ROBIN Mckelle QUARTET Valentine’S Day • Sat., February 14, 8:00 PM Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center • Mercyhurst College, 501 East 38Th St

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The Monthly Newsletter of JazzErie February 2009 Vol. 15, Issue. 2

15 Years Serving the Jazz Community ROBIN McKELLE QUARTET Valentine’s Day • Sat., February 14, 8:00 PM Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center • Mercyhurst College, 501 East 38th St.

She has just completed a tour of France, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Sweden, Spain, Belguim and Monaco, returning to New York City for a three-day engagement at the Blue Note before coming to Erie. JazzErie members and potential members get a very special deal for this concert: instead of the regular $35 ticket price, members pay only $20 for the concert, or $30 for the concert plus a reception, with hors d’oevres and an opportunity to have a picture taken with McKelle. People wishing to join JazzErie (or renew their memberships at last) get the concert, plus a membership through 08/31/09 for only $30, or concert, membership and reception for $40. Please submit the order form, on page 5 of this newsletter, “McKelle brings new life to some For all her carefree public image, along with your payment on or before old standards” McKelle has worked hard at her singing Feb. 10, if you have not already placed – Susan Stamberg, NPR since high school, attending the University an order. “She sings with the ease and of Miami jazz program, then transferring As JazzErie president Ed Goebel’s grace of Ella Fitzgerald and the sould to Berklee. In 2004, she took 3rd place Message informs you elsewhere in this of Sarah Vaughn” in the Thelonius Monk Vocal Jazz newsletter, all JazzErie members will also – Christian Science Monitor Competition in Washington, D.C. “That receive a free gift: Robin McKelle CD by “…McKelle gives the words lilt, opened a lot of doors for me in the jazz mail. New members joining JazzErie will meaning and swing” world,” she says. also get the CD as long as supplies last. – JazzIs magazine. For More Information: www.jazzerie.com through August 2009 and then buy a PRESIDENT’S McKelle concert and reception ticket, Jazz Erie than it is to buy the concert and reception JazzErie is a com- MESSAGE tickets without joining JazzErie!) munity of music lovers and All of Erie’s jazz fans who attended Make plans for you and your musicians and, a member- JazzErie’s December 27, 2008 Pete Mills/ sweetheart to enjoy a romantic concert ship organization dedicated Tony Monaco concert raved about the and a great time at the reception that to sharing with children, quality of each of the four musicians follows the eating and drinking with adults and one an-other who performed and the jazz they played your sweetheart and friends and meeting an awareness and love of together. Robin McKelle and the musicians who music, particularly jazz. JazzErie brings accompany her. toget-her people who want to listen to jazz, With Eric Alexander in September, learn about it, play it and just live it. Dave Liebman in November, and Pete JAZZERIE 2008-09 Mills/Tony Monaco in December, it Check out our website at is clear that JazzErie’s current concert PERFORMANCE www.jazzerie.com for complete season has featured three groups of SCHEDULE: information on current and musicians who are at the top of their games. Congratulations are in order to Sat., Feb. 14 (Valentine’s Day): upcoming events. the JazzErie Performance Committee, Vocalist Robin McKelle and her quartet. chaired by Ken Gamble and including Award-winning jazz singer will provide 2007-2008 Board of Directors Dave Blaetz, Joe Dorris, Rob Hoff, Bob a song-filled evening for you and your Protzman, Tony Stefanelli and Al Wehan. sweetie. D’Angelo Performing Arts President...... Ed Goebel Center, Mercyhurst College, 7:30 PM. Vice President...... Ted Ely The February 14, 2009 Valentine’s Bo-sponsored by JazzErie. Regular Treasurer...... Liz Scarpelli Day concert at Mercyhurst, featuring D’Angelo Center prices: Adults $35, Robin McKelle, promises to be more Directors Seniors and Students $30, Youth $15, of the same - except in a more romantic Mercyhurst Students $10. Joe Curlett Robb Hoff mood. Before this concert, each JazzErie Charles Lute Al Lubiejewski member will be able to experience Robin Special prices for JazzErie members: John Marzalek Scott Meier McKelle’s musical magic. Mercyhurst, Concert $20, Concert plus Reception Carl Hultman Sheldon Peterson in cooperation with Robin McKelle, will $30. Reception includes hors d’oeuvres Allen Zurcher Mary Watson assist JazzErie in mailing each of its and an opportunity for a picture with Dick Thompson John Kytic members a free, early Robin McKelle Ms. McKelle. Non-members: Concert Paul Bates Kathy Danielson CD! plus JE Membership $30; Concert, J. Carter Rowland membership and Reception $40. Send The first 60 non-JazzErie members, in Advance Registration (form on p. 5) Past Presidents including those whose memberships have to be sure you get this exceptional deal! David F. Van Amburg 1994-1995 lapsed, who join JazzErie at this time (Founding President) through August 2009 will have the CD March 14, SINGERS NIGHT, 8 mailed to them! pm, East Erie Turners. Program will Atty. Al Lubiejewski 1995-1997 feature local vocalists Gene Leone, Virginia M. Pelkowski 1997-1999 And just when you think things Marty O’Conner, and Paula Holmes, R. Patrick Rodgers 1999-2002 can’t get any better, they do. Mercyhurst backed by an all-star combo, plus the has specially priced the tickets for the Steve Eidell 2002-2003 General McLane High School Jazz McKelle concert and a reception that Tom McLaren 2003-2005 Choral Ensemble, directed by Bruce follows for JazzErie members and for Yates. Admission for adults $15, $10 for Carl Hultman 2005-2008 those who choose to join JazzErie before JazzErie members, $5 for students. the concert. JazzErie Notes is published monthly April 17, 8 PM. Local bassist by JazzErie which is a subsidiary organiza- Current JazzErie members can buy HARRY JACOBSON AND tion of the Erie Art Museum, a concert ticket for $20 and get into the ENSEMBLE will explore the history a nonprofit organization. following meet-the-artists reception (a of the bass in jazz. Walker Recital Hall, $25 value) for an additional $10. Non- JazzErie Notes Mercyhurst; $15, $10 for members, $5 JazzErie members can get a JazzErie for students. Editor - Dick Thompson membership through August 2009 for a published by reduced price of $10 by buying it along April 24, 7 PM. THE NEXT The Erie Art Museum for JazzErie with the $20 McKelle ticket. They are GENERATION, location to be printed by then eligible to buy a reception ticket announced; $5. High school jazz stars of PIP Printing West for the $10 reduced price. The reception tomorrow present great ensemble work 2825 West 26th St. • Erie, PA 16506 will include drinks, light snacks and an and solos with area tutors. Deadline is the 15th of each month. opportunity to have your photo taken with JazzErie is still working on additional Send articles to: Robin McKelle. Spring events. For further information [email protected] (Non-JazzErie members, do the math, as the season develops, consult: www. but don’t tell Mercyhurst. It is $5 cheaper jazzerie.com, JazzErie News Notes, and for a non-member to join JazzErie the Erie Times-News Showcase. Page 2 JazzErie Notes ROBIN McKELLE CONCERT TICKET ORDER FORM Please check an option or options below Mail on or before 2/10/09 New Member Current Member Additional Tickets OPTION 1 $40 OPTION 1 $30 McKelle Show $20 per 1 Ticket to Robin McKelle 1 Ticket to Robin McKelle person 1 Ticket to Reception 1 Ticket to Reception # ______of Tickets JazzErie Membership til 8/31/09

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Name (please print) ______Address______E-Mail______City______State______Zip______Check (Please make payable to Mercyhurst College) Total______Charge Total ______Credit Card # ______VISA/MC/DISC/AX Exp.______/______Require Wheelchair Space? ______Handicap Aisle? ______Mail this form, with Check or Credit Card information, on or before 02/10/09 to: JazzErie, Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Ctr., 501 E. 38th St., Erie, PA 16504. Your ticket(s) will be held at D’Angelo Box Office, and may be picked up the day of the show. Your JazzErie Membership Card will be mailed to you.

The book combines a good share SAINTS CAUGHT LIVE of originals with melodic standards by Dick Thompson mixed in. Even the standards sound Harry Aldrich, a Dixieland fresh and new in this format. Personnel enthusiast, contributes the following On Dec. 6, 2008 (old news now, are Katie Chriest – vocals & acoustic information about the tune “When The but last month’s issue was full of good guitar, Sheldon Peterson – electric guitar Saints Go Marching In.” He recalls a stuff) Ruth and I heard the Heliotropes and vocal backup, Dave Blaetz – bass 2002 performance by The Preservation in action at Alto Cucina. Remarkable! and Alan Chaffee – drums/percussion. Hall Jazz Band at D’Angelo when that Wine tasting metaphors come to mind: Hopefully this sound will be committed group brought the house down with a distinctly original, a fine blend, mellow to disc and/or video before long. If you rendition of the song. Harry is again but with an edge…jazz, rock, a hint of haven’t heard them, give yourself a treat. seeking compatriots for an Erie Dixieland folk, built above a solid, rich, evolving band. Contact him at 814/966-3854 or The food was great, too, and the rhythmic/harmonic base (now there’s [email protected]. ambiance perfectly fit this group’s something music can do that wine presence. Sadly, Alto Cucina has Did you know? The music to the can’t) by Sheldon and Dave, with Alan temporarily suspended live music, but tune “Saints” was written by a Scottish providing subtle color and support. immigrant while working as a social The Heliotropes can be heard this month worker in Williamsport, PA back in the Katie’s contralto/tenor vocal at BrewErie. mid-1880’s. James M. Black wrote the messages are laid right out for you, as tune and the lyrics were written by a poet common and as rare as conversations JazzErie is a grateful by the name of Katherine Purvis back in with a good friend. Arrangements are recipient of support 1896. Although well known to early jazz multi-dimensional, integrated. Everyone from the Arts Council musicians and fans, it was not until 1948 in the band is listening and working all of Erie. when Satchmo recorded the song for the time, and they seemed justifiably Decca that it became universally famous. happy with the outcome. Issue No. 166 Page 3 CONCERTS Fri., Feb. 27, 7:00 & 9:30 PM The Kurt Elling seven times Grammy- & AREA EVENTS nominated, six times winner of ERIE Downbeat critics and readers polls. With Jazz Line Lawrence Hobgood – piano, Rob Amster MERCYHURST/D’ANGELO – bass, Ulysses Owens, Jr. or Kobie www.jazzerie.com PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Watkins – drums. Schedules below reflect information available Fri., Feb. 13 8 PM Jazz Ensemble at the time of publication, and are subject to Concert. Student vocal concert – Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild change. Call Club to confirm. standards in the jazz and big band Spring Calender: repertoire. Mar. 7 Jimmy Heath Quartet Mar. 14 Tierney Sutton Band SCOTTY’S JAZZ CLUB Sat., Feb. 14 (Valentine’s Day) 8:00 PM Singer Robin McKelle Quartet, Apr. 4 Blue Note Records 70th 301 German St. • 459-3800 McKelle’s credentials range from Anniversary Live jazz from 10 PM to 1 AM. $5 cover. appearances with the Boston Pops to Apr. 16-19 Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz the Blue Note, will be backed by her Band Call for February listings. own band. Bring your sweetie. Event Apr. 24 Luciana Souza co-sponsored by JazzErie. Adults May 7-10 John Pizzarelli COLONY PUB & GRILLE $35, Seniors/Students $30, Youth $15, CLEVELAND 2640 West 8th St. • 838-2162 Mercyhurst students $10. Special rates 30th Annual Live jazz every Thursday: for JazzErie members: Concert $20, Concert & Reception $30. For non- Tri-C Jazz Colony Club House Trio featuring members: Concert plus JE Membership Fest, Cuyahoga Gene Leone $30, Concert, Membership & Reception Community $40. College. The Tri-C ALTO CUCINA Jazz Fest website Weds., Apr. 22 -- 7:30 PM. Jazz is still silent about 3531 West Lake Road Mandolin Project. Multimedia project specific events 835-3900 celebrates Earth Day with video, narrator (www.tricjazzfest. Call for current listings. and musical accompaniment to focus com). Dates on “How Much Land Does A Man for the Festival are April 23 – May Need,” Tolstoy’s short story. Adults $20, 3, 2009. The website does provide THE BREWERIE Seniors/Students $15, Youth $12.50, specific information about “The Ultimate at UNION STATION Mercyhurst students $10. Jazz Fest Experience” for high school 123 West 14th St. • 454-2200 SHERMAN, NY students, April 30 –May 1. Clinics, master classes and live concerts, with Fri., Feb. 6 CrossTown Rhythm & Sat., Feb. 14 6 – 9 PM Morris Hotel: artists in residence trumpeter Cecil Blues 9 PM – 12 AM Diane Davies & Soft Touch Bridgewater and saxophonist Bill Pierce, Fri., Feb 12 Duke Sherman MEADVILLE plus local mentors Ernie Krivda, Joe 9 PM – 1 AM Hunter and Dave Sterner. Bosco’s Restaurant & Bar continues to offer a Jazz Jam every Tuesday, 8 – 11 Nighttown Restaurant,12387 Cedar Sat., Feb. 14 PM. Musicians are encouraged to sit Rd., Cleveland Hts., OH 216/795-0550 Dave Callighan Trio in. For more information, contact Dan www.nighttowncleveland.com. Hallett 814/336-1580. 6 – 9 PM Sun. Feb 8 7 PM $15 cover. Gershwin & Gershwin, with Mark PITTSBURGH Flanders, Joan Ellison and pianist Fri., Feb. 20 The Heliotropes Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, 1815 Jennifer Heemstra, from Creators of 9 PM – 12 AM Metropolitan St., Pittsburgh, PA 15233. Circa 1939. A tribute to George & Ira. Sat., Feb. 21 Tri This Call 412/322-0800 or visit www.mcgjazz.com. Mon., Feb. 9 7 PM $10 cover. 9 PM – 12 AM Sun., Feb. 15, 2:30 PM. (Advance Petra Van Nuis, Chicago vocalist with tickets are sold out.) Brubeck Brothers guitarist Andy Brown. DOCKSIDER Quartet. Dave’s sons Daniel – drums, Fri. & Sat., Feb. 13 & 14 9 PM $20 and bassist/trombonist Chris are joined cover. David Garfield International 1015 State St. • 454-9700 by guitarist Mike DeMicco and pianist All-Star Quintet, with Alex Ligertwood Call for listings. Chuck Lamb in eclectic concert of (Santana) - vocals, Steve Ferrone (AWB) straight ahead jazz/fund – and unusual – drums, Kip Reed – electric bass, Tony Page 4 time signatures. Tickets $39.50. JazzErie Notes Pulizzi – guitar, and leader Garfield JAZZERIE rolls someone would have jumped all (formerly George Benson’s musical over it. Blakey is usually associated director) – keyboards. DISCUSSION GROUP with his two or three horn ensembles Sun., Feb. 15 7 Decem,ber 15, 2008 known as the “Jazz Messengers.” This PM $10 cover. Greg by Charles Ventrello 1972-73 recording is a larger ensemble Abate Quintet, with featuring horns and several Mark Kleinhaut – percussionists and includes guitar, Kip Reed electric piano fitting for – bass, Matt Perko – the period. The album is drums. “Child’s Dance” and notable Thurs., Feb. 19 8 PM is Buddy Terry’s soprano sax $10 cover. Ernie Krivda & the Art of performance on “Song For the Trio, with Peter Dominguez – bass, The Lonely Woman.” A rich, Ron Godale – drums. warm sounding album. Highly recommended. Mon., Feb. 23 7 PM $10 cover. The seductive voicings of Gil Evans A leader in the resurgence of the Basement Magic, with NYC saxophonist plus the singing horn of Miles Davis Hammond B-3 organ demonstrates his Patrick Breiner, Jeff Ratner – bass, Max equals the 1957 masterpiece “Miles well earned reputation: Tony Monaco Goldman – drums. Ahead, Miles Davis + 19.” We listened is on fire. to several tracks while assembling and OTHER CLEVELAND EVENTS: Well, why privately musing this would be one of not, the Sun., Feb. 8, 8 PM FREE Cleveland the five albums to sustain sanity and State University, Drinko Hall, 2001 album title spirit while stranded on an obscure island Euclid Ave. Cleveland. “Concert in is “Fiery waiting for your ship to come in. Progress,” Howie Smith, saxophone. Blues.” Weds., Feb. 11 12:15 PM, FREE. Few can wring out Gene Youngstown State University Faculty the pathos of a ballad Walker on Jazz Trio, with Nathan Douds – piano, like Dexter Gordon. tenor sax gives the first stirring sermon David Morgan – bass, Glenn Schaft – Don Schwab contributes on Horace Silver’s “The Preacher.” drums. At Youngstown State University, Gordon’s gorgeous take on address not given. Rounding out the ensemble are Derek “You’ve Changed” from DiCenzo on guitar and Louis Tsamous Sun., Feb. 15 4 PM, Free. Cleveland the 1961 album “Doin’ at the drums. Hot. Thanks to Al State University, Drinko Hall, 2001 Allright.” He is joined by Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Trio, with Lubiejewski. Freddy Hubbard whose Tim Powell – bass, Rock Weehrmann – Unfortunately, many compilation descending counter- keyboards, Bob Fraser – guitar. albums containing fine music do not melody is perfect, played with sensitivity Tues., Feb. 24 8 PM admission. include information regarding the players equal to Gordon’s interpretation. I love Severance Hall, 11101 Euclid Ave., or the content. We can only tell you when that happens. A solid, in the pocket Cleveland. Crossover Concerto: that Jason Monro was a pleasure to hear rhythm section too: Horace Parlan at Where Classical Meets Jazz, with Yuri on “Moving On” based on the chord Bashmet – viola, Igor Butman – sax, Igor piano, George Tucker on bass and Al changes to “I Got Rhythm.” Don Swift’s Rakhelson – piano, Moscow Soloists Harewood on drums. Chamber Orchestra, and Igor Butman Big suggestion: Google Monroe. On the album “One For J” Steve Band. www.clevelandorchestra.org. Scott Yanow, jazz author and Turre pays tribute to JJ Johnson, the father Sat., Feb. 28 8 PM admission. columnist, writes the following regarding of modern trombone playing. Turre is Fairmount Temple Auditorium, 23237 trombonist Chris Dempsey: “(He) has joined by six more trombonists offering Fairmount, Beachwood. Introducing the the technique to play whatever he thinks a brass sound rivaling the Chicago or Duke Pearson Big Band, Cleveland Jazz of, a fertile imagination, and a warm Orchestra. www.clevelandjazz.org. Vienna orchestras. Propelling this lush sound. He does not sound like any of congregation is the sympathetic rhythm his predecessors and his compositions Want your upcoming performance or of Steven Scott, Peter Washington and are fresh and new.” I second that. And special events listed in Jazz Line? Victor Lewis. Thanks to Bob Gross for third and fourth it also. Chris is from Contact me at 814/734-4344 or the selection “Mr. Johnson.” [email protected]. Erie and has returned after studies at Information must be received by the Denny Kitchen conducts a “guess the prestigious schools of Berklee and 15th of the month preceding publication the artist” exercise. We all failed. The Manhatten School of Music. He was a (Feb 15th for the March issue). -Dick correct answer was Art Blakey. If only monster player after Berklee. New York Art had employed one of his hair-raising Thompson, ed. Issue No. 166 Page 5 has made him the father of DAVID “FATHEAD” NEWMAN all monsters. Feb. 24, 1933 – JAN. 20, 2009 The album is titled “Onward” kids heard it and the name stuck. I didn’t on which he mind.” is joined by Newman first achieved fame as the three friends tenor saxophone soloist in Ray Charles’ from Berklee. band from 1954 until 1964. “I was A musician brought up a be-bop musician,” he later should have said, “but you such friends. couldn’t make a Collectively, it is apparent all this talent, living doing that, security, sympathy and maturity came so I had to play together to make some great music. rhythm & blues.” He joined Lowell Pianist Roy Assaf is a masterful Fulson’s band in accompanist and outstanding soloist full the early ‘50’s, of wry surprises which will leave you then was in on Ray smiling. Luques Curtis achieves a great Charles’ formation full sound on bass, possesses a facile of his own band in 1954 – first as technique and the musical intelligence A giant figure with one foot firmly baritone saxophonist, then switching to to employ it wisely. The drummer, Nick planted in jazz and the other in rhythm & the tenor chair when it became vacant. Falk, is not only the powerful propellant blues left this earth in January. Texas- In 1959, Charles produced the album of the ensemble, but also a masterful born, he played with a broad, gritty Texas “Ray Charles Presents David ‘Fathead’ colorist deciding instantly how to dab, sound, described by many as “soulful.” Newman,” giving him national visibility. smear or rake the pigment on this musical Newman was productive to the end, In 1964, Newman broke off from canvas. releasing his final album, “Diamondhead” the Charles band and began recording as (High Note Records) in 2008, with Cedar Since Bob Gross introduced this leader on his own, turning out 32 CD’s Walton – piano, Peter Washington – bass, under his name over the next 40 years. to us I have listened to the entire album Yoron Israel – drums and special guest many times. I am thoroughly impressed Curtis Fuller – trombone, as side men. He always showed a concern for and it has become a favorite of my Newman celebrated his 75th birthday connecting with a broad audience by collection. Chris tells me there are three during the year by playing at his own including standards and familiar material, sources from which you can obtain this party, at the Iridium, joined by Phil but also pushed his audience into new perfect album: iTunes, an MP3 download Woods, John Scofield, drummer Jimmy territory with material by Coltrane and program, cdbaby.com, and www. Cobb and trombonist Benny Powell. For other contemporaries. He was fastidious chrisdempsey.com. musical companionship, it would be hard in selecting great, jazz-oriented sidemen. Join us for more great recorded to do much better. Newman was also active in the jazz, latest music news and stimulating JazzErie president Ed Goebel Rhythm & Blues Foundation, organized dialogue. Thursday, February 19, 7:30 became briefly acquainted with Newman in 1988 to help performers from the ‘50’s PM, Erie Art Museum Annex, 20 East when Newman played at the Erie Art and ‘60’s recoup royalties (an effort Fifth St. Museum Blues & Jazz Fest a few years which was ultimately successful), and ago. Hearing that there were plans providing emergency financial aid for This project was supported by the Pennsylvania to record the concert, Newman was medical bills, rent and funerals. Council on the Arts, a state agency, through its upset and sought Goebel’s services as Newman has now joined a list of regional arts funding partnership, a copyright attorney. Ever curious, Ed Pennsylvania Partners in the musicians who have left us during the Arts (PPA). State funding asked about Newman’s nickname and year – pianists Oscar Peterson and Dave for the arts depends upon an elicited the following: “When I was a McKenna, saxophonists Johnny Griffin annual appropriation by the kid, playing music with the other kids in and Frank Morgan, bassist Dennis Commonwealth of Pennsylvania school, I sometimes felt I was way ahead and support from the National Irwin, arranger Neil Hefti, drummer Endowment for the Arts, a federal and kind of played around. One piece Tony Reedus, singer Miriam Makeba, agency. PPA is administered in was so simple, I turned the music upside trombonist Jimmy Cleveland, organist this region by the Arts Council down. Teacher came by and saw it, and Jimmy McGriff and many others, as a of Erie. he rapped me on the head. “You have a generation passes. fat head, Newman!” he said. The other

Page 6 JazzErie Notes WMCE-FM Jazz (88.5 & 104.9) On The Radio Mercyhurst College WQLN FM (91.3) www.erieradio.com The Source for Jazz Programs hosted by nationally known figures. Monday thru Thursday Mondays, 2 PM – “Jazz at Lincoln 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Center” with Wynton Marsalis Jazz Flight - Rob Hoff Tuesdays, 2 PM – “Jazz Profiles” with Nancy Wilson Friday Wednesdays, 2 PM – “Jazz 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Inspired” with pianist Judy JAZZERIE THANKS THE Carmichael Bob ‘n Blues - Al Lubiejewski FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS 10:00 p.m. - Midnight Thursdays, 2 – 4 PM – “Jazz FOR THEIR SUPPORT Deep Blue - Jason Gibbs Variations,” with Tania King. Fridays, 3 – 6 PM—“Everything Gannon University, 109 University Jazz” with Bob Protzman. Square. Saturday MacDonald, Illig, Jones and 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Saturdays, 1 – 3 PM, “Jazz Britton, Attorneys, 100 State Street, Deluxe,” with John Pizzarelli Saturday Swing Session Suite 700. and his trio, and wife Jessica -Bill Garts Molaskey. Glenwood Beer, 2177 W. Grandview 11:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Boulevard. Lush Life - Aubrey Dillion Sundays, 1 – 3 PM – “Jazz Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Variations” with Tania King. Center, Mercyhurst College. Jazz, blues and world music. Sunday Erie Art Museum, 411 State Street. Hours devoted to regional jazz Glass Growers Gallery, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. hosts will include: Riverwalk - (Network) 10 E. 5th Street. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 6-10 AM World of Music, “Jazz, Ballads & Blues” and Mondays through Thursday, 1355 W. 26th Street. 3 – 6 PM: Bonnie Grice, a name Froess Pianos and Keyboards, 2558 with Al Lubiejewski familiar to Ohio NPR listeners – 9:00 p.m. - Midnight W. 8th Street. author, librettist, flautist, actor and Romolo Chocolates, “Everything Jazz” aspiring singer. with Bob Protzman 1525 W. 8th Street. Mondays through Friday, 10 Lynch Music, Rte. 9 & Rte. 20, AM – 2 PM: Jeff Fox, Associate Fairview. CLASSY 100 Professor of English and Japanese, Erie Book Store, 137 E. 13th Street. and working musician (sax, guitar Raven Sound, 2617 Peach Street. WXKC-FM (99.9) & bass). 20 years in jazz radio. Edinboro University of Sunday Monday through Friday, 6 PM - 2 Pennsylvania, Edinboro 9:00p.m. - 11:00p.m. AM: Rony Mowed, president and Penn State Erie, The Behrend founder of Pittsburgh Jazz Society, College, Wesleyville Jazz Tracks 40 years of involvement in jazz Lake Erie Fanfare, 113 W. 10th radio, receiving many awards. WRIE-AM (1260) Street. Saturday, 3 PM – Midnight: Scott Coors Beer Sunday Hanley, long-time public radio Scott Enterprises/Ambassador 7:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. activist, reporter and director, jazz Center, 8040 Peach Street buff Hanley also performs as a East Erie Turners Club, Big Band Jump trombonist & ensemble vocalist. 829 Parade Street. Saturday and Sunday, 3 PM – Mercyhurst College, 501 E 38th St. WERG-FM (90.5) midnight: Bob Studebaker, also Second Hand Rose, 351 W 26th St. from Pittsburgh. Active in public Gannon University Frank Corapi radio since 1980. Teaches “History 8:00 - 11:00p.m. RockErie Dan Jones, “Mr. J” of Jazz” at Carnegie Mellon’s Academy for Lifetime Learning. Builder’s Hardware 2002 W. 16th Street

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