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Roditi, Either Orchestra, Empire f azz 9 Maple: A Lot of and Rene Rosnes To Continue Fall f azz in a Little Series Place On the afternoon of November For two years 9 Maple Avenue 7th the Empire JazzOrchestra in Saratoga has been doing will present a special concert something that we wish more that traces the development of clubs, restaurants and bars theJazz Orchestra over the would do. They feature live past75 years. The EJO will J.azz every single week-end. open with Jelly Roll Morton's Not only that, they are also Black Bottom Stomp and committed to presenting including selections from musicians from the Capital Duke Ellington, Charles District area. On Fridays they Mingus and Charlie Parker. have music from 6-10pm with Nov 20th the series closes with no cover. On Saturday the the Rene Rosnes music is from 9pm-Lam and Clauilio Roiliti Quartet including James Genus, bassist there's a cover of $2. The FaIl APFI Series continues (of the Brecker Bros Band) and with the appearance on sax player Walt Weiskopf Located just a block off October 9th by Brazilian (veteran of the Big Bands of Broadway in the heart of trumpet-player Claudio Ro diti Buddy Rich and Toshiko downtown Saratoga, they are and an all-star quintet includ- Akiyoshi) small but have a great ing Carlos Franzetti the Victorian ambiance with a Continued on page 2 composer of the musical score custom mahogany bar and for the motion picture Mambo terrific woodwork. You'Il get Kings. This outanding Latin a chance to hear great local INSIDE group will be followed on players like Paul Mastriani, October 23by the 10 piece 200 Words ....................p.2 John Hilton, Blueswing, Ray Either Orchestra, the 90' s Jazz My So1o........................p.3 Alexander, John Nazarenko Orchestra that follows in the J azz CaLendar............ p.4-5 and Chris Rousse. Stop by footsteps of Gil Evans, Tad Pat Metheny................p.5 and say hello to the Siriannis. Dameron and other composer Ifs an intimate place to hear /arrangers. good music! Fall Series Cont'd from front page 2 0 0 OR s By GIyn Evans The series opened with a glorious concert by Ronnie Birthdays Wells and her Quartet. her The first Feather 'Encyclopedia of lazz' (7955) survives, battered, Ms. Wells and oustand- in my library. If s out of date and fun, with lists. The calendar of ing musicians received a the ptayers' birthdays is redolent with serendipitious dream standing ovation and a lot of Iineupd, challenges hnd rivalries. Out of curiosity I looked at the praise that had folks all over national holidays for 1.992. town kicking themselves for missing thisJazz diva. ]an January 1 offers the Milt Jackson (vibes, '23),PapaCelestin Metzger, vibes player, and (coronet,1884) Al Mckibbon (bass,'19) Trio. Good start' Ron Elliston, piano, were January 20, Martin Luther Ki^g Day has Ray Anthony.(trumpet, crowd favorites. '22) pliytne a tasty solo. Lincoln Day has TexBeneke (tenor sax, Bascomb (tenor sax, '10), Buddy Childers (trumpet, '26), 'l4),-Paul Well, there's more to come. Hans Koller (tenor sax,'21), Art Mardigan (drum,'23), Mel Powell Come join us for the best of (piano, '23) and Bernie Privin (trumpet, '19). No bass; but with Mel Powell playing piano, who cares? Jazzin the best of circum- stances! There's an order Washington's Birthday gives us the (clarinet, '23),Hatty Dial form onpage 7. (drum, '07),la riverboat and Chicago playerl and Alec Wilder (composer ,'07) Trio; What a fastidious struggle that could be. Easter and Passover (April 17'79) celebrate with Tommy Benford ' (drum, '05), Tony Mottola (guitar, '18), Joe Rushton (bass sax. 07), PauI Smith (piano, '22) andJohnny St. Cyr (guitar/banjo,'1890). Sounds intriguing July brings Louis Armstrong (trumpet, 1900) and Aaron Sachs (tenor sax/-clarinet,'23); such complete players inevitably swing Homes completely. Some think this birthday was given to Louis in a Foundling Hospital. Hell lef s accept if it's such a worthy guess. Heal (to be continued) Estate 17 45 Rte 9, .l2065 The Widow Ke,ndall Hous€ Clifton Pork, NY Bed and Breakfast in Schenectady's 37 r -8040 Historic Stockade Al Groves Executive Accomodations for Out of Town Guests Broker Owner "A special location...like a touch of Willamsburg" 370-5511, I many haye With a history of 100 years of lazz styles and-variations 193der,s an$ told us they'<l tike a tfiey'd like.a sim^ple g.*d" tq tltg styles ],ne.qtaYlf- Mark Gridiey aJazz H$torian from Ohio has published abook that is one ot" ihe best hist6ri; of iazz and includes cassettei with samples of the various stvles. What vo, ,.L below is the fust half of his simple guide' The second information trlff *iff ufpdu. in the next issue (Vo}. trI, No. 9,) .So*9 of the ibout ,,pr6ridnent players then" is controversial, but then that's Jazz! STYLE james EARLYIAZZ Louis Armstron& SidneY Bechet Black Eagle lazzBand, Dapogny' s Chicago Band circa 1910-1930. Also Bix Beiderbecke, Nick La Rocca lazz Dukes of Diieland, Bob Wilbur known as Diieland, jelly Roll Morton, ]oe Oliver Band, Traditional, Chicago, ]imCullum'slazz Salty Dogs New Orleans Original Scott Hamilton SWING Count Basie, Roy Eldridge, Benny Carter, Ken Peplowski, Warren Vache circa 1930-1945. Known for Duke Ellington, BennY Goodman Also numerous recreation bands bands of '1.t*-1.6, trumPets, Coleman Hawkins, jimmie Lunceford, known as "ghost bands" i.e. 'The saxophones, but not limited ]ay McShann, Art Tatum,TeddY Wilson Count Basie Band under the to large ensembles leadership of Frank Foster Buddy DeFranco, BEBOP GOP) Miles Davis, DizzY GillesPie Richie Cole, Freeman, Dizzy GillesPie, circa 1945-1955. UsuallY Dexter Gordon, J.l. Iohnson, Von Griffin, Chris HollYdaY, combo format, (the ex- Thelonius Monk, ]ames MoodY, ]ohnny MoodY, Frank ceptions-the big bands of Charlie Parker, Oscar Petersorq J.J. Johnson,lames Morgan, Oscar Peterson, Max WoodyHerman, Stan Bud Powell, Max Roach, George Roach, Red RodneY, BillY TaYlor, Kenton and DizzY GillesPie Shearing, Sonny Stitt PhilWood Dave Brubeck, Lee Konitz COOL Chet Baker, Dave Brubeck, Miles (MIQ) Lewis (MIQ), Ge.ry circa late 1940's Davis, Lee Konitz, ]ohn Lewis |ohn Mulligan, Shorty Rogers to early 1950's Ger.y Mulligan, ShortY Rogers, Lennie Tristano HARD BOP Cannonball AdderleY, Nat Adderley, Terrence Blanchard, Art Farmer, circa 1954-1957. MostlY Nat AdderleY, Art BlakeY, Benny Golson, Roy Hargrove combo format. TodaY it Clifford Brown, Donald BYrd, Harper Bros.,Tom Harrell, is often termed"main-, Art Farmer, Benny Golson, Henderson, Freddie Hubbard, stream, " acoustic jazz" |oe Henderson, Freddie Hubbard, ]oe Marlon jordan, Branford Marsalis, "fiaditional" or "neo- ]ackie Mclean, J.J. Johnson, Marsalis, Mclean, classical." Morgan, Sonny Rollins, WaYne Wynton Jackie Shorter, Horace Silver Sonny Rollins, Wallace Roney, Horace Silver, Bobby Watson, J.J.Iohnson J The information below was sent Calendnr Mother Earth Cafe corner of to us by the clubs listed below. Western and Quail.Nent.. Health It's best to check by telephone Food, no alcohol served. ByO. before going because there may Music from 8-11pm be last minute changes. Clubs have a cover (or music charge) The Van Dyck 237 Union or a minimum purchase (fo6d Street, Schenecta dy. 374-2406 Mill Rd. Acres or drink). Frequently both. Music at 9pm JazzJam every (left on Mill Rd., off Rte 7 Reservations are advisable Thurs. eve,7pm. Call for addi- past (especially for tional listings. Peter Harris) CalL 783-72M for better-known information groups) as many of the clubs October seat less than 100. 2,3 Lee Shaw Duo 9 Ron Aronstein Trio Metro 17 Maple Ave., Saratoga Justin Mc Neill's 301 Lark St., 10 Closed '1,6,17 Springs. 584-9581 A two level Albany. Musichas been pushed Joe Finn Trio club. Usually has up to 10:30pm, but still3 sets. 23 Sunny Daye Quartet Jazzupstairs and "other" downstairs. No Very small. Excellent food. 24 John Nazarenko (piano) phone. Carl Landa and Reservations a must. Cover and 30,31 TBA Jill Hughes are the mainstays in the minimum. Jazz Brunch on house band with varied artists Sundays at lIam. Music begins brought in. at l.2noon. (b = brunch) Fountain Restaurant 283 New October Scotland Ave., Albany. 482-9898 2,3 Nick Brignola Quartet Skip Parsons and his Riverboat 4 - b: Francesca Tanksley Duo JazzBand 2nd weekend every 9,10 JR Montrose Quartet month 10pm-2am. Call for 11 - b: Jody Shayne & Chuck details. D'AIoia 1,6,17 Hall Miller w/Hugh Brody Iron Horse Cafe 20 Centre St., |ustin's 18 - b: Peg Delaney Northampton, Mass. 41,3-5U- 23,24 J azz Caucus w/ Dave 0510. There's a music charge Colarco and most concerts are ticketed 25 - b: John Mclean Duo (about $10) Call 1-800-THE- 30,3'1. Jeff Palmer Group TICK for advance ticket sales. Fine Food November Seats about 170. Call for other 1 - b: Linda Brown Duo listings 6,7 Plus 24 October Fine Art 8 - b: Cliff Bruckner & Cutter 1 Warner 2 - Frank Morgan Fine 13,74 Hall Miller w/Greg Abate 3 - Mose Allison lazz (sax) Nov. 15 - b: Erica Lindsey Duo 1 - Tuck and Patti 20,21 CD3 w/Chuck D'Aloia 301 Lark St., Albany 22 - b: Peg Delaney Duo 436-7008 27,28 Nick Brignola Quartet Half Moon Cafe 154 Madison 29 - b: JodyShayne &Chuck Ave., Albany 436-0329 DlAloia Every Friday Cygnus RADIO T AZZ Stations that play L'Ecole Encore A Place Jazz forlazz: WVCR 88.3FM Cutting edge 44 Fuller Rd., Albany,437-1234.