Volume 29, Number 2 Published by C. Robie Booth Summer 2018 The Girouxs Swing for Swingtime

Matt Niedbalski

Nate Tyler

Luke Franco

Dylan Perrillo

The Giroux Brothers Quintet will perform for Swingtime Jazz Society on Sunday, June 10. See details on pages 6 and 7. The Night Owl Looking Backward The Bronte Roman Quintet blew up a storm don MacRae and the King at the March Swingtime Sisters. Jazz Society's concert and He owned the Trianon jam session at Van Ballroom, a hotel, restau- Schaick Island Country rant and condominium. His Club. orchestra had six-year The leader is a glamor- runs at the Drake in Chica- ous hyper-energetic singer go and the Biltmore in New and dancer who presents Bronte Roman York. He had an extremely a repertoire of pop, Latin successful amateur talent and jazz (requested “Take music channel. She sang a hip “Gone with the Wind,” show on radio, with many the A Train,” which she sat of its winners, including ac- out, deferring to her fine the jazz standard, not the movie theme. She says, cordionist Dick Contino, musicians, especially sax- joining the orchestra. He ophonist Eric Walen- “Sarah Vaughan was my main influence!” died Dec 1, 1982, at age towicz). 85. He was Horace Heidt. Rhythm was Peter Tomli- Next up was the inimita- inson on piano; Pat Par- ble Lee Wiley, a sister to Half Notes kinson, bass; Ernest La- our Lee Shaw in the Okla- The Mo Rancourt Quar- Rouche, drums, who homa Music Hall of Fame. tet kicked off the recent backed Britney Spears for Next, singer Carol Sloan, Jazz Appreciation Day at two years. The audience who sometimes played Uti- the Colonie Elks club loved them all. Bronte has ca on her way to the top. sponsored by Local 14 a wide range, a powerful Then Dinah Washington. I AFM. With the leader and voice and is, simply, one used to travel to New York trumpeter were Lew Pet- helluvan entertainer. to see her at Birdland. teys, clarinet; Pete Toigo, Jam sitters-in were trum- Ye Olde Puzzler bass; and Ernie Belanger, peters Steve Horowitz and Our mystery man had his banjo. A fun band. Bill Dexter; Howard first band in 1923 on the Enjoyed very much the Lester, bass; and Tim West Coast. His sidemen recent concert by the Un- Coakley, drums. Song- included Frankie Carle, Al- ion College Jazz Ensemble stress Patti Melita and Dex vino Rey, Warren Coving- at Taylor Music Center. did a couple of duets to ton, Shorty Sherock, Bob- Bobby Shew’s “Blue” laughter and applause. by Hackett and Ronnie written for Blue Mitchell featured a trumpet solo by Good Listening Kemper. His singers were Frank senior Francis Kailey. Pinky Winters soundin’ “Basin Street Blues” had a good t’other night on the DeVol, Art Carney, Donna and her Don Juans, Gor- tuba (Continued on Page 3)

Page 2 SwingtimeJazz.org Swingtime Summer 2018 solo by freshman Jason Sindoni overrid- den by flashy drummer junior Matt Cole. Prof. Tim Olsen does a marvelous job directing these students. The finale, with the Manhattan Saxo- phone Quartet as the guest artist, was a wonderful ”Four Brothers,” written by Jimmy Guiffre for the Woody Herman Second Herd’s Zoot Sims, Stan Getz, Herbie Steward (later Al Cohn), and Serge Chaloff, baritone. Ye Newe Puzzler One of the most influential leaders of yesteryear is seldom mentioned today. His sidemen became world famous, top shelf bandleaders and soloists. To mention a few: Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Charlie Spivak, Vic- tor Young, Hoagy Carmichael, Joe Venu- ti, Bix Beiderbecke, Russ Morgan, Pee Wee Hunt, Chauncey Morehouse, Frank Puzzler’s Concert Pianist Trumbauer and Spiegel Wilcox (from Ith- aca). He was born in France, came to Ameri- ca in 1911 and became a successful pro- fessional concert pianist by age 16. He formed his first big band in 1921 in

Detroit. He sometimes had three bands For the area’s most up-to-date jazz calendar, under his own name and built the Casa visit aplaceforjazz.org/calendar.htm Loma orchestra, McKinney’s Cotton Pickers and Don Redman’s orchestra. Subscribe to Swingtime magazine. A lifetime sub- Seeking Old Memories scription is just ten smackers, and it’s delivered to Michael Catoggio is working with you by e-mail or first-class mail. Send checks to: long-time jazz buff Bill Schilling research- C. Robie Booth 6 Briarwood Road ing “the local music scene from 1938 to Loudonville, NY 12211 1942.” Swingtime will have an exclu- sive story when they have finished their Name: ______study. Call Michael if you have any infor- Address: ______mation or documents from that era. E- mail [email protected] or call him at ______518-242-0477. Straight ahead, little friend. E-mail: ______— C. ROBIE BOOTH [ ] Yes, I’d like the e-version so I get it sooner, and in color!

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Photo by Jerry Gordon L-R: Wayne Hawkins, Dylan Canterbury, Cliff Brucker, Leo Russo, Otto Gardner and Mike Novakowski at the Arts Center of the Capital Region on April 24. This was the first of a monthly concert series presented by Capital Region Jazz (cdjazz.org).

Photo by Jerry Gordon

L-R: Brian Patneaude, Scott Bassinson, Dylan Canterbury, Ed Tourgé and Bob Halek at the Albany Musicians’ Association’s 18th annual celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month on April 29 at Colonie Elks Club. Below, at the same event, Art D’echo Trio: Dave Gleason, Mike Lawrence and Pete Sweeney.

Photo by Jerry Gordon

The Peg Delaney Trio performed at Grappa ‘72 on a recent Friday evening. Note Bill Delaney ’s home-made bass and singer/drummer Earl Davis ’s vintage 1940 trap set.

Photo by C. Robie Booth

Page 4 Swingtime Summer 2018 Page 5 Giroux Brothers Quintet on June 10

The Giroux Brothers Quartet and Quintet Berkshire Mountains. were officially founded in 2016 with the goal of Dylan Perrillo is a native of Voorheesville reaching others through music. We hold melody, and has been enjoying playing the upright bass conversation, humor and freedom as our highest for quite some time. He now resides in Albany, values. performing with fellow musicians across the land Tyler Giroux is a trombone and piano play- and leads a big band called the Dylan Perrillo er based out of Albany. Originally from Burnt Orchestra. Aside from music, he aspires to sow Hills, Tyler grew up playing piano and trumpet a great big garden each warm season. before switching to the bigger brass horns. He Matthew Niedbalski is a drummer known holds a bachelor of music in music education for bringing musicality and energy to the band- from the Crane School of Music at SUNY Pots- stand. Born and raised in the Capital District, dam and a master of music in jazz performance Matt was exposed to music at a very early age. from the Frost School of Music. Tyler has stud- While in high school he took private drum les- ied and performed with many notable jazz art- sons with drummer/author Ted Mackenzie and ists, including Brian Lynch, Dante Luciani, Bret participated in the Empire State Youth Orchestra Zvacek, Mitch Frohman, and Scott Robinson. as well as the Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute. Nate Giroux is a saxophone and clarinet Before graduating high school Matt played with player. He earned his bachelor of music in jazz many local musicians, performing at the Troy studies from William Paterson University in Savings Bank Music Hall, the Final Stretch Mu- 2012. His performance resume includes the De- sic Festival and the Lake George Jazz Festival, troit Jazz Festival, Pittsfield Jazz Festival, Villa- where he opened for Rudresh Mahanthappa and nova Jazz Festival and the International Society Bunky Green. for Improvised Music Conference, as well as In 2012, Matt was accepted into the jazz stud- performances with noted musicians Bucky Piz- ies program at William Paterson University un- zarelli, Mulgrew Miller, Steve Davis, Scott Robin- der the direction of Mulgrew Miller. While at Wil- son, Joe Magnarelli, James Weidman, Kevin liam Paterson he studied privately with Bill Norton and Paul Meyers. Goodwin, Kevin Norton and Steve LaSpina. Matt Guitarist Luke Franco brings a vibrant energy, participated in ensembles directed by Mulgrew strong melodic sensibility, and a swinging Miller, Bill Charlap, Christian McBride and oth- groove to every performance he’s part of. He’s ers. Matt performed as a member of the univer- been heavily influenced by the late Jim Hall, one sity ensembles at the William Paterson Jazz of the great innovators of the jazz guitar, as well Room Series and Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola. as his mentor, John Abercrombie, whom Franco Since graduating William Paterson in 2016, studied under extensively. While pursuing his Matt has remained active in the jazz scene in doctorate at the University of Miami, he per- both Albany and New York City. He was recently formed with the award-winning Concert Jazz featured on pianist Sam Javitch’s debut record- Band as a featured soloist alongside guest art- ing “People and Places” which also features ists Gonzalo Rubalacaba and Alan Ferber. He saxophonist Rich Perry. Matt is a member of the was featured as lead guitarist at the world premi- Charles Cornell Trio, the Giroux Brothers Quar- ere of Michael Tilson Thomas’s “Four Preludes tet, Joel Cotton’s Consequence and the Dylan on Playthings of the Wind” along with the New Perrillo Orchestra. In addition to an active perfor- World Symphony in 2016. As a counterpoint to mance schedule he also teaches privately and his musical career, he and his wife founded Tiny has taught drum classes for younger musicians. Hearts Farm in Copake. There they grow cut Matt is on faculty at Vanguard Music Studio in flowers and play music at the foothills of the Denville, N.J.

Page 6 SwingtimeJazz.org Swingtime Summer 2018 Proudly Presents Giroux Brothers Quintet Matt Niedbalski

Nate Tyler

Luke Franco

Dylan Perrillo

Sunday, June 10, 2018, 4-7 p.m. including an open jam session

DoubleTree 100 Nott Terrace Schenectady, NY Pub menu and beverages available for purchase Open to the public - $15/person ($5 for students) Reservations: Ralph Rosenthal at (518) 423-9343 or [email protected] Swingtime Summer 2018 SwingtimeJazz.org Page 7 Join Swingtime Jazz Society

The Swingtime Jazz Society roster of members has reached 93. You are encouraged to join us by using the Enclosed find my lifetime membership fee coupon on this page. of $100. The Society’s mission is to promote quality jazz by employing the finest Name ______regional artists for four or five events every year. The format is two hours of Address ______concert-cabaret music by the fea- tured artists, followed by a one-hour ______jam session open to all cats. All members have a full vote on fu- Phone ______ture attractions and electing officers of the non-profit corporation. We also E-mail ______have a wonderful series of dinner meetings hosted by members. There Mail to: Patti Melita, SJS Treasurer is a once-only fee of $100 to join. PO Box 1906 See Pages 1, 6 & 7 for our June 10 Schenectady, NY 12301 attraction, Giroux Brothers Quintet.

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The Index

Giroux Brothers Quintet ….... Pages 1, 6, 7 Night Owl ……………...….………….. Page 2 Subscripton Form ……………….….. Page 3 Swingtime Jazz Society …..…..…… Page 8 Swingtime Snapshots …….....… Pages 4, 5 Ye Newe Puzzler ……………….……. Page 3