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The Monthly Newsletter of JazzErie October 2009 Vol. 15, Issue. 10

16 Years Serving the Community MARY ALICE BROWN REGINA CARTER BIRTHDAY BASH! JazzErie congratulates Mary Alice Brown, who is now 80 years young, for her distinguished, creative, community- minded career of music-making and teaching. A birthday celebration is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 28. Watch our website, www.jazzerie. com, for time and place. Music will be part of the program. Come and join in the JazzErie family event! ...continued on pg. 3 IN THIS ISSUE... Friday, Oct. 2 – 8 P.M. • Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center Mercyhurst College, 501 E. 38th St., Erie, PA Carter Concert...... p. 2 Tickets: JazzErie Members: $25 • Adults: $30 Mary Alice Brown...... p. 3 Senior/Students: $27.50 • Youth/ MC Students: $15 JE Performance Calendar...... p. 3 Call 814-824-3000 or visit pac.mercyhurst.edu for advance tickets. Jazz Line...... p. 4 Jazz violinist Regina Carter comes CHOPS Carter started her career in to Erie with her latest project, “Reverse music with a solid grounding in classical Jazz Venue: Alto Cucina...... p. 5 Thread,” a musical exploration and . She grew up in , studied celebration of African song in the unique with local teachers, absorbed Master Humor...... p. 5 language of Carter’s soul-influenced Classes from violin greats Iztak Perlman American jazz. She brings with her a and , and worked as a JE Discussion Group...... p. 6 top-notch quartet of African and American member of the Detroit Civic Symphony. musicians: accordionist Will Holshouser, She also studied studied violin at the New Jazz in Buffalo...... p. 6 kora player Yacouba Sissoko, bassist England Conservatory in Boston, and and percussionist Alvester earned a degree from Jazz on the Radio...... p. 7 Garnett. And her own formidable skills: in Rochiester, Michigan. By this time, her ...continued on pg. 2 For More Information: www.jazzerie.com career focus was settling on jazz and pop. “Something for Grace.” Leaving Atlantic Jazz Erie Confirming her status as a top for Verve, Carter next recorded “Rhythms JazzErie is a com- fiddler, she received an invitation in of the Heart” (1998), her first clearly munity of music lovers and 2001 to travel to , Italy, where straight-ahead jazz album, supported musicians and, a member- she became the first jazz musician and by the distinguished rhythm section of ship organization dedicated the first African American to play the Barron, and Lewis to sharing with children, Nash. adults and one another Guarneri del Jesu violin (nicknamed an awareness and love of “The Cannon” because of Next came “Motor City Moments” music, particularly jazz. JazzErie brings its huge sound), a favored (2001), a soul-to-swing celebration together people who want to listen to jazz, violin of virtuoso Niccolo of Detroit’s learn about it, play it and just live it. Paganini. She performed contributions a classical program on the to the music, Check out our website at violin, then returned a year including tunes www.jazzerie.com for complete later to record a classical/ by Stevie Wonder, information on current and jazz album on “The Cannon,” released Marvin Gaye, upcoming events. as “Paganini – After a Dream” (Verve, Milt Jackson and 2009-2010 Board of Directors 2003). Thad Jones, and featuring Detroit musicians including SOUL Carter soaked up the soul and President...... Ed Goebel second cousin virtuoso saxophonist funk sounds of and church as Vice President...... Ted Ely . Then “Paganini – After Treasurer...... Liz Scarpelli she came up in Detroit. As she moved a Dream” and “I’ll Be Seeing You – A into the world of jazz and pop during her Directors Sentimental Journey” (2006), featuring young adulthood, she worked with the tunes of the ‘20’s, ‘30’s and ‘40’s, Robb Hoff Charles Lute Detroit pop/funk group, Brainstorm. Her Al Lubiejewski John Marzalek favorites of her mother, Grace, who had musicianship brought her quick attention recently passed. Carl Hultman Allen Zurcher in the jazz world, where she worked with Mary Watson Dick Thompson the a number of great local musicians, In the midst of this activity, Carter John Kytic Paul Bates and then joined the female jazz quintet, also recorded a beautiful duet album J. Carter Rowland Shamus Flynn with pianist , “Freefall” Rich Giardina Charles Joy “Straight Ahead.” (2001) and Marilyn Renkes Pat Tellers She was soon hobnobbing, and “Motherland” Past Presidents appearing, with a variety of international (2000), with David F. Van Amburg 1994-1995 jazz stars, Panamanian (Founding President) including bassist pianist Danielo Atty. Al Lubiejewski 1995-1997 Ray Brown, Perez, which was Virginia M. Pelkowski 1997-1999 pianists Danielo nominated for Perez, Billy R. Patrick Rodgers 1999-2002 two Grammys. Taylor and Steve Eidell 2002-2003 Kenny Barron, Her current project is what we will hear Tom McLaren 2003-2005 trombonist Steve in Carter’s concert in Erie. It celebrates Carl Hultman 2005-2008 Turre, trumpeter African song, spread world-wide and to America, with its connections to jazz, JazzErie Notes is published monthly , singer Cassandra performed by an ensemble including by JazzErie which is a subsidiary Wilson, and many others. (For a sample organization of the Erie Art Museum, of her work with Ray Brown, go to the European, American and African a nonprofit organization. mercyhurst website pac.mercyhurst.edu, instruments and musicians. This is a unique opportunity to hear a developing, JazzErie Notes find the Regina Carter writeup and click on the YouTube excerpt.) still-young musician (she’s 43) of the Editor - Dick Thompson highest caliber, in a great hall, at a published by The Erie Art Museum for JazzErie ORIGINALITY Each of Carter’s modest price. Come join us! printed by five albums under her own name has PIP Printing West reflected a developmental step in her 2827 West 26th St. • Erie, PA 16506 thinking. Her first two records, on JazzErie is a grateful Deadline is the 15th of each month. Atlantic Records, were an introductory recipient of support Send articles to: album, “Regina Carter” (1995) – she wrote six of the ten tracks – which assays from the Arts Council [email protected] of Erie. or Box 8833, Erie, PA 16505 soul, funk and R&B, followed by a more pop-oriented (and less successful)

Page 2 JazzErie Notes BIRTHDAY PARTY, (...from page 1) JAZZErie PERFORMANCE Brown was raised in Erie and CALENDAR 2009-2010 studied piano and voice at the Earl Lawrence School of Music and the Erie Saturday, Oct. 2 – 8:00 PM. Fri., Dec. 4 – 8 PM. The Four Conservatory. She began her career as a Violinist REGINA CARTER’s Freshmen. Vocal jazz quartet, now in keyboard artist and singer at local clubs. “Reverse Thread” it’s 61st year of performance, current In 1976, she left for Hollywood where with Will Holshouser personnel are Bob Ferreira, Brian her talent was quickly noticed by some of (accordion), Yacouba Eichenberger, Curtis Calderone and the big names there, and within two years Sissoko (kora), Chris Vince Johnson. Main auditorium. she was touring Japan with a troupe that Lightcap (bass) and Tickets: JazzErie members $25, Other included Anita O’Day, Ron Carter and Alvester Garnett adults $30, Seniors.Students/PC $27.50, Earl Hines. Next big stop was Hawaii, (drums.) Youth/MC students $15. where Brown performed for 10 years in D’Angelo Center, Mercyhurst College, Monday, Dec. 28 – 8:00 PM. five-star Hawaiian Sheraton hotels. (Nice 501 E. 38th St., Erie. Carter brings her International gig!) latest project, an exploration of African saxophone star ERIC In the early 1990’s, Mary’s friend, Erie roots and connections, to Erie. ALEXANDER, with his Mayor Joyce Savocchio asked Mary to Tickets: JazzErie Members $25, organ quartet, The High come home. Said Savocchio, a former other Adults $30, Senior/Student $27.50, Note all-Stars. Alexander teacher: “She (Mary) has a strong sense Youth/MC students $15. For more comes to Erie for a down of community and is very concerned information or tickets: 814-823-3000 or home holiday celebration. Quartet about young people, and obviously has a pac.mercyhurst.edu. personnel are Alexander - tenor sax, Jim wonderful gift which adds to the quality Snidero - alto sax, Bob DeVos - guitar, Wednesday, Oct. 28 . of life for all of us.” Brown responded to Greg Hatza – Hammond B3 organ. the invitation and returned to develop a MARY ALICE BROWN Drummer TBA. Ambassador Banquet & program in the Erie schools for primary BIRTHDAY BASH with music by The Conference Center, and secondary school children, plus an Heliotropes. Venue to be announced. 7792 Peach St. north of I-90 exit. after-school program of music instruction Watch for more information on our Tickets: JazzErie members $20, non- and participation at the John F. Kennedy website www.jazzerie.com. members $25, Students $5. Community Center. Come celebrate #80 with Erie’s Saturday, March 27 – 8 PM. And she performs on keyboard and First Lady of Jazz. Good food, good JAZZERIE’S SINGERS NIGHT, with singing at Erie concerts and clubs companionship, good music! Patricia Yates, Joe Dorris, George including, in recent years, shows at the Friday, Nov. 6 – 8 PM. Bobby McIsaac and Roadhouse Theater, appearances at the Sanabria Workshop, Walker Recital the GM Vocal Erie Art Museum Blues & Jazz Fest, Jazz Hall, Mercyhurst College, 501 E. 38th Jazz ensemble, at the Zoo, Christmas concerts and other St., Erie. For directed by community events. musicians and Bruce Yates. Watch our website, www.jazzerie.com, non-musicians. Tentatively for more information about the birthday FREE! scheduled at the party for Mary Alice. Saturday, Station Restaurant on Peach St. Tickets: Nov. 7 – 8 PM. JazzErie members $10, non-members This project was supported by the Pennsylvania BOBBY SANABRIA QUARTETO $15, Students $5. Watch www.jazzerie. Council on the Arts, a state com and this newsletter for more details. agency, through its regional ACHE, with Peter Brainin (reeds), arts funding partnership, Enrique Haneine (piano) and Alex Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA). State funding Hernande (bass.) for the arts depends upon an Latin jazz percussion master, with annual appropriation by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania his illustrious ensemble, comes to teach and support from the National and perform in Erie. Tickets JazzErie Endowment for the Arts, a federal members $20, non-members $25, agency. PPA is administered in this region by the Arts Council Students/youth $5. 814/823-3000, pac. mercyhurst.edu, or www.jazzerie.com. Issue No. 174 Page 3 THE BREWERIE Bosco’s Restaurant & Bar continues to The at UNION STATION offer a Jazz Jam every Tuesday, 8 – 11 PM. Musicians are encouraged to sit 123 West 14th St. • 454-2200 Jazz Line in. For more information, contact Dan Music from 9 PM - Midnight Hallett 814/336-1580. www.jazzerie.com Fri., Oct. 2 Crosstown Rhythm & PITTSBURGH Schedules below reflect information available at Blues band the time of publication, and are subject to change. Sat., Oct. 10 Rodger Montgomery blues Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, 1815 Call club or sponsoring organization to confirm. Sat., Oct. 17 The Heliotropes Metropolitan St., Pittsburgh, PA 15233. Call SCOTTY’S JAZZ CLUB Sat., Oct. 31 Crosstown R&B. 412/322-0800 or visit www.mcgjazz.com. 301 German St. • 459-3800 10 PM – 1 AM MCG has posted an impressive lineups $5 cover. EAST ERIE TURNERS for the 2009 – 10 season, beginning with Fri., Oct. 2 Attitude Plus: Frank Singer 829 Parade St • 452-2546 this month’s concert by vibraphonist Gary & Steve Trohoske THE JIVE Burton. : Sat., Oct. 3 Torn Curtain 1014 State St. • Oct. 2-3-4 Gary Burton, with Julian Lage – guitar and Vadim Nevelovskyi Fri., Oct. 16 Ahimsa Beat Sat., Oct. 10 -- 2:30 PM Ahimsa Beat, – piano. A “Next Generation” band Sat., Oct. 24 Bill Burke featuring Christian Howes – violin, Steve with the vibes master. WAR guitar maestro Trohoske – bass, Frank Singer – guitar. Grammy Award Sat., Oct. 31 String Theory Thurs., Oct. 15 – 7 PM Hands of winner and frequent Thieves Trio COLONY PUB & GRILLE cohort of Chick Corea , Pat Metheny, Steve 2670 West 8th St. • 838-2162 CONCERTS Swallow, Roy Haynes, Live jazz every Thursday: & AREA EVENTS and in earlier years Colony Club House Trio featuring ERIE Stan Getz and George Gene Leone Fri., Oct. 9 – 8 PM Ahimsa Beat Shearing, Burton was also a long-time (Venue in Erie TBA. Visit franksinger. teacher and administrator at Berklee ALTO CUCINA com for more information.) College of Music. Tickets $37.50. 3531 West Lake Road Fri., Oct. 2 – 8 PM 835-3900 Fri., Oct. 9 – 7 – 10 PM. No cover. Sat., Oct. 3 – 8 PM Soul Crackers. Funky soul/rock. Urraro Music 6:30 – 9:30 PM Sun., Oct. 4 -- 2:30 PM Art Gallery, 152 W. 12th St., Erie. Sat., Oct. 3 Matt Gavula Nov, 7-8 Herb Alpert & band, with Thur., Oct. 22 – 6:15 PM Solo Jazz wife Lani Hall, vocals. American & Sat., Oct. 10 Lee Clark Guitar – Frank Singer, Habitat for Brazilian music. Sat., Oct. 17 Marty O’Conner Humanity fundraiser. (Venue in Erie Nov. 13 Guitar wizard Stanley Sat., Oct. 24 Jim Cuneo TBA.) Jordan with ukulele wizard Jake Sat., Oct. 31 Sam Hyman Band CORRY Shimabukuro. Every Wednesday evening - Sam Hyman Sun., Oct. 11 – 6 PM. Donation. Dec. 12 Regina Carter’s Reverse Triumphant Swing Band. Nazarine Thread. Music of Africa, Mali & CEVICHE ON THE BAY Church, 246 Marion St., check Senegal. Perry’s Landing & Marina on Bayfront website for directions: www. 459-3177 Dec. 13 Chris Botti, Holiday music triumphantswingband.com. program. Music 6:30 – 9:30 PM MEADVILLE Dec. 19 ’s Beggar’s With the continuation of nice weather, Holiday, with the Opera Theater of Ceviche has continued live music. Call Fri., Oct. 2 – 8 PM – midnight. Dan the restaurant to inquire about bookings.. Hallett Trio. Straight ahead jazz. Pittsburgh. Peppercorn & Vine Restaurant, Market Artists in 2010 will include David DOCKSIDER St. Sanborn, Bob James, McCoy Tyner, 1015 State St. • 454-9700 Sat., Oct. 10 – 7:30 – 8:30 PM. Soul Lionel Loueke Trio & the Gretchen Live music every weekend call for Crackers. Funky soul/rock fusion. Parlato Band, Ahmad Jamal and details. MCA’s Blue Planet Café, Meadville Paquito D’Rivera’s Funk Tango Market House. Quintet. Page 4 JazzErie Notes CLEVELAND and Eric Clapton.” On the culinary creativity side, Rogers describes Nighttown Restaurant,12387 Cedar JAZZ VENUES: his menu for the restaurant as Rd., Cleveland Hts., OH 216/795-0550 “Italian fusion.” Good Reviews. www.nighttowncleveland.com. Pat Rogers & The restaurant itself is an early Thur., Oct. 1 – 7 PM Bobby Broom 20th century red brick and beam Trio. Guitarist from Deep Blue Organ ALTO CUCINA structure, set well back from the Trio and Sonny Rollins group Cover road on a wooded lot off West 8th $15.. Street. Owned and operated for decades Sun., Oct. 11 – 7 PM Bobby Selvaggio as the Aviation Club, the facility was sold Quartet featuring Kenny Werner. to another private party in 2001 before Saxophonist with all-star quartet. Cover being acquired by Rogers in 2006. In $20. addition to good sized dining and party Weds., Oct. 14 – 7 PM Kurt areas on both the first floors, Rogers has Rosenwinkel Trio. Jazz guitarist makes added a large deck which serves as an Cleveland debut. $20. cover. added fresh air dining space in summer. Tues., Oct. 20 – 7 PM. David Sanchez. “We have a good staff, a beautiful Grammy Award-winning saxophonist One of the more elegant jazz venues facility, good food and good music,” says with his quartet. $25. cover. in Erie, the restaurant ALTO CUCINA Rogers, who perceives no end in sight for the restaurant’s future. OTHER CLEVELAND AREA EVENTS: opened at 3531 West Lake Road on June 20, 2006 under the management of Pat by Dick Thompson For more information on Cleveland jazz Rogers. Pat, a blues harmonica player in events, go to www.wruw.org and click on his spare time (though he has little of it Northeast Ohio Jazz Calender. while fulfilling the twin roles of owner/ Fri., Oct. 9 – 8 PM FREE. “The Way of manager and chef), has had a lifelong HUMOR the Sly Man.” Jack Schantz (trumpet) interest in blues and jazz. “We’ve had Jazz unit, David Morgan composer. live music from the start,” he states, “and (Thanks to Stan Bialomizy.) Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 – 5th St., people expect it now. Duke Sherman A musician becomes very ill, goes Youngstown, OH www.fpa.ysu.edu or played for our opening night. Currently into a Catholic hospital for a heart call 330/941-3636 for more information. we have a band from 6:30 – 9:30 PM operation, has to have extensive surgery, Sat., Oct. 10 – 8 PM FREE Repeat most Saturdays, and Sam Hyman plays a triple by-pass – but survives. When of the concert listed above, this time on Wednesdays. he’s recovering, a woman comes into his at Gurdjieff Foundation of Ohio, 7460 Bands featured at Alto Cucina are hospital room and tells him, “I’m glad to Broadway, Cleveland, OH. www. jazz and pop-oriented: Jim Madden report that the doctor says you’re doing gurdjieffohio.org. & Marilyn Livosky, The Heliotropes, very well. But I need to talk with you about money. Do you have insurance?” Sun., Oct. 25 – 8 PM Admission. Karl Dan Hallett & Reach, Tri This, Carl Denson’s Tiny Universe. Denson - Hultman, Marty O’Conner & John The musician says, “No, I’m a reeds, Chris Littlefield – trumpet, David Huber, Jim Cuneo, the Lee Clark Duo – musician.” She asks, “Well, then, do Vieth – keyboards, Brian Jordan – guitar, to name some of the more recent groups. you have some savings?” Same answer. Ron Johnson – bass, John Staten – drums. Because of limited performance space, “Well, how about family – surely you Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Hts., Blvd., the restaurant hosts small ensembles, must have someone who can help assume Cleveland Hts., OH. www.grogshop.qs which go well with the venue’s intimate responsibility.” The musician says, or call 216/321-5588. atmosphere. Music can also be piped to a “I’m not married and I don’t have any Want your upcoming performance second dining area upstairs. children. My parents are both deceased. or special events listed in Jazz Line? Rogers’ affinity for jazz and blues The only family I have is a spinster sister who’s a nun.” Contact me at 814/734-4344 or was nurtured by his father, also Pat [email protected]. Rogers, who is one of the founding The woman draws herself up and Information must be received by the 15th fathers and a past president of JazzErie. says: “Sir, I’m a nun, too. And we’re not of the month preceding publication (Oct. Pat, the son, still does find time to sit in spinsters. We took our vows and we’re 15th for the Nov. issue). occasionally with bands at the restaurant. married to God!” The musician thinks a -Dick Thompson, ed. His personal musical heroes include minute, and says “Well good! Send the “Muddy Waters, B.B. King (of course), bill to my brother-in-law.”

Issue No. 174 Page 5 in a copy of “International the performance, the band played on JAZZERIE Musician.” So it was a convenient, with no subsequent dubbing or retake. I copasetic coincidence that Al think they realized that this effort was so DISCUSSION GROUP played this performance which complete, whole and human, warts and August 20, 2009 demonstrated Martin’s much in all, it was embraced. demand talent. He is an on-call Join us next time on Thursday, instrumentalist who can play October 15, 7:30 PM, Erie Art Museum anything and appears on dozens Annex, 20 East Fifth St. Great recorded of recordings and sound tracks. jazz, latest music news and stimulating In this cozy quartet setting the dialogue. ensemble pulls off the standard, “That’s All,” but as a lively samba and in 7/4 time. by Charles Ventrello On the album “The JAZZ IN The low-down. It all began when Timekeeper,” drummer and leader Louis Denny Kitchen happened upon an NPR Hayes displays the skill and talent which BUFFALO program about musical instruments have earned him the highest respect JazzErie member Warren Whitford capable of producing very low pitched during his fifty years behind the drum set. alerts us to the fact that there’s lots sounds. His curiosity piqued, he He chose some excellent colleagues to of great jazz in Buffalo –September, consulted the oracle (www) and was help him celebrate: Abraham Burton, sax; for example, saw performances by empowered to present to us an astounding Santo DeBriano, bass; Helio Alves, bass saxophonists Don Menza and Bruce array of beautifully crafted examples of and Steve Nelson, vibes. Johnstone, Erie’s own trombonist curved tubing with a bell on one end and a Here is a terrific two disc set if Chris Dempsey, and mouthpiece, up to twenty-three feet away, you need some Dizzy Gillespie in your a host of other front on the other end. Thanks to Denny for collection, and who doesn’t? Gillespie line instrumentalists a new low in audio-visual presentation. is the Thomas Jefferson of the founding and rhythm section More information at these sites: www. fathers of modern improvisation. From standouts, including jayeaston.com and www.eppelsheim.com. the 43 cuts in this collection, Jim drummer Dan Benny Golson heads up a new band Metzler chooses “Manteca,” which Hall. Many of these on the album “New Time/New ‘Tet.” in Spanish means lard. Think of it musicians are home Golson, Steve Davis and Eddie Henderson as the Spanish way of saying funky. grown (as are saxophonist Bobby on horns and a rhythm section of Mike Normally a manteca has only one chord, Millitello and trumpeter Jeff Jarvis), or at LeDonne, Buster Williams and Carl Allen one tonality; but with the amazing least live in the area. to an album of swing, authority, artistry rhythmic complexity going on, who We’re still searching for websites and accomplishment. Don Schwab chose cares. Great tenor solo by George “Big or other information sources that give this 2008 recording from which we heard Nick” Nicholas (of the composition by enough advance notice so we can post the medium tempo “Grove’s Groove” by John Coltrane.) “Dizzy Gillespie, the upcoming appearances in News Notes, trombonist Davis. Complete RCA Victor Recordings.” but in the meantime, here are some good sources for current month information: Al Lubiejewski serves up a three If Kenny Barron were evaluated by course selection beginning with trumpeter a literary critic he would be lauded for • The Buffalo News Friday section Roy Hargrove’s “Big Band Emergence” his ability to discover the perfect word, called “Gusto,” also available at www. featuring a composition by John Marshall to craft the most sublime sentence, to buffalonews.com/entertainment/gusto titles “Ms. Garvey.” It’s a hard-driving fashion the compelling paragraph and the • http://artvoice.com/calender. Click almost-shuffle to which Marshall moving story. He does it with a piano; on “by Category” and then “Jazz.” Pay contributes a fine everyone loves Kenny Barron. On the special attention to Tuesday listings for baritone sax solo. A album, “Other Places,” he is joined by Bobby McGees and Wednesday listings very fine band on this Ralph Moore, Bobby Hutcherson, Rufus for Salvatores. (You can also find 2009 recording. Reid, Victor Lewis and Nino Cinelu. listings at www.salvatores.net.) I chose the track titled “Mythology” I had only read Thanks to Warren for getting us because they are having so much fun; started.. Suggestions for additional about trombonist Andy so much that even though Moore’s Martin very recently sources welcome. Dick Thompson soprano reed stubbornly produced three ([email protected].) or four medium pitched squeaks during

Page 6 JazzErie Notes Saturday, 3 PM – Midnight: Jazz JAZZ-FM Scott Hanley, long-time public On The Radio (88.5 & 104.9) radio activist, reporter and director, Mercyhurst College jazz buff Hanley also performs as a WQLN FM (91.3) www.erieradio.com trombonist & ensemble vocalist. The Source for Jazz Programs hosted by nationally Saturday and Sunday, 3 PM – known figures. midnight: Bob Studebaker, also Monday thru Thursday from Pittsburgh. Active in public Mondays, 2 PM – “Jazz at Lincoln radio since 1980. Teaches “History 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Center” with Wynton Marsalis Jazz Flight - Rob Hoff of Jazz” at Carnegie Mellon’s Tuesdays, 2 PM – “Jazz Profiles” Academy for Lifetime Learning. Friday with Nancy Wilson 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Wednesdays, 2 PM – “Jazz Bop‘n the Blues - Al Lubiejewski Inspired” with pianist Judy JAZZERIE THANKS THE 10:00 PM - Midnight Carmichael FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS Deep Blue - Jason Gibbs Thursdays, 2 – 4 PM – “Jazz FOR THEIR SUPPORT Saturday Variations,” with Tania King. Gannon University, 109 University 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Saturdays, 1 – 3 PM, “Jazz Square. Saturday Swing Session Deluxe,” with John Pizzarelli MacDonald, Illig, Jones and -Bill Garts and his trio, and wife Jessica Britton, Attorneys, 100 State Street, 11:00 PM - 1:00 AM Molaskey. Suite 700. Lush Life - Aubrey Dillion Sundays, 1 – 2 PM – “Jazz Scene” Glenwood Beer, 2177 W. Grandview Sunday with Jake Longwell. Boulevard. Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Hours devoted to regional jazz 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Center, Mercyhurst College. hosts will include: Riverwalk - (Network) Erie Art Museum, 411 State Street. 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Monday through Friday, 6-10 Glass Growers Gallery, “Jazz, Ballads & Blues” AM and Mondays through 10 E. 5th Street. with Al Lubiejewski Thursday, 3 – 6 PM: Bonnie Grice, World of Music, 9:00 – 10:00 PM Author, librettist, flautist, actor and 1355 W. 26th Street. Sunday Night Jazz - aspiring singer. Froess Pianos and Keyboards, 2558 W. 8th Street. Phil Atteberry Mondays through Friday, 10 Romolo Chocolates, 10:00 – 11:00 PM AM – 2 PM: Jeff Fox, Associate 1525 W. 8th Street. The Third Set - Gary Finney Professor of English and Japanese, Lynch Music, Rte. 9 & Rte. 20, 11:00 – 12:00 PM and working musician (sax, guitar Fairview. Jazz Cruise - Kathy Carducci & bass). 20 years in jazz radio. Erie Book Store, 137 E. 13th Street. CLASSY 100 Monday through Friday, 6 PM - Raven Sound, 2617 Peach Street. 2 AM: Tony Mowed, president and Edinboro University of WXKC-FM (99.9) founder of Pittsburgh Jazz Society, Pennsylvania, Edinboro Sunday 40 years of involvement in jazz. Penn State Erie, The Behrend 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Fridays, 3 – 6 PM—“Everything College, Wesleyville Jazz Tracks Jazz” with Bob Protzman. Bob Lake Erie Fanfare, 1218 E. 38th St. is well known to most Erie jazz Coors Beer WRIE-AM (1260) fans as a radio host, a journalist Scott Enterprises/Ambassador Center, 8040 Peach Street Sunday and a highly knowledgable and passionate advocate for jazz music. East Erie Turners Club, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 829 Parade Street. Big Band Jump Saturdays, 8 – 9 AM---“Latin Mercyhurst College, 501 E 38th St. Jazz Perspective” with Tony Second Hand Rose, 351 W 26th St. WERG-FM (90.5) Vasquez. Afro-Cuban music Frank Corapi from Cuba, U.S.A. and around the RockErie Gannon University world. 8:00 - 11:00 PM Builder’s Hardware Dan Jones, “Mr. J” 2002 W. 16th Street

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