a Charlie Chaplin’s Smile, Nick had the audience captivated from chance to shine on a warm and lovely tenor sax solo. Nick’s voice his opening note. Highlights of their first set included a cameo ap- was rich and velvety throughout the night, and… unpredictable! pearance from violinist Haijin Choi (Pat’s wife) for the hauntingly I can appreciate a vocalist who is never shy about taking chances beautiful Mancini number Two for the Road… beautifully done! The and stepping into uncharted musical territory. Thanks to Nick New Orleans street groove on You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a and the Family for a great night of film song classics and a great Smile was appropriate for this Mardi Gras eve appearance. Kudos musical performance! Mark Kahny

Scholarship News!… The new form for the 2012 WMJS Student Scholarship is available and posted on our website. Please A Farewell share this information with college bound high school jazz students. , a Grammy-win- ning and Michigan son, New Products has died in Burbank Ca. at the Arriving… age of 83. He grew up in Grand Cool License Plates Rapids and graduated from South For Your Vehicles High School. After graduation he Help spread the love and studied composition and theory at awareness of this truly Amer- Michigan State University. ican Music by proudly displaying one of these made and printed An uncommonly versatile mu- in America License plates sician, Fischer worked as a com- on all your vehicles! Bargain poser, arranger, conductor and price of $10.00. Personalize pianist for more than 60 years. it, make it even more fun by He was best known for his pop having one of your favor- for stars like , ite musicians autograph it! , Paul McCartney and . But he also created arrangements for Dizzy Gillespie and Branford Marsalis and was a Internet Note: Some folks have asked how to access the major influence on Herbie Hancock. He wrote scores for television West Michigan Jazz Society website. Okay... once you have opened and movies. Fischer recorded 51 albums over his lifetime with his your internet browser (Windows Internet Explorer), you should son Brent Fischer. The music ranges in style from jazz to salsa to see a horizontal bar across the top of the screen beginning with symphonies. the characters http:// Nominated for a Grammy 11 times in the Best Instrumental If you type in www.wmichjazz.org after the // leaving NO category, Fischer won in 1986 for his album “Free SPACE in between and hit ENTER, it will take you to our illus- Fall” and in 1981 for “Salsa Picante plus 2+2.” A couple of his trious website! Voila! Happy exploring! Great stuff on the newly tunes, “” and “Morning,” have entered the standard jazz designed website. Exciting Musical News! repertoire. JAZZ NOTES • March-April 2012 • 5 January 2012 Gumbo Recap Jazz enthusiasts were in for a treat to start the new year at the Kopper Top Guest House when The Robin Connell & Paul Brewer Quartet took the stage. The group featured Robin Connell on keyboard & vocals, Charlie Hoats on six string electric bass, Paul Brewer on trombone, and Randy Scott Marsh on adults of 90+ years of age which made this one It Nice We Can All Get Together” with Cherie drums. of the more diverse Jazz Gumbo audiences in Lynn on drums, Paul on trombone and Randy Paul opened the first set and established recent memory. on harmonica. We’ve lost some extraordinary the tone for the evening with an original The second set was closed by a sing-along of people recently and we won’t forget any of composition in honor of the late Ray Gill. “Sunny Side of the Street” with many dancers them, or their legacies. In that vein, Mr. & Mrs. Highlights of the evening included Paul’s weighty and smooth trombone, Randy’s precise percus- sion, Charlie’s polished bass undertones, and Robin’s skillful keyboard. Several standards, some original compositions and a few fascinating stories followed, making for a very interesting and en- tertaining evening. Robin surprised us by having GRCC’s Shades of Blue “Shades of Blue” vocal ensemble led by Dr. and jazz enthusiasts enjoying a nice finish in Herman Saettler, our 50/50 scholarship fund Stephen Barton join the musicians in the first the warm and friendly atmosphere created by raffle winners, kindly contributed a significant set. Tight harmonies arose from the Shades of the engaging musicians. portion of their $104 winnings back to our Blue when Rachelle Denhof, Danielle Cosby, In memory of the dearly departed and scholarship fund. This was certainly a fine start adored Jack Hoppus, Tom Hagen and board to the New Year on every level. member John Miller invited us all to sing “Isn’t Candice Cullen Let us introduce… Marilyn Tyree

This is a new feature in Jazz has been a practicing lawyer Notes. Each issue will spotlight for over 20 years with the law a board member of the WMJS. firm of Smith Haughey Rice Our all-volunteer board works & Roegge. Whether perform- hard and we’d like to thank ing on stage or arguing in the those who give their time and courtroom, Marilyn is passion- talents to make our organization ate about what she does. She Amber Gritter, Jessie Harris, Vicky Phillips, what it is. feels honored to be a member Laura Wooden and Beth Myers closed the Marilyn has served on the of the Grand Rapids Lions Club first set with old favorites, “Fly Me to the board for six years; her term will and enjoys being part of such Moon” and “Too Marvelous,” arranged by be ending in June of 2012. Mari- a great service organization. Robin. Their high, sweet voices charmed the lyn is the manager and co- Marilyn also enjoys the Lions crowd, comprised of children as young as 2 to founder, along with her husband Club bowling league and she is Steve Tyree, of the Beltline Big an avid golfer. Band, which originated in 1999. Marilyn is especially proud “Thank You” St. Cecilia She is a long-time jazz enthusiast and has of her daughter Sara, who is a Captain in the played music since she was five years old. In the United States Air Force, is fluent in Mandarin Music Center for providing world big band, she plays everything from clarinet Chinese, obtained her MBA, and provided class jazz for another season of the to congas, but she enjoys singing the most. Marilyn with two beautiful grandchildren, Jazz Series. Jazz fans look forward A native Hoosier, Marilyn grew up on a Madelyn and Noah. to next year’s line up. Check out dairy farm. She graduated cum laude from Val- Most recently, Marilyn and her husband en- events at www.scmc-online.org. paraiso University and Valparaiso Law School. joyed playing the music in Cornerstone Uni- She moved to Grand Rapids in 1987 and versity’s production of The 1940s Radio Hour. 6 • March-April 2012 • JAZZ NOTES Support Local Jazz Venues! Newest Jazz Venue: Ottawa Founders, 235 Grandville Ave. SW Notos, 28th St ( 616-493-6686); Every Tavern,151 Ottawa Ave @ Pearl; (616) 776-2182); 1st & 3rd Sundays each Wednesday 7-10; Tom Hagen Trio featuring (616.451.8000) Wed. & Thurs 6-9 pm, Fri- month featuring the GR Jazz Orchestra Rick Reuther Sat 8-12 pm March 1 Michael Hyde, 8th (w/ Edye Evans Hopcat, 25 Ionia SW (616.451.4677) Mangiamos, 1033 Lake Dr. SE Hyde) 15th (w/ Jimmy Leach) 22nd (w/ Charlie 7-10 pm Sundays; “Jazz Jam,” featuring Mar 1 & April 14, 24 -Bill Huyge Hoats), 29th (w/ Edye Evans Hyde) West MI artists and jazz fans. After the Mar 2, 15, 22 & April 6, 13, 26 -Paul March 2, 3 -Mind’s Eye first set, musicians are invited to join the Lesinski March 7, 10, 21 -John Shea Trio trio hosted by drummer Randy Marsh. Mar 3, 30 & April 5, 12, 27 -Robin Connell March 9 -Mary Rademacher Reed w/ Tom Shepard’s Grill & Tav- Mar 7, 16, 23 & April 7 -Bob Van Stee Hagen Quartet Mar 8, 21 & April 18 -Steve Talaga ern, 6246 28th St. SE, 7-11;Cascade March 14, 28 - Bill Huyge/Jeff Beaven Mar 9 & April 20 -Bill Davidson (616.350.9604) Thurs 7-10, Fri & Sat March 16, 17 - John Gist Mar 10, 31 -Nick Ayoub 8-11; March 22, 23, 30, 31 April 5, 12, March 23, 24 - Evidence Mar 14, 28 & April 11, 19, 25 -Greg Miller 20 Mark Kahny; starting April 12 every March 30 -Groove Merchant Mar 17, 29 & April 4, 21, 28 -Mark Kahny March 31-Paul Lesinski Trio Thursday Rick Ruether April 6- Walter Harris Quintet April 7- Edye Evans Hyde & Terry Lower Trio Inaugural GRandJazzFest coming April 13 River Rogues April 14 Bluer Train Organ Trio to downtown Grand Rapids! April 20 Ron Getz/Don Julin April 21 Randy Marsh/ Ron Getz Jazz is landing on the West Michigan map in a big way: On Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012, Mary Rademacher Reed(maryrad. Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids hosts a daylong jazz festival featuring artists from across Michigan. com) & Mark Kahny(markkahny. Slated for noon to 10 p.m., the free, open-to- blogspot.com); April 13 Hastings Jazz festi- the-public festival will showcase jazz styles val two perfomances, noon and evening ranging from big band to Latin, from Gilly’s @ The B.O.B. 20 Monroe straight-up classic to contempo- NW, (616.356.2000) 6:30-9:30pm, Thursday rary. Jazz lovers, mark your is Jazz Night calendars! The line-up will be announced soon. What Not Inn, M89, Fennville To learn more, including (269.543.3341) Monday, Open Mic–Jam Ses- how to donate, spon- sion 6-10 w/the What Not Band; April 7-Mark sor or volunteer, visit Kahny Trio, April 14-Mary Rademacher Reed www.grandjazzfest.org. Membership

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