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The Monthly Newsletter of JazzErie October 2007 Issue No. 152

14 Years Serving the Jazz Community JEREMY PELT Friday, October 12, 8:00 PM • Jeremy Pelt and WiRED MEMBERSHIP East Erie Turners, 829 Parade St. Many of you have already Tickets: Adults: $25 • JazzErie Members: $20 • Students w/ ID: $5 renewed your JazzErie membership for Jeremy Pelt is Orchestra, the 2007-2008. Good decision!! We need one busy musician. Village Vanguard you and we promise good things ahead. On Sept. 24, he Big Band, etc. If you have not yet renewed, please do celebrated the release of his new Currently so today. This will be the last issue of CD “Shock Value: he’s a member News Notes sent to those who have Live at Smoke” of the Lewis not yet renewed. A membership form Nash Septet and (MAXJAZZ, 2007) is on the back page of this newsletter. with his band the Cannonball Complete it and send it with your WiRED, which Adderly Legacy he will bring to Band featuring check to JazzErie, P.O. Box 8833, Erie, Erie. Shortly Louis Hayes. But PA 16505. Thank you! after his concert here, he sails on a Jazz his primary attention these days goes to Sea Cruise to Mexico, Belize and the his own band, WiRED. Says reviewer Bahamas. Then back to New York for an Jim Santella, in praise of Pelt’s new CD: appearance with his quintet at the Jazz “Born to play the Blues and raised on IN THIS ISSUE... Standard. Then on to a ten-day tour of Jazz’ most recent personality changes, Erie Rocks Music Awards…....…..p.2 Italy, Sicily, Sardinia, ending in Venice Jeremy Pelt brings fire and passion to and then back to New York for a week his audience…the trumpeter’s wah-wah SCATTING GATSBY at Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola (Lincoln comments, his low moan caresses and his (Jazz at the Library)…………...…p.2 Center). dizzying romps through bebop heaven JazzErie Performance gather up a hundred years on Jazz into Calender...... p.3 Recently appearing on the cover one big picnic basket…” of Down Beat magazine as one of a Jazz Line……………………...…p.4 small handful of new trumpet virtuosi, WiRED brings original Review: Jay Ashby, Kim compositions, a plugged-in band. Pelt was described as brilliant and Nazarian & Cats A Bear…….…..p.5 outspoken, with wide-ranging interests Personnel, in addition to Pelt on trumpet, Board Minutes……….………….p.5 and talent to match. He’s a Berklee grad, flugelhorn and effects, are Frank first big gig was with the Mingus Big LoCrasto – fender rhodes, clavinet and Jazz Discussion Group……….....p.6 Band and, since then, has played with Hammond B-3, Gavin Fallow – electric Jazz-E…………………….…..…p.7 pretty much everybody else in NYC bass, Dana Hawkins – drums, Al Street including membership in such truly – guitar and Becca Stevens – vocals. Jazz on the Radio…………….…p.7 elite aggregations as the Gerald Wilson Membership Renewal……….….p,8

For More Information: www.jazzerie.com Jazz Erie RONZITTI, STEVENS HONORED JazzErie is a com- munity of music lovers and AT ERIE ROCKS MUSIC AWARDS musicians and, a member- In a truly inspired decision, the platform for the large group of highly ship organization dedicated to sharing with children, Erie Rocks Music Awards committee talented musicians who constitute this adults and one an-other presented a Lifelong Achievement unit. an awareness and love of Award to jazz teacher and musician Basil music, particularly jazz. JazzErie brings Other jazz musicians honored toget-her people who want to listen to jazz, Ronzitti at their awards ceremony, held at learn about it, play it and just live it. the new Bayfront Convention Center on during the evening, though not in the August 26. context of their jazz work, included Check out our website at multi-instrumentalist Frank Singer, and www.jazzerie.com for complete singer Kristen Lee, members of One information on current and World Tribe, which won Best Jam Band upcoming events. and Best Overall Band (tied with Jake’s 2007-2008 Board of Directors Blues) categories, and among others, guitarist Mike Ohm and drummer Tim President...... Dr. Carl Hultman Driscoll for their work in rock-oriented Vice President...... Ed Goebel bands. Treasurer...... Liz Scarpelli Directors Therewere some indications in Joe Curlett Brian Sheridan conversations-after-the-event that jazz Robb Hoff Charles Lute music and musicians may receive a Al Lubiejewski John Marzalek Ronzitti, who was present with broader look in future editions of this Scott Meier Ted Ely his wife and family, was cited for his Sheldon Peterson Allen Zurcher elevating influence on the musical annual ceremony, which this year was Mary Watson Dick Thompson discourse of Erie, through his impact heavily focused on Erie’s rock scene. John Kytic on the lives and music of generations of Past Presidents students. He received a standing ovation SCATTING David F. Van Amburg 1994-1995 from the large audience, mostly rockers, GATSBY (Founding President) many of whom had been personally Atty. Al Lubiejewski 1995-1997 by Lydia Marks touched by his work. “They say that Virginia M. Pelkowski 1997-1999 Throughout October, as part of teaching is a thankless profession,” said R. Patrick Rodgers 1999-2002 The Big Read, a nationwide, National Steve Eidell 2002-2003 Basil, “so this was very gratifying.” Endowment for the Arts initiative to Tom McLaren 2003-2005 promote literary reading, One Book-One Well done, Erie, for recognizing this Erie 2007 and the Arts Council of Erie JazzErie Notes is published monthly master mensch. will sponsor a month-long celebration of by JazzErie which is a subsidiary organiza- tion of the Erie Art Museum, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. In another fine pick, the award for a nonprofit organization. In addition to films, lectures, book Best Jazz Band discussions, and musical performances, JazzErie Notes went to the Dave eight free writing and jazz workshops Editor - Dick Thompson Stevens Big will take participants from reading the published by book to scatting their own poetry and Band. Stevens PIP Printing West prose. 2825 West 26th St. • Erie, PA 16506 was honored for his successful Deadline is the 15th of each month. Since I am neither an accomplished Send articles to: struggle to writer nor a jazz historian, my focus as Resident Artist will be to help people [email protected] assemble, in the community participate in reading or Box 8833, Erie, PA 16505 maintain and the novel, listening to the music of its provide an active era, and learning about jazz through performance performance. Continued on pg. 3....

Page 2 JazzErie Notes My journey for this project started Sundays October 7th & 14th 1:30-3:30 at the Erie Blasco Library, where I PM with a special Jazz Performance & JAZZERIE checked out “Reading Jazz,” by Robert Kick off Party Sat Oct. 6th 7:00-9:00 PM Gottlieb, an in-depth introduction to in Hirt Auditorium at Blasco Library. PERFORMANCE jazz that incorporates autobiographical Culminating Event Sat Oct. 27th 7:00- memoirs from early jazz artists, such as 8:30 PM. CALENDER Louis Armstrong, Bessie Smith and Duke Ellington. All community members, teachers, Listed below are confirmed dates, artists parents, students, musicians and and venues for JazzErie concerts for Before becoming involved with this jazz lovers are encouraged to attend. the upcoming season. Note December project, I had read The Great Gatsby Information available at: http://www. and seen the 1970’s movie version onebookerie.org, or call M. Holly change, lower Student ticket price. starring Robert Redford and Mia Farrow, Nowak, Arts Council of Erie at 814-452- MORE TO COME! which left me with the impression that 3427. Friday, Oct. 12 8:00 PM East Erie Prohibition and character portrayal overshadowed the birth of the Jazz era. I Turners Club Ballroom see now that the book represents a more Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt, Down Beat refined version of jazz played for the International Critics Poll winner, recent upper crust of society at formal parties Down Beat cover story artist, with a hot, and a more dirty blues type of jazz played in the speakeasies. electric band, “WiRED.”

As a vocalist and student of music Tickets: Adults $25, JazzErie members education, I know that American musical $20, Students with ID $5. history is part of our heritage and that Friday, Dec. 28 8:00 PM Godfathers we‘re inspired not only by reading novels Ed. Note: Lydia Marks, no stranger of Groove: Reuben Wilson, Hammond or researching facts, but also by listening to JazzErie audiences, has been named and participating. You can experience B-3; Grant Green, Jr., guitar and Bernard “Artist In Residence” by the Erie history by listening to Bessie Smith’s Purdie, drums. (pictured below) version of W.C. Handy’s “St. Louis Council of the Arts for 2007-2008. Her Blues,” Louis Armstrong’s trumpet right special assignments include working alongside her. Now that makes me start with the Blasco Library, Professor John humming, and gets my feet to tapping! Repp, the Erie Playhouse and Mr. Jerry What was it like living in Louis’ and Skrypzak in developing and hosting free Bessie’s community back then, and how workshops, discussions, lectures and other community events. Friday, Feb. 8 Mercyhurst College, Lydia’s considerable vocal talents Mary D’Angelo Center for the can be heard at the following: Performing arts. Avashai Cohen (pictured below) Sat., Oct. 6 7 – 9 PM, Hirt Auditorium, Blasco Library. The Great Gatsby Jazz Band with Howard Hamme, piano; Denny Duval, bass; Guido Damico, drums, Stan Bialomizy, sax; did they develop their artistic passion? How do the lives they led compare to Jeff Gibbins, trumpet and Tom Lewis, Daisy Buchanan’s and Jay Gatsby’s? trombone.

We will address these and other questions as we journey through F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby and the birth of jazz. Please join us for reading, writing, and learning, listening, March – Singers Night and singing at the Art Museum Annex. Workshops meet Tues. & Thurs. 6:30- 8:30 PM. October 2,4,11,16,18,25 and

Issue No. 152 Page 3 EAST ERIE TURNERS Thurs. – Sun., Oct. 18-211 At the Guild concert hall, trombonist Conrad The 452-2546 Herwig & trumpeter Brian Lynch Music in Fountain Room (restaurant) is present “The Latin Side of Miles, ‘Trane Jazz Line from 8:30 – 11 pm. Minimal cover. and Wayne,” a tribute to Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Wayne Shorter. Fri., Oct. 5 Touch of Class, Howard Concert times vary per concert. Go to www.jazzerie.com Hamme & Stan Bialomizy mcgjazz.com and click on box office. Schedules below reflect information available Fri., Oct. 12 8:00 PM, Main Ballroom Thurs. – Sun., Nov. 8 – 11 At the Guild at the time of publication, and are subject to Jeremy Pelt & WiRED. concert hall, Lalah Hathaway’s Tribute change. Call Club to confirm. JazzErie concert. to Shirley Horn and Sarah Vaughn. Fri., Oct. 19 Touch of Class, Howard MEADVILLE PAPERMOON Hamme & Stan Bialomizy. 455-7766 Fri., Oct. 26 & Sat., Oct. 27 Bosco’s Restaurant & Bar continues to Confirmed schedule not available at this HALLOWEEN PARTIES offer a Jazz Jam every Tuesday, 8 – 11 time. Events scheduled for November: Oct 26 – TO BE ANNOUNCED PM. Musicians are encouraged to sit in. For more information, contact Dan Oct. 27, 8 – 12 PM Dave Stevens Big Hallett 814/336-1580. Sat., Nov. 3 JD Jazz Jam and guest artist, Band Canadian saxophonist Pete Mills. CLEVELAND SCOTTY’S JAZZ CLUB Nighttown Restaurant, 12387 Cedar 459-3800 Rd., Cleveland Hts., OH 216/795-0550 or www.nighttowncleveland.com Live jazz from 10 PM to 1 AM. $5 cover. Weds., 10/10 7 & 9 PM $25. New Fri., Oct. 5 Wendell Barrett York Voices, Grammy Award-winning Sat., Oct. 6 Wendell Barrett group comes for CD release party. Fri., Oct. 12 Rivers Band Thurs., 10/11 8 PM $25. Taylor Eigsti Sat., Oct. 13 Bill Burke, WAR guitar with the Brubeck Brothers, Concord virtuoso recording artist, pianist Eigsti teams up Mills, an Eastman and North Texas grad, Sat., Oct. 27 Urban Treehouse, music/ with Chrus (bass/trombone) and Dan has appeared nearby with the Columbus art/poetry (drums) Brubeck. and Cleveland Jazz Orchestras, with Weds & Thurs., 10/17 7 & 9 PM, Joe Lovano, and at the Toronto Jazz GINO’S BISTRO AND JAZZ and 10/18 8 & 10 PM $30. Joshua Festival. His most recent CD, “Art and 454-4466 Redman, monster saxophonist (son of Architecture” (Summit, 2004), was on the Fri., Oct. 5 Lindsay Bendetti Dewey) and band in support of highly Top 50 jazz radio charts for 6 weeks. Sat., Oct. 13 Lindsay Bendetti regarded new Nonesuch CD “Back Sat., Oct. 20 Matt Guvala East.” Sat., Nov. 17 Cats A Bear Fri., Oct. 26 Duke Sherman Sun. & Mon., 10/21 & 10/22 7 & 9 COLONY PUB & GRILLE PM $30. Yellowjackets, perennially AREA EVENTS refreshing Jazz & Fusion group and 838-2162 Heads Up recording artists. ERIE Live jazz every Thursday: Tues., 10/30 7 PM $15. Ezra Weiss Sat., Oct. 6 7 – 9 PM. Hirt Auditorium, Quartet featuring Billy Hart. Oberlin Colony Club House Band featuring Blasco Library. The Great Gatsby Jazz grad/piano virtuoso returns with Gene Leone Band, featuring Howard Hamme, Denny legendary drummer. Duval, Guido Damico, Stan Bialomizy, AVALON HOTEL, BILLIE’S Jeff Gibbins, Tom Lewis and vocalist Sun., 11/04 7 & 9 PM $25. Randy Brecker, virtuoso trumpeter and Telarc 459-2220 x231 Lydia Marks. recording artist, with Jamey Haddad- Live music every Friday & Saturday PITTSBURGH drums, Steve Allee-piano and Bill night, 9 PM – 1 AM Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, 1815 Moring-bass. Metropolitan St., Pittsburgh, PA 15233. Visit website for additional offerings. DOCKSIDER Call 412/322-0800 or email: www. mcgjazz.com. Want your upcoming performance Music from 10 PM - 1 AM or special events listed in Jazz 454-9700 Thurs., Oct. 11 New York Voices, top Line? Contact me at 814/734-4344 Sat., Oct. 6 String Theory Grammy-winning jazz vocal quartet or [email protected]. Sat., Oct .27 Carlos Jones Quartet appears for CD release party. MCG Jazz Information must be received by the from Cleveland Night at the Omni. Dinner and concert at 15th of the month preceding publication the Omni William Penn Hotel. $24.95. (Sept. 15th for the October issue). Dick Call 412/553-5235. Thompson, ed. Page 4 JazzErie Notes There was clearly a mutual Review: Jay Ashby admiration society going between Ashby, JAZZERIE and Kim Nazarian with Nazarian and Erie guitarist Frank Singer, BOARD MEETING Cats A Bear at the pianist Basil Ronzitti, bassist Tony SUMMARIES Stefanelli, drummer Joe Dorris, who August 7, 2007 papermoon organized the gig, and percussionist Nick “Tito” Ronzitti – who enthusiastically The July minutes were amended and held their own in this elite company. approved. Liz Scarpelli gave a favorable Ashby and Nazarian have made known treasurers report. The board voted to their desire to come back and do it some approve the 2007-2008 budget. The more, and plans are underway. board approved the nomination of Ted Ely as a new board member. The board These outstanding Erie musicians reviewed the preliminary program for have, during the past couple of years, the upcoming concert season. There built an impressive resume of successful were questions regarding the role of appearances with visiting artists, local musicians, singer’s night concert including such well known stars as Greg and the holiday concert. The board will Abate, Larry Coryell, Sean Jones, Claire send their questions to the performance Daly, Valerie Gillespie, Ralph Lalama, committee. Membership renewal Roger Humphries, Joe Harris, Cheryl requests will be going out soon for Hodge and Virginia Mayhew, and with the upcoming year. Chuck Lute and Backed by an articulate quintet of rising stars John Eckert, Pete McCann, John Marszalek gave a report on the local musicians, trombonist Jay Ashby Joe Gransden, and Steve Hobbs. and his wife Kim Nazarian gave a Jazz Erie All Star Band trip to Europe stunning performance at the papermoon The word spreads, and more New and performance at the Montreux Jazz on August 25. York musicians are now interested in a Festival. visit to Erie. Many of those mentioned September 4, 2007 Ashby is a four-time Grammy above have expressed a desire to winner – as a sideman, singer, engineer come back and a number – Coryell, The August minutes were approved. and producer (mcgjazz, recording at Abate, Daly, Hodge, Gillespie – have Liz Scarpelli gave a favorable treasurers Pittsburgh’s Manchester Craftsman’s already done so. They also express an report. Carl Hultman reported that the 13 Guild in studio’s designed by Ashby.) He appreciation (Coryell most explicitly) for community organizations participating was raised in Pittsburgh (he and Basil the intelligence of Erie’s jazz audience. in the Erie SummerLong Jazz Fest wish Ronzitti were delighted to realize that to continue the festival next year. Joe both of their fathers were highly regarded With a knowledgeable audience, Dorris gave a report on the upcoming accordion players/teachers, whose paths a wealth of talented local musicians, concert season. The performance had probably crossed) before emigrating and outstanding East Coast musicians committee has put together a great to NYC. beginning to catch a whiff, we may program within budget. The board voted be headed for even more interesting to make the student ticket price $5. Ed In New York, Ashby hooked up and possibilities. toured with the bands of Claudio Rodito, Goebel reported that the organization Slide Hampton, Astrud Gilberto, the by Dick Thompson received funding from a grant to the Dizzy Gillespie All Stars,Bob Mintzer. Pa. Council of the Arts. Al Lubijewski He recorded with Joe Williams, Herbie Upcoming events at the papermoon, reported that the news release is ready Mann-Phil Woods, Stanley Turrentine, with Cats A Bear: for the Sept. 15 concert. John Kytic Paul Simon and many, many others. He reported that the membership drive now divides his time between New York is going well. Renewal dues are due and Pittsburgh, which is his primary now or the newsletter will stop coming. residence with his family. There will be a fund raiser on Sept. 28 at the Papermoon using celebrity bar Kim Nazarian is a founding member tenders and lots of good music. Tony of the Grammy-Award-winning New Steffinelli was appointed as the JazzErie York Voices, an outstanding jazz vocal representative for the Rock Erie Music quartet. Their most recent release, Nov. 3 (Sat.) JD Jazz Jam and Awards program. “Brazilian Dreams,” with Paquito visiting artist, saxophonist Pete Mills The next meeting of the board will D’Rivera, will soon be followed by work Nov. 17 (Sat.) Cats A Bear with Bobby McFerin on an upcoming be Tuesday on Oct. 2, at 7 PM at the Nov. 30 (Fri.) JD Jazz Jam recording. Plymouth. Issue No. 152 Page 5 I will have it, and I “Jazz Styles.”) So next time you’re at JAZZERIE DISCUSSION GROUP will keep it long.Speaking the Colony Pub and Grill and you are August 16, 2007 of Joe Morello, a much tempted to request “Satin Doll” for the by Charles Ventrillo admired drummer’s umpteenth time, ask Gene Leone to play drummer, here he is “Harlem Air Shaft” instead. There is not again but with Eugene a band in town that plays it and I’ll bet Wright on bass, Paul Gene knows it. In his words, Ellington Desmond on you know wanted to create a tone poem reflecting what and Dave Brubeck, “raunchy, ebullient apartment living.” likewise. It’s Eugene’s Through the multi-story air shaft of an composition titled apartment building one can hear all the “African Times Suite” sounds produced by the human drama. from the album “25th Thanks to Don Schwab. Anniversary Reunion.” We likely need to credit Herbie Wright’s introductory, Continued on pg. 7.... Mann with popularizing the flute as a jazz solo movement makes the case for instrument. Originally a bopper, he knew the superior sonority of acoustic bass which way the wind was blowing and contrasted with electric. Summarily, JAZZERIE THANKS THE his ouvre became heavy with latin and performances par excellence by veteran FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS funk fusion. If you enjoy jazz flute there virtuosi. Thanks to Don Swift. FOR THEIR SUPPORT are many players to investigate, most of them being saxophone players who Speaking of the B3 organ, I don’t Gannon University, 109 University double and bring as much individuality think we were. Since the previous two Square. to flute as their main horn. Among them paragraphs began this way I thought I’d MacDonald, Illig, Jones and are James Moody, Yusef Lateef, Roland continue the rhetorical rhythm. Yes, well Britton, Attorneys, 100 State Street, Kirk and Lew Tabackin. Buffalonians anyhow, Al Lubiejewski brought us this Suite 700. David Schiavone and Bobby Militello are B3 organ recording rich with powerful Glenwood Beer, 2177 W. Grandview pretty amazing. The classically trained swing, funk and blues. Drummer Vince Boulevard. and experienced Hubert Laws brings an Ector and guitarist Eric Johnson have Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts enormous, juicy sound to his playing and both paid dues with Gene Ludwig, let’s not forget Sam Most who performs Charles Earland and Jack McDuff. The Center, Mercyhurst College. with impish grace and warm lyricism. Herculean leader of this gig is a young Erie Art Museum, 411 State Street. Well, that’s a start. We listened to the Japanese girl, Akiko Tsuruga. Think Glass Growers Gallery, Bob Dorough, Sam Most Quintet’s take about that. Isn’t music full of surprises? 10 E. 5th Street. on “Stella By Starlight.” Bassist Bill The album is “Sweet and Funky,” World of Music, Crow and drummer Joe Morello assist in recorded in New York in 2001. 1355 W. 26th Street. this excellent performance. It’s on Lone Froess Pianos and Keyboards, 2558 Hill Jazz from 1956. Thanks to Denny From a vintage 10 inch vinyl LP, W. 8th Street. Kitchen. microgroove mind you, we hear Jim Romolo Chocolates, Metzler’s two selections from the 1525 W. 8th Street. Speaking of 1956: that was the program “Stan Kenton Presents.” Altoist year Miles Davis, in order to fulfill Art Pepper’s vehicle is a medium slow Lynch Music, Rte. 9 & Rte. 20, his contractual obligations to Prestige, ballad which becomes a bright up-tempo Fairview. brought “THE” quintet to Rudy Van allowing opportunity to exercise his Erie Book Store, 137 E. 13th Street. Gelder’s studio. In two days the group contemplative approach initially and Raven Sound, 2617 Peach Street. recorded 24 tracks which became the then to turn up the heat several notches Edinboro University of albums “Workin’, Relaxin’, Cookin’ for some frictionless bopping. Maynard Pennsylvania, Edinboro and Steamin’.” Why “THE”? Because Ferguson is the second feature and we all Penn State Erie, The Behrend they were considered the best combo know what this phenomenal talent does College, Wesleyville happening in modern jazz. For those best, as well as all the dogs in town who Lake Erie Fanfare, 113 W. 10th who are unfamiliar , don’t let the term are capable of hearing all those ultra- Street. “modern” scare you. These sessions high notes we missed. Ferguson’s track Coors Beer contain many American Songbook is also a multi-tempo selection which standards. And consider Miles’ demonstrates his ability to craft ideas Scott Enterprises/Ambassador personnel: John Coltrane, Red Garland, as well as to produce astonishing super- Center, 8040 Peach Street Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones. sonics. East Erie Turners Club, 829 Parade Street. Was ever music in this humor so Speaking of big bands, Duke Mercyhurst College, 501 E 38th St. vital? Ellington’s orchestra was the longest Second Hand Rose, 351 W 26th St. lived group in jazz history, and Frank Corapi Was ever music in this humor so Ellington wrote more than two thousand sublime? compositions (Mark C. Gridley in

Page 6 JazzErie Notes how the “thing” should be told through JAZZ-E song. Their style helps one concentrate to reap the full impact of their emotional Jazz and touchy-feely vocalization. On The Radio Irrespective of voice range, the vocalist is charged with spewing out WQLN FM (91.3) notes so clear and rich the listener has The Source for Jazz no problem following or comprehending the words to the song. If by chance, Monday thru Thursday the words are altered some, the listener should still be able to glean the gist of 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. what the vocalist is singing about and Jazz Flight - Rob Hoff understand the song-story from beginning by Joe Curlett to end. Vocalizing is a skilled art form Friday that requires much practice and discipline VOCALIZATION… for it to really be distinctive and 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. appealing. The jazz vocalist has creative Bob ‘n Blues - Al Lubiejewski Lyrical words are most beautiful with juices that are purely artistic, as their 10:00 p.m. - Midnight the melodic background of good sultry craft is personally perfected to distinguish Deep Blue - Jason Gibbs or rousing jazzy music. The love story them in their own right. or hard luck story hummed by a jazz Saturday singer is non-cryptic but rather peppered Though much jazz vocalization is in emotions and feelings. The stylistic mainstream, its lyricists are far from 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. vocalists sound like they have lived the mainstream. Saturday Swing Session experience and mastered its deepest Continued from pg. 6.... -Bill Garts meanings through song. The music, 11:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Speaking of one of the funniest melody and words are so syncopated and things I’ve ever heard, Denny Kitchen Lush Life - Aubrey Dillion rhythmic to the listener that they seem came across a recording of a chestnut to actually identify with the vocalist. Glenn Miller staple (was it “Tuxedo The vocalist acts as a conductor or drum Sunday Junction”?) over which was dubbed major for the listener to be lead in a 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. the quintessential trumpeter from hell. musical journey of lyrics so soulfully Riverwalk - (Network) This testosterone-crazed, bombastic heartfelt and ear pleasing. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. egomaniac, using a deadly arsenal of piercing high notes, ear-busting volume “Jazz, Ballads & Blues” When one reflects on such music with Al Lubiejewski lyrical artists as Arthur Prysock, Randy and fast going-nowhere-runs was out to conquer the world through sheer 9:00 p.m. - Midnight Crawford, Ella Fitzgerald, Sammy “Everything Jazz” Davis, Jr., Nancy Wilson, Frank Sinatra, vulgarity. As he overblew his section, or newcomer, Maysa, the reality of interjected with abandon and interrupted with Bob Protzman vocalization reaches untold heights of the solos of others, the obnoxious appreciation and innovation. These men villain became pitifully and disgustingly and women’s lyrical creative juices are hilarious. Denny is our curator of Classy 100 self-justifying and original but never musical curiosities. WXKC-FM (99.9) duplicated or mimed with any distinction Speaking of our next meeting: or much similarity. Their intonation, Sunday Thursday, October 18, 7:30 PM, Erie Art inflection and signature emphases are Museum Annex, 20 East Fifth St. Great 9:00p.m. - 11:00p.m. enriching qualities that are only enhanced recorded jazz, news and dialog. Jazz Tracks by the chemistry of their band. Their bands add substance and supplement the voice in a mighty big way. Each vocalist JazzErie performances are supported in wrie-am (1260) has total command of all elements of part by the Pennsylvania Council on the Sunday Arts, a state agency funded by the Common- the musical amalgamation and has wealth of Pennsylvania and the National 7:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. responsibility for the final outcome of the Endowment of the Arts, a federal agency. song-story. Big Band Jump JazzErie performances are also funded in part by The Erie Arts Endowment of the The pain, joy, love or simple Arts Council of Erie. wERG-Fm (90.5) satisfaction belted out note-by-note Gannon University by the vocalist takes precedence and 8:00 - 11:00p.m. becomes primary in word interpretation Dan Jones, “Mr. J” and understanding the basis for the song- story. Each vocalist conveys their spin on

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