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Newsletter 09Feb.Pub A P A PLACE FOR JAZZ O R February 2009 Editor: Tim Coakley WEBSITE: HTTP://WWW.APLACEFORJAZZ.ORG—UPDATED DAILY Looking Back, Forging Ahead by Tim Coakley ♦ The 2008 season of A Place VOLUNTEER HELP WANTED for Jazz was a rousing suc- Support Needed cess, especially in the vari- ety of styles and sounds we As always, and especially in We need help: were able to present. these difficult economic times, With publicity: distributing fliers we rely greatly on your support and posters • We began with the sparkling to continue presenting first-rate Writing music reviews for the news- letter trio of pianist Bill Charlap, jazz concerts for your enjoy- who gave us a great open- Greeting people and handing out ment. programs at the concerts ing concert. Please take a look at the mem- • Saxophonist Lee Russo bership form inside and decide If you can help, please call Tim helped us to continue show- Coakley at which level of support is com- 518-393-4011 casing the wealth of musical fortable for you. talent in the Capital Region. or e-mail him at Every contribution we get goes [email protected] • Bassist Ben Allison and vi- directly toward continuing the braphonist Joe Locke each legacy of Butch Conn, who offered their own very indi- founded A Place for Jazz in or- vidual takes on the jazz id- der to present the music in a iom, and each of them gave congenial, warm setting that is an inspirational master class conducive to listening and en- for Nat Phipps’ music stu- joying this great American art dents at Schenectady form. Inside County Community College. this • Finally, vocalist Karrin Ally- son wrapped things up with Issue a warm, winning perform- Check out our monthly calendar ance. She also gave a fine on our website at master class for several of www.aplaceforjazz.org. Karrin Allyson Master Class Page 2 our top local singers. Tales from the Trenches Page 4 • Our advisory committee met The calendar is updated daily Jazz Preview Page 5 In January to begin selecting and includes links to Jazz Festi- APFJ Membership Form Page 7 the artists for what we hope vals, clubs and concert series will be another stellar year. Page 2 A P l a c e f o r J a z z Karrin Allyson Master Class at Union College By Tom Pierce No doubt, many of us have well as co-producer of several of riety) of hand and body move- favorite activities that almost Karrin’s CD’s. ments, use of rhythmic motifs to border on fantasies. For this After very briefly outlining her grab the listener, opening up passionate fan of Jazz vocals, musical background and vocal more on vowel sounds, focusing who has a deep curiosity and approach, which she described on melodic storytelling in a cho- fascination with listening to Jazz as conversational, Karrin asked rus, versus improvisational solo- singers discussing their craft, each of the four vocalists (all of ing choruses and possible varia- high on the list is attending a whom have years of profes- tions in the tempo utilized. She Jazz vocal master class. Not be- sional experience, as well as also gave them an opportunity ing a singer myself, I’ve only their own recordings available to re-do the song to apply (in had one previous opportunity on cdbaby.com) to do a song of their own unique way), some of (singer Carmen Bradford at the their choosing, accompanied by these thoughts. This was fol- 2002 Syracuse Jazz festival) to Tim Olsen. Nancy Donnelly lowed by very enjoyable duets/ attend one, which was very en- started things off with an ener- scats by her and a number of joyable. getic version of “Just Friends”. them. But on Friday November 7 at Jody Shayne followed with an She also provided additional Union College, my eager antici- interesting take on “A Slow Boat information and insight to the pation was heightened, as this to China”, including some of her group as a whole in responding one was being given (through own interesting lyrics that Karrin to specific questions, especially the auspices of A Place For complimented. Patti Melita did a those from Perley, who came Jazz President Tim Coakley, with a very relevant list. These who I work closely with) by one included queries on vocal warm- of my favorite living vocalists, up techniques, rest, determining Karrin Allyson, prior to her con- song set lists and the possible cert at the Whisperdome, whom value of learning the piano, I had recommended to the APFJ among others. Advisory Committee. As if this Karrin’s singing together and weren’t enough, the attendees trading choruses with them was were four of my singer-friends in Photo By Andrejez Pilarczcyk one of several ways she showed this: Jody Shayne, Perley Rous- fluid “I Let a Song Go Out of My her obviously genuine support of seau, Patti Melita and Nancy Heart”. And after a bit of coax- them and understanding of the Donnelly, all of whom I enjoy ing, Perley did an engaging duet difficult world of Jazz singing. being around for any occasion. with Karrin of “Autumn Leaves,” I personally found her warm I confess to feeling like the pro- which featured both English and French lyrics. physical affection (hugging each verbial “kid locked overnight in of them both before and after the candy store”. After each of their initial rendi- each performance) very moving, The other attendees were tions, Karrin, in addition to ex- as it showed her empathy for jazz pianist Tim Olsen, Tim pressing her enjoyment in hear- them as fellow members in this Coakley, Perley’s husband and ing each of their personal inter- extremely demanding profes- musical partner pianist Sonny pretations of these standards, sion; as well as her enjoyment Daye, and Karrin’s close friend offered very constructive ideas and appreciation, as a fan of the Bill McGlaughlin, a classical for their consideration. These music, for the chance to hear conductor, composer, and na- included suggestions on consis- their approach. tionally known radio host, as tency of tone, simplicity (but va- A P l a c e f o r J a z z Page 3 Local Jazz Venues (Listed Alphabetically) 9 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs, 518-587- Freedom Park, Schonowee Ave, Scotia, Quarter Moon Café, 53 Main Street, Delhi, 7759 370-0662 (summer only) NY, 607-746-8886 The Bar at 74 State, 74 State St, Albany, Jazz on Jay, in front of City Center (across Red Onion Restaurant, Route 212, Wood- 518-434-7410 from Proctor's), Schenectady, 518-372-5656 stock, NY 845-679-1223 The Basement, 21 Center St, Northamp- (summer only) Saratoga Gaming & Raceway, Saratoga ton, MA, 413-586-9030 Justin’s, 301 Lark St, Albany, 518-436-7008 Springs, 518-584-2110 Brandon's, 1725 Van Vranken Ave, Lark Tavern, 453 Madison Ave. Albany, Sarazen Student Union, Siena College, Schenectady, 518-347-1329 518-463-9779 518-783-4117 Blue Plate, 1 Kinderhook St, Chatham, Linda Norris Aud., WAMC, 339 Central Sargo's, Saratoga National Golf Club, 458 NY, 518-392-7711 Ave., Albany, 518-465-5233 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs, 518-583-4653 Cabernet Café, 1814 Western Ave, Albany, Mo' Jazz Café , 7 South Main St Wilming- Scrimshaw Tavern, Desmond Hotel, Colo- 518-452-5670 ton, VT 802-464-2280 nie, 518-869-8100 Café Capriccio, 49 Grand St, Albany, 518- Moon & River Café, 115 S. Ferry St., Spillin' the Beans, 13 3rd St, Troy, 518- 65-0439 Schenectady, 518-382-1938 268-1028 Castle Street Café, 10 Castle St, Great Bar- Muddy Cup, 1038 Madison Ave, Al- Stella's Lounge, 7 Main St, Catskill, 518- rington, MA, 413-528-5244 bany, 518-459-2022 943-3173 Chameleon on the Lake, 251 County Rt. One Caroline Street Bistro, Saratoga Stockade Inn, 1 N. Church St, 67, Saratoga Springs, 581-3928 Springs, 518-587-2026 Schenectady, 518-346-3400 Chez Sophie Bistro, 534 Broadway, Sara- Panza's Restaurant, Route 9P Saratoga Wallabee's Jazz Bar, 190 Glen St, Glens toga Springs, 518-583-3538 Lake, Saratoga Spgs, 518-584-6882 Falls, NY, 518-792-8282 Circus Café, 392 Broadway, Saratoga Parker Inn, 434 State St, Schenectady, 518- The Winedown, 613 Union St., Springs, 518-583-1106 688-1001 Schenectady NY 518-344-7086 Comfort Inn, 37 Rte 9W, Glenmont, 518- Prime 677, 677 Broadway Albany, 518-427- The Wine Bar, 417 Broadway, Saratoga 465-8811 7463 Springs, 518-584-8777 The Fountain Restaurant, 283 New Scot- Proctor's, 432 State St, Schenectady, 518- Zaika, 54 Clifton Country Rd, Clifton Park, land Ave, Albany, 518-482-9898 382-3884 518-688-1548 Four Corners Luncheonette, 2 Grove St, Provence Restaurant, Stuyvesant Plaza- Delmar, 518-439-0172 Western Ave at Fuller Rd, Albany, 518-689- 7777 R A D I O J A Z Z WVCR 88.3 FM "The Crossroads of Jazz." Saturday from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. with a mix of the Essentials and the Contemporary . Hosted by Darrin Scott and Ted Moisides. WCDB 90.9 FM Bill McCann, Saturday 8 am to 12 noon; O.J., "Maiden Voyage", Thursday, 6 - 10 pm; Bill Goss, "TGIF Jazz Party", Friday, 4 - 6 pm; Mark Stevenson, "The Contemporary Jazz Cafe`", Saturday, 6 - 8 am WAMC 90.3 FM Tim Coakley, Saturday 10:30 pm-12 midnight; Jim Wilke, Jazz After Hours 1 am to 5 am Friday and Saturday; Marian McPartland, Sunday 9pm; Afro-Pop Worldwide, 8 pm Sunday WRPI 91.5 FM Barbara Kaiser 10 am to noon on Tuesday.
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