American jazz, Mediterranean mix, Russian art songs all for you TONIGHT!...and more
JAZZ IN HALIFAX | Thursday November 12 2009
Why do all of the rare cultural events have to happen in one night? We can do it, though. There are plenty of strategies to see it ALL.
01. GREETINGS - Spanish jazz cruise, Duane Andrews on youtube, etc
02. LAILA BIALI AND STING - Our gala guest's performance with Sting in NYC
03. NEW GUEST CLINICIANS - CMW brings you two new pulses this winter
04. JAZZ AROUND TOWN - Tonight is HOT and the rest of the month ain't too shabby either
05. JAZZEAST IS COOL - This way to make your association
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Good day lovely jazz fans. Tonight could be a three dimensional cultural exploration.
*Board member and long time JazzEast supporter, Art Irwin, sent us a note the other day. It's about his recent jazz cruise to Spain and Portugal and a show in January. "We... flew to London with a group of approximately 50 people from Toronto. This group...had a reserved section in the dining room and all of the musicians were scattered with us each evening for dinner. In fact, Peter Appleyard and his wife joined us three mornings for breakfast. The group (Peter Appleyard, Guido Basso, Dave Young, John Sherwood and Kevin Dempsey) performed for us on five occasions while at sea between ports. Karin Zorn has a fine voice and went over very well. Peter Appleyard is amazing. At 82, he can still cut Flying Home, Perdido and many others at a heck of a rate. He sat in on drums and piano the last performance and can hold his own with those half his age. He went on to Switzerland for five performances and left us in London. He will be in Halifax in January to perform with the symphony. John Sherwood will join him as well." -Artie Irwin
*Our gypsy-music treasure from Newfoundland, Duane Andrews, has released a cool documentary called Raindrops: A Mini-Documentary. Everyone can watch it right now by going on-line.
*Sanctuary Trio's CD release party cancelled. If you noticed, their concert was listed with my email signature. Jeff Reilly informed us last week that due to an exciting opportunity for him, the date is no longer possible. We'll keep you informed.
*In case there are some arts admin people on this list, here is a job notice. The Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia seeks a new Executive Director. Send your covering letter and résumé by Monday, 5:00 PM, December 14. The details are in the link.
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02. LAILA BIALI AND STING | AN EVENING IN BLUE UPDATE
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I like Sting, so I think it is cool that Laila Biali recently came back to Canada from recording with him for a new DVD and from playing with him on a NYC tour. She was with Sting on Late Night with David Letterman, The Today Show and The View in late October and is performing with her trio at the Adi Braun - Metropolitan Room in the big apple this Monday, November 16th.
Do you remember her from JazzFest 2008? She was the opening act for local darling Holly Cole and she performed later that night, in a more casual atmosphere and attire, at Stayner's. Everyone I know who has an ear for vocalists and who loves piano players are enamoured by this triple threat (she composes, too).
An Evening In Blue: 6th Annual JazzEast Gala Fundraiser for Music Education
featuring Laila Biali Trio
Sunday, December 6
The Lord Nelson Hotel Ballroom
6:00 PM
$125 ($60 of which is a charitable donation)
TICKETS: All tickets and donations may be purchased at the JazzEast box office.
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03. NEW GUEST CLINICIANS FOR WINTER SESSION | CREATIVE MUSIC WORKSHOP
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The ultimate format for improvisation and spontaneous composition, the improvising trio as rich source material for composed pieces. With guest clinicians: bassist Simon Fisk (Calgary) and saxophonist Dani Oore (currently residing in Toronto) join workshop leader Jerry Granelli. Jerry Granelli is an internationally acclaimed drummer, teacher, composer, improviser who has left his musical mark from San Francisco to Berlin with a unique approach to helping musicians develop their craft and art.
THE ART OF THE TRIO
with Jerry Granelli, Simon Fisk and Dani Oore
December 12-13
1313 Hollis Street
10am-4pm daily
$90
All levels, instruments & musical styles/genres welcome.
Register in advance cmw@jazzeast.com | 902 492 2225
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05. WHERE JAZZ & FAMILY GO TO PLAY | JAZZ AROUND TOWN
A look at the next two weeks of concerts, workshops and other interesting events
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THURSDAY NIGHT JAZZ AT STAYNER'S is a JazzEast-Stayner's co-production that we are proud to present, like a postal worker, come ran or come shine. The night features the new and blue blood of the local jazz scene.
Thursday, November 12
8:00 PM - Babel is a Blessing, a night of eight songs in eight different languages and a series of twentieth century Russian art songs with mezzo soprano Jocelyne Fleury and pianist/composer John Plant presented by Vocalypse Productions and Saint Mary's University Art Gallery | SMU Art Gallery | $20 ($15 students/seniors)
9:00 PM -Tom Easley & friends' tribute to Charlie Mingus (bassist Tom Easley, saxophonist Chris Mitchell, saxophonist Rob Crowell, trombonist Danny Martin, drummer Tom Roach and guitarist Geordie Haley) JAZZEAST'S THURSDAY NIGHT JAZZ AT STAYNER'S | Stayner's | $5
10:00 PM - ZINGARA, a stellar new band showcasing music of the Mediterranean (Turkish, Greek, Balkan Gypsy, Spanish, French etc.) featuring vocalist Maral Perk, guitarist Bob Sutherby, pianist/accordionist Sageev Oore, bassist Adam Fine, percussionist Ken Shorley | The Paragon
Friday, November 13
9:00 PM - Tim Dutch Elms Trio | Stayner's
Saturday, November 14
5:00-6:00 PM - Gordie Johnson (Big Sugar, Grady) presented by Long & McQuade and Traynor CLINIC | Long & McQuade, Cunard Street | FREE
9:00 PM - Con Brio | Stayner's
Monday, November 16
5:00 PM [note time change] - Brass Masterclass with trombonist Dale Sorensen WORKSHOP| Room 406, Dalhousie Arts Centre | $15 ($10 students/seniors)
Thursday, November 19
7:00-8:00 PM - ¡Viva Flamenco! | Halifax North Memorial Library
9:00 PM - Skip Beckwith Quintet (musicians TBA) JAZZEAST'S THURSDAY NIGHT JAZZ AT STAYNER'S | Stayner's | $5
Friday, November 20
10:00 PM - Shirley Jackson & her Good Rockin' Daddys | Bearly's
Saturday, November 21
8:00 PM - Jeff Torbert's CD release concert for This Weather Honest featuring Jeff Torbert with David Christensen, Adam Fine, Matt Myer, Doug Cameron, Gina Burgess, Lukas Pearse and Matt Reiner; Rich Aucoin; The Halifax String Quartet | North St. Church | Cover by donation to Musicians for Farmers
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Clas Larsson Quartet (saxophonist/clarinetist Clas Larsson, guitarist Tim Worthington, bassist Robert Clark, drummer Jordi Comstock) with Lisa Lelliott on vocals, an evening of jazz standards | Mug & Anchor Pub, Old Mader’s Wharf, Mahone Bay
Wednesday, November 25
5:00 PM - Anton Kuerti to piano masterclass presented by the Dalhousie University Department of Music WORKSHOP | Rebecca Cohn Auditorium – Backstage entrance, Dalhousie Arts Centre | $15 auditor, $10 students/seniors
Thursday, November 26
9:00 PM - Swingology JAZZEAST'S THURSDAY NIGHT JAZZ AT STAYNER'S | Stayner's | $5
Friday, November 27
8:00 PM - Swing With The Fishes presented by Dalhousie Swing Dance Society featuring a swing dance lesson from 8:30 - 9:30 | Pier 21, Kenneth C. Rowe Memorial Hall | $15 adv, $20 door
In the distant yet near future: January 2010
Canadian New Music Forum 2010 - Halifax is this year's host of the annual new music conference and concerts. Paul Cram, Lulu and I attended last year in Toronto and it was fantastic! The people, the ideas and the music were all inspiring and smart. This year's theme is diversity and programming. I think ALL arts in the Maritimes should take part in this forum.
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05.1 JAZZplus | WEEKLY SHOWS
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Every evening
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM - For great Jazz every evening | 91.5 FM Radio Canada French Network
Mondays
9:00 PM – 10:30 PM – Dark End of the Street – Canadian and International Jazz including features, interviews, spoken word selections | Hosted by Lamont McLachlan | CKDU-FM
Tuesdays
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM - Blues Drive exploring the journey of the blues with your host M R Blues | CKDU-FM
Roger Howse | Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs
8:00 PM – Early Friday Night Blues Partywith Shirley Jackson & the Island Rhythm Section, Carter Chaplin, Morrow Scott-Brown, Mike Woodford and special guests | Rock Island Café
Wednesdays
12:00 PM - Lunchapalooza, a music series presented by NSCC's Music business and Recording Arts program | Cafeteria, NSCC Waterfront, Dartmouth | Free (runs until December 9)
8:00 PM - Bucky Adams | Northwood Centre, Harbourview Bar & Lounge
Thursdays
6:30 PM- 10:00 PM - Tiyaila Cain-Grant with Mike Cowie, Gerry Carruthers, and Larry Bjornson | Niche
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM - Pete Davison| Rogi Orazio
Fridays
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM - Mike Cowie & Waterbabies | Niche
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM - Pete Davison | Hamachi Steakhouse
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM - Chris Elson | Tomavino's
8:00 PM – Early Friday Night Blues | The Rock Island Café
Saturdays
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM - Pete Davison | Hamachi Steakhouse
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM - Mike Cowie & Waterbabies | Niche
Sundays
5:00 PM – Jeff Goodspeed and Friends | Stayner’s
Last Sunday of each month
5:00 - 8:00 PM - Live Jazz with band leader Paul Barrett (trombone) and guests | Roadside Willie's, Bible Hill
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