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Mr. Ira Sullivan” Jazz Aficionados, Fans, and Entrepreneurs Volume 25, Issue 6 November/December 2011 Sunshine Jazz Organization Celebrates “25” Years of Jazz Service in South Florida! The “Special” Induction of Melton Mustafa We hope that after two suc- cessful installations of the South Florida Jazz Hall of Fame inductees, you’re be- ginning to expect the unex- November 13, 2011 pected along with the ex- pected. Phenomenal music, With extraordinary musicians, “Mr. Ira Sullivan” jazz aficionados, fans, and entrepreneurs. They were all present and accounted for Sunday, SJO’s 2011-2012 Jazz @ The Caleb Concert October 23, at the Caleb Center. Series will kick-off on Sunday, November 13th with a concert by one of the world’s fin- Although Melton was scheduled to be installed into the South- est multi-instrumentalists, the legendary Mr. Fla-JHOF in June of next year, we felt the need to be a part of Ira Sullivan. The event will celebrate the the healing process and decided that now was the time. This or- year’s end finale of 2011 Jazz at the Caleb series, along with our ganization exists because South Florida has bragging rights. OK. annual Members Gathering and New Membership Drive. You Healing process, bragging rights, let’s do it. We also took this can expect amazing music and some very special surprises as opportunity to join South Florida in contributing to his rising well, so plan to be there and please bring your family and medical costs, and this became a fun fund raiser with a twist. friends! It was such an easy thing to do. The musicians gladly donated A recipient of many awards, Mr. Sullivan was inducted into the all the proceeds from their CD sales, and our stellar audience South Florida Jazz Hall of Fame in June of 2011, and as a was more than glad to purchase them. Also, all monies collected member of our community we have been fortunate to have his from ticket sales and miscellaneous items were donated. musical greatness and wisdom in our midst so, needless to say, From the first note on the saxophone, the room was on fire. plan on an afternoon of memorable musical magic, on Sunday, Brother, Jesse Jones, Jr. (2009 HOF), Mike Levine, Paul Shew- November 13th. Festivities will begin at 4pm until 7pm. General chuk, and James Cotman, the host band, were awesome, they admission tickets $15.00 advance purchase and seniors // $20.00 put the pots on. That’s not all, the band was reinforced by the at the door. For purchase and information contact SJO (305) Mustafa brothers, Yemin and Melton Jr., and the firey fingers of 693-2594; [email protected]. The Joseph Caleb Auditorium percussionist Daniel McCleod. Now, Silvano Monasterios is located at 5400 NW 22nd Ave., Miami, FL 33142. joined these guys for a couple of tunes, and took it to yet another CHINA VALLES “86th” BIRTHDAY PARTY level. They were “hot”. You know Jesse and his scatvocals, got November 5, 2011 at Nick’s Italian Restaurant the people all in a frenzy, well, The Mel Dancy (2010 HOF), With Miguel Reyna, Alice Day, Reyna Reyna & Family ! and his tromphonia had them laughing and crying at the same time. Their emotions didn’t know how to behave. As the patrons came in, they inquired as to whether or not Mel- ton would actually be there. Nobody could answer that. But, suddenly, there he was. It was magic. He was on the stage, horn in mouth, honoring the very people who came to honor him. As a special dedication to the house, he played “You Are So Beau- tiful”. It was powerful. You would have been hard-pressed to find a dry eye in the house. I’d also like to note that this was a family affair. …(Continued on page 4) The Sunshine GINNY’S JAZZ NOTES Jazz Messenger By Ginny Crawford Send comments & suggestions to P.O. Box 381038, Miami, Fl 33238 Be sure to check out SJO online at Tel: (305) 234-8528 * email: [email protected] www.sunshinejazz.org myspace.com/sunshinejazzorg facebook.com/sunshinejazzorg Yvonne Brown Performs at Bie- Pete Wallace, piano; and Carlomagno nes Center for the Arts – November 4th Araya, drums. At La Bodeguita Restaurant, Jazz vocalist Yvonne Brown takes the 3138 Coral Way, Coral Gables, 33145, Info: Volume 25, Issue 6 stage on Friday, November 4th, at 6 pm at (305)441-7016 the Bienes Center for the Arts (St. Thomas WDNA Announces 12th Street Jump NEWSLETTER EDITORS: Aquinas High School), 2801 SW 12th WDNA 88.9 FM will feature a new pro- Ginny Crawford & Holly Spillane Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312. Admis- gram of Jazz, Blues and Comedy on Thurs- P.O. Box 381038 sion: $10.00. Celebrating the classic Jazz days at 7pm called “12th Street Jump”. The Miami, Fl 33238 tradition reminiscent of the great masters show brings back that great era of Kansas Phone: (305) 234-8528 including Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, City jazz and is broadcast live from the Fax: (305) 234-9561 and Carmen McRae, Yvonne sings the best Kansas City Downtown Marriott, on 12th email: [email protected] of the American Jazz songbook featuring Street and Central. Tune in to 88.9 FM or email: [email protected] timeless classics such as "Lullaby of Bird- online at www.wdna.org. land", "Embraceable You", "Our Love is nd Here to Stay" and "On a Clear Day". This Jazz at the Wertheim Series: Nov 2 at Next Edition: event will also include the Magical World 7:30 pm. The FIU Latin Jazz Ensemble and January / February of Jazz photo exhibit by Jazzonian. Info Combo 2 present a night of jazz standards Copy due by December 15th (305)298-2380. and creative original compositions under the direction of Mike Orta and Jamie Ou- Stu Grant presents Big Band Monday sley. Ticket prices are $15.00 General Ad- Nights with The Jerry Fischer Jazz Or- mission | $10.00 Seniors and FIU Faculty/ chestra- Broward’s Satchmo Blues Bar will Staff | $5.00 FIU Students and FIU Alumni host this new Monday series beginning Nov Association Members. 10910 SW 17th 14th with two shows, 7:30 pm and 10 pm. Street, Miami, FL 33199. (305)348-0496. 2011 SJO Jazz radio host and promoter, Stu Grant, Board of Directors says the orchestra “features the top jazz FIU School of Music at the Gibson Gal- players in town. We are hoping to do this lery Series - Nov 9th. The FIU Jazz Guitar President – Keith Valles twice a month with different jazz singers”. Ensemble, directed by Tom Lippincott, per- th forms standard and contemporary jazz rep- Vice President – Holly Spillane The 16 Piece Orchestra on the 14 will fea- ertoire as well as original compositions that Treasurer – J.D. Mack ture Chris LaBarbera plus Joe Donato, Billy take advantage of the unique and varied Secretary – Jeanette Tullis Ross, Mike Brignola, Neal Bonsanti, vocal- ist Lisanne Lyons and more! Be sure to sounds of the electric guitar. At the Gibson Directors: come out and support live Big Band! $10. Gallery Showroom | 180 NE 39th St Miami Ginny Crawford Adm. Satchmos is at 2871 East Commercial 33255. Free And open to the public. Info Arthur Simms Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale. Info (954)533-6092. (305)348-0496 Gera Wright www.satchmoblues.com JAZZ MEETS GERSHWIN - Knight Myrtill Ford th Swing & Jazz Preservation Society 2011- Concert Hall - November 4 , 8pm Janice Jackson 2012 Season: Spanish River Performing Michael Feinstein, Dave Grusin, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Denyce Graves, Mark O'con- Honorary Director – Ralph Clark Arts Center, 2400 Yamato Road, Boca nor, Terence Blanchard, Shelly Berg, Executive Director – Thelma Valles Raton, FL 33431. Nov 15: Music by The Monica Mancini, The Frost School's Henry President Emeritus – China Valles Jim Hayward-Larry McKenna Project - two great saxophone artists with three stellar Mancini Institute Orchestra & more! Join a who’s who line-up of award-winning stars THE SUNSHINE JAZZ ORGANIZA- sidemen and Lisanne Lyons’ vocal artistry; plus multi-talented comic, singer and pian- in this jazzy tribute to the genius of George TION WAS FORMED IN AUGUST Gershwin. As a composer, he did it all! OF 1986 TO SUPPORT AMERICA’S ist, Sarge. Dec 13: The John Branzer Big Band, featuring vocalist Judy Martin, plus Classical, opera, ballet, Broadway and mov- INDIGENOUS MUSIC - JAZZ. WE ies. From Rhapsody in Blue, Porgy and HOPE TO FOSTER AND ENHANCE comedian Lee Stanley. Info (561) 499-9976. Visit website for complete schedule. Bess, and An American in Paris—to “Strike INTEREST AND APPRECIATION Up the Band,” I’ve Got Rhythm, ” Funny OF OUR BELOVED MUSIC, PRO- http:www.swingandjazzpreservationsociety. org/outside_home.asp Face,” and hundreds more all-time song MOTE ITS ACCESSIBILITY TO THE classics, Gershwin represents American - PUBLIC IN OUR AREA AND EN- "Jazz on the Way", featuring the Debbie music at its best, and we’ve assembled the COURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT Orta Jazz Quartet Wednesday, Novem- nd best to perform it for you!. OF FLORIDA JAZZ TALENT. ber 2 Featuring Nicky Orta, bass; …(Continued on Page #3) THE SUNSHINE JAZZ MESSENGER PAGE 2 … (from Page # 2) DOWN IN NEW ORLEANS - Knight Concert Hall - December Nestor Torres and the FIU Charanga and Danzon Ensemble th 9th, 8pm — Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra fea- presents: “Havana Forever” December 8 at 7:30pm - An evening of turing Marcia Ball, Kermit Ruffins, Big Chief Mark Boudreax and Cuban music in a concert to benefit the Israel Cachao Lopez Schol- the Golden Eagles Mardi Gras Indians and more! African drumming, arship Fund at FIU, which helps students realize their dreams of European harmonies, negro spirituals, ragtime, early blues—they all studying music at the FIU School of Music.
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