Q: What does saturnalia, candles, applications, friends and generousity have in common? Jazz In Halifax for Thursday, December 3
Take a lesson from Jerry. Three is the magic number (in the beginning) and the application is IT.
01. GREETINGS - Bill Frisell live on the radio, a good question from All About Jazz forum, the union
02. FINE GIFTS, MUSIC & PEOPLE - Lucky Rabbit Pottery, blacksmith/sculptor John Little, Laila & Herald
03. APPLICATIONS DUE - New relationships, the trio and the concert, CMW style
04. THIS IS HOW WE DO IT - Holidays with The Family JazzEast
05. JAZZ AROUND TOWN - Answer: their hot, cool or funky jazz delights are just around the corner
06. JAZZEAST IS COOL - New Board of Directors, CarShare treats
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Good day lovely jazz fans. Server blues and gala sunshine.
*Our server has decided to express itself, and it is moody. Some emails arrive at their destination, some are thrown back.
*The Bill Frisell Trio In Concert: Stealthy And Spontaneous - "When guitarist Bill Frisell plays with Kenny Wollesen and Tony Scherr, he doesn't let his bandmates know which tunes they're performing that night, or how to perform them, or really anything else in advance. He might be more forthcoming if he himself knew what he was going to play, but he usually doesn't even know that either. Frisell just acts on the first song that pops into his head -- and somehow, it works itself out splendidly. If you don't believe us, hear for yourself: JazzSet this week features the Bill Frisell trio in concert. Also this week: Sheila Jordan, Vince Guaraldi and post-Thanksgiving travel tunes. Enjoy." - Patrick Jarenwattananon, NPR Music
*What do you look for in a jazz festival? All About Jazz on-line asked this question in their forum. We found it because a Google alert told us that someone mentioned our festival's name. Thanks Jake Hanlon. Our eyebrows and mouth corners moved upward after reading people's comments, and I figured that 1/ you might find it interesting and 2/ you might want to join the forum in general.
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02. FINE GIFTS, MUSIC AND PEOPLE | AN EVENING IN BLUE UPDATE
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This kind of excitement makes me see chocolate candies in the Barrington streetlights and feel alright with getting an email from every bank in the world saying that I have 1 message waiting. Tickets are selling well, cool people are coming to the party and the little treats we have gathered for everyone are really thoughtful. The gala committee has done an outstanding job.
This week's teasers for zee gala fantastica are...
1. Lucky Rabbitt Pottery donated a sweet beautiful owl dish ($75)
2. Blacksmith sculptor John Little has given us a surprise. Do you remember the album Sanctuary Trio's Jeff Reilly and Jerry Granelli recorded performances with John's sound sculptures and their main instruments - bass clarinet and drums? They called it Iron Sky and you can see some of the performances in the documentary Colin MacKenzie made on Jerry (we have the videos on our JazzEast Rising Moving Pictures YouTube channel). John has agreed to donate a sound sculpture to the auction and we gladly accepted. ($Priceless)
FYI - Laila Biali was interviewed today by Andrea Nemetz of the Herald. Look for it in tomorrow's paper. Also, I made a special gala page on our website. Click on the gala title below to visit. I hope you like it.
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 and thus is receipted)
TICKETS: All tickets and donations may be purchased at the JazzEast box office.
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03. APPLICATIONS DUE | CREATIVE MUSIC WORKSHOP
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Jerry has a lot going on -- in his approach to education and music creation. Last week, I went down to his studio to figure out what the December CMW workshop is going to offer. I have decided to chop his rich offering into wee morsels.
A NEW RELATIONSHIP - The bringing of Simon and Dani to CMW is the beginning of a new relationship. Jerry is impressed with these two young men's approaches to music and education; they have gone through the fundamentals-to-application process and are now composing to great effect. If Jerry is the professor, then Simon and Dani are the new brilliant T.A.s.
COMPOSING - Due to experience and a desire to always stretch, Jerry's workshop style is to help each person view the group as a natural and excellent resonator. Working within a group can lead one to genuine applications of the fundamentals. The task for each student is to move with the fundamentals in mind while interacting with one's surroundings.
THE TRIO - Three is an overall excellent number. In this case, it is the best group formation due to the amount of space it provides for each member. A trio lays bare the possibilities and provides more room to stretch.
THE CONCERT - On Saturday night, the new relationship of Fisk-Oore-Granelli moves to the stage out of the classroom. This is the trio's first time together as a trio, thus the music promises to be fresh and to unfold those challenges experienced by students in the workshop.
THE ART OF THE TRIO
Guest clinicians: bassist Simon Fisk (Calgary) and saxophonist Dani Oore (Halifax boy currently residing in Toronto)
Workshop leader: drummer Jerry Granelli
December 12-13
1313 Hollis Street
10am-4pm daily
$90
All instruments & musical styles/genres welcome. Basic reading skills is recommended, and previous CMW experience is a plus.
Register in advance cmw@jazzeast.com | 902 492 2225
Check out the Jazz Around Town listings for Fisk, Oore and Granelli's concert on the 12th at 1313.
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03. THIS IS HOW WE DO IT | HOLIDAYS WITH THE FAMILY JAZZEAST
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Dear Member and subscribers;
JazzEast wishes to invite you to our holiday bash. We have a few treats and plenty of attention for you. The ladies and I would love to meet you (if we have not already)and to socialize with you when we are relaxed. One of my favourite trios, The Toms, is performing, and Lulu's friend Zoe Nudell is designing a lovely piece of art -- and it all for us. Do come.
HOLIDAY BASH WITH THE FAMILY JAZZEAST
December 18, 7pm
1313 Hollis
Presenting music by The Toms (bassist Tom Easley, drummer Tom Roach and guitarist Joel LeBlanc filling in for Tom Daniels)
Featuring art by Zoe Nudell
Offering treats like snacks and punch
Pay-what-you-can
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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.
December will feature the lovely performances of Teresa Doyle (Dec 3rd), Marty Franklin (Dec 10th) and Hot Toddy Trio (Dec 17). Click here to find out more about them.
Thursday, December 3
9:00pm - Upstream Feast of Saturnalia: Music, Dance, Spoken Word, Food, Magic, Games featuring THE UPSTREAM ORCHESTRA, EMCEE Christian Murray, MAGICIAN Trevor Poole, DANCER Suzanne Chui , Mary Colin-Chisholm and more | 1313 Hollis St. | $15/10
9:00pm - Teresa Doyle JAZZEAST'S THURSDAY NIGHT JAZZ AT STAYNER'S | Stayner's | $5
Saturday, December 5
1:00pm - Hantsport & Wolfville Community Chorus and students of Susan Dworkin, an afternoon of choral, and solo music in support of World Vision Canada | Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville | freewill offering
Sunday, December 6
6:00pm - An Evening In Blue: 6th Annual JazzEast Gala Fundraiser for Music Education featuring Laila Biali and Creative Music Workshop students | Lord Nelson Hotel Ballroom | $125 (includes dinner, wine, and $60 tax receipt)
7:30pm - Sanctuary Trio's Concert of 100 Candles with the Acadia Vocal Ensemble led by Claire Mallin | Convocation Hall, Acadia University, Wolfville
Tuesday, December 8
6:00pm - Daniel Matto, Jazz Vocalist and a special guest performance by the Astral Drive Junior High Jazz Llamas in support of the Nova Scotia Kiwanis Music Festival, A Fund Raising Evening, Champagne Reception and Dinner | Stayner’s Wharf Pub and Grill | $65 (includes a partial tax receipt)
Wednesday, December 9
8:00pm - Sanctuary Trio's "Concert of 100 Candles" with the Acadia Vocal Ensemble led by Claire Mallin | Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax (Tickets: JazzEast 492-2225)
Thursday, December 10
9:00pm - Marty Franklin JAZZEAST'S THURSDAY NIGHT JAZZ AT STAYNER'S | Stayner's | $5
Saturday, December 12
10:00am - 4:00pm - The Art of the Trio (Day One) with Jerry Granelli, Simon Fisk and Dani Oore WORKSHOP | 1313 Hollis Street | $90 (for the two days)
4:00pm - Tuesday Night Band | Bedford Institute of Oceanography | by donation to Metro Food Bank
8:00pm - Simon Fisk, Dani Oore and Jerry Granelli, the beginning of something improvely| 1313 Hollis | $20 ($15 students)
Sunday, December 13
10:00am - 4:00pm - The Art of the Trio (Day Two) with Jerry Granelli, Simon Fisk and Dani Oore WORKSHOP | 1313 Hollis Street | $90 (for the two days)
12:30pm-2:30pm - Jazzette, Jazz on Sundays at the Kiwi | Kiwi Cafe, Chester
7:00pm - Sizzling Salsa Dance Party with Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra and The Canadian Primos | World Trade and Convention Centre, Halifax | $20
Monday, December 14
6:00pm - SOCAN Information Session with Tim Hardy presented by Music Nova Scotia and SOCAN WORKSHOP| Music Nova Scotia 2nd Floor Classroom RSVP to: RSVP@musicnovascotia.ca | FREE
Thursday, December 17
9:00pm - Joel LeBlanc Trio JAZZEAST'S THURSDAY NIGHT JAZZ AT STAYNER'S | Stayner's | $5
Friday, December 18
7:00pm - Holiday Bash with The Family JazzEast | 1313 Hollis
Sunday, December 20
12:30pm-2:30pm - Jazzette & Friends (plus hot cider and Christmas goodies) | Kiwi Cafe
In the distant yet near future: January 2010
Thursday, January 7 - Saturday, January 9
Canadian New Music Forum 2010 - Partnering Diversity: An International Creative Music Conference presented by The Canadian New Music Network | Sir James Dunn Theatre, Dalhousie Arts Centre
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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06. JAZZEAST
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NEW! JazzEast Board of Directors
I forgot to tell you that the Annual General Meeting was held and a new Board was elected. Four members attended, which I guess is a record breaker. (JazzEast is a different beast from the rest.) Yet, quorum was met and these are the representatives of family JazzEast.
President - Dr. Christopher Elson
V.P. Development - Olga Manzoni
V.P. Programming - Dustin LindenSmith
Secretary - Thomas Curran
Treasurer - Wayne Pittman
Directors - Peter Butler, Martine Durier Copp, Eleanor Fitzpatrick, Mark Gosine, Arthur Irwin, Andrew Killawee, Liz Naylor and Nick Wilkinson
CarShareHFX deals
The other night, Lulu and I went to the CarShare headquarters on Agricola Street and were brought into the eco-smart world of CarShare. We were impressed by the ease of the service, the friendliness of the lady who whisked us through the orientation and the hybrid car they have at that site (it was so Star Trek). Two days later we used a car in the 1313 lot and the experience was so stress free. We needed a car immediately, went on-line to book it and ten minutes later we were driving to our destination. Fob in, Fob out. Click here to read how we will support your wise enviro-decisions.
Make Your Association
I want to share with you a story of how a JazzEast e-newsletter subscriber become MORE. "One day I realized that JazzEast loves music and I love music. JazzEast thrills in its community and I am proud of it too. Perhaps, together we can make beautiful things happen." The subscriber thought about the future while on a walk, in a car, on a bus and lying in a bed, and after considering time and money the jazz lover became...
A. a member ($25)
B. a patron member ($50-500)
C. a volunteer (FREE)
D. a passionate ambassadour of all things JazzEast (FREE)
www.jazzeast.com
www.atlanticjazzfestival.ca
www.facebook.com - JazzEast, Atlantic Jazz Festival, Creative Music Workshop
http://twitter.com - HFXJazzFest
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THANK YOU
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JazzEast Rising Association would like to thank the Government of Canada Department of Canadian Heritage, Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage and the Canada Council for the Arts for their generous support of all JazzEast's unique program initiatives.
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