JAZZ IN HALIFAX - Tuesday September 1 2009

THE LATEST NEWS FOR YOU
01. Greetings | Stayner’s was hoppin’
02. Harry Manx in concert | Couple of Manx links
03. Thursday Night Jazz at Stayner’s | Jeff Torbert, Paul Barrett Quartet, Shan Arsenault Trio
04. Workshops, Classes and News | Mime, Movement Theatre & Improvisation for children
05. Performance opportunities | Go North!, Farmer’s Markets and more
06. Job Opportunity | ArtsNB
07. Jazz Around Town | Snapshot of the jazz scene

INFORMATION ABOUT JAZZEAST
A. JazzEast on-line | a reminder of where you can read more on-line
B. Creative Music Workshop | a description of our flagship outreach program
C. JazzEast Membership | how to become one of us
D. Volunteering | how to work like one of us
E. Submissions and Feedback | a call out to the brave and out spoken
F. Thank you | how we adore our government supporters
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Good day lovely jazz fans. It is September. September.

*Last Thursday night at Stayner’s was awash with festival folks. The Coordinators from many of the crews set themselves down at our favourite watering hole. We went to listen to JazzEast Boardman Dustin Lindensmith’s quartet, Two by Two. Jeff Torbert was there in support and I am sure there were many other jazzmen, but I did not see them from the corner where many of us were catching up. I think we are getting our groove back.

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02. HARRY MANX – ONE NIGHT SOLO PERFORMANCE
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Fans of Harry Manx are really nice. One fellow, Derek McElmon, sent me tracks of Manx singing The Band’s “It Makes No Difference” and his own “Make Way for the Living.” I figured you might want to know about them, too (since we are all music lovers despite what our business cards say).

Here are the links:
http://www.last.fm/music/Harry+Manx/_/It+Makes+No+Difference
http://www.last.fm/music/Harry+Manx/_/Make+Way+for+the+Living

HARRY MANX
blues / folk / world
"Mysticssippi" blues man Harry Manx has been called an "essential link" between the music of East and West, creating musical short stories that wed the tradition of the Blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas. He has created a unique sound that is hard to forget and deliciously addictive to listen to. Blending Indian folk melodies with blues, a sprinkle of gospel, and compelling grooves, Manx's "mysticssippi" flavour is hard to resist, easy to digest and keeps audiences coming back for more.

September 24, 2009
St. Matthew's United Church (1479 Barrington St.)
8:00 PM show time
$25 regular | $22 seniors and students | $20 JazzEast members
www.myspace.com/harrymanx
www.harrymanx.com/

TICKETS: www.ticketpro.ca, 1-888-311-9090, or various ticketpro outlets
For JazzEast members, call 902-492-2225 or email info@jazzeast.com

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03. STAYNER’S
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JazzEast has been reviewing its programming and one little diamond that shines so nicely is our weekly Thursday Night Jazz at Stayner’s. Various jazz community members come out from all of their different backgrounds to listen to what is going on in our town.

This week…

September 3 – 9:00 PM – Jeff Torbert (guitarist Jeff Torbert, drummer Doug Cameron, bassist Adam Fine, clarinetist/saxophonist David Christensen and organist Matt Myer)

Guitarist and composer Jeff Torbert is an exciting up-and-coming musician that has already made a mark on the Canadian Jazz scene. A protégé of master-musicians Jerry Granelli and David Tronzo, he was awarded the CBC Galaxie Rising Star Award at the 2006 Atlantic Jazz Festival. His unique and inventive compositions are making waves on the Halifax music scene as a new contemporary jazz vision.

Coming up…

September 10 – 9:00 PM – Paul Barrett Quartet (trombonist Paul Barrett, pianist Dave Staples, bassist Danny Parker and drummer Dave Burton)

Paul Barrett is a trombonist and the leader of The Back Alley Big Band. He has retired as Director of Music at Cobequid Educational Centre, where he taught instrumental and vocal music for 30 years, and now spends most of his time arranging for, performing in and organizing musical groups such as the big band. Barrett is one of the directors of Nova Scotia Honour Jazz, the Director of the Acadia Summer Jazz Academy, a member of Latin Groove, and a freelance trombonist and arranger. At Stayner’s Wharf on Thursday, September 10, Paul will be playing a variety of jazz standards in swing, Latin, jazz waltz and ballad styles.

September 17 – 9:00 PM – Shan Arsenault Trio (guitarist Shan Arsenault, pianist Dave Staples and drummer Tom Roach)

Stayner's Wharf Pub & Grill | 1781 Upper Water St, Halifax NS| 902-492-1800

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04. WORKSHOPS, CLASSES AND NEWS
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THE ART OF MIME, MOVEMENT THEATRE & IMPROVISATION
Instructor: Sherry Lee Hunter
Duration: September 12-November 28
Classes for Children (6-8 yrs), Saturdays from 10:00-11:00am, $165.00
Classes for Children (9-12 years), Saturdays from 11:30am-1:00pm, $250

These workshops are designed to awaken the imagination, inspire confidence and creativity and introduce children to the art of theatre. Children will get their bodies moving and expressing in new ways and will learn to work together in a fun filled yet educational manner. Students will explore traditional theatre, mime, improvisation and mask. With over 20 years of experience as the founder and director of the award winning Jest In Time Theatre, Sherry Lee Hunter has both a solid history and a tremendous reputation as a master teacher of children and adults. Located at Fort Massey United Church, 5303 Tobin St., Corner of Queen St. and Tobin St. For information & registration call Sherry Lee at 423-9954 or e-mail sheeye@hotmail.com

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05. PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
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GO NORTH! STUDIO & GALLERY TOUR 2009 Call for Submissions
Deadline: September 2 at 5:00 PM
Eyelevel Gallery requests submissions for Time Will Tell, a series of five public performance-based works to take place in conjunction with the fourth annual Go North! Studio and Gallery Tour on September 12, 2009. We are seeking public performance-based work responding to the current context of Halifax’s North End by engaging with the physical environment and social history of this neighbourhood. Local emerging artists, established artists and students are encouraged to apply. Selected artists will be paid an artist fee of $500 for their project and a $100.00 material fee. Funding for these projects from the HRM was only recently confirmed, so artists are encouraged to propose works that are already in progress or that respond with spontaneity to the short time-frame of this call for submissions.

Application Guidelines - Please submit the following as part of your proposal:
1. A written project description including the concept, script of the performance, intended materials if required, and any other relevant information (no more than 250 words).
Please Note: If there is an installation element to your public performance-based work you must have the site pre-approved by the property manager or landlord as necessary.
2. CV or resume outlining previous art experience
Please Note: If you are a student or emerging artist you may list previous student exhibitions and experience in your CV
3. A short artist bio or artist statement (no more than 150 words)
Please DO NOT send visual support material. Support material WILL NOT be considered as part of the selection process.

Drop off or mail to: Eyelevel Gallery, 2063 Gottingen Street, B3K 3B2 - WE WILL NOT ACCEPT EMAIL PROPOSALS. For more information please contact Emily Davidson at: gonorthtour@gmail.com or phone 425-6412

CAPE BRETON FARMERS MARKET
Runs: Year Round - 8:30 am to 1:00 pm (Indoors or Under Canopy)

Cape Breton Farmers Market is happy to entertain performances by buskers at our weekly, year-round Market on Saturdays. Hours are from 8:30 am until 1:00 pm and the location is 340 Keltic Drive, Sydney River (diagonally opposite Coxheath Road). Prospective Buskers should call our Manager, John Cook, at: (902) 371-1481.

KNOX FARMERS MARKET
Deadline: On-going
Runs: June 13 – September 26, Saturdays 9:00AM – 1:00PM

Staging with (with canopy) available for musical groups or individuals to perform at Knox United Church Farmers’ Market, 567 Sackville Drive in Lower Sackville, each Saturday morning throughout the summer. For providing your musical talents for free you get an opportunity to perform and promote your music by selling CD’s. Time slots available 9-10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. For more information or to reserve a date, please contact Boyd Hunter boyd@achba.ca (497-1949) or Knox United Church 567 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville, B4C 2S9 (865-9216).

HUBBARDS FARMERS MARKET
Deadline: On-going

The Hubbards Farmers Market at the Hubbards Barn and Community Park has openings for musicians every Saturday at the market. They are looking for new music. Contact: Ashley Marlin, Market Manager, Hubbards Farmers Market, 902-277-1697

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06. JOB OPPORTUNITY
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ARTSNB
Executive Director

PLAY A KEY ROLE IN PROMOTING ARTISTIC GROWTH WITHIN NEW BRUNSWICK.
artsnb is an arm’s length arts funding agency dedicated to the facilitation and promotion of the creation of art, as well as administering funding programs for professional artists in the province. Encouraging the enjoyment, awareness, and understanding of the arts, artsnb supports the artistic community by advising the government on arts policy, unifying and speaking for the arts community and providing financial support to artists. As the Executive Director for artsnb you will be responsible for leading and managing programs and activities, generating revenue, fundraising, developing policies and programs, hiring and supervising staff, and organizing public awareness and promotional activities. A non-voting member of the Board of Directors, you will participate in all Board activities and provide advice and information on current and emerging trends and issues in all arts disciplines. A bilingual administrator with a passion for the arts, you possess exceptional relationship and promotional skills, the ability to think strategically, and financial and management aptitude. Your Masters degree or equivalent education, experience in administration, and knowledge of current cultural issues enable you to achieve success as the Executive Director for artsnb. If you are ready to assume a leadership role in promoting the creation of art in New Brunswick, please submit your resume online at www.rayberndtson.ca/en/careers/8707 or call Dan Martin at 506.855.8169.

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07. JAZZ AROUND TOWN
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There is too much good music in Halifax and surrounds that you might miss something if you are not careful.

JAZZ AROUND TOWN – UP COMING SHOWS
(VENUE DETAILS ARE PROVIDED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE LISTINGS SECTION)

Wednesday, September 2
9:00 PM – Fiesta de Baile: A Latin/Dub/Reggae/Hip-Hop Dance Party with Robalos Latino and Carlitos Chak from Mexico and The Caravan (guitarist Mike Ritchie, guitarist Archie Gillis, drummer Mark Bachynsky, MC Kyle McKenna and bassist Joe Landry) from Halifax | Paragon Theatre

Thursday, September 3
9:00 PM – Jeff Torbert (guitarist Jeff Torbert, drummer Doug Cameron, bassist Adam Fine, clarinetist/saxophonist David Christensen and organist Matt Myer)| Stayner’s

Friday, September 4
9:00 PM – Daniel Matto | Stayner’s

Saturday, September 5
9:00 PM – Con Brio | Stayner’s

Thursday, September 10
9:00 PM – Paul Barrett Quartet (trombonist Paul Barrett, pianist Dave Staples, bassist Danny Parker and drummer Dave Burton) | Stayner’s

Sunday, September 13
7:00 PM – A Celebration of Jewish Music Concert with clarinetist Scott MacDonald, cellist Colin Matthews, pianists Frances Royle, Natalia Pavlovskaia, Betty Ro and Simon Docking, flutist Linda Schroeder and special guests cantor Ari Isenberg, guitarist Jason Brown, double bassist David Langstroth and percussionist Mike Crowley | Lilian Piercey Concert Hall

Thursday, September 17
9:00 PM – Shan Arsenault Trio (guitarist Shan Arsenault, pianist Dave Staples and drummer Tom Roach) | Stayner’s

Thursday, September 24
8:00 PM – Harry Manx | St. Matthew’s United Church

Saturday, September 26
8:00 PM – Matt Andersen CD release party | Rebecca Cohn Auditorium

Thursday, October 8
8:00 PM – Juan Martin (flamenco guitarist Juan Martin and a traditional Spanish singer and dancer to be announced) | St. Matthew’s Church (Barrington)

Saturday, October 17
8:00 PM – Ray Bonneville | Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville

JAZZ AROUND TOWN – WEEKLY SHOWS

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
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM – David Pos & Al Sutherland, Prime Jazz Night | Pictou Lodge Resort (runs until September 26th)
8:00 PM – Anything Goes Tuesdays with Dave Skinner | Stayner’s
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
8:00 PM - Bucky Adams | Northwood Centre, Harbourview Bar & Lounge
9:00 PM – 12:00 AM - Blown Gasket Orchestra | Onyx

Thursdays
6:30 PM- 10:00 PM - Mike Cowie's 010 | Niche
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM - Pete Davison| Rogi Orazio

Fridays
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM - 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 - Waterbabies | Niche

Sundays
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM - Paul Barrett and friends | Roadside Willies Smokehouse & Bar
5:00 PM – Jeff Goodspeed and Friends | Stayner’s

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A. JAZZEAST ON-LINE
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Do you want more information? JazzEast is on-line at the following addresses:

www.jazzeast.com

www.atlanticjazzfestival.ca
The 2009 festival was a success! In the Spring of 2010, we will tell you when to start looking here.

www.facebook.com
Search for Atlantic Jazz Festival, JazzEast or Creative Music Workshop

www.myspace.com/atlanticjazzfestival/
At this date, the site is horribly out of date, but soon you will see a note here that will state the execution of a long overdue update.

http://twitter.com
JazzEast has a Twitter account. Now, you can read about contests and receive some festival related hints. During concerts, we will use Twitter to post the latest news, such as SOLD OUT or jam session alerts. If you are interested, our handle is HFXJazzFest.

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B. CMW – CREATIVE MUSIC WORKSHOP
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Every summer, novice and experienced musicians gather in Halifax to focus on the creative process, developing artistic voice and instrumental mastery through game-playing, improvising, listening, composing, playing in ensembles and talking about music. An experienced faculty led by seminal percussionist Jerry Granelli provides energy and direction - with the aid of clinicians composed of high-profile Atlantic Jazz Festival performers. Players from all music traditions participate and find themselves challenged and inspired by what CMW has to offer. Participants are rewarded by a final performance on the jazz festivals closing day, showcasing their new work in front of a supportive audience. All instruments, voices and musical styles played by people of all ages and abilities are welcome to apply.

For more information, registration or to receive a CMW brochure, email: cmw@jazzeast.com

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C. JAZZEAST MEMBERSHIP
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More than just a festival, JazzEast is a community of dedicated staff, volunteers, over 200 members, musicians and artists, venues, valuable partners from both the private and public sectors and audiences that have reached the 65,000 mark. We invite you to join us too.

JazzEast Activities
--produces concerts in a variety of city venues throughout the year
--organizes the Creative Music Workshop
--maintains one of the largest and most active volunteer programs in the province
--publishes JazzEast Rising magazine (temporarily on hold until Fall ’09)
--sends out weekly Jazz in Halifax e-news
--produces outreach and education programs with Halifax Regional Libraries
--produces the "Thursday Night Jazz at Stayner's"
-- does whatever else it takes to support and develop jazz in the city and beyond!

JazzEast Membership Benefits
--Affiliation with JazzEast and the TD Canada Trust Atlantic Jazz Festival
--Reduced ticket prices at every JazzEast performance
--Pre-public show notification and ticket purchase for the TD Canada Trust Atlantic Jazz Festival
--Discount coupons & promotions as offered by affiliated businesses, organizations & clubs
--Voting privileges at the JazzEast Annual General Meeting
Annual Membership Fees are $25 dollars.

Call Kasia Morrison, Communications and Outreach Manager, at 902-492-0820 or email info@jazzeast.com to register your membership.

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D. VOLUNTEER
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People of all abilities, interests, ages and skills are welcome to volunteer at JazzEast. New volunteers and members are enthusiastically welcomed. There is always a place for your energy, support, feedback, talents, skills and passions.

You can take part in…
--TD Canada Trust Atlantic Jazz Festival
--In-year concert programs
--JazzEast operations

Contact Phil Theriault, Volunteer Coordinator at phil@jazzeast.com for more information.

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E. SUBMISSIONS AND FEEDBACK
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If you have or know of anything that should be listed send the details or link to info@jazzeast.com or call Kasia Morrison at 902-492-0820.

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F. THANK YOU
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JazzEast Rising Association would like to thank the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage generous support of all JazzEast's unique program initiatives.

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