The John Ulrich Piano Series Presents

Sunday, November 1, at 2:00 PM Advanced reservations required $25.00 per person

“Applying his strong left hand to standards and boogie woogie alike, for a most appreciative audience”

Jazz Times

French pianist Philippe LeJeune is a perfect example of the mixture of jazz and that was especially an important strain in the jazz tradition. In 1968 the young pianist attended a concert in Reims, , by master boogie-woogie and blues pianist Memphis Slim, and immediately put an end to his classical efforts and began teaching himself the blues, scouring local record shops for LP’s by boogie woogie greats. In 1980 he was invited by Memphis Slim who had been a Parisian citizen since 1962 to cut an titled Dialog In Boogie as a piano duet. Philippe is one of those rare European pianists who is able to take part in the grand tradition of American jazz mixing swing, a sense of melody and the blues. His playing is always a brilliant assortment of sobriety and expressiveness. He plays blues and boogie-woogie with a light, almost delicate touch, and weaves subtle, varied right-hand figures around the solid left- hand boogie-woogie beat. His repertoire ranges from classic barrelhouse boogie woogie piano to Duke Ellington and Horace Silver tunes as well those of Milt Jackson and George Gershwin. Philippe explores an impressive variety of blues styles and grooves, leaving listeners with a happy feeling.

Philippe LeJeune has released six CD’s in the United States, among them a live recording in trio at the Blue Moon in Houston, Texas. He also makes numerous appearances in various American jazz and blues clubs and festivals. Living in Toulouse, France, LeJeune has performed for many years throughout Europe in the Jazz festivals and clubs circuit and in Africa . The Packard Showroom will be open for viewing, along with a modest Petroliana Collection and other items of (neat old stuff)- all survivors of a simpler time.

Please register promptly, as seating is limited. Tickets will be held at the door. Doors close & the concert will begin promptly at 2PM.

Refreshments will be served at intermission

Driving directions from the Bay Bridge: Take highway 80 East/580 West-go 3.8miles Continue on 80 East towards Vallejo-go 6 miles Take the El Portal Drive exit-go 0.2 miles Turn right onto El Portal drive-go 0.3 miles Turn left onto San Pablo Dam Road-go 0.5 miles Turn left onto Appian Way-go 0.1 miles Turn left onto Garden Road-go 0.1 miles Turn right onto Garden Lane to 4184 Garden Lane

Parking is available in any of the three driveways on the property (please park close together) or on the street.

To Register send a check payable to: John Ulrich 4184 Garden Lane El Sobrante, Ca. 94803 Phone (510) 223-9587 [email protected] Purchased tickets will be held at the door.

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