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www.wmichjazz.orgwww.wmichjazz.org Ann AAllll-V-Volunteerolunteer oOrgrgAaniznizAationtion Society Jazz Gumbo Showcase Monday, Jan.Monday 16 Live Music March 6:30–8:30 19, No seating2012 before 6 pm The quartet will be lead by WMJS lifetime member, Chris Bickley on saxophones and flute, Mark Kahny on keyboard, Tom Lockwood on bass, and our 2004 Musician of the year, Tim Froncek on drums. Jazz music, being the favorite of all of our musical genres, this Gumbo will feature many of the groups’ favorite artists, favorite composers, and favorite selections in an evening titled, “My Favorite Things”. The band will open the evening with “their” version of John Coltrane’s classic recording ofTHANKS this song. TO OUR GENEROUS DONORS FOR MAKING IT POSSIBLE “MyJazz Contributors Favorite Jazz Benefactors Berti & John Young Else Fierens JazzThings” Patrons Jan Baar – In memory of Tom Barr Bonnie Miller Jan Basham David P. Dalgleish John & Gail Fred Feldman Jack & Angie Gibson Nowak Diane Hammerman/Robert Potts Betty Anne & Don Hevel Anonymous — Richard Klinkner Jack & Mary Morrison Tom Lockwood studied at In honor of Lee & Sue Murphy Berkeley College of music Chris Bickley, a graduate Tim & Dona Raymer — and has his master’s degree of CMUBetty and the Forrest Interlochen & In honor of Betty Forrest in both Woodwind Perfor- Arts Academy, has served as Jay & Helen Smith mance and Composition from director Jack of jazz Hoppus at both North- Mark KahnyMarty is &originally Dud Smith Tim Froncek is one of the Western Michigan University. western Michigan College from Cincinnati,Deb Snow Ohio. Mark regions most sought after He is director of the Kellogg andJazz Central Co-Sponsors Michigan Uni- studied bothBarbara Jazz and Termeer Clas- performers and educators, and Community College jazz versity.Gordon Chris &has Shirleyperformed Vonksical piano Marvinperformance & Donna at Veneklasenis always an audienceCarol favor &- Daveband Stader and is adjunct profes- with many renowned artists the UniversitySandy of WardCincinnati — In memoryite. Tim of directs and performsGreg Stuart —sor In at memoryHope, Aquinas of and such as Woody Herman, Mel College Conservatory Cedric Ward of with the Muskegon based, Jack Hoppus Grand Valley Universities. Torme,Jazz AdvocatesLouis Belson, and Music. He Skipis one & ofCarol West Weymouth “Truth in Jazz Orchestra” Because of his versatility, JonRobert Faddis. & Chris Nancy currently Marutz Michigan’s most in-demand and the Grand RapidsJazz Jazz Donations skill and ability to perform resides in Traverse City pianists by Jazzvocalists Fans and Orchestra. He directsGlenn the jazz Barkan exceptionally well on alto andJazz is Supportersboth the founder and combos alike.Craig Equally & Pamela com Benjamin- program at Blue LakeKayne Sum -Ferrierand tenor sax, Tom performs Diane Hammerman directorChuck of& the Bette Bay AreaFuller Big fortable in jazz, cabaret, and mer Festival and gives clinics with many local groups. The Band. Chris also founded the solo settings,John he Huntinghas come and lectures on jazz.. Tim has jazz group he co-leads with BayJohn Area Miller Music & Foundation Barb Keller to the forefrontMark as & aDonna multi- Kahnytaught in most every major Steve Talaga and Rob Smith, whichMorrison provides Industrial scholarships, faceted keyboardistWendy Kuenzel and Kapolkauniversities in the state of “Mind’s Eye”, has performed instruments and educational vocalist. MarkEdith can B. beMcCargar seen Michigan. And not only does at the Montreux International, Equipment Jane Santman opportunitiesDick Reynolds for gifted & and performing in any number he play locally but performs Ford/Detroit, Flint/King underprivileged children… of piano bars,Elizabeth music Sarafisfestivals internationally with the Cobra and Lansing (MI) jazz “Changing Bill Steininger/Sand Children’s Lives Bar Saloonand juke jointsElizabeth all over Lutley SmithWestern Jazz Quartet. festivals, and has produced Through Music.” West Michigan. four recordings. June Groups June 4th — In our ongoing com- visit their website at www.beltlinebig- Richards, James Rodriquez on tim- mitment to promote and support young band.com for their schedule and more bales, and Carlos Cruz playing bongos. jazz musicians, we proudly present The information. The brass section will consist of Brad Jazz Bands of East Kentwood High As well as playing jazz chart hits, the Fowler and Andy Stanco both on School. They have won many awards, BLBB is well known for their wide va- trumpets, Peter Nelson on trombone both as groups and as individuals. riety of dance music. So dancers, come and Tom Lockwood on sax. Don’t miss There are two bands and a jazz combo on up front and strut your stuff! this performance, it promises to be a that will share the stage. The conductor great one! Find out more about them at for Jazz Band I is Jim Ross, and Jazz groupoaye.com. Band II’s conductor is James Sawyer. On June 25th — we’ll be featur- These well rehearsed bands are com- ing Rick Reuther and the Tom Hagen prised of a total of 51 students who Sextet rehearse outside of regular classroom They have chosen the theme time, gathering at 6:30 in the morning, “Swingin’ at Sunset” for their perfor- four to five days a week! The WMJS mance. Rick Reuther is a composer will be presenting the band program and guitarist and also the group’s lead with a donation to help further their singer. His Sinatra styling and com- music program as our appreciation for manding stage presence remains a these young people sharing their talents June 18th — Groupo Aye crowd favorite every year. The songs with us. Is an Afro- they will be performing will be mostly a Caribbean band that swinging mix, many of them have been performs Puerto Rican on their wish list for sometime and they and Cuban salsa and Latin will debut some of those for us at this Jazz. The group proudly concert. Many of the musicians in this presents their own original line up are very capable of playing a compositions and also per- plethora of musical instruments. Tom forms music by Latin greats Hagen, master multi-instrumental- such as Tito Puente, Celia ist, will play keyboard, but you never Cruz, and Eddie Palmieri know what Tom may surprise us with. among others. Cherie Lynn Hagen will play bass (not Robert Mulligan is the drums tonight) and add her sweet voice conga playing band leader. on vocals. Other outstanding musi- Robert has traveled per- cians enhancing this group will be Max fecting his Latin style of Colley III on drums and trumpet and June 11th — The Beltline Big Band drumming. He has played in Latin Mike Lutley on saxes, flute and clarinet. This band was formed in 1999 by America, Cuba and Spain. His exten- Grand Rapids symphony musicians Marilyn and Steve Tyree and is com- sive travels have not only enhanced joining the line up are Chris Martin prised of 20 some members. The his musical and cultural knowledge, on violin and Bill Vitts on Vibes and group consists of six saxophones, four but have contributed to his fluency in percussion. trombones, four trumpets, bass piano, the Spanish language. Because he is Does it get any better than that? drums, and vocalists who sing in three totally bilingual, many musical doors Yes. The group has agreed to have our part harmony. Marilyn manages the have been open for him to perform two WMJS 2012 scholarship winners, group, and the accomplished pianist, and record with some of Latin’s finest bass trombonist Austin Muusse and Dr. Jack Kimmel, writes their arrange- musicians. Cuban born Oscar Gonzalez drummer Matthew Smalligan sit in for ments. Jack’s career has included not is the lead singer. Oscar immigrated a number or two. They will also be pre- only being a professional musician to Miami then spent years playing and sented with their awards this evening. and composer, but a long time theater singing in New York. His career there musical director and college professor. as lead singer, percussionist and back- His expertise has helped polish this up vocalist took him all the way to the group with his interesting and complex stages of Celia Cruz, Tito Puente and arrangements. The Beltline Big Band’s Paquito Rivera. How lucky for us he latest CD, “That Ol’ Jack Magic” is landed in Grand Rapids! Other mem- dedicated to Jack and will be available bers of the band include the excellent for purchase at the concert. Be sure to pianist, Steve Talaga, bass player Jordan
• May 2012 • JAZZ NOTES 2012 Scholarship Recipients Austin John Muusse, a graduate of Grandville High School will be attending Western Michigan University this fall majoring in classical and jazz trombone performance. His impressive high school career included being a member of the top wind and jazz bands and marching band, all four years. As a member of the Grand Rapids Youth Symphony he played under the direction of John Varineau. He was a member of the 2012 Michigan All-State Band and a partici- AJ Muusse Matthew J. Smalligan pant in the Michigan Youth Arts Festival. AJ received honorable mention in the George Roberts Matthew J. Smalligan, a graduate of Byron Center High Bass Trombone competition in the International Trombone School will be attending Western Michigan University’s Association (ITA). As a senior he received 6th place in the School of Music. Matt has studied percussion for 5 years; his same category as students from Julliard, University of Texas, instructor for the past 3 years has been the prestigious West- and The Royal Academy of Music in London. AJ was the ern Michigan University Professor, Dr. Keith Hall. only high school student entered in the elite competition and Matthew has had a very active high school musical career the only HS student to be mentioned in his category. which has included not only performing in the jazz band and Eduardo Garcia was his HS band director; AJ’s private the jazz orchestra, but BCHS’s winter drum line and wind teacher was Dan Mattson, Assistant Principle Trombonist for ensemble as well. He was a member of several smaller jazz the GR Symphony. During his senior year, AJ was an honor- combos and percussion ensembles and played in the pit band ary member of WMU’s trombone choir, and studied private- for three of the school’s musicals. ly with Professor Dr. Steven Wolfinbarger of WMU. Matt says he fell in love with the drums, because he enjoys Austin says that music is his true passion and is thrilled to having the power, the feel and tempo of the band at his be able to study and master his musical talent to use in his fingertips. He wants to make the music dance and people to life’s career. He feels blessed to be able to do something he feel good. He plans to spend the rest of his life playing and truly loves. spreading the love of music around the world.
July Groups Kahny (WMJS’s Petra’s swinging delivery of the time- Musician of less Great American songbook has an the Year 2012) emphasis on feeling. Her approach is and Bobby simple and without affectation, relying Thompson, Jr. on her deep belief in the music. Petra on drums, and is a true romantic and the timeless mu- Mike Lutley on sic of the Great American Songbook reeds and brass. is what inspires her creatively. Andy Many of the Brown was an aspiring blues guitarist, songs they will but veered toward jazz under the influ- perform were ence of Cincinnati jazz guitar masters July 2nd — The Boogie Woogie popular in the WWII era, but they will Cal Collins and Kenny Poole.” We don’t Babies with the Mark Kahny Group spice it up with some patriotic favorites Continued on page 4 These babies are all grown up now and sing-alongs. The 1940’s show has and will get you ready to celebrate received rave reviews and standing ova- Independence Day with this tribute tions wherever it has been presented performance. The “1940’s” show and they have enjoyed a growing, avid has been a popular revue performed fan base due to their tight interwoven throughout Michigan and around the harmonies, interesting narratives on the country. The present group consists of music, and a most entertaining presen- vocalists Mary Rademacher Reed, Barb tation. Wisse and Carol Black. The group has July 9th — Petra Van Nuis Quartet several other themed shows in their featuring guitarist Andy Brown repertoire, but the “1940’s” show re- Petra van Nuis (pronounced Paytra mains their most popular. The girls will van Nouse) is a jazz vocalist who has be accompanied by keyboardist Mark been based in Chicago since 2004.
JAZZ NOTES • May 2012 • many years at private parties, corporate drums, Charlie Hoats on bass and gui- July Groups, contineud from pg. 3 events, Festival of the Arts, GR Mu- tarist Michael Hyde will round out this seem to need elaborate arrangements,” seum and Many New Years Eve parties phenomenal group. Be sure to mark says Brown about their music, “because at the Amway Grand Hotel. The last this date on your calendar! we often anticipate the next move in time they played for us at the zoo was the moment. We know each other so in 2002! well musically and personally that a lot Mary recently released a new CD of times we’re thinking the same thing “Whoopie” a fun and nostalgic comple- at the same time.” Rounding out the tion of songs from the 1920’s, done quartet will be Joe Policastro on bass “Mary” style! Be sure to get your copy and Bob Rummage on drums. This at this concert. outstanding quartet has delighted audi- July 23rd — Edye Evans Hyde ences around the world. We are delight- and the Terry Lower Quartet returns ed to have them in our line up. two days before the attendance record breaking year anniversary of their last performance at the zoo. Edye, our 2010 Musician of the Year will be featuring songs from her new 2012 CD “Magic in His Eyes”. Edye’s bluesy voice never fails to capture the audience’s full at- tention. You’ll be treated to hearing the July 30th — Evidence and Orquesta songs “What is this thing called love?”, Tradicion will be joining forces to bring “Willow Weep for Me” and “You us a night of hot Latin Jazz. The group, Don’t Know What Love Is”, to name Evidence, was started by saxophonist a few. John Sinkevics of the GR Press Michael Doyle when he moved from in his review of her CD, suggested an New York to west Michigan. Many alternate title, “Magic in Her Voice”, of the state’s best jazz performers and states the she is indeed “one of the have been a part of Evidence. The regions vocal treasures.” She mesmer- group has made appearances at the izes and astounds listeners not only annual Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp Jazz July 16th — The Mid Town Horns with her singing and scatting, but also Festival, the Lansing Old Town Jazz & Rhythm with Mary Rademacher. has the uncanny ability to blend her Festival and the Grand Rapids Jazz and Mary, always a dynamic performer, voice in like it is another instrument in Blues Festival. They have performed will charm you with great Standards the band. in live broadcasts for local jazz radio including “Almost like Being in Love”, Terry Lower attended Berklee Col- and even opened a show for Bill Cosby. “Let the Good Times Roll”,” Don’t talk lege of Music in Boston where he stud- Chris Lawrence plays trumpet and to Strangers”,” Day In and Day Out”,” ied composing and arranging. He then flugelhorn for the group, Steve Talaga My One and Only Love”, and “Besame returned to Michigan and has been covers the ivories, the acoustic bass is Mucho”, as well as originals tunes writ- actively performing in the jazz world played by multi-instrumentalist Tom ten and arranged by Bob Taylor. One for over 30 years. Terry has performed Lockwood and Fred Knapp sets the of his compilations, “Jubilation”, was both here and abroad including perfor- groove on drums. Michael is bringing written especially for the Festival of the mances at the Michigan Jazz Festival his other group, Orquestra Tradicion to Arts. and the renowned Detroit/Montreux complete this concert of Latin Jazz at It’s a small band with a BIG sound! International Jazz Festival. He toured its finest. Joining Michael on stage will Bob Taylor directs his group, writes the Europe twice, the last time in 2008 with be three members of the group who arrangements and plays trombone. Bob the Edye Evans Hyde. Evan Hyde on all sing vocals and play percussion; they is a permanent member of the Grand are Xavier Rosario, Bryan Rosario and Rapids Jazz Orchestra and is a Spanish Luis “Wiso” Rosario Sr. Other mem- professor at GRCC. The group con- bers of the group include Luis “Luisita sists of Eric Thorne on piano; bassist El Pianista” Rosario Jr. who will play Elgin Vines; Steve Anzivino keeping piano and also join in on vocals while time on the drum set; Dan Dykstra on Victor DeJesus plays Guiro and Carlos alto sax and Bob Nixon on tenor sax. Cruz provides more percussion sounds. Max Colley III will play trumpet. This will be a fun-filled evening of high The Group has played together for energy Latin jazz.
• May 2012 • JAZZ NOTES WOULD YOU??
Would you like to have fun, make new friends and help our community continue to enjoy jazz? We need volunteers! Your WMJS has grown, and to keep our organization alive and functioning well, we need your help. There are many things you could do; some only require a small amount of your time. PLEASE, READ ON! Jazz at the Zoo GRand Jazz Fest (June 4- August 13th) (August 18th) Could you: We will have a table with our merchandise for sale, Bring cold bottled water for our our membership brochures and the like. We will need performing musicians? volunteers to sit at the table with one of our board Help to direct cars in for parking? members in shifts for a couple of hours. Would you Sit at our merchandise table and be one of those people? sell our products? Contact Sharon Nyenhuis at: sharon.aj@sbcglobal. Sell CD’s for the musicians? net phone #616-466-6639 Computer Work Or Pete Johnson at: my [email protected] Many other varied clerical duties, if you can use a phone #616-498-1482 computer, we’ll find something for you to do! We also need your help in getting more sponsors for our Jazz at the Zoo series! Would you be willing to Education give our sponsorship letter to your employer, friends, One or more people who would be a liaison between or anyone who you think may be willing to help? We us and high school and college Jazz programs. give advertising and recognition to those individuals We need students to be more involved in our or organizations that sponsor the series. And its tax society. Inform them of our programs! Let us know deductible! Please help us keep the music playing by their needs and/or upcoming events. Ideas and passing out a few of these forms! They are contact information for interaction with schools available to print on our website at greatly appreciated, but we need someone who will www.wmichjazz.org. implement those ideas. Jazz Notes Do you love music? Like to write? Take pictures? We love diversity and are always looking for people to review our events & submit content or pictures for our newsletters.
Upcoming Events: June 17th Father’s Day! Tom and Cherie Hagen will be performing on the Father’s Day Picnic Cruise on the Grand Lady Riverboat 1:00 - 3:00. Board at 12:30, bring your own picnic and purchase drinks on board. Steamboat Landing, 775 Taylor St., Jension (616.457.4837) www. grandlady.info
JAZZ NOTES • May 2012 • “Let us introduce”… board member Mary Rademacher Reed. Having been in the public eye for 30 some years, we don’t have to ‘introduce’ her, but maybe there are things you don’t know. Mary’s school athletics included being on both the swim and track teams. Cheerleading began in the 7th grade and culminated for 2 years at MSU (she bumped into GRandJazzFest announces six acts – Magic Johnson’s belly one day during practice!) Mary competed in bodybuild- full day of free performances! ing contests from age 25-37 and holds GRandJazzFest, presented by DTE Energy Foundation, comes to Grand Rapids’ Rosa the titles of Ms. West Michigan, Ms. Parks Circle on Saturday, Aug. 18, for an entire day and evening of free performances Grand Rapids and ranked 4th in Ms. featuring major jazz artists who are Michigan-based. We are pleased to announce our Michigan, lightweight, of course! six performance acts: Mary’s first solo was at age 10, and at 12 she began playing guitar. Renowned guitarist Tim Bowman of Detroit will headline GRandJazzFest. Bowman, She has been delivering Grand Rap- an extraordinary contemporary jazz guitarist who headlined the 2007 Guitars and Saxes ids Singing telegrams for 28 years. In Tour, was named Billboard’s 2009 Top 10 Smooth Jazz Artist of the Year and, at the 1991 she placed 2nd in the regional Star Dubai International Jazz Festival, was named Best Guitarist of 2010. Search contest. Saxophonist Phil Denny is another major performer announced as part of the Theater involvement began in high GRandJazzFest lineup. Denny, of Lansing, was a featured performer at the 2012 Dubai school and continued until 1995 when International Jazz Festival. she decided to make singing and arts her full time career. She has been Walt Gutowski & The Bridge Street Band also will perform Aug. 18. Grand Rapids’ teaching drama, song and dance at very own Gutowski and his band played at GRandJazzFest’s April press conference, giv- GR Civic theater school for 15 years. ing attendees a taste of the jazz fest to come. From 2003-08, Mary worked with The Steve Hilger Jazz Quintet of Grand Rapids will play versions of jazz standards Very Special Arts working with Special as well as original works. Steve, who heads up the band, has been a singer-songwriter needs kids. She has also choreographed since the mid-1970s; he’s joined by John Gist, Steve Talaga, Tom Lockwood, Randy many theater productions and directed Marsh, Deborah Richmond and Charlie Hoats. after school drama programs. In 2009 she won a Grand Award for directing The Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra is yet another performing group at GRand- “Forbidden Broadway” a musical at JazzFest. For more than 35 years, The Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra has been one of Aquinas. Michigan’s premier jazz ensembles, featuring some of the finest musicians in the area Mary has traveled around the world, playing swinging original compositions and arrangements as well as traditional favorites. only to meet and marry the boy next Well-known vocalist Edye Evans Hyde will delight audiences of all ages. door. Ed Reed has added two step sons Grupo Ayé, formed by percussionist Robert Mulligan, rounds out the event with Latin to Mary’s life and together they share 5 jazz and more. Grupo Ayé specializes in Afro-Cuban music, which blends salsa, Latin cats and a dog. She was elected musi- jazz, bachata and merengue. The group’s experience spans performances with such cian of the year in 2006. Now Mary is noted artists as Pat Metheny, TitoPuente, Wynton Marsalis, Celia Cruz, Aretha Franklin, adding another “slice” of music to her Harry Chapin, Jr., Englebert Humperdink and Paquito Rivera. life. She is again playing guitar and is the newest member of The Lazy Blue Come down and spend the day! Music begins at noon and goes until 10pm.Bring your Tunas, an eclectic guitar group where family and friends! Enjoy music, support local businesses and visit other Grand Rapids she’ll also play percussion, ukulele and attractions.www.grandjazzfest.org. sing…naturally! • May 2012 • JAZZ NOTES SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC! GR FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS! JUNE 1-9 June 3, 30, July 22- Mary Rademacher Reed Aquinas College July 28- Edye Evans Hyde w/ Mark Kahny July 12-13 Steve Talaga Trio @ Cansbrg NOTOS 28th St., Wednesdays 7-10 GR Symp. Picnic Pops Tom Hagen Trio featuring Rick Reuther MANGIAMO’S 1033 Lake Drive SE, July 14-Zing! (Douglas) w/ Libby York Wed-Sat 7-10pm July 9- Steve Hilger band @ the Lowell NOTOS 28th St., Wednesdays 7-10 June 6, 14, 29 July 7, 20, 27- Mark Kahny Showboat Tom Hagen Trio featuring Rick Reuther June 8, 21 July 11-Steve Talaga July 5, 13-Robin Connell Mark Kahny (markkahny.blogspot.com) FOUNDERS 235 Grandville Ave. SW, July 6, 21, 28-Kathy LaMar/ Bob VanStee June 1-Clara’s on the River (Battle Creek) 5:30-7:30pm July 12, 19, 26-Greg Miller w/ Edye Hyde 1st & 3rd Sundays each month features July 14-Stephanie Sallie June 1-FESTIVAL- Anzivino Acoustic Band The Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra July 18-Christopher Cory 12:30 Clock Tower Stage June 3 w/ Edye Evans Hyde July 25-Bill Davidson June 3-FESTIVAL-Divas Du Jour- 2:15 Clock Tower Stage, OTTAWA TAVERN 151 Ottawa Ave. @ John Shea Anzivino Dixie Group- Pearl St. The Republic, 45 S. Division,Mondays. 8-11pm 5:15 Clock Tower Stage W&T 6-9pm, F&S 8-12pm Gilly’s @ the B.O.B.,Thursdays, 6:30-9:30pm June 8-Boogie Woogie Babies (Dowagiac) June 7-Evidence JW Marriott, 235 Louis St NW, & July 4 (Manistee) June 9-Dave Collee Quartet w/ Fridays: 730-10:30pm, Sundays: 11am-2pm June 8, 15-Shepard’s Grill & Tavern, Ginny Dousseau Toulouse (Saugatuck Saturdays @ 6-9pm 6246 28th St. SE, 7-11 June 30-Steve Talaga w/ Josh Quinlan Zing Douglas most Sundays @ 6-9pm June 19-24-World Class Jazz Tour July 26-Evidence (worldclassjazz.org) Mary Rademacher (maryrad.com) June 28-(Greenville) w/ the Rad Pack HENNESSEY’S 885 Jefferson @ Clay Ave, June 2 One Trick Pony w/ The New July 6, 21-Zing! (Douglas) w/ Libby York Muskegon Lazy Blue Tunas – 8-11 pm July 24-Cent. Meth. Church w/ Libby York, June 15 Checkers Morton (Dave Collee, (Pentwater) Bob Van Stee, Jim Beegle, Dan Giacobassi, Steve Talaga Tim Froncek) June 1- FESTIVAL- Steve Hilger Edye Evans Hyde (edyeevanshyde.com) 9 pm to 1 am 2:15 Circle Stage- Mind’s Eye 8:15 Calder June 1, 7-8, 28-29, July 5-6, 12-13, 26-27- June 2 FESTIVAL- Evidence Clara’s on the River (Battle Creek) NOTOS 28th St., Wednesdays 7-10 1:15 Clock Tower Stage June 3-FESTIVAL-10:45-11:45 Caulder Tom Hagen Trio featuring Rick Reuther Steve Hilger 2:30 City Stage-GRJO June 22-24-Elkhart Jazz Festival w/ GLJO 7:00 Caulder June 30-Kazoo Institute of Art w/ WHAT NOT INN M89, Fennville, June 3-w/ Groupo Aye @ the park (Rock- Fred Knapp & Terry Lower Sat & Sun 7-11:00pm ford), June 9-the Lansing Jazz Festival, July 14-Douglas Art & Jazz Earlie Braggs Monday nights are Jazz Jam @ 6:00 16-Pyramid Scheme & July 10-Meijer Gardens & Michael Hyde June 2, 24, July 29- Christy & Velvet June 13-Aquinas Jazz Camp faculty @ July 15-Detroit Jazz Festival w/ Terry Lower
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