November's Thursdays, Havana's Nights, creativity's feast...and other jazz bits
JAZZ IN HALIFAX | Wednesday November 4 2009
Halifax is one long festival this week. Some nights there is something good to see every hour.
01. GREETINGS - Your entertainment agent, JE AGM and new Stayner's pizzazz
02. HOORAH FOR MUSIC EDUCATION - What a TV producer, poet and fortune 50 CEO have in common
03. MUSIC, ART & LIFE - A weekend treat for the creative-entrenched and -curious
04. JAZZ AROUND TOWN - So much to see/hear!
05. JAZZEAST IS COOL - This way to make your association
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Good day lovely jazz fans.
*This week, the odd-minded and the hot-bodied are sending high voltage currents into Halifax's jazz stream. Our city's purveyors of out-there music (Jerry Granelli, Janice Jackson, Steven Naylor and Paul Cram) will cast moments of inspiring ripples and make a concerted effort to destabilize our creative mindfield. Jeff Goodspeed and his dedicated band of supporters of young musicians and Cuban music will lower the Lord Nelson's heating bill with all of their music and dancing. This is a big night for them and for Halifax. We encourage all of you to take a dip.
*JazzEast is ready to lay bare its past year of activities and to vote for its new Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting on November 17, 5:30 PM, Dal Tech.
*Lulu thinks themes can be over done, but sometimes they sneak into your plans anyway. The Thursdays at Stayner's is now in the Jazz Around Town mix, and if you pay attention you will notice every concert except for Swingology's is lead by an incredible bassist. Bass composers are one of my favourite groups of musicians.
*Spread the jazzeast love - If you know someone who would like to receive Jazz In Halifax, send me a note or direct them to www.jazzeast.com
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02. HOORAH FOR MUSIC EDUCATION | AN EVENING IN BLUE
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Dress up and make your applause the rallying hoorah for music education. An essential component of JazzEast's mandate is exposing minds and ears to cool sights and sounds. Like many arts organizations, we try to narrow the void found in traditional educational realms by using our workshops as new foundations. Our approaches are unique (Creative Music Workshop) and community-focused (JazzLabs at the libraries), and, most importantly, growing yearly. JazzEast fully realizes the benefits of music education to our association and community.
A grounding in the arts will help our children to see; to bring a uniquely human perspective to science and technology. In short, it will help them as they grow smarter to also grow wiser. - Robert E. Allen, Chairman & C.E.O., AT & T
Yet, let us not relegate the beauty of learning music to the young. If you are like me, getting older is magical in another kind of way. I have seen the bravery of an adult standing, shaking at the edge of her fear yet blowing into a saxophone-for the first time-beside her peers facing a large audience and having the time of her life. Learning music helps all of us to dig deep into our ageless souls and fortify our path in the other parts of life.
When gripping grief the heart doth wound,
And doleful dumps the mind oppress,
Then music with her silver sound
With speedy help doth lend redress.
-Richard Edwards, U.S. poet
The top reasons why people come to the gala each year are:
• Purchase Holiday gifts made by local artisans and others at the silent auction
• Listen to music - Laila Biali Trio is our special guest
• Continue or begin relationships with fellow members of the cultural community
• Eat an excellent dinner with friends
We would love to see you there, in the ballroom, having a great time.
“Music is an essential part of everything we do. Like puppetry, music has an abstract quality which speaks to a worldwide audience in a wonderful way that nourishes the soul.” - Jim Henson, television producer and puppeteer
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.
I found the quotations at the School Matters website. There are many more if you are interested.
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03. MUSIC, ART AND LIFE | CREATIVE MUSIC WORKSHOP
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Sometimes Susan Hunter says it the best. "The Creative Process, Nov 7 & 8, is the perfect entry point if you are new to CMW. All musical styles and levels of playing are welcome. Also - many artists from other disciplines, as well as non-musicians/artists, have participated and taken away new insights into their own approach to music, art and life. It's all about what it takes to improvise - perhaps one of life's more useful skills! Treat yourself to a weekend of creativity." From the 1313 e-news.
CREATIVE PROCESS SESSION
November 7-8 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | $75
The Creative Music Workshop's Creative Process session will focus on the foundations of the CMW teachings: the fundamental skills for playing music of any kind will be developed through various creative process exercises:
Listening
Communication
Basic pulse work
Risk taking
Working with fear and self consciousness
Commitment
Working toward the goal of HEARING what to play rather than THINKING about what to play
This is an entry level CMW yet all students are encouraged to attend.
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 5
7:30 PM - Thom Swift with special guest Erin Costelo| The Marigold Theatre, Truro
9:00 PM - Jamie Gatti's Riot Squad (bassist Jamie Gatti, saxophonist Chris Mitchell, trumpeter Rick Waychesko, drummer Dave Burton and guitarist Geordie Haley) JAZZEAST'S THURSDAY NIGHT JAZZ AT STAYNER'S | Stayner's | $5
Friday, November 6
8:00 PM - Mississippi Heat Chicago Blues Style featuring Inetta Visor & Pierre Lacocque | $20 adv, $25 door | Bella Rose Arts Centre
9:00 PM - Asia & NuGruv | Red Fox
Saturday, November 7
7:00 PM - Havana Nights: Los Primos presents the 2nd annual gala evening featuring Latin Groove (the full version)and special featured guests Halifax Salseros Dance Co | Lord Nelson
8:00 PM - subText : Archipelago... Improvisation, Composition, Live Electronics, Electroacoustic…music by Steven Naylor | Saint Mary’s University Art Gallery | $20 / $15
9:00 PM - Asia & NuGruv | Red Fox
9:00 PM - Daniel Matto | Stayner's
Sunday, November 8
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - The Creative Process: A Creative Music Workshop session for everyone WORKSHOP | 1313 Hollis | $75
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM - The East Coast Blues Society's Second Sunday Jam | Michael's Bar & Grill | FREE
8:00 PM - Live at 1313: Upstream 6.0 Halifax's Creative Music Sextet featuring original compositions by Adam Linson, Geordie Haley, Tim Crofts and Paul Cram (guitarist Geordie Haley, drummer Mark Adam, bassist Adam Linson, pianist Tim Crofts, trumpeter Rick Waychesko and saxophonist Paul Cram) | $10 ($7 seniors, $5 students)| 1313 Hollis
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 (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
Monday, November 16
6:30 PM - Brass Masterclass with trombonist Dale Sorensen WORKSHOP| Room 406, Dalhousie Arts Centre | $15 ($10 students/seniors)
Thursday, November 19
9:00 PM - Skip Beckwith Quintet (musicians TBA) JAZZEAST'S THURSDAY NIGHT JAZZ AT STAYNER'S | Stayner's | $5
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
Thursday, November 26
9:00 PM - Swingology JAZZEAST'S THURSDAY NIGHT JAZZ AT STAYNER'S | Stayner's | $5
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
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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06. JAZZEAST
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THANK YOU
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