THE COMMISSION PROJECT PRESENTS

SWING ‘N X FREE: JAZZ VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL EDUCATION WORKSHOPS Saturday, June 2, 2007

Carl Atkins • Chris Azzara • John Beck • Aleck Brinkman • Steve Brown• Bill Cunliffe • Paquito D’Rivera • Bill Freiberg • Steve Greene • Mark Kellogg • Elliott Kirby • Malcolm Kirby, Jr. • Jay Leonhart • Ted Perry • Josh Rutner • Kristen Shiner McGuire • • Herb Smith • Paul Smoker • Marvin Stamm • Tim Sullivan • Akira Tana • Rich Thompson• • Steve “Red” Wierenga

STUDENTS OF ALL AGES - bring your instruments and friends to listen to, play with, and learn from some of the world’s leading musicians.

1. East Irondequoit Middle School, 155 Densmore Road, Rochester, NY 14609 (9:00-11:00 am) Host Teacher: Brian Facklam Leader: Carl Atkins, saxophone; Herb Smith, trumpet; Fred Wesley, trombone; Steve Greene, guitar; Tim Sullivan, bass; and Akira Tana, drums; also participating, 98th Div (IT) Army Reserve Band, CW2 Eric Olear, Commander

2. Greece Arcadia Middle School, 130 Island Cottage Road, Rochester, 14612 (9:00-11:00 am) Host Teacher: Betsy Thurnherr Leader: Josh Rutner, saxophone; Steve “Red” Wierenga, piano; Malcolm Kirby, Jr., bass; and Bill Freiberg, drums

3. Nazareth College, Linehan Chapel 4245 East Avenue, Rochester 14618 [enter college at North Campus entrance, bear right to Golisano Center (first floor), use parking lots Q or R.] (9:00-11:00 am) Host Teacher: Kristen Shiner McGuire Leader: Paul Smoker, trumpet; Mark Kellogg, trombone; Ted Perry, piano; Elliott Kirby, bass; and Kristen Shiner McGuire, drums

4. School of the Arts, 45 Prince Street, Rochester 14607 (Vocal Workshop) (9:00-11:00 am) Host Teacher: Mario Belculfine Leader: Chris Azzara, piano; Aleck Brinkman, bass; and John Beck, drums

5. School of the Arts, 45 Prince Street, Rochester 14607 (9:00-11:00 am) Host Teacher: Mario Belculfine Leader: Marvin Stamm, trumpet; Paquito D’Rivera, saxophone/clarinet; Steve Brown, guitar; Jay Leonhart, bass; and Rich Thompson, drums

6. Eastman School of Music, Messanger 1, East Avenue and Gibbs Street, Rochester 14604 (11am-noon) Host Teacher: Howard Potter Leader: Mike Richmond, bass with Bill Cunliffe, piano

7. Gleason Auditorium of the Central Library of Rochester, 115 South Ave, Rochester 14604 (2:00-3:00 pm) Host: Tom Hampson Doug Ramsey, author, Deems Taylor Aard Winner, “Take Five: The Private and Public Lives of ”. Mr Ramsey will speak, play transcribed musical examples from his book and sign copies.

FREE TICKETS FOR EACH STUDENT AND ONE PARENT attending workshops to the Saturday, June 2, 7:30 PM Gala Jam Session, Hochstein Performance Hall, available from workshop hosts. For additional information, please contact Karen Ihrig 585/377-1566 or . Three days of Jam‘n, Groov‘n, SWING ‘N JAZZ X

Friday, June 1, Bassists’ Night Out Jay Leonhart, Music Director

Jay Leonhart, Aleck Brinkman, Jeff Campbell, Caroline Kirby, Elliott Kirby, Malcolm Kirby, Jr., Malcolm Kirby, Sr., Mike Richmond, bass; Steve Brown, guitar; Akira Tana, Rich Thompson, drums

7:30 PM, Shadows Pines Golf Club, 600 Whalen Road, Penfield $15.00 Adults $10.00 Students

Tickets available at Wegmans. To facilitate ordering, please specify “TCP/Swing N' Jazz - Bassists' Night Out” For information, please call Karen Ihrig 585/377-1566 or . Musicians may change without notice.

Saturday, June 2, Gala Concert Marvin Stamm, Music Director

Carl Atkins, saxophone; Paquito D’Rivera, saxophone/clarinet; Paul Smoker, trumpet; Marvin Stamm, trumpet; Mark Kellogg, trombone; Fred Wesley, trombone; Bill Cunliffe, piano; Steve Brown, guitar; Jay Leonhart, bass; Mike Richmond, bass; Akira Tana, drums; Rich Thompson, drums

7:30 PM Hochstein Performance Hall / 50 North Plymouth Avenue $50.00 VIP includes preferred seating and post concert reception with the artists Food prepared by Max of Eastman Place Executive Chef, Tony Gullace $20.00 Adults $10.00 Students

Tickets available at Wegmans. To facilitate ordering, please specify “ TCP/Swing N' Jazz - Hochstein Gala Concert” For information, please call Karen Ihrig 585/377-1566 or . Musicians may change without notice.

Sunday, June 3, Greystone Golf Club Tournament Marvin Stamm, Music Director

Greystone musician lineup will be similar to Hochstein Gala

Registration and brunch 11:00 AM – 12:00 / Shotgun Scramble 12:45 PM Drinks 5:00 PM / Dinner 5:45 PM / Grand Finale Jam Session 6:45 PM Cocktail Pianist Matt Valerio 1400 Atlantic Avenue, Walworth, NY

Dinner prepared by Executive Chef Russell Ferguson and Chef Jeff Traphagen For tournament registration, golf, dinner and jam session information, please call Karen Ihrig 585/377-1566 or email . Tickets available by calling number above or at door (if space available). Musicians may change without notice.

Sponsored by Senator Jim Alesi, County Executive Maggie Brooks, Assemblyman Joe Morelle, and Senator Joe Robach