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The Monthly Newsletter of JazzErie October 2008 Vol. 14, Issue. 10

14 Years Serving the Jazz Community JAZZERIE CHARLIE PARKER MEMBERSHIP Hopefully most of you have re-upped for the 2008-09 JazzErie Membership year. If you have, many thanks for continuing to support this hardworking volunteer organization. If you haven’t yet joined/rejoined, NOW’S THE TIME! Those whose memberships have lapsed will not be eligible for discounted tickets at JazzErie events BRUCE JOHNSTONE (remember Liebman’s coming), and your subscription to News Notes will cease, either in November or December. “BIRDS WITH STRINGS” Please rejoin us. Bring a friend. A TRIBUTE TO CHARLIE PARKER • Rosch Recital Hall, Fredonia University • IN THIS ISSUE... • Fredonia, NY (directions at end of article) • Charlie Parket w/ Strings...... p.1-2 • Sunday, Oct.19 • 1:00 pm (pre-concert talk at 12:30 pm) • Record Collector?...... p.2

Adults...... $20 Experience the beauty and warmth of this Board Minutes...... p.3 Alumni, Faculty, & Staff...... $15 beautiful, timeless and engaging music Bird Lives! Students (Fredonia)...... $5 President’s Message...... p.3 The performers: String Trio of NY...... p 3 In 1950, Clef Records acceded to a Alto saxophonist Darcy Hepner, a long-standing dream of Charlie Parker strong jazz performer and educator on The Jazz Line...... p.4 to record with strings. The record, the Canadian scene, is less well known “Bird With Strings,” became one of in the U.S. Raised in Hamilton, Ontario, JazzErie Discussion Group...... p.5 Hepner’s musical trajectory began as an his best selling records and one that Celebrating Roots...... p. 6 he himself considered to be one of his accomplished young cellist. He switched to saxophone while exploring rock & best. With the discovery of the original JE Performance Calendar...... p. 7 manuscripts used for the recording, this roll (first as a guitarist) with college concert is a reconstruction of these great friends in Canada, became infected with JazzErie Cruise Pics...... p. 7 performances, delivered with insight the challenges and beauty of jazz, and and expertise by great contemporary completed his formal education with an Jazz on the Radio...... p. 7 musicians. Don’t miss this rare tribute. ...continued on pg. 2 For More Information: www.jazzerie.com MA degree in jazz from the University Bruce Johnstone is the producer and Jazz Erie of Miami music program. He moved instigator of this event. Johnstone hails to New York to pursue studies with Lee from New Zealand, showed his talent JazzErie is a com- early – New Zealand Junior Symphony munity of music lovers and at age 13 (clarinet), New Zealand Radio musicians and, a member- Orchestra at age 16 (adding baritone, alto ship organization dedicated & flute.) Went on the road at 21, playing to sharing with children, behind biggest U.S. pop stars of the day adults and one an-other when they toured down under. To Europe an awareness and love of in 1969, playing in Copenhagen with music, particularly jazz. JazzErie brings avant-garde legends Horace Parlan and toget-her people who want to listen to jazz, Don Cherry, and mainstream musicians learn about it, play it and just live it. Al Grey and bassist Niels-Henning Orsted Pederson. To U.S. in 1972, joined Check out our website at Konitz and Bob Mintzer, and gigs with the Maynard Ferguson band, becoming www.jazzerie.com for complete local musicians, ultimately including a featured soloist and developing an information on current and many jazz greats – Liebman, Olliver international reputation (#3 in Downbeat upcoming events. Lake, Kenny Wheeler, Louis Bellson, etc. poll.) More gigs, records, a stint with From 1985-89 Hepner taught full-time Woody Herman, then came to this area 2007-2008 Board of Directors at Berklee College of Music in Boston, to settle with his bride, Robyn in Ripley, then back to New York (and worldwide) N.Y. Continues to astound with area President...... Ed Goebel for gigs with legends BB King, Aretha and traveling bands, but his major gig is Vice President...... Ted Ely Franklin, Sergio Mendez, Henry Mancini teaching at Fredonia University, where he Treasurer...... Liz Scarpelli and others, plus workshop presentations is chair of the Jazz Studies program. in far-flung locations (Istanbul, Berlin, The Fredonia Chamber Jazz Directors even Sacramento, CA.) Meanwhile, he Ensemble, which will perform under Joe Curlett Robb Hoff was establishing a new music program Johnstone’s direction, is culled from the Charles Lute Al Lubiejewski at Selkirk College, British Columbia. John Marzalek Scott Meier Following a four-year tour with Blood, ranks of Fredonia’s best students. Carl Hultman Sheldon Peterson Sweat & Tears (1999-2004,) Hepner More on how to get there: Take I-90 Allen Zurcher Mary Watson returned to teaching in his home town of east to Exit 59 (Dunkirk & Fredonia). Dick Thompson John Kytic Hamilton, where he is currently Professor After the toll booth, go straight to the Paul Bates Kathy Danielson of Music at Mohawk College. “T” intersection with Central Ave. Turn Past Presidents Pianist Tony Caramia is currently left on Central to the Main Campus Entrance (on your right.) Rosch Recital David F. Van Amburg 1994-1995 Professor of Piano and Director of Hall is located more-or-less in the center (Founding President) Piano Pedagogy at Eastman School of Music. Caramia’s credentials include of the campus. There is parking on Atty. Al Lubiejewski 1995-1997 your right as you enter the campus, and Virginia M. Pelkowski 1997-1999 an appearance as a guest on Marian McPartland’s somewhat behind Rosch Hall. R. Patrick Rodgers 1999-2002 “Piano Jazz “ Steve Eidell 2002-2003 radio show which INTERESTED IN Tom McLaren 2003-2005 already puts him HISTORICAL JAZZ Carl Hultman 2005-2008 among jazz’ piano elite. His latest DISCS??? JazzErie Notes is published monthly CD, “Tribute” News Notes has been contacted by JazzErie which is a subsidiary organiza- (cdbaby, 2006) by the widow of a former record tion of the Erie Art Museum, features the music collector who wants to offer mint a nonprofit organization. of Ellington, condition 33 1/3 LP’s to jazz lovers at JazzErie Notes McPartland, a reasonable price. The records are of Editor - Dick Thompson Brubeck and his Andy Kirk, Earl Hines, Chick Webb, published by own compositions. He has lectured Duke Ellington, The Chicagoans, The Erie Art Museum for JazzErie and performed at workshops and jazz Count Basie (“Kansas City Piano”), printed by training institutes around the world Woody Herman (“The Turning Point”), PIP Printing West (Europe, Australia, New Zealand). In and others -- $5 each. She also offers 2825 West 26th St. • Erie, PA 16506 2005, Caramia presented a multi-media a two-record set of “Louis Armstrong tribute to composer Harold Arlen on at Carnegie Hall” for $25. These are Deadline is the 15th of each month. the occasion of Arlen’s 100th birthday. new records, sent to her husband by a Send articles to: Caramia’s own compositions are record distributor, and have never been [email protected] published by Hal Leonard. played. or Box 8833, Erie, PA 16505 Local legend and internationally Contact Betty Smith at 866-0554. recognized jazz musician and educator

Page 2 JazzErie Notes discussed. The Performance Committee SUMMARY OF was commended on its early completion JAZZERIE JAZZERIE of the 2008-2009 season’s schedule. Paul Bates reported that radio, internet, PRESIDENT’S BOARD MINUTES posters and print media have received MESSAGE September 2, 2008 information regarding the Eric Alexander Because of rain at the start of our concert. Ted Ely reported that he and Ed Jazz & Blues Walk, the crowd was The minutes of the August 5, 2008 Goebel filed a request for a grant from somewhat smaller than last year’s, and meeting were approved. Liz Scarpelli The Arts Council of Erie for the 2008- JazzErie faced a deficit of almost $2,000. confirmed that the Jazz & Blues Walk 2009 performance season. Al Zurcher This is money that is needed to help pay receipts were down about $2,000. Ed is attempting to arrange for a master’s for previously scheduled world-class jazz Goebel reported that the Jazz Cruise workshop to be given by Dave Liebman groups. Fundraiser on the Scott Free was sold prior to his November 21, 2008 concert. JazzErie no longer has this deficit. out, with 29 guests expected. The John Marzalek reported that high school Our thanks go out to the generosity of Performance Committee reported that musicians met every Wednesday during Nick and Kim Scott of Scott Enterprises arrangements for the Eric Alexander the summer to learn and practice playing and 29 JazzErie supporters who attended concert were complete. Not many season jazz. John Kytic said that JazzErie has the fund raising Jazz Cruise on the Scotts’ tickets were being purchased, although received over 100 membership renewals. yacht, the Scott Free. Comments of those more sales were expected at the concert. No one present at the meeting was who attended ranged from “fantastic time” to “couldn’t have been better.” Whether and the extent to which there is interested in organizing the Erie Jazz Hall or can be a definition of a “jazz singer” of Fame at this time. Thus, leadership Speaking of world-class jazz groups, for the Singers’ Night concert was will be sought outside the Board. if you didn’t attend the Eric Alexander concert held at Gannon University on September 6, 2008, you missed one expanded its focus to include numerous of the best jazz quartets to ever have STRING TRIO OF commissioned works by contemporary performed in Erie. They played many avant-gardists, plus arrangements standards, along with some of their own NEW YORK of classic pieces by jazz masters. compositions. They were able to play a Saturday, Oct. 4 • 8:00 PM Despite the seemingly cerebral nature modern, progressive style of jazz that was Erie Art Museum, 411 State St. of its conception, the String Trio has received enthusiastically by all who were Admission: FREE ($10 donation successfully maintained a grounding in there. suggested) melody and swing that help make even We had a good sized crowd of over its most adventurous work accessible.” 90 attending the Eric Alexander Quartet – Steve Huey, All Music Guide. concert, including a significant number of college students and other young adults, The group has survived through a who told me they thoroughly enjoyed number of violinist changes – the concert. Remember to put JazzErie’s was replaced by Charles Burnham, then performance schedule on your calendar. held the chair for a wildly I’m sure you’ll enjoy the performances successful period. She was succeeded by as much as the students did. Next, the Diane Monroe, who was in turn replaced Grammy nominated Dave Liebman by Rob Thomas in 2001. Through these Quartet performs in Erie on November various iterations, the String Trio has 21, 2008. at 8:00 pm, and the Pete Mills produced at least nine CDs, in addition to Quartet featuring Tony Monaco at a dinner concert on December 27, 2008. – guitar their performing and repertory activities. -Ed Goebel John Lindberg – bass Individually, members of the group also get rave reviews: James Rob Thomas -- violin This project was supported by the Pennsylvania Emery, guitar “One of the world’s Council on the Arts, a state agency, through its finest guitarists” (All About Jazz.) John regional arts funding partnership, “One of the finest avant-garde Lindberg, bass “one of bassist Lindberg’s Pennsylvania Partners in the most enduring distinctions is that he Arts (PPA). State funding chamber jazz groups around. Formed in for the arts depends upon an 1977 by bassist John Lindberg, guitarist demonstrates how much having fun could annual appropriation by the James Emery and violinist Billy Bang, – and probably should – be central mo Commonwealth of Pennsylvania the group was originally intended to modern jazz dynamics” (Downbeat.) and support from the National Rob Thomas, violin, has worked with Lee Endowment for the Arts, a federal spotlight its members compositional agency. PPA is administered in skills, in addition to their advanced Konitz and with the Mahavishnu Project this region by the Arts Council collective improvisations. As the and is described as “one of the most of Erie. years passed, however, the String Trio impressive violinists working.”

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Stambaugh Music from 9 PM - Midnight and prices as Auditorium, Youngstown State ERIE ART MUSEUM above.) University, Youngstown, OH. Fri. only, Oct., 17, 2008 Martin 411 State St. Want your upcoming performance or Taylor & Gerald Clayton Price as 459-5477 special events listed in Jazz Line? above. Contact me at 814/734-4344 or Oct. 4 8:00 PM FREE (Suggested Sun. only, Nov., 9, 2008 Toshiko [email protected]. donation $10.) Akioshi Price as above. Information must be received by the 15th of the month preceding publication . (See Article Upcoming Events: (October15th for the November issue). on pg 3 Dec. 4 – 7 The Ray Brown Tribute Band -Dick Thompson, ed. Dec. 13 Spyro Gyra Page 4 JazzErie Notes A blur, a scream. band of naïve, ebullient innocents, “The JAZZERIE DISCUSSION GROUP Alas, another victim Hawk” won the title of best new band in August 21, 2008 had succumbed the eastern region of the U.S. Not bad for to the agility and by Charles Ventrello a skinny little kid with a towel around his diabolic cunning of neck who liked to jump on people. the neighborhood So, thanks Armand, for introducing dark hero, “Chicken me to Charlie Parker and Elizabeth and Hawk.” for years of playing great music together. Only a few confidants A few paragraphs is a modest gesture knew the real identity for a talented, big-hearted guy of whom of the scourge. And a great number of people could write a as time passed he was book. “Hawk lives.” known as “The Hawk” Again, a reminder: the October and then simplified meeting is on the 23rd. further to “Hawk.” And now you know how JAZZERIE THANKS THE Armand Amendola got First, an important announcement: his nickname. Now in his mid-seventies, FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS the October meeting date will be on the he has mellowed and no longer scurries FOR THEIR SUPPORT fourth Thursday rather than the third. across the asphalt shingles of garages and October 23, not 16. This is necessary to Gannon University, 109 University porch roofs, an old towel tied around the facilitate the Art Museum’s hosting of a shoulders as a cape, bent on ambush, to Square. great number of guests and activities on leap upon the unwary. MacDonald, Illig, Jones and October 16. This change is for October Britton, Attorneys, 100 State Street, No one ever got hurt. It was part of only, the usual place and time: Art Suite 700. Museum Annex, 7:30 PM. growing up in the forties. Fifteen years later I would marry this story’s victim, Glenwood Beer, 2177 W. Grandview Thanks again to Jim Metzler for Elizabeth, and “Hawk” would be best Boulevard. clerical assistance and Denny Kitchen man at our wedding. Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts for engineering as I could not attend Center, Mercyhurst College. the August gathering. I’ll list the Armand became a trombonist and Erie Art Museum, 411 State Street. participants and contributions for the band leader. For a couple of decades he record and follow with a short story was the mover and shaker of the local Glass Growers Gallery, which is years overdue and worthy of jazz scene in addition to performing with 10 E. 5th Street. further pursuit. the Erie Philharmonic and participating World of Music, in show bands. He had a knack for 1355 W. 26th Street. Don Schwab – Steve Turre, Rainbow recognizing promising young musicians People, “Brother Ray.” Froess Pianos and Keyboards, 2558 and working them into his bands. In W. 8th Street. Don Swift – Ray Brown Trio, Lined this respect he was a mentor: Erie’s Romolo Chocolates, With A Groove, “Walk On.” Miles Davis. I’m sure he never thought 1525 W. 8th Street. Bob Gross – Miles Davis, Complete of himself in this way, but for at least Lynch Music, Rte. 9 & Rte. 20, a couple of dozen musicians he was 1951-53 All Star Recordings, “Denial.” Fairview. the godfather. To this day, when an Al Lubiejewski – Zoot Simms, expatriate musician intends to return to Erie Book Store, 137 E. 13th Street. Warm Tenor, “You Go To My Head.” Erie for a visit, he calls “Hawk” to find Raven Sound, 2617 Peach Street. Jim Metzler – Thelonius Monk, out “what’s happening.” And it’s Edinboro University of “Brilliant Corners.” Armand who calls all the guys and Pennsylvania, Edinboro Dennis Kitchen – Miles in Tokyo, arranges breakfast at Perkins. Penn State Erie, The Behrend “My Funny Valentine” with . College, Wesleyville Because Armand fielded ensembles Lake Erie Fanfare, 113 W. 10th A Short Story of many sizes, ranging from quartet to big band, he put a lot of people to Street. It was later than she thought. Coors Beer Elizabeth had been visiting with her work, some for the first time. A partial Scott Enterprises/Ambassador cousin Alice and now had to walk home list of his generosity would include in the confusing near-dark of twilight, saxophonists Ken Gamble, Jerry Zuern, Center, 8040 Peach Street a kind of light that magnifies sounds, Tony Osiecki and myself, drummers East Erie Turners Club, sounds that occur all day but are eerily Jerry Dedad, Tommy Zawistowski, 829 Parade Street. brought to prominence by greyness George Wilson and Bob Ventrello, Mercyhurst College, 501 E 38th St. and an eight-year-old’s imagination. It bassist Joe Mando, pianist Ed Pacy and Second Hand Rose, 351 W 26th St. sounded like sandpaper, she thought, then trombonist-arranger Tom MacMurray. Frank Corapi it would stop, only to begin again with a In 1961, because of Armand’s faith RockErie and confidence, arrangements by Pacy different rhythm. She heard a flutter in Builder’s Hardware and MacMurray and his thirteen-piece back of her and turned quickly. 2002 W. 16th Street

Issue No. 163 Page 5 who led the saxophone section of Buck by Paul Patterson on violin and includes CELEBRATING Clayton’s Big Band and played with the Don Aren on the string bass, with Brian bands of Buddy Rich, Jerry Mulligan and Lovely and George Cunningham playing ROOTS Benny Goodman, among others. acoustic guitars and swapping solo and rhythm guitar roles as the spirit moves by Ed & Rita Goebel Wilbur, Block and Wilson were backed on this set by a superb rhythm them. They were joined in one set by These days, many Americans section consisting of Rossano Sportiello, Andy Stein, who plays the violin and travel hundreds or even thousands of originally from Italy and now playing baritone sax. Stein showed throughout miles to explore their families’ roots. piano regularly in New York City; the concert with various antics that he’s Joe Boughton and the Allegheny Jazz Howard Alden (pictured) on guitar: a serious musician who doesn’t take Society’s weekend concert Jazz at John Burr, a himself too seriously. He feels equally Chautauqua, held September 19-21, melodic bass at home with the Guy’s All-Star Shoe 2008, made it convenient and highly player from Band on Garrison Keillor’s Perry Home enjoyable for us to celebrate the roots of New York Companion as he does in a concert hall. jazz, at least as far back as the music of City who has While there isn’t room to mention all the 1920’s and 1930’s. played and of the musicians, Vince Giordano from Jazz at Chautauqua featured 31 recorded with Brooklyn, New York is worth noting for musicians, many of whom are world many great his creativity and his recreation of early renown in the field of traditional jazz. jazz masters, 1920’s music. He played a string bass They played over 28 scheduled hours of including (made of aluminum by the way), bass sax jazz, ranging from piano solos by Dan Stan Getz, Chet Baker, Hank Jones and and tuba and led an impromptu version of Sheridan, Keith Ingham and Rossano Buddy Rich; and Pete Siers, a drummer his 11 piece Nighthawk throw-back band Sportiello (pictured), who normally from Ann Arbor, Michigan whose credits in playing various charts he brought with showcase their include performances with Warren him, and which he uses regularly with musical talents Vache, Lee Konitz, Marian McPartland. his usual Nighthawk band in New York in New York Their set included everything from a City. Jon-Erik Kellso was featured as lead City, and Dr. soothing rendition of “Undecided” to trumpet in Chautauqua, as he is in New Jim Dapogny, a rousing version of Lionel Hampton’s York Vocalist Becky Kilgore (pictured) Professor of “Flying Home,” which featured hot solos from Portland, Music Emeritus from the three altos that earned them a Oregon began at the University standing ovation from the crowd of about singing with of Michigan, to 250 people. swing bands solos by Howard Trumpeter Duke Heitzer not only in 1981. Her Alden of New directed the Opening Spectacular and accomplishments York City, who Closing Finale, but he led two other include an credits George Van Eps for switching memorable sets that featured trumpet appearance at him to a seven string guitar. Each of duels between himself and trumpeter Jon- Lincoln Center the soloists then took turns with the Erik Kellso. Heitzer, who was born in as one of the other 26 musicians in groups ranging Toledo, Ohio, now lives and plays out of stars of their yearly Cabaret Convention from jumping quartets to an 11 man New Orleans. He was inspired by Kellso, and her triumphant debut at Carnegie Nighthawks band and a 16/18 musician who is four years older, to pursue a jazz Hall, headlining Michael Feinstein’s Opening Spectacular and Closing Finale career that has included broadcasts with Tribute to the Music of Bing Crosby and featuring an 11 man horn section, all Jim Cullum’s Jazz Band and international Bob Hope. Her interpretations of “The jamming together and intermittently fame with jazz fans in Scotland, Norway, Second Time Around” and “Comes Love playing behind one another as one of France, Belgium, Holland, Germany and (Nothing Can Be Done)” made us believe them soloed. Austria. Kellso plays out of New York that however you define a jazz singer, Their performances were so good City and has developed a sound that is Becky Kilgore more than qualifies. that it is almost impossible to single out truly vocal in quality. Louis Armstrong All-in-all, it was great to spend well one or a few over the others. One stand- would have been proud of their trumpet over 20 hours on a long weekend going out group included three alto sax players duels when they played “Mahogany Hall back to some of the roots of jazz. led by Bob Wilber of Chipping Campden, Stomp” and “Cake Walkin Baby.” England, who was a charter member of Among the more unusual musicians JazzErie is a grateful The World’s Greatest Jazz Band, Don was The Faux Frenchmen, a hot string recipient of support Block of New York, who studied at ensemble from Cincinnati, Ohio that Julliard and played alongside schoolmate from the Arts Council specializes in what they whimsically call Winton Marsalis, and Chuck Wilson of Erie. “Gypsyamerican” jazz. The group is led Page 6 JazzErie Notes Jazz WMCE-FM JAZZERIE 2008-09 (88.5 & 104.9) PERFORMANCE On The Radio Mercyhurst College SCHEDULE: WQLN FM (91.3) Tuesday Nov. 21, Dave Liebman Quartet, 8 p.m., The Source for Jazz 10:10 – midnight East Erie Turners, 829 Parade St.; Retro Cocktail Hour $25, $20 for members; $5, students. Dec. 27: Tony Monaco Quartet, 8 p.m., Monday thru Thursday Wednesday 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Ambassador Banquet & Conference 10:10 – 11:10 p.m. Center, 7792 Peach St.; $25, $20 Jazz Flight - Rob Hoff Jazz Inspired for members; $5, students. 11:10 – midnight March 14: Singers Night, 8 p.m., East Friday Listen Here! Erie Turners, 829 Parade St.; $15, 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Thursday $10 for members; $5, students. Bob ‘n Blues - Al Lubiejewski April TBA: Local bassist Harry 10:10 – 11:10 p.m. 10:00 p.m. - Midnight Jacobson and ensemble explore the Deep Blue - Jason Gibbs Jazz at Lincoln Center history of the bass in jazz, 8 p.m., 11:10 – midnight Walker Recital, Mercyhurst; $15, Saturday Anything Goes $10 for members; $5, students. 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Sunday May TBA: The Next Generation, 7:30 Saturday Swing Session 7:10 – 8:10 a.m. p.m., location TBA; $5. -Bill Garts The Song Is You For further information as the season 11:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. 8:10 a.m. develops: www.jazzerie.com and JazzErie Lush Life - Aubrey Dillion repeat Listen Here! or News Notes, Erie Times-News Showcase. Jazz atLincoln Center Sunday 9:10 a.m. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. repeat Anything Goes JazzErie CRUISE Riverwalk - (Network) 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. PHOTOS “Jazz, Ballads & Blues” with Al Lubiejewski 9:00 p.m. - Midnight Left to Right: JazzErie President Ed “Everything Jazz” Goebel, Frank Clark, Nick and Kim with Bob Protzman Scott (at left) Classy 100 WXKC-FM (99.9) Sunday 9:00p.m. - 11:00p.m. Musicians Allen Zurcher, Harry Jazz Tracks Jacobson, Frank Singer. JazzErie wrie-am (1260) president Goebel. (below) Sunday Left to right: JazzErie board members 7:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. Mary Watson and Paul Bates, Carolyn Big Band Jump Tamburrino, JazzErie Treasurer Liz Scarpelli. (above) wERG-Fm (90.5) Gannon University 8:00 - 11:00p.m. Dan Jones, “Mr. J”

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