Connecting Jazz Lovers CPFJ Newsletter April with Each Other 2015 & the Music! Issue #31 Celebratng 35 Years of Great Jazz!! CPFJ 2015 SPRING CONCERT SERIES
SUNDAY APRIL 12 Become a CPFJ TWO SHOWS: 3 P.M. & 6:30P.M. Sponsor Member ONE OF THE GREAT SAXOPHONISTS FROM CENTRAL PA. and get two tickets WITH HIS NEW YORK TOURING GROUP . to each Spring & CHRIS BACAS & VOYAGE WEST Fall Series concert. Memberships available ADULTS $18 STUDENTS $10 WYNDRIDGE FARM, DALLASTOWN PA in this newsletter or online at www .friendsofjazz .org SUNDAY MAY 31 Become a member of 3 P.M. C.P.F.J. and have a A VIBRAPHONIST FOR THE AGES! . chance to win a grand STEVE NELSON QUARTET prize drawing of ADULTS $20 STUDENTS $10 $1000 - info inside.... ROSE LEHRMAN ARTS CENTER - H.A.C.C.
This series is underwritten by a generous contribution from the Shearer Family Fund of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities on behalf of R. Scott Shearer
MAY 23-25 CPFJ Stage @ HARRISBURG ARTS FEST JUNE 17-19 CENTRAL PA JAZZ CAMP AUGUST 26-30 35TH ANNUAL CENTRAL PA JAZZ FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 11 - FRIENDS OF JAZZ NIGHT @ THE DAUPHIN COUNTY JAZZ & WINE FEST
Terell Stafford OCTOBER 11 – TERELL STAFFORD QUINTET Helen Sung LOOK. . INSIDE THE VIBE! pg. 2 - Exec. Dir. Letter pg. 10 - Youth Band - Central PA Jazz Camp pg. 3 - Grants & Donors pg. 11 - River City Blues & Buzz Jones Retires pg. 4 & 5 CPFJ April 12 Concert pg. 12 - Brubeck Bros. @ HACC pg. 6 - Steady Gigs pg. 13 - Berks Jazz Festival pg. 7 - One Time Only Events pg. 14 - Membership Application & Info. pg. 8 - Membership Drive pg. 15 - Ticket Order Forms & Jazz Legacy pg. 9 - CPFJ May 31st Concert
1 The Vibe is published monthly at the Central PA Friends of Jazz, 5721 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg PA 17112 Central Pennsylvania EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT: . Friends of Jazz First, we thank all who braved the weather to hearChristian McBride’s Trio at the Sheraton . 5721 Jonestown Road Harrisburg/Hershey Ballroom on March 1st - we had 200 people in attendance - far less than we would Harrisburg PA 17112 have had if the weather had not been so forbidding. We hope to book the group again soon as they more . than lived up to the rave reviews. (see the photos on page 9) TEL: 717-540-1010 . . WEB: Our35th Anniversary Celebration continues with our April Spring Concert at the new Wyndridge Farm www.friendsofjazz.org event facility in Dallastown (near York) featuring Central PA native saxophonist Chris Bacas. He EMAIL: returns home from NYC and brings along his touring group,Voyage West . The band is loaded with [email protected] talented musicians who have played and recorded with the best in jazz - see the bios on page 5. We look forward to seeing and hearing Chris again in this exciting new venue. Wyndridge Farm has a Steve Rudolph retaurant/tasting room, distillery and brewery, so plan to come early and enjoy their full menu and drink Executive Director offerings before or after the concerts. It’s a beautiful new property and we will host the concert in the . renovated barn - there will also be two shows, one at 3pm & one at 6:30pm, so that those driving longer Sheila Ross distances can do so in the daytime if they prefer. See the details in this issue.... Office Manager . We will host the legendary vibraphonistSteve Nelson’s Quartet on May 31 at Rose Lehrman Arts Center CPFJ Board of Directors: at Harrisburg Area Community College. This exciting concert will close our Spring Series and we thank The Shearer Family Fund, R. Scott Shearer for funding this series for the fourth consecutive year. . . Jon Abel Please look at page 8’sMembership Drive - we’re offering a grand prize drawing for$1,000 to renewing (Youth Committee) or new members and chances for current members who recruit new members to win as well. Dr. William Anderson . If you would like tovolunteer some time assisting at future CPFJ events, please contact our volunteer (Membership) coordinator,Leslie Beamer, at [email protected] or (717) 790-9672. Troy Ballard . (Marketing) Check out the“Steady Gigs”& “One Time Only” pages in this issue - it is the most complete list of Gerald Bennett Central PA jazz events available. We hope you will get out often to support the establishments that are (President - Grants Chair) hosting live jazz and give a listen to our talented area jazz musicians - there is a lot of great music Eugene Borza happening right down the street and it will only continue to be there if there is an audience. Get out often and listen!! (Youth Committee) .. Paul Bratcher OurCPFJ Jam Sessions will continue at the new River City Blues Club on Cameron St. in Harrisburg - (Festival) sessions will be onFourth Monday of every month from 7-10 p.m. Gullifty’s has resumed their Jam Oliver Fairly Sessions on theSecond Wednesdays . We hope to see you at these events. It’s a great place for musicians (Youth Committee Chair) to meet and share ideas and it is always entertaining for the listeners. Dr. Paul Haidet . Jazz masterClark Terry , a frequent visitor to CPFJ events, died on February 21st. Clark was a great (Newsletter) entertainer as well as a great musician and was always thinking of ways to draw the audience into the Tonya Mowery music that he loved. Fifteen years ago or so, Marty Ashby invited me to play at the Manchester (Sectretary) Craftsman's Guild in Pittsburgh with an all-star group that included Clark Terry, Paquito D'Rivera, Robert Pugliese Louie Bellson, Rufus Reid, and Roger Humphries Sr. My wife, Andrea, and daughter, Katie, were in (Fund Raising) attendance for the three days, five shows gig. Clark found out that daughter Katie was having her Mark Swartzbaugh birthday that weekend and being the showman that he was, he made sure that she was in attendance for (Marketing) every show and brought her up in the middle of each set to have her sit on his lap and sing Happy Keith Thomas Birthday to her - five times! It was the most memorable birthday weekend of her young life and another (Vice President - & Concessions) example of a wise old pro making use of every opportunity to involve people emotionally with the music. Amy Walizer Clark was always a shining example of the consummate musician/entertainer/educator - sharing joy and (Treasurer) showing us the way....I will always remember his example and kindness. Tim Warfield . We congratulateKirk Reese on his recent trio CD,Impressions, featuring Steve Meashey & Jeff Stabley. (Music) . This wonderful recording amply demonstrates Kirk’s growth as a pianist and artist and we highly Youth Band Director: recommend you find a copy - it is available for download from iTunes or CDBaby and they will be Ron Waters available at CPFJ events at our concession tables. On Tues, 4/14 at 8pm, Kirk will give a Faculty Recital . at the High Center Recital Hall, Messiah College which is also the CD release event. Please join them The Vibe for a fantastic evening of music. . Steve Rudolph - Editor It’s time to start planing for the annual Central PA Jazz Camp - please tell your young friends about this Sheila Ross - Contributing Editor rare opportunity to study the art of improvisation - complete information at our web site. . Paul Haidet - Contributing Editor We send our sympathies to CPFJ Board Member Bill Anderson and his family. His wife Dottie passed . Volunteer Coordinator away in March, they were married for fifty seven years. She was a champion for music and the arts in Central PA, a loving mother and friend, and will be missed by all of us.
Leslie Beamer . Thanks to all for your continuing support of CPFJ!
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Zeigler Terry Guerrisi Waverly Parker & Lynne Richarde 3 LeRoy S. Zimmerman CHRIS BACAS & VOYAGE WEST SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015 2 SHOWS - 3p.m. & 6:30p.m. Spring Concert Series Wyndridge Farm 887 South Pleasant Ave., Dallastown PA 17313
Chris Bacas, a York PA native, will bring his touring group from the city featuring vibraphonistStefan Bauer and a vocalist to perform for CPFJ for the first time. The venue is also a new one for CPFJ and the first in the York area -Wyndrige Farm - where we will host the concert in the renovated barn of the facility. This is a beautiful new event center with a Restaurant, tasting room, distillery and brewery that should prove to be a great spot for CPFJ concerts. We will do two shows in the facility - one at 3pm and one at 6:30p.m. - so that those who are driving long distances can choose to do so in daylight hours. When ordering tickets, be sure you check the concert time. There is a tasting room with a full menu, so plan to come before the shows to savor their excellent food and drink menus. . Chris began his musical career at age fifteen as a sideman with a club band in York, PA, and after attending North Texas State, Chris played in the Glen Miller Band (1983), The Tommy Dorsey Band, the Artie Shaw Band, and Buddy Rich's legendary Big Band until Rich's passing in 1987. Over the past twenty years, Chris has appeared at festivals all over the world, including the Nice, North Sea, Cork, Santiago, Montreal, Moers, Texaco, Annapolis, JVC New York, and Central PA Jazz Festivals. He has performed in Copenhagen at the Tivoli Gardens; in Los Angeles at The Hollywood Bowl and LA's Comedy Store; in New York's Blue Note and Birdland; Berlin's A-Train, Chicago's Jazz Showcase; and in Washington D.C. at Blues Alley and One Step Down. Chris was a member of and recorded with the Smithsonian's Jazz Masterworks Orchestra under conductors David Baker and Gunther Schuller. In 1999 Chris was soloist in the Mary Lou Williams' "Mass " at the National Cathedral with Marian McPartland. Since 1989, Chris has appeared on over fifty recordings, including three ("Two Choices ," " Leave a Message ," and "Exits ") as leader/co-leader. Since moving to Brooklyn, NY, in 1999, Chris has performed and recorded with Stefan Bauer and Voyage, J.C. Sanford Orchestra, Turks Head Knot, and Triocracy. 2014 releases include"Geographia" with Voyage and "Views from the Inside" with the JC Sanford Orchestra.
We hope you will take the drive to hear Chris’ band and visit this amazing new facility!
DIRECTIONSTO WYNDRIDGE FARM
From I-83 - south of York PA - Take exit 16A to merge onto PA-74 S/S Queen St. Go 4.4 miles to Dallastown Take a right onto Rt 214 (South Pleasant Ave) Go 1.3 miles and you have arrived at Wyndridge Farm (717) 244-9900 about 40 minutes from Harrisburg & Lancaster 50 minutes from Baltimore 4 MEMBERS OF VOYAGE WEST - April 12th concert STEFAN BAUER – Vibraphone/marimba/composer: Bauer started to play piano at age 6, at age 13 trombone, and vibes at age 19. He is mostly self-taught as both a player and composer. His eight CD’s to date bear witness to his flexibility and his productivity. Aside from travelling his native Germany annually with his own ensembles, he has toured in Africa, India, West and Eastern Europe including Festival appearances from Abidjan to Zürich, and a special performance during the Olympics in Seoul/South Korea in 1988. Bauer’s encounters with musicians everywhere remain a source of great inspiration. Over a period of more than three decades Bauer had opportunities to jam, play and /or record with and learn from many musicians in Europe, Africa, India and in North-America: Vienna Art Orchestr, Kai Winding, Peter Erskine, Don Thompson, Charlie Mariano, Larry Coryell, Gary Bartz, NDR Big Band (Radio Hamburg) and many more. His credentials as a composer include more than a 120 pieces 50 of which are documented on CD’s. in 1997 his CD “Best of Two Worlds” was nominated for a JUNO Award (the Canadian Grammy). Besides his work as an active performer he has been teaching piano, composition, theory and vibraphone since 1981 at various institutions including Conservatory Osnabrück, Folkwang Musikhochschule Essen (Germany), University of Manitoba, Brandon University, the Brooklyn Conservatory and Orff Early Music. Bauer lives in Brooklyn, NY.
DEAN JOHNSON – bass In the last few years Dean has toured with numerous groups including the New York Voices and Rosenna Vitro, and in special concerts with jazz artists Fred Hirsch, Jane Ira Bloom and Art Lande. Born in Seattle, Washington in 1956, Dean studied Bass Violin with the renowned Gary Peacock. He attended Berklee College of Music from 1974 to 1976, in Boston, studying with bassists Rich Appleman, John Neves, and studying theory, composition, and arranging with John LaPorta and Herb Pomeroy. Since arriving in New York, in 1980, Dean has been busy freelancing with a wide variety of artists in the Northeast, and has had the opportunity to travel extensively throughout the United States, Canada, and numerous tours of Europe, Japan, Brazil, Australia, Mexico, and Israel. Some of the eclectic array of artists Dean has been and continues to be involved with over that time include: Dave Liebman, Lee Konitz, Bob Brookmeyer, Randy Brecker, Joe Lovano, Phil Woods, Grover Washington, Dave Grusin, Lew Tabackin, Wynton Marsalis, Steve Kuhn, Dave Douglas, Paul McCandless, Nguyen Le, Ray Anderson, Rob McConnell, Dave Kikoski, Bill Frisell, Albert Dailey, and vocalists Sheila Jordan, Jackie and Roy, Mark Murphy, Carol Sloane and Helen Merrill. Gerry Mulligan however is Dean's most prominent association. Dean spent over 10 years with Mr. Mulligan until his passing in 1996. Dean has also taught privately for years and has conducted clinics at the Berklee College of Music, New York University, New Mexico State University, University of Northern Colorado, Ithaca College, and at the Rotterdam Conservatory of Music..
TAMMY SCHEFFER - voice Born in Belgium, raised in Israel and currently residing in Brooklyn, vocalist and composer Tammy Scheffer’s music combines influences of contemporary jazz with her own expressive voice and a strong sense of melody. Growing up in a musical family, Tammy was first introduced to jazz music in high school, and started performing professionally at the age of 18. Influenced and encouraged by the instrumentalists she worked with, she absorbed their approach to improvisation and composition and embraced the freedom of instrumental jazz. Later she attended Rimon School of Jazz, and was captivated by the contemporary jazz sound for the first time. Inspired to search for her own personal voice, Tammy decided to move to the United States and look for new musical challenges. She won a scholarship to New England Conservatory, where she studied with Jerry Bergonzi, Jerry Leake and Dominique Eade. In 2008 she was chosen to participate in the exclusive Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead workshop. She recently graduated from New England with honors, and moved to Brooklyn, NY, where she teaches in her private studio and work towards a debut CD. Recently Tammy participated in Michael Feinberg’s latest album, “Evil Genius”, and in saxophonist Brian Hogans’ album, to be released by Turnaround Records. In recent years she worked with an expanding circle of musicians, including Jeff Berlin, Kevin Mahogany, Aaron Goldberg, Anat Fort, Sam Barsh, Luques Curtis and Obed Calvaire. Tammy is a recipient of a scholarship from the America- Israel Cultural Foundation.
ROGERIO BOCCATO – drums/percussion Brazilian percussionist and educator Rogério Boccato plays in projects led by some of today’s leading jazz players, among them Danilo Perez, John Patitucci, Ben Allison, Paul Bollenback, Jon Gordon, and Mike Holober. He has also collaborated with top-ranking Brazilian artists, such as Toninho Horta, Dori Caymmi, Moacir Santos, and Vinicius Cantuária. He is featured on two Grammy-nominated albums: Kenny Garrett’s "Beyond The Wall" and John Patitucci's release "Remembrance", alongside Joe Lovano and Brian Blade. As a longtime member of the “Orquestra Jazz Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo”, Brazilian percussionist Rogério Boccato has played with Antonio Carlos Jobim, Hermeto Pascoal, Milton Nascimento, Egberto Gismonti, João Bosco, Joe Zawinul, among many others. Rogério Boccato has been a faculty member of the Percussion department of The Hartt School (University of Hartford) teaching Brazilian Percussion and Ritmica, and recently joined the faculty of the Manhattan School of Music and Montclair State University. He has been presenting clinics on Brazilian music, focusing on traditional Brazilian rhythms and styles applied to the drum set and to Jazz combo, which have been enthusiastically received at universities around the United States, Mexico and Portugal. 5 Steady Gigs...... April 2015 Accomac Inn - 6330 S River Road, York, PA, 6-9 pm, 717-252-1521, Reservations Suggested, Call for Schedule 4/4 Tom Hiliker Duo 4/24 Jazz Me Trio 5/2 Tom Hiliker Duo Alley Kat – 30 W. Lemon Street, Lancaster, PA, 717-509-8686, Thursdays, 9-Midnight, Andy Mowatt Trio American Ale House - 1821 Cricklewood Drive, State College, PA, 8-10 pm, 814-237-9701, Cover $5 First Tuesday of every month –4/7 and 5/ 5 Zeropoint Big Band Andalusia - 26 N. Hanover St., Carlisle, PA, 6-9 pm, 717-462-4141, Second Monday of every month - 4/13 Steve Rudolph & Tom Strohman 5/11 Steve Rudolph Trio Bangkok Wok - 125 Gateway Plaza, Mechanicsburg, PA , Last Friday of the month, 6-9 pm 4/24 and 5/29 Phyllis Chappel (vocals) & Steve Jewett (guitar) Barrel 135 - 135 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA, Wednesdays 6-8 pm, 570-322-7131, Call for Schedule 4/22 swing-nova Bazil Italian Restaurant - 1101 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit, PA, Wednesdays 8-11 pm, Marko Marcinko Jazz Quartet Beans in the Belfry - 122 W. Potomac St., Brunswick, MD, Sunday Brunch 11-2 pm, 301-834-7178, 4/5 Brian Litz 4/19 Mike Gellar & Christiana Drapkin 4/26 CG duo 5/17 Mike Gellar & Christiana Drapkin Belvedere Inn - 402 N. Queen Street, Lancaster, PA, 7-10 pm, 717-394-2422, Call for Complete Schedule 4/3 Kelly Delaveris & Frank Strauss 4/11 Robin Work Trio 4/17 Pete Souders Trio 5/9 Mark Huber Trio 5/22 Dave Wilson Trio Bistro on Bridge - 212 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA, www.bistroonbridge.com 8-10pm 2nd Tues of every month - $7 cover - The Last Big Band Bluebird Inn - 2387 Cornwall Rd. Lebanon, PA (717) 273-3000 Bridge Inn - Route 73 & Covered Bridge Road, Pleasantville, 610-689-5818, 7:30 pm, Call for Schedule 5/8 Dave Wilson & Danny Stuber Building 24 - 1115 Bern Road, Wyomissing, PA, 610-375-2700, 7:30 pm, Ticket Prices Vary, Food Available 4/14-15 Berks Bop Big Band ($38) 5/15 Amy Banks, Andy Mowatt, and Friends 5/23 Andy Roberts Quintet ($15) In the small lounge - Ken Gehret - solo guitar - 4/3 & 4/15 7-9:30pm Bullfrog Brewery - 4th St, Williamsport, PA, Jazz Workshop - Burgess Mitchell & Stetz, Sundays, Noon-4 pm AND Live Jazz Wednesdays, 7-10 4/15 Organ Trio East Christiane David Gallery - 112 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA - First Friday Jazz 6-9pm - Jim Wood, Willie Morales & Larry Marshall (717) 293-0809 Crawdaddy’s - 1500 N 6th St., Harrisburg PA - Jazz Saturdays 7-9 pm 4/4 Hassan JJ Shakur & Steve Rudolph The Deli - 113 Hester St, State College, PA, 814-237-5710, Sundays, Noon-2 pm, Jay Vonada Duo DiSalvo's - 341 East Fourth St, Williamsport, PA, 570-327-1200, 7-10 pm, Call for Schedule (Seasonal) Eden Resort & Suites - 222 Eden Rd., Lancaster PA Bill Horn - Sunday Champagne Brunch - Bill Horn (piano)717-569-6444 Fusion Fire Asian Restaurant, 3421 Simpson Ferry Road, Camp Hill, PA, 717-731-1188, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, Doin' Time Trio (Billy Cave, guitar, Greg Cavazzi, bass, Logan Bedard, drums), reservations recommended. The Gourmet Goat - 41 N. Potomac St, Hagerstown, MD, 301-790-2343, Fridays 6-8 pm, Call for Schedule Greenfield Restaurant & Bar - 595 Greenfield Rd, Lancaster, PA, 717-393-0668, Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm April 1 – Kelly 4/1 Kelly Delaveris Trio 4/8 Kerensa Gray Trio4/15 3 West 4/22 Jody Staple 5/6 Kelly Delaveris Trio Gullifty's – Cedar Cliff Mall, 1104 Carlisle Road, Camp Hill, PA, (717) 761-6692, Jam Sessions every 2nd Wed. w/ Steve Rudolph Trio, 6:30-9:30 pm Jazz Wednesdays begin in May with Steve Rudolph & friends - 5/6 Cathy Chemi 5/13 Jam Session 5/20 & 5/27 Steve Rudolph Duo Holy Hound - 57 West Market St, York, PA, 717-855-2410, Third Thurdays 7-10 pm - 4/16 & 5/14 Tim Warfield Quartet Hotel Hershey Iberian Lounge - 100 Hotel Rd, Hershey, 717-534-8821, Saturdays, 8-11 pm call for complete schedule 4/18 Jazz Me Trio 5/2 Ryan Kauffman Trio 5/9 Dave Wilson/Danny Stuber "Smooth" Trio Huckleberry’s Restaurant, Fulton Steamboat Inn - Rt. 30 & 898, Lancaster PA, 717-299-9999, Bill Horn (piano & vocals) Fridays & Saturdays 5:30-8pm Heritage Hills Golf Resort, Ironwoods Restaurant - 2700 Mt. Rose Ave, York, PA, 717-755-0123, Kirk Reese (solo piano), Fridays 6-9 pm Jekyll & Hydes - 906 N. East St, Frederick, MD, 301-694-0066, Thursday Night Jam, 7:30-10:30 pm, Anita Thomas, Gene Sprenkle, Ted Jenkins & Friends Jazz in the City – 50 N. George St, York, PA, 717-846-1111, $3 or Free for Students, 5pm, First Friday 4/3 TBA 5/1 Jeff Stabley Quartet Jazz in the Sky – Ware Center, 42 N. Prince St, Lancaster, (717) 871-2308 4/17 Frank Griffith Quartet featuring Steve Rudolph & Hassan JJ Shakur MJ's Coffeehouse - "First Thursday Jazz Series", Andy Roberts & Friends - Allen Theatre, 36 E. Main St., Annville, PA, 717-867-4766, BYOB, 7:30 pm, $5 cover The Pressroom - 26 W. King St., Lancaster, PA, 717-399-5400, Wednesdays 7-10 pm, Call for Complete Schedule 4/1 Dave Wilson Trio 4/13 Rue de la Pompe 4/15 Troy Isaac Trio 4/11 Mark Huber 4/18 The Fusionistas 4/22 Mark Huber Trio 4/26 Rue de la Pompe 5/20 Mark Huber Trio Pride of the Susquehanna, Jazzin' on the Riverboat - City Island Dock, Harrisburg, PA, Thursdays, 5:30-9 pm, Cruise $10 (Seasonal - no music Nov. til Spring) Puirsell's Pub - 15 S. 6th St, Lewisburg, PA, Jazz/Blues Wednesday Jazz, 6-9 pm Greg Burgess - Burgess, Mitchell & Seal Reading Public Museum – “Jazz Under the Stars” - 500 Museum Road, Reading, 610-371-5850, Second Thursday, 6:30 pm, $20 4/9 James Supra & Sarah Ayers Quartet River City Blues Club - 819 S Cameron St, Harrisburg, PA - 3rd Monday - Big Band Night 7-9pm 4TH MONDAYS - Jazz Jam Session 7-10PM 4/4 Cedric Lawson & Life Force 4/20 & 5/18 River City Big Band - 16 piece band lead by Steve Rudolph & Bill Perbetsky $10 4/27 Jazz Jam Session - FREE 5/26 Steve Smith and Vital Information Ruth's Chris Steak House - Mohegan Sun Casino, Plains, PA, Fridays, 6-9 pm, Saturdays 8:30-11:30 pm, Ruth's Chris Jazz Trio St. James Episcopal Church - 119 N Duke St., Lancaster PA - Jazz Mass - 5 p.m. Saturdays - J.R. Ankney and his Duke Street Band Tellus 360 – 24 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA, 717-393-1880, Third Sunday, New Orleans Jazz Session with Andy Mowatt 5/29 Andy Mowatt's Steely Jam (Fusion) Thorn Hill Winery - 1945 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, PA, 717-571-7839, some Fridays, 7-10 pm, Call for Schedule, Free The Timbers – 350 Timbers Road, Mt. Gretna, PA, 717-964-3601, First Fridays Arts Night w/ live jazz, 6-9 pm Union Barrel Works - 6 N Reamstown Rd, Reamstown, PA 17567 (717) 335-7837 4/4 Dave Pedrick and Steve Meashey 7-10pm Victor's Italian Restaurant - 554 South Ogontz St, York, PA, 717-854-7958, Fridays 8-11 pm, No Cover, Call for Schedule 4/24 Kris Kostoff & Steve Meashey 5/15 Dave Wilson Trio 6 One. Time Only Events...... April 2015 APRIL Thurs, 4/2 Mauricio de Souza's Bossa Brasil, Penn State Harrisburg, 777 W. Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA, 11:30 am 717-233-6002 Thurs. 4/2 Dave Wilson Quartet, 8pm-12am $10 / $5 for students. Kirk Reese-Rob Swanson-Butch Reed-. 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Located at 1421 Sansom St. Philly (http://www.chrisjazzcafe.com/ 215-568-3131) Fri, 4/3 Good Friday Jazz Service (Reese, Meashey, Stabley), Zion Lutheran Church, York, PA, 7 pm, FREE Wed, 4/8 Linda Oh Quartet, Bucknell Hall, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA, 7:30 pm, FREE Wed. 4/8 CPFJ JAM SESSION - Gullifty's – Cedar Cliff Mall, 1104 Carlisle Road, Camp Hill, PA, (717) 761-6692, every 2nd Wed. 6:30-9:30 pm Thurs, 4/9 Dave Stahl Big Band w/John Fedchock, Ephrata Performing Arts Center, 320 Cocalico St, Ephrata, PA, $20 4/10 & 11 PSU, State College Jazz Festival featuring John Fedchock, Marko Marcinko, Steve Rudolph, Joshua Davis Fri. 4/10 Hard Bop Jazz Quintet - Brandon Hollinger - Lynden Gallery, 117 S Market St, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 (717) 367-9236 6-9pm Fri. 4/10 Lebanon Valley College Jazz Ensemble, Blair Auditorium, Annville PA 7:30 pm FREE Fri, 4/10 Bucknell Jazz Band, Weis Center, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA, 7:30 pm, FREE Fri, 4/10 Dave Wilson Group, Berks Jazz Fest, Reading, PA, Location TBA, 7:30-9 pm 4/10-4/19 Berks Jazz Fest (feat. Tim Warfield, Tony Miceli, Terrell Stafford, Mark Huber, Ken Gehret, Andy Roberts, Kirk Reese), various venues, Reading, PA Fri. 4/10 2015 Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Jazz Orchestra w/guest Sean Jones– 7 pm Downtown Cumberland Ramada (Cumberland, MD) $20/person; $15/Friends of the Cumberland Jazz Society Sean Jones and the Sean Jones Quintet Sat. 4/11 Cumberland Area All-Star High School Big Bands with Guests Paul Carr & David Kauffman- 7 pm Cumberland Ramada (Cumberland, MD) Free Sat, 4/11 Philadelphia Jazz Orchestra, Berks JazzFest, Reading, PA, 7:30 pm, 800-745-3000, $48 Sat, 4/11 UP JUMPED SPRING, Gettysburg College Jazz Ensemble, Majestic Theater, Gettysburg, PA, 717-337-8200, $5 Sun, 4/12 Chris Bacas and Voyage West, CPFJ SPRING CONCERT SERIES, Wyndridge Farm, Dallastown, PA, 717-540-1010, Sun. 4/12 Diane Wilson & Steve Rudolph Trio- A Taste of Jazz - St. Paul’s Episcopal fund raiser - Crawdaddy’s , 1500 N 6th St Hbg 2-5pm $45 STPAULSTASTEOFJAZZ.EVENTBRITE.COM Tues, 4/14 Kirk Reese CD Release/Faculty Recital, High Center Recital Hall, Messiah College, Grantham, PA, 8 pm, FREE 4/14-15 Berks Bop Big Band, Building 24, Reading, PA, 7:30 pm, $38 Fri, 4/17 Jazz in the Sky – Ware Center, 42 N. Prince St, Lancaster, (717) 871-2308 Frank Griffith Quartet featuring Steve Rudolph & Hassan JJ Shakur Fri, 4/17 Rob Stoneback Septet w/ Robin Work, Jazz Upstairs Cabaret, Allentown Symphony Hall, 23 N. Sixth St, Allentown, PA, 610-432-6715, 7 pm, $25, Fri, 4/17 Erich Cawalla Quartet, Boscov's North Greenery Restaurant, 2910 N. Fifth St. Highway, Reading, PA, 610-779-2000, reservations suggested 4/17-4/19 Les Brown Jazz Festival feat. Bob Hope's USO Show & Letters from Home, Williams Valley H. S., 10300 Route 209, Tower City, PA, 717-647-2167 Sat. 4/18 Jazz and Java - Millersville University Jazz Ensembles @ 7:30PM Lehr Dining Room at Gordinier Hall, Millersville, PA Sat, 4/18 Tim Wolfe, Jr. & Matt Wolfe, Suba Tapas Bar, Harrisburg, PA, 9-11 pm, no cover Sun. 4/19 Steve Rudolph Quartet feat. Erin Cruise @ 14Forty Lounge, Horshoe Casino, Baltimore MD 11am-2:30pm Sat, 4/25 Brubeck Brothers, Rose Lehrman Arts Center, HACC, (717) 231-ROSE, 8 pm, $42 Sun. 4/26 CPFJ YOUTH BAND - Capital Presbyterian Church, 14th & Cumberland Streets, Harrisburg 11:00am Mon, 4/27 York College Jazz Ensemble, Wolf Hall, York College, PA, 7 pm, FREE Mon. 4/27 CPFJ JAM SESSION - River City Blues Club - 819 S Cameron St, Harrisburg, PA 7-10pm Thurs, 4/30 Dave Stahl Big Band, Carlisle Elks, 120 West Ridge St, Carlisle, PA, 7:30 pm Thurs, 4/30 tgDivergence (the music of Tom & Greg Strohman) MJ's Coffeehouse – 8- 9:45 pm 36 E. Main St, Annville, PA 717-867-3545 $5.00 cover charge Thurs. 4/ 30 Potomac State Collage Jazz Ensemble - 7:30 pm Potomac State College Church-McKee Center (Keyser, WV) Free – No Ticket Required MAY Fri. 5/1 FSU Jazz Orchestra, Frostburg State University (Frostburg, MD) 7:30 Free – No Ticket Required Fri, 5/1 Rick Hirsch & Bob Hart, Big Spring Spirits & Distillery, Bellefonte, PA, 6-8 pm Wed. 5/13 CPFJ JAM SESSION - Gullifty's – Cedar Cliff Mall, 1104 Carlisle Road, Camp Hill, PA, (717) 761-6692, every 2nd Wed. 6:30-9:30 pm Thurs, 5/21 Robin Work Quartet, Lititz Library, 651 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz, PA, 717-626-2255, 7 pm Fri. 5/26 Pottsville H.S. Jazz Band concert featuring the Buzz Jones Big Band Sat. 5/23 “A Cool Breeze”, Harrisburg Symphony Society Showhouse & Gardens presents CPFJ Jonathan Ragonese Quartet & HSYO musicians - food & beer pairings by Troëg’s & Sophia’s on Market, Lindenwood, 210 E. Lisburn Rd., Mechanicsburg, PA 717-612-4970, www.symphonyshowhouse.org, 4-7 pm, $50 5/23 - 25 Harrisburg Arts Fest - CPFJ Stage and tent near the Walnut St. Bridge, Front and Walnut Sts. Hbg PA 5/23 & 24 live jazz from 11am - 7pm 5/25 live jazz from 10am - 5pm Tues. 5/26 Steve Smith & Vital Information @ River City Blues Club, 819 S Cameron St., Hbg PA 7:30pm Thurs, 5/28 Dave Stahl Big Band, Hebron Catering & Events, 701 E. Walnut St, Lebanon, PA, 7:30pm, $10 Sat, 5/30 & 31 Tim Warfield's Organ Band, Bob Dorough. Jay Umble, the Reese Project, Dave Wilson Quartet & more, Moondancer Winery Jazz Festival, 1282 Klines Run Road, Wrightsville, PA, 717-252-8463, $20 Sun, 5/31 Steve Nelson Quartet, CPFJ SPRING CONCERT SERIES, Rose Lehrman Arts Center, HACC, 3 pm, $20/$15/$10 Support your area’s musicians and the venues that hire them! Let us know of other sites that are hosting jazz and we will include them in our next issue of The ViBE!! . P J Every 2nd Wednesday atGullifty’s , 6:30-9:30 p.m. 1104 Carlisle Road, Camp Hill, PA C F Every 4th Monday atRiver City Blues Club 7-10 p.m. 819 South Cameron St., Harrisburg . J A M These sessions encourage musicians young and old to improve their improvisational abilities, play with a professional rhythm section, and develop a network of musical friends. All 7 S S ION aspiring jazz instrumentalists and vocalists are welcome to sit in - food and drink are available7 E S S in both venues during the performances. Under 21 must be accompanied by an adult. 2015 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE JOIN THEC ENTRAL PA F RIENDS of J AZZ and WIN $1,000!
In an effort to increase our membership in our 35th year as Central PA’s jazz service organization, we are offering a chance to win a grand prize of $1000.00 to anyone who becomes a new member or any former member who renews their membership in the Central PA Friends of Jazz. Names will be entered in a drawing to be held at our third Spring Series Concert at H.A.C.C. on May 31st – new or renewing Student, Regular and Patron member names will be entered once – new or renewing Sponsor, Donor and Corporate members names will be entered twice. There will be several runner-up prizes as well. You do not need to be present to win. . Already a member of CPFJ? Current members who help us sign up new members will have their names entered in the drawing once for every new member that they refer. ... Becoming a member of CPFJ is easy. It can be done online atwww.friendsofjazz.org - by calling the CPFJ office at 717-540-1010 - or, better yet, sign up at the Membership Table at our next concert. All new or renewing members of CPFJ get ticket discounts when they join, even on the day of a concert. . The Central PA Friends of Jazz has been the jazz service organization in our area since 1980. CPFJ has produced concerts and jazz festivals featuring world renowned jazz musicians, helped to promote our own talented area artists, and provided educational opportunities for our aspiring young jazz artists and listeners of all ages. You have probably had many memorable experiences at our concerts and festivals throughout the years. In just the past year alone, we have brought you pianist Cyrus Chestnut and his tribute to Dave Brubeck, rising star vocalist Cecile McLorin Salvant, and organist Joey DeFrancesco as well as many other inspiring artists. . Our membership is the life blood of our organization and has been growing steadily during the past few years. We need to sustain our efforts to promote jazz in Central PA in the years to come and attract new folks to CPFJ! We believe the surest resource we have to accomplish this is our loyal enthusiastic membership and the avid jazz fans in Central PA. We are confident that there are many jazz aficionados who just need a nudge to re-join or become a brand new member. We encourage our current membership to seek out new members and convince their friends to renew - you may be rewarded with the grand prize just for referring a new or renewing member! . So don't delay, the Spring Concert Series is rapidly approaching – March 1st we will feature bassist Christian McBride and his Trio - April 12th saxophonist Chris Bacas brings his NYC Quintet. Use the form in this issue on page 14, call the office, or visit our website. Either way, don’t miss this opportunity to support our great American Music and Good Luck!
We offer eight levels of membership designed to suit all budgets and interests of the individual or corporate member. All memberships are valid for one year from date of purchase. . CURRENT MEMBERS: Please help us recruit new members - send us addresses (email or UPS) of your jazz loving friends and we will send them an invitation and newsletter! 8 Steve Nelson final bar: Quartet We celebrate the life of Sunday, May 31 jazz master Clark Terry 3pm 12/14/1920 - 2/21/2015 HACC
The final Spring Series Concert this season will feature vibraphonist Steve Nelson and his Quartet. Steve began his career during the seventies, in his hometown of Pittsburgh, following the straight ahead path blazed by his first major influence, Milt Jackson. After a year with guitarist Grant Green he was playing and recording with his Rutgers professors James Spaulding and Kenny Barron, before landing a spot in David "Fathead” Newman's quintet. Throughout the eighties Nelson was the vibist of choice among some of his generation's most talented jazz artists, including Bobby Watson, Curtis Lundy, James Williams, Mulgrew Miller, Donald Brown, Geoffrey Keezer and Lewis Nash, developing a harmonically open sound, influenced by the innovations of Bobby Hutcherson. These experiences led him to a spot in Dave Holland's award winning band and nine recordings. In between he's recorded a half dozen dates The ultimate musician, educator, entertainer, and as a leader that showcase his own personal voice on the person - he performed for CPFJ in 1986, 1993, 1998 vibes. There will be more information in the next issue of The ViBE! and 2004. He was always a positive force for the The concert will be held in Rose Lehrman Arts Center on music and supportive of all of his fellow musicians the campus of Harrisburg Area Community College. and fans. One of the giants of our music! r.i.p.....
The astounding Christian McBride Trio at our March 1st concert - it was a memorable and thrilling performance.
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Ron Waters is the Director for theCPFJ Youth Band . There is no tuition fee and all applicants are accepted. Please contact Mr. Waters at (717) 432-3109 or via email [email protected] - all young musicians with an interest in learning to improvise are welcome. Our continuing dedication to jazz education led to the creation of the CPFJ Youth Band over 25 years ago. Mr. Waters is a professional arranger, composer and trumpet player and the band is open to all school age musicians - grade school through high school. Mr. Waters prepares arrangements to suit the particular talents of the participants each year. All applicants are accepted without audition - Mr. Waters finds a niche for every instrumentalist and vocalist. The band’s rehearsals and concerts are scheduled year round including performances at the Central PA Jazz Festival, Jazz Picnic, and many other events. Not only do the students get wonderful experience playing in an improvising ensemble, but they get to meet kids from other schools who have the same interest in jazz. This ensemble offers a different experience than most High School Jazz Ensembles - it is not a place where the students simply read the notes on the page - all members learn to improvise and get valuable experience playing jazz standards and original music in a group setting. The Youth Band is also not restricted to the traditional big band instrumentation (trumpets, trombones, saxes & rhythm section) - all instruments are welcome - we have had almost every imaginable instrument….cello, accordion, oboe, flute, etc. in past bands. The Youth Band plays all of our festivals and major events as well as many civic functions and concerts - come join the fun!! CENTRAL PA JAZZ CAMP @ MESSIAH COLLEGE JUNE 17-19, 2015
This year’s faculty will include some of the finest performer/educators in jazz! Helen Sung - Tim Thompson - Jonathan Ragonese - Kirk Reese - Steve Meashey & more! . Please tell your young friends about the Camp and encourage them to attend. All students aged 10 to 21 with a desire to learn to improvise or improve their skills are welcome. There is a free concert on June 19th with all faculty and students participating. Our thanks to Dr. Bill Stowman and the staff at Messiah College for welcoming us to the campus again this year, our 14th Annual Central PA Jazz Camp! More info at our website. 10 John “Buzz” Jones RIVER CITY to retire after BLUES CLUB AND DART ROOM leading college and Presenting Live Music, Great Drinks high school jazz bands & Food in comfortable surroundings. for 42 years. SATURDAY, April 4th - 8PM CEDRIC LAWSON’S CPFJ congratulates Buzz Jones on his stellar career as a music LIFE FORCE educator and his contributions to the Central PA jazz scene as a band leader, composer and arranger. He taught in Maryland public schools in the '70s, Dickinson College in the '80s, and at Gettysburg 3rd MONDAYS 7-9:30PM. since 1989. He will lead the Gettysburg Jazz Ensemble on a tour of the Istanbul, Umbria, and Jazz à Juan Festivals in early July 2015 as RIVER CITY BIG BAND his last duty as the band’s leader. We wish him well in his retirement 16 piece swinging ensemble and hope that he will have more time to devote to composing, performing, and promoting jazz. April 20th - features vocalist
BIO: Cathy Chemi Buzz Jones is Professor of Music at Gettysburg College and has served as Director of Bands (1989-2002), Music Department Chair 4th MONDAYS - 7-10PM (1999-2005), and Director of the Conservatory of Music (2006-2008). Buzz teaches theory and composition, jazz history, and directs the CPFJ JAZZ JAM SESSIONS college jazz ensemble. He has led college instrumental ensembles and April 27 the Buzz Jones Big Band on seven concert tours of Europe with appearances at the Montreux, North Sea, Vienne, and Jazz a Juan Festivals. Buzz has earned ASCAP Standard Awards in composition annually since 1996. His commissioned works for a broad range of instrumental and vocal ensembles have been performed regionally and received enthusiastically by audiences of all ages. 8PM The Majestic Jazz Orchestra recorded Axiom Asunder his four FRIDAY, March 6th - movement suite for jazz ensemble, dancers, and narrator, in 2004. 'All TIM WARFIELD & About Jazz” says “…what [he] has produced is a monumental work whose spectacular musical tapestry spans the eras and idioms of jazz STEVE RUDOLPH TRIO from its African roots to swing, boogie, blues, hard bop, cool jazz, gospel, Third Stream and beyond, seamlessly blending melodies, SPECIAL EVENT harmonies and rhythms from the Caribbean to New Orleans, Chicago Tuesday, May 26 7:30 PM to Kansas City, and Harlem to the West Coast.” River City features the original Buzz is a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, drummer the band Journey and Publishers (ASCAP), Phi Beta Mu (International Bandmasters Fraternity), Jazz Education Network, and was President of the International Association for Jazz Education-Pennsylvania from STEVE SMITH 2003-2007. He received the Creative Arts Achievement and Alumni & VITAL INFORMATION Citation Awards from Lebanon Valley College. Tickets $22 Limited seating order today! Need a jazz band for your party, wedding, PLUS A FULL SCHEDLUE or concert venue? Visit our Musician Partner links at OF BLUES, JAMS & MORE!! www.friendsofjazz.org RIVERCITYHBG.COM Our area is blessed with many wonderful jazz artists (717) 525-8926 who need your support. 819 S. Cameron St., Harrisburg PA Thanks for using LIVE MUSIC!! 11 11 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s First Annual
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Please join CPFJ - your membership and INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS: ALL MEMBERS receive the Newsletter w/ support enables us to present the finest jazz Regular ...... $25 info on concert artists, area events & more. Patron ...... $45 artists, educate students and develop an Sponsor ...... $150 ANNUAL INDIVIDUAL BENEFITS: audience for America's music - JAZZ! Student ...... $10 REGULAR: May purchase one ticket at CORPORATE MEMBERS: member discount for each CPFJ event. Regular ...... $400 Membership in CPFJ is for everyone who loves the PATRON: May purchase 2 tickets at Patron ...... $600 member discount for each CPFJ event. music and wants to foster jazz in Central PA. Sponsor ...... $1,000 All CPFJ members receive the CPFJ newsletter - DONOR MEMBERSHIP.....$100+ THE VIBE - describing CPFJ activities, SPONSOR: Our concert series ticket bargain! 2 free admissions to all monthly concerts; For information on Donor or Corporate concert artists, area club dates and much more! 2 member discounts @ the Festival & Picnic All corporate members are listed in the newsletter. Memberships please call the CPFJ Office: 717-540-1010 or visit our web We offer nine levels of membership designed site for additional information - STUDENT: Receives student member to suit all budgets and interests of the individual www.friendsofjazz.org ticket discounts at all CPFJ events. or corporate member. . Memberships are valid for one year from date of purchase. . Support the Music of Freedom!
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JazZenJourney, Italy, 2014 was a life changing experience, well beyond our expectations and dreams...as one of our participants wrote, “The best of the very best!” Travel with us to Italy this August 1st thru 8th.... . Stay at the 11th centurySan Fedele monastery in Tuscany. Enjoy gourmet food prepared lovingly by Andrea Anichini, Executive Chef and Sommelier. Organic wines. World class nightly jazz concerts under the stars with Steve Rudolph and European musicians. Excursions to local wineries and organic farms. Cooking class and party at Chef Anichini’s home. Quiet morning walks. Day trips to historic cities and quaint hilltop villages. Picnics in olive groves. Wine, vinegar, and olive oil tastings.... and more! . Curious? Visit http://www.jazzenjourney.com/ email Andrea at [email protected] or call 717-514-3082 We hope you will journey with us this year!