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The Monthly Newsletter of JazzErie August 2008 Vol. 14, Issue. 8

14 Years Serving the Jazz Community ERIE ART MUSUEM • 16th ANNUAL BLUES & JAZZ FESTIVAL • August 2 & 3 Saturday, Aug. 2 battery-powered electronic toys..” TIME TO RENEW YOUR 12 noon Beatrix JAR garnered from thrift stores and yard sales. 2:00 PM Rodger Montgomery Blues Rodger JAZZERIE MEMBERSHIP Band Montgomery August is the month to renew 4:00 PM Rod Nickson Project and his band are your annual JazzErie membership. 6:00 PM Wallace Coleman Band already blues Membership rates remain the same! 8:00 PM Mem Shannon and the heroes in Erie. $20 for an Individual Membership Membership Buffalo-based $35 for a Family Membership Rod Nickson $15 for a Senior Membership (65 or Sunday, Aug. 3 makes his Erie older) 12 noon Mary Alice Brown Trio debut with his five-member blues band $25 for a Senior Family membership 2:00 PM Torn Curtain which has received top ratings in his (one member is 65 or older) 4:00 PM Hudson hometown. Wallace Coleman, a country $10 for a Student Membership 6:00 PM Bobby Zankel & the Warriors and blues harmonica player, toured for $100 for a Corporate/Business of the Wonderful Sound 10 years with blues legend Robert Junior Membership 8:00 PM Winard Harper Sextet Lockwood before branching out on his Gas prices are up, groceries are up, own in 2000 to form his own aggregation, housing values and stocks are dropping, (Note: If you plan to set up a tent please which has nourished his own songwriting but your JazzErie membership consult Erie Art Museum website for tent in a range of styles. gives you the same great value at an policy. No overnight camping.) outstanding price! Originally from Here’s a sample of what you can see and New Orleans, Mem Last month’s Jazz & Blues Walk, hear at this unique, Erie-only event: Shannon’s reputation one of our primary events, offered a cornucopia of truly exceptional regional as a blues artist and Beatrix talent. The 2008-09 concert season JAR, genre-expanding (see page 3) brings a range of national/ Minneapolis- creator has won him international stars, plus outstanding based duo nominations for local musicians. JazzErie hopes to of Bianca Soul Blues Album expand its educational activities with Pettis and of the Year and Soul young musicians and adults. Members Jacob Roske, Blues Male Vocalist of the Year in 2006 will continue to receive a monthly create sound and 2008 from Blues Music Awards. A newsletter covering local/regional collages standout performer with his group at events and artists. from “unique beats, noises, radio signals international festivals and the Kennedy Please fill out the application form on and samples…No turntables – instead an Center, Shannon brings evidence that it the back of this newsletter and return array of old kids’ toys, cheap keyboards, takes more than Katrina to stifle a great it with your check to JazzErie, PO Box blues musician. 8833, Erie, PA 16505-0833. For More Information: www.jazzerie.com The Jazz outlet for both composition and playing, Jazz Erie portion of the and intertwines avant-garde, bop, soul Festival on Sunday and a personal harmonic language into JazzErie is a com- munity of music lovers and begins with two lovely, energizing music. musicians and, a member- of the area’s top ship organization dedicated performers, Mary to sharing with children, Alice Brown, adults and one an-other who needs no an awareness and love of introduction, music, particularly jazz. JazzErie brings and Torn Curtain toget-her people who want to listen to jazz, – with a haunting, learn about it, play it and just live it. self-described “spy exotica” sound featuring Alethea Bodine on vocals and Check out our website at Rick DiBello on guitar, Ron Yarosz on www.jazzerie.com for complete Hammond B-3, Doug Russell on electric information on current and and acoustic bass and Tom Kitchen on upcoming events. drums and computers. Drummer Winard Harper headlines 2007-2008 Board of Directors the Sunday lineup. He began his visible career with extended work with vocalist President...... Ed Goebel Betty Carter, pianist and educator Dr. Vice President...... Ted Ely Billy Taylor, Ray Bryant, Abdulla Treasurer...... Liz Scarpelli Ibraheem and others. With his brother, Directors Philip, he co-led the Harper Brothers Joe Curlett Robb Hoff Quintet, a brilliant and much lauded Charles Lute Al Lubiejewski 1990’s ensemble. Now Harper brings John Marzalek Scott Meier his exuberant virtuoso skills to the drum Carl Hultman Sheldon Peterson Erie native, guitarist Matt Hudson set, the belafon (a West African marimba- Allen Zurcher Mary Watson began studying with Frank Singer, like percussion instrument.) and related Dick Thompson John Kytic moved on the University of Pittsburgh, percussion instruments, he will be joined Paul Bates Kathy Danielson then expanded his ideas and chops with by five talented sidemen. touring bands in a variety of genres • Outstanding national & regional Past Presidents – contemporary jazz, Caribbean sounds, David F. Van Amburg 1994-1995 musicians. groove and more. Hudson brings (Founding President) drummer Anthony Reid, bassist Will • Beautiful outdoor, family-friendly Atty. Al Lubiejewski 1995-1997 Baggett and keyboardist Dave Holloway setting. Virginia M. Pelkowski 1997-1999 with him to this gig. • FREE!!! R. Patrick Rodgers 1999-2002 Steve Eidell 2002-2003 If you plan to set up a tent, please consult the Erie Art Museum’s website, Tom McLaren 2003-2005 erieartmuseum.com, for tent policy. JazzErie Notes is published monthly by JazzErie which is a subsidiary organiza- tion of the Erie Art Museum, JazzErie performances are supported in part by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a a nonprofit organization. state agency funded by the Commonwealth of JazzErie Notes Pennsylvania and the National Endowment of the Arts, a federal agency. Editor - Dick Thompson published by JazzErie performances are also funded in part The Erie Art Museum for JazzErie by The Erie Arts Endowment of the Arts Council of Erie. printed by Brooklyn alto saxophonist Bobby PIP Printing West Zankel became visible on the national 2825 West 26th St. • Erie, PA 16506 jazz scene as a member of Cecil Taylor’s band in the 1970’s. Moving Deadline is the 15th of each month. to Philadelphia, he added stints with Send articles to: Hank Mobley and Jymmie Merritt to his [email protected] portfolio, adding a focus on composing or Box 8833, Erie, PA 16505 (three ballets and one opera.) His 14- member “little big band” provides an

Page 2 JazzErie Notes JAZZERIE ANNOUNCES 2008-09 CONCERT SEASON by Bob Protzman One of the most adventurous and on the Hammond B3 legacy of such prolific musicians in all of jazz, Liebman organ greats as Jimmy Smith, Richard Hey, jazz fans. If you’re feeling a has led numerous groups, including the “Groove’’ Holmes, Jimmy McGriff, little worn down this summer with all the quartet he will bring to Erie, as well as a Jack McDuff, et al. Monaco has been twanging country and tiresome over- big band. fortunate in that two of the instrument’s the-hill rock dominating the Erie music greatest players have mentored him. scene, take heart. A multiple Grammy nominee, The acknowledged greatest of them Liebman has played with a Who’s Who all, organist Jimmy Smith, invited the JazzErie is coming to the rescue with in Jazz during his long, illustrious career: a promising season of great jazz from 16-year old Monaco to play at Smith’s Miles Davis, Elvin Jones, Chick Corea, club, while the man regarded as today’s internationally known and outstanding John McLaughlin, McCoy Tyner, and local/regional musicians and bands. premier player—Joey DeFrancesco— many others. His discography fills pages produced Monaco’s first album, “Burnin’ Leading off (this is baseball season) and includes recordings in styles ranging Grooves.’’ is the exciting tenor saxophonist Eric from classical to rock to avant and Alexander, aka straightahead jazz. Like the other major artists in “Alexander the JazzErie’s 2008-2009 season, Monaco Liebman, who will turn 62 on is a consistently high finisher in Down Great’’ (the title Sept. 4, has performed worldwide for of one of his two Beat’s critics and readers polls. For more than 35 years, and since 1973, further info: www.tonymonacojazz.com. dozen albums as a has consistently placed among the top leader). Alexander soprano saxophone players in the Down As in the past, JazzErie will join will lead a quartet in Beat International Critics Polls. In recent forces with Mercyhurst College and the season opening years, in fact, he often finishes second Michael Fuhrman, director of the school’s concert on Sept. 6 to the acclaimed Wayne Shorter. A D’Angelo Performing Arts Center, for in Waldron Hall, long time and distinguished educator a special Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14) Gannon University. and author of several instructional performance by fast-rising vocalist Robin Since placing second in 1991 to Joshua books, he was inducted into the former McKelle and band. (See a full schedule of Redman in the Thelonious Monk International Association of Jazz Mercyhurst’s upcoming musical season Institute’s saxophone competition, Educators (IAJE) Hall of Fame in 2000. elsewhere in News Notes on page 5). Alexander has played on some 100 For further info: www.davidliebman.com. albums featuring some of the biggest The local-regional portion of names in jazz, beginning with the late For some reason, many Erie jazz fans JazzErie’s new season will include: Hammond B3 organist Charles “The and music lovers generally, seem to have March 14: Singers Night, featuring Mighty Burner’’ Earland. adopted the Hammond B3 organ as their the General McLane High School Vocal favorite instrument. Last year, JazzErie Jazz Ensemble, directed by Bruce Yates, Besides leading his own group, attracted a sizable audience when it Alexander also plays regularly with plus local vocalists Joe Dorris, Marty brought the veteran Reuben Wilson to O’Conner and Paula Grack Holmes. an all-star band called One For All. town as part of the soul-jazz-blues band Alexander, who recently signed a long called the Godfathers of Groove. April: Bassist Harry Jacobson will range contract with HighNote Records lead an ensemble in a musical look at in New York, regularly appears among Pulling out all the stops (get it?) the history the top players selected in both the critics this year on organ is Tony Monaco, in jazz of his and readers annual polls in Down Beat whose quartet instrument, the magazine. For further info: includes tenor bass, (known saxophonist/ variously as composer bass violin, Pete Mills double bass, and guitarist contrabass, Pete McCann. upright bass, and doghouse) from Oscar Mills and Pettiford to Christian McBride. The McCann played at the former papermoon concert is tentatively booked for Walker and The Breeze as part of the now closed Recital Hall, Mercyhurst. restaurant-club’s very successful monthly series of performances by nationally May: The Next Generation: Student musicians and ensembles perform under www.ericalexanderjazz.com. known jazz musicians selected by Cats a Bear drummer Joe Dorris. the direction of band directors Charles On Nov. 21, Dave Liebman--one of Lute (Collegiate Academy), John the masters of soprano saxophone (also Monaco’s career has been briefer Marszalek (General McLane) and David a terrific tenorman)--will perform in the than that of Alexander and Liebman, but Hetrick (McDowell). ballroom of the East Erie Turners Club. in a that shorter period, has established himself as more than worthy of carrying The entire 2008-09 Performance Schedule can be found on page 5...

Issue No. 162 Page 3 THE BREWERIE CONCERTS & The at UNION STATION AREA EVENTS 123 West 14th St. • 459-2200 Chautauqua Institution Jazz Line Fri., Aug. 1 Duke Sherman Band Weds., Aug. 13 Amphitheater Ball, 8 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM PM $10 Dave Stevens Big Band www.jazzerie.com Fri., Aug. 8 Jake’s Blues Sun., Aug. 17 VACI Art Gallery, Schedules below reflect information available 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM “Jazz at the Art Gallery” Lydia Marks at the time of publication, and are subject to Sat., Aug. 23 Rodger Montgomery Quartet change. Call Club to confirm. Blues Band Lewistown, NY SCOTTY’S JAZZ CLUB 9:00 PM – midnight Sat., Aug. 23 Band Shell, 6th St. & 301 German St. • 459-3800 Center 7:30 – 10 PM Lydia Marks Live jazz from 10 PM to 1 AM. $5 cover. COLONY PUB & GRILLE Quartet 2640 West Eighth St. • 838-2162 Sat., Aug 9 The Heliotropes (see MEADVILLE article on pages 6 & 7 of this issue) Live jazz every Thursday: Bosco’s Restaurant & Bar continues to Sat., Aug 16 Torn Curtain Colony Club House Band featuring offer a Jazz Jam every Tuesday, 8 – 11 Gene Leone PM. Musicians are encouraged to sit HOTEL BEL-AIRE in. For more information, contact Dan RESTAURANT Hallett 814/336-1580. 2800 West Eighth St. PITTSBURGH 833-1116 Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, 1815 Fri., Aug 8, 15, and 22nd Metropolitan St., Pittsburgh, PA 15233. 7-10 PM Marty O’Conner Call 412/322-0800 or visit www.mcgjazz.com. with John Dauber. The Guild has now posted their 2008–9 Sat., Aug 30 The Raven Band concert season lineup. Events listed for Every Weds. Sam Hyman August 2 & 3: Erie Art Museum, Blues the balance of 2008 are: and Jazz Festival – Frontier Park. See Sept. 19 Yellowjackets with Mike ALTO CUCINA article, page 1. Stern Oct. 2 – 5 Chuck Mangione 3531 West Lake Road August 14 - 17: Celebrate Erie Oct. 11 – 12 Michel Camillo 835-3900 A 3 day festival filled with Erie’s best Oct. 17 Martin Taylor & Gerald Music from 6:30 – 9:30 PM food, music, art and entertainment Clayton Nov. 9 Toshiko Akioshi Every Weds., Marty O’Conner with Saturday Jazz and Blues: Dec. 4 – 7 The Ray Brown Tribute John Dauber 1:00 – 2:30 PM: Cats a Bear Band Sat., Aug 2 Sam Hyman Dec. 13 Spyro Gyra 3:00 – 4:30 PM: Hard Bop Quintet Sat., Aug 9 Sam Hyman Band CLEVELAND 5:00 – 6:30 PM: Duke Sherman Blues Sat., Aug 16 Tri This Nighttown Restaurant, 12387 Cedar 7:00- 8:30 PM: The Heliotropes Rd., Cleveland Hts., OH 216/795-0550 Sat., Aug 30 Steve Trohoske Band www.nighttowncleveland.com August 19: Erie Port Authority, “Eight ERIE ART MUSEUM Great Tuesdays” Concert, Liberty Park Sun., Aug. 3 7 PM $10 cover. Rick 411 State St. 7:00 PM- Dave Stevens Big Band Stone Trio. NYC guitarist returns to 459-5477 Cleveland for hometown gig. Dave August 13, 12:00 Noon – on the front August 28: Pennsylvania Soldiers and Morgan, bass and Ron Godale, drums. steps Katie Chriest/Sheldon Peterson Sailors Home Concert Series Duo Weds., Aug. 6 7 PM $20 cover. 1:00 – 3:00 PM- Dixie Doodlers Esperanza Spalding. Another beautiful and creative upright bass star. Heads-Up DOCKSIDER September 18: Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home Concert Series recording artist will debut music from 1015 State St. • 454-9700 her new CD. Music from 9 PM - Midnight 1:00 – 3:00 PM- Haener Brothers Big Band Thurs., Aug. 14 8 PM $10 cover. Cleveland Jazz Project, featuring

Page 4 JazzErie Notes Nathan Davis-sax, Jacob Bagson- of Music, 1355 West 26th St. Season piano, Benjamin Bloom-bass and James Tickets can also be purchased at the Eric Muschler-drums. SEASON Alexander concert at Gannon University on Sept. 6, or by mail by writing Sat. & Sun., Aug 16 & 17 Sat. 8PM/Sun. JazzErie, PO Box 8833, Erie, PA 16505 7PM $20 cover. Hot Club of Detroit. TICKETS before August 15th. Be sure to include Django-inspired with a contemporary slant. For the JazzErie name and address with your check. Concert Season Visit website for additional offerings. JAZZERIE 2008-09 Season Tickets, at discounted rates, PERFORMANCE Want your upcoming performance or will be available for the 2008-09 Concert special events listed in Jazz Line? Season. The tickets will cover six of the SCHEDULE: Contact me at 814/734-4344 or seven concerts sponsored by JazzErie at Sept. 6, Eric Alexander Quartet, 8 p.m., [email protected]. a 15+% saving for purchasers. Members, Club LaRiccia, Waldron Center, Information must be received by the who would ordinarily pay $80 for the six 145 W. 7th St., Gannon University; 15th of the month preceding publication $20, $15 for members; $5, students. (August 15th for the September issue). concerts, can purchase Season Tickets -Dick Thompson, ed. for only $65. Non-members, who would Nov. 21, Dave Liebman Quartet, 8 p.m., ordinarily pay $105, can purchase the East Erie Turners, 829 Parade St.; Season Tickets for $90. $25, $20 for members; $5, students. D’ANGELO 2008-09 Concerts covered by Season Tickets Dec. 27: Tony Monaco Quartet, 8 p.m., CONCERT SEASON are shown below: Ambassador Banquet & Conference Center, 7792 Peach St.; $25, $20 Date Artist Place for members; $5, students. The Mary D’Angelo Performing Sept. 6 Eric Alexander Gannon Univ. Arts Center at Mercyhurst College has March 14: Singers Night, 8 p.m., East announced its 2008-09 concert schedule, Nov. 11 David Liebman East Erie Erie Turners, 829 Parade St.; $15, which includes the following jazz Turners $10 for members; $5, students. performances : Dec. 27 Tony Monaco Ambassador April TBA: Local bassist Harry Fri., Sept. 19, 8:00 PM -- A double Jacobson and ensemble explore the Mar 14 Singers Night TBA history of the bass in jazz, 8 p.m., bill: The Dirty Dozen Jazz Band and April Harry Jacobson Mercyhurst Walker Recital, Mercyhurst; $15, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews and $10 for members; $5, students. Band. May Next Generation TBA May TBA: The Next Generation, 7:30 Sat., Feb. 14, 8:00 PM – Vocalist All concerts are at 8:00 PM, except p.m., location TBA; $5. Robin McKelle. (Co-sponsored by Next Generation, which is at 7:00 PM For further information as the season JazzErie.) Season Ticket conditions: develops: www.jazzerie.com and JazzErie Weds., April 23, 8:00 PM – Jazz • Tickets are transferable. Someone News Notes, Erie Times-News Showcase. Mandolin Project. else may use your ticket, whether or not JazzErie Advance Ticket Outlets: September’s News Notes will take they are a JazzErie member. • Lynch Music Inc., Rte. 98 and 20, a more in depth look at the season and • Concert schedule and venues are Fairview 814/474-2047 or 2970 the artists. For more information: www. subject to change. No refunds if a concert • East Erie Turners, 829 Parade St. mercyhurst.edu, or call 814/824-2000. is cancelled, but another concert of 814/452-2546 similar value will be substituted. • Mercyhurst College, Mary D’Angelo • JazzErie cannot be responsible if Performing Arts Center Boxoffice, 501 E. you should lose your ticket, but we will 38th St. 814/824-2000 make every effort to verify your purchase • World of Music, 1355 W. 26th St. and replace the ticket if verified. 814/459-2585 Season Tickets can be purchased • Glass Growers Gallery, 20 E. 5th St., at the following locations: The Erie 814/453-3758 Art Museum, 411 State St.; the WQLN/ • Erie Art Museum, 411 State St. JazzErie booth at the Erie Art Museum 814/459-5477 Blues & Jazz Fest, Frontier Park; Romolo • Grasshopper, 2518 Peach St. 814/454- Chocolates, 1525 West 8th St., Glass 9545 Growers Gallery, 10 East 5th St., Erie • Latino’s Restaurant, 1313 Parade St. Book Store, 137 East 13th St., World 814/452-1966

Issue No. 162 Page 5 sax. The northwest PA it outside of my own head. In the next JAZZERIE DISCUSSION GROUP native now lives in Florida three weeks, I had three more songs.” June 19, 2008 where she teaches at Since then, the songs have been pouring by Charles Ventrello university level and performs out, based in part on journals she has frequently. Memorable written over recent years. was her Mercyhurst Little Katie has been playing guitar only Theater performance with since this past December, mostly to Bruce Johnstone and Liz fashion accompaniment to the tunes in Sesler-Beckman. The tune her head. Sheldon, Dave and Alan are was “Footprints” from the still deciphering what she’s doing – “but album “Branded.” Thanks to it fits with the musical thought.” Bob Gross. Sheldon has been playing creative Art Farmer always had guitar for years, but now adds vocals, this reply when asked how ...continued on pg. 7 he could distinguish himself from his identical twin JAZZERIE THANKS THE Thanks to Jim Metzler for taking brother, bassist Addison Farmer: “I’d FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS awaken in the morning and see the bass notes and Dennis Kitchen for managing FOR THEIR SUPPORT sockets, wires, jacks and other things leaning against the wall. I’d try to play that go spark in the night. I was unable it. If I couldn’t, I must be Art.” (Not Gannon University, 109 University to attend this meeting, but I will pass on verbatim.) Square. to you the selections and sponsors, in the Next meeting is August 21, 7:30 PM, MacDonald, Illig, Jones and event you would like information. Erie Art Museum Annex, 20 East Fifth St. Britton, Attorneys, 100 State Street, Jim Metzler chooses “When Farmer Great recorded jazz, latest music news Suite 700. Met Gryce,” referring to trumpeter Art and stimulating dialogue. Glenwood Beer, 2177 W. Grandview Farmer and saxophonist Gigi Gryce. Boulevard. The track is “Social Call.” Farmer’s THE Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts sensitive playing graced many bands. He Center, Mercyhurst College. is probably best known for his Jazztet Erie Art Museum, 411 State Street. with Benny Golson, which produced such HELIOTROPES popular and engaging compositions as Glass Growers Gallery, “Killer Joe” and “Jazz March.” Gryce 10 E. 5th Street. was a gifted soloist with much formal World of Music, study, thus was frequently called upon as 1355 W. 26th Street. composer and arranger. Froess Pianos and Keyboards, 2558 Art Pepper was one of those players W. 8th Street. everyone enjoyed. Characterized by Romolo Chocolates, strong feeling, he endeared himself to 1525 W. 8th Street. the boppers, the big band swingers, East Lynch Music, Rte. 9 & Rte. 20, Coast, West Coast, hot or cool. Don Fairview. Schwab plays from the album “Art Erie Book Store, 137 E. 13th Street. Pepper Today” and the tune is “Patricia.” Raven Sound, 2617 Peach Street. Reports of the recent Erie Art Edinboro University of Museum appearance of Amina Figarova Pennsylvania, Edinboro were excellent. From her “September Penn State Erie, The Behrend Suite,” Dennis Kitchen plays “Numb.” I College, Wesleyville plead numbness for letting this event get (From left: Sheldon Peterson, Katie Lake Erie Fanfare, 113 W. 10th by me. Chriest, Dave Blaetz and Alan Chaffee) Street. Multiple choice question: Andre heliotrope – a sunflower or other Coors Beer Previn is a pianist, composer, arranger, plant whose flowers turn to face the sun. Scott Enterprises/Ambassador film scorer, teacher or conductor? (Webster’s New World Dictionary). Center, 8040 Peach Street The answer is all of the above. This A lot is new in this band. East Erie Turners Club, conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony 829 Parade Street. Orchestra gigged with Barney Kessel and Musical material is based for the Mercyhurst College, 501 E 38th St. Shelly Manne among countless others. most part on Katie’s songs. She began Dick Thompson plays “More Than You putting words to original music only Second Hand Rose, 351 W 26th St. Know” and “I Got It Bad” from the a couple of years ago. “On my dad’s Frank Corapi album “All Alone.” birthday in November, 2006, a song RockErie popped into my mind. It sounded Builder’s Hardware Valerie Brand plays some hot alto familiar, then I realized I’d never heard 2002 W. 16th Street Page 6 JazzErie Notes WMCE-FM swing, and structure in that there are Jazz some parts planned, some not.” (88.5 & 104.9) Dave Blaetz’ work, on his solid On The Radio Mercyhurst College body upright electric bass, has what Katie describes as a “chewy, wet WQLN FM (91.3) Tuesday sound, sometimes growly, which makes The Source for Jazz 10:10 – midnight everybody happy. Sometimes I can’t Retro Cocktail Hour really sing because I’m smiling at the Monday thru Thursday way things take off,” she adds. “I can’t Wednesday imagine saying, ‘this is what I want here.’ 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. What Dave plays always fits. He knows Jazz Flight - Rob Hoff 10:10 – 11:10 p.m. how much to play; how much to hold Jazz Inspired back.” Sheldon and Katie agree, “It’s an Friday 11:10 – midnight exciting ensemble, like a dream band.” 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Listen Here! • • • • • • • Bob ‘n Blues - Al Lubiejewski Thursday What do the Heliotropes do when 10:00 p.m. - Midnight they’re not performing? Deep Blue - Jason Gibbs 10:10 – 11:10 p.m. Katie is teaching (writing) Jazz at Lincoln Center composition in the English departments Saturday 11:10 – midnight at Gannon University and Mercyhurst Anything Goes College, and teaching kayaking at 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Behrend. She is also a freelance writer Saturday Swing Session Sunday for Showcase, the Erie Times weekly -Bill Garts 7:10 – 8:10 a.m. entertainment magazine, and the Times 11:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. TV supplement. Lush Life - Aubrey Dillion The Song Is You 8:10 a.m. Sheldon has been a Special Education teacher at Emerson Gridley Sunday repeat Listen Here! or School in Erie for 28 years (!) He is 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Jazz atLincoln Center a graduate of Edinboro University. A Riverwalk - (Network) 9:10 a.m. fitness enthusiast, like Katie, he also 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. repeat Anything Goes kayaks and bikes. “Jazz, Ballads & Blues” Dave is also a teacher, in the with Al Lubiejewski mostly harmony with Katie’s lines. And Communications department at Gannon, 9:00 p.m. - Midnight slide guitar (raising the strings and using with a community arts/theater specialty “Everything Jazz” a glass tube instead of his left hand, to and a focus on TV production. And a with Bob Protzman get a more bluesy sound) “because it family man. As in his music, Dave’s compliments the feel of the music.” He specialty is “making everybody around has also added djembe (African drum) to him sound better.” Classy 100 his instrumental bag, so Katie sometimes Alan, who formerly played with WXKC-FM (99.9) sings with three percussionists. Jake’s Blues and the Rodger Montgomery Drummer/percussionist Alan Chaffee Blues Band, teaches drums at the Sunday brings a range of sounds beyond his Neighborhood Art House, specializing 9:00p.m. - 11:00p.m. drum ket: cymbals, rain sticks, shakers in hand drums. He is also a professional landscape photographer. Jazz Tracks and other aural coloring devices. “His concept of sound fits what we’re doing • • • • • • • wrie-am (1260) perfectly,” says Peterson. “Since Katie What’s ahead for the Heliotropes? In and I have been working as a duo for so addition to their recent, enthusiastically Sunday long, out time is pretty secure. This frees received Jazz Walk performance at 7:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. Dave and Alan to do other things. It’s Scotty’s, the group has gigs at Scotty’s, more like a four-piece band than a singer Big Band Jump Molly Brannigan’s, BrewErie,the Sand with rhythm. Bar and Celebrate Erie. “We’re planning “We all come from a jazz mentality to do a recording and develop a MySpace wERG-Fm (90.5) – more open jazz, and world. There’s page,” per Peterson. Keep your eyes Gannon University structure, but a lot of openness, rather peeled for local listing for the new, 8:00 - 11:00p.m. than ‘this is how it goes.’” Katie adds exciting, contemporary creation by some Dan Jones, “Mr. J” that she wrote with Sheldon in mind, of Erie’s finest. knowing he could take her themes in a Interview by Dick Thompson number of directions. “Loosely tight,” she says,”there are some songs that Issue No. 162 Page 7 Non Profit JazzErie Notes Organization U.S. Postage August 2008 Vol. 14, Issue 8 Paid Erie, PA The Monthly Newsletter of JazzErie Permit #44

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