Vol. 26, Issue 5 - September/October 2017 N O T E S The official publication of the Las Vegas Jazz Society and Las Vegas Jazz Scene lvjs.org Sunday Jazz at the Bootlegger Bistro featuring Grammy Nominated Sacha Boutros September 10, 2017 40th Anniversary LVJS Community Jazz Picnic October 1, 2017 News/Updates Events Calendar Meet the Artists j a z z h a p p e n s h e r e . c o m e f i n d i t a t l v j s . o r g Hi everyone: hard to believe that we’re celebrating the Fall season already! FIRST AND FOREMOST, I’d like to announce the completion of our “jazzy” new website, designed by Susan McKinney. Many thanks to her 2 Notes from the President for her creativity, time and energy! The new web address is lvjs.org LVJS Upcoming Events Go to this site to purchase your event tickets, memberships, and find out “what’s happening” in our world of JAZZ. 3-5 September/October Calendar We have a busy Fall schedule but there are several items in this issue of Where the Jazz Is… the JAZZNOTES I’d like to bring to your attention: 6-7 Meet the Artists • Our Sunday Jazz at the Bootlegger Bistro series will resume on September 10. We are honored to present Grammy nominated vocalist Sacha Boutros for your 8 Cabaret Jazz Listings listening pleasure. For a sneak preview, check sacha-boutros.com on line. 9-10 Reviews/Comments • The 40th anniversary of our Annual Community Jazz Picnic will be celebrated Community Opinion on October 1st from 2-6 pm at the Winchester Park. Check the terrific line-up below. 11 Spotlight: Next Generation • LVJS is joining with the Las Vegas Clark County Library District and the Clark County School District in a 4-part series of community based concerts -Angelo Stokes entitled Journey Through Jazz. Inspired by and hosted by saxophonist 12 Community Announcements Adam Schroeder, Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies at UNLV and a Las Vegas Jazz Society Board member, the series will premiere at the Clark 13-14 Call for Nominations County Flamingo Library on October 3rd in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Nomination Form Month. 15 Meet Our Sponsors: they support us, • December 3rd will be the annual Membership Meeting and election for the LVJS Board of Directors. A nomination form is included in this issue. If you are interested let’s support them!! in serving or know someone who would be a good candidate we urge you to submit Back Cover: 2017 Membership Application the name(s) for consideration. Nominations must be received by November 12, 2017. Please note: I will be stepping down from the Board after this election. I’ll still be active but feel that it’s imperative for the health of the Organization to experience new leadership and ideas! LVJS is looking for Board candidates who: • are willing, able and have the ability to “follow through” on their commitments • can adapt their schedules to time commitments for attendance at Society events and meetings • have a knowledge and understanding of the Organization’s mission • are willing to make decisions based on what’s best for the Organization as a whole • have demonstrated their commitment to the Society through their past participation in events and/or as a volunteer • are a member in good standing of LVJS - Judy T JAZZNOTES EDITOR: Judy Tarte CONTRIBUTING EDITOR: Michael Spicer Spotlight: Next Generation CONTRIBUTORS: Bart diBartolo A COMMUNITY TRADITION SINCE 1977… Judy Jetter-Girard Chuck Carter THE LAS VEGAS JAZZ SOCIETY will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of their ANNUAL JAZZ PICNIC PHOTOGRAPHY: Susan McKinney Web files Sunday, October 1, 2017 from 2-6 pm Winchester Cultural Center Performance STAFF: Maggie Mancuso Cheryl Waites Schedule Mimi Williams 2:00 pm Tom Hall and the “Simply Bop Septet” 3:00 pm Curt Miller with The Boneheads DESIGN DIRECTOR: Shawn Whitmer 4:00 pm Julian Tanaka Octet ART DIRECTOR: Shawn Whitmer 5:00 pm Neil Maxa and the Groove Bros. B-3 Quintet Bring your families, picnic lunches, lawn chairs, etc. for an afternoon SUBSCRIPTION is offered through membership. Go to lvjs.org for details. If you have any questions about this newsletter or would of the finest jazz in the area…FREE like to place an ad in the future, please email us: [email protected]. Deadline for publication is the 1st of the month prior to issue date. Send USPS mail to: JAZZNOTES, Editor, P.O. Box 60396, Las Food available for purchase. Vegas, NV 89160. LVJS MESSAGE LINE: (702) 313-6778. LVJS WEBSITE: lvjs.org. JAZZNOTES Is published bi-monthly by the in cooperation with the Winchester Cultural Center Las Vegas Jazz Society, a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation. 2 2017 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER CALENDARS Please note: Events and Venues are listed by day of week/date/time and are subject to change; Venue contact information is on page 5. Other admission prices/information are indicated with the event listing. E STRING Bar & Pizzeria: Tom Hall** with the Simply Bop Septet on the first Saturday; Merv Harding** on the second Saturday; Tony Wells** with The Las Vegas Richie Cole Alto Madness Orchestra on the third Saturday; different programs on the fourth Saturday of the month 1-4 pm 2031 W. Sunset Rd. Henderson 89104 call 702-437-8764 $10 at the door (unless otherwise listed) and happy hour prices on food and beverage UNLV ticket pricing and information is available through UNLV PAC Box Office at 702-895-ARTS Winchester Cultural Center tickets can be purchased at the venue or online at www.clarkcountynv.gov; call 702-455-7340 for information *indicates LVJS member ** indicates LVJS Artist Member Thank you for supporting LIVE JAZZ 2017 SEPTEMBER MONDAYS FRIDAYS September 11 September 8 Bill King** and the Knights of Jazz – E-String Bar & Grill, Kaki King Concert (artist info at www.kakiking.com) – 4-6:45 pm, $10 cover, call 702-437-8764 Historic Fifth Street School, 7:30 pm, $25 tickets, visit Every Monday artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-2787 Vegas Jazz Radio Show with host Rick Vittallo** from 1-3 September 15 pm; streaming link is rickvittallo2.com Downtown Cultural Series-Las Vegas Percussion TUESDAYS Collective: Wooden Music, Lloyd D. George U S September 5, 12, 19, 26 Courthouse (inside the Jury Assembly Room), 12-1 pm, “Class Act” Vintage Vegas – German American Social free, visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-2787 Club, 6-9 pm, $2 GACON members/$7 for non-club Smith Center Cabaret Room members, for reservations: 702-453-8451 September 8 – Grace Kelly, 7pm September 5, 12 September 22 – Fourplay, 7 pm Rita Lim** with Dave Seigel-piano, John Plows-drums, September 29 – Betty Lavette, 7 pm Michael Westlake-bass – Osaka Japanese Bistro in Call 800-440-8539 for ticket information Henderson, 6:30-9:30 pm Every Friday September 12 Uli Geissendoerfer** Trio with guest vocalists (TBA) - The TNL (Tuesday Night Live) at the Summit – Rheda K’s Dispensary, 10 pm-2 am Jazz Krew, doors open at 6:30, music 7:30-9 pm, Tickets Every Friday $10, 702-240-1310 Gus Mancuso** “Smooze and Booze” Happy Hour - WEDNESDAYS Bootlegger Bistro, 3-5 pm The Dispensary – 9-midnight Every Friday September 6 – Jazz Jam with the Uli Geissendoerfer** Rita Lim** with Joey Ugarte and Jazz Vibrations - El Trio featuring Charles McNeal Cortez Hotel, 7-10 pm September 13 – TBA SATURDAYS September 20 – Adam Schroeder** Quartet September 16 September 27 – Vintage Vegas with Joe Darro** Trio – Jonathan Karrant** “Live, Love, Latin!” - Windmill Library Michael Delano & Friends Performing Arts Theatre, 7060 W. Windmill Lane 89113, September 13 3 pm, free UNLV Honors Combo – Flamingo Library Theater, 7:30 Every Saturday pm, Free Uli Geissendoerfer** Trio with guest vocalists (TBA) - The September 27 Dispensary, 10 pm-2 am Steppin’ Out with Jonathan Karrant** – Rocks Lounge at E-String Bar & Pizzeria, 1-4 pm Red Rock Hotel & Casino, 7-8:30 pm September 2 – Tom Hall** Simply Bop Septet Every Wednesday September 9 – Merv Harding** Rita Lim** with Dave Seigel-piano - The Bootlegger Bistro, September 16 – “Hot Cole” the Las Vegas Alto Madness 6:30-10:30 pm Orchestra under the direction of Tony Wells** THURSDAYS September 23 – Dick Kastel Big Band September 7, 28 September 30 – Dick Kastel Quintet featuring Tom Hall**: Rita Lim** – Italian American Club, 6-10 pm a tribute to Jack Montrose with music from the Jack September 28 Montrose/Bob Morgan albums Bruce Harper** Big Band with Elisa Fiorillo Smith Center Cabaret Room “Singin’..Swingin’..September” – Smith Center Cabaret September 9 – Grace Kelly, 7 pm Room, 7 pm, 800-440-8539 September 23 – Fourplay, 6 & 8:30 pm Every Thursday September 30 – Betty Lavette, 7 pm Rick Vittallo** and Friends – Cork & Thorn at Trivoli Call 800-440-8539 for ticket information Village, 7-9 pm, no cover, 702-823-2678 3 SUNDAYS SUNDAYS September 10 September 24 Bootlegger Bistro Fall Series with Grammy nominated Forgotten Song Music presents: Lucky 7 7 7 6 7 vocalist Sacha Boutros, 2-4 pm, $15 LVJS members/$18 Celebration, 3-5 pm at Summit in Summerlin, music, art, general, tickets on line at www.lvjs.org appetizers, cash bar, free, MUST RSVP by Sept.20 to September 17 [email protected] Jimmy Wilkins** New Life Orchestra - German American September 24 Social Club of Nevada, 1-4 pm, $15 at the door/$12 UNLV Jazz Ensemble I and Latin Jazz Ensemble - CD GASCON members, call for reservations: 702-453-8451 Release Concert, UNLV Ham Hall, 2 pm, tickets: $10 September 24 general/$8 seniors/military with ID, tickets available through Jonathan Karrant** “Live, Love, Latin!” - Whitney Library UNLV PAC at 895-ARTS Performing Arts Theatre 5175 E.